J. David Wise
P. O. Box 1938, Mariposa, CA 95338
Phone 209-742-7004
Fax 209-742-7014
EMAIL: natural@yosemite.net
Professional Experience
1999 - Current Directing construction of Mariposa Rotary Amphitheater at Mariposa County Park
Current Ten years experience building with lightweight steel frames
Current Twenty years experience restoring historical buildings
Current Thirty years experience with straw bale/adobe construction
1986 Obtained Electrical Contractor's license
1980 Began Natural Environments in Mariposa, CA
1975 Obtained General Contractor's license. Formed Wise Construction Company in Escondido, Ca
1965 - 1974 Worked in various phases of construction as a carpenter, mason and electrician with the following employers:
- Weir Brothers, Escondido, CA
- McWay Construction, San Diego, CA
- Geise Electric, Escondido, CA
Education
1969 - 1970 Attended Palomar Junior College
1998 Completed Sierra Business Council Leadership Program
Professional and Community Associations
1991 - Current Mariposa County Contractor's Association, member
1991 - 1994 Mariposa County Contractor's Association, president
1980 - Current Mariposa County Chamber of Commerce
1998 - Current Mariposa FFA Boosters, Charter Member
1998 - Current Ponderosa Basin Chapel Youth Group, youth leader
1998 - Current Mariposa Visioning
1997 - Current Sierra Business Council, member
1991 - Current United Way, Board of Director
1991 - Current Mariposa Rotary Club
1992 - 1996 Mariposa County Schools Youth Basketball League, Board of Directors and coach
1990 - 1995 Mariposa Youth Soccer League, coach
1984 - 1996 Mariposa Little League, Board of Directors
1984 - 1997 Mariposa Little League, coach
2001 - Present Special Olympics-Basketball Coach
Awards and Special Recognitions
1991 Mariposa County Chamber of Commerce Businessman of the Year
1992 - 1993 Recognition for Mariposa County Courthouse built in 1854; renovation phase II 1991 - 1992:
- Governor's Annual Historic Preservation Award (1992)
- National Association of Counties 1992 Achievement Award for Courthouse Enhancement Project
- Outstanding Energy Achievement in Local Government award from California Energy Commission
- Honorable Mention Award in the Renaissance '92 Awards Competition sponsored by Remodeling Magazine
- California Preservation Foundation Annual Design Award in recognition of outstanding achievement in design of preservation projects
Natural Environments, Inc., P.O. Box 1938, Mariposa, CA 95338. 209-742-7004.
