Kate grew up in Vermont where the natural beauty of our earth was an integral part of everyday life.  She studied and worked in the performing arts and real estate industries before founding her company in 2004. While preparing for a kitchen remodel and searching for “formaldehyde-free” and low VOC kitchen cabinets Kate found how unavailable these options were if you lived on the east coast. Green Courage, LLC was born out of the frustration she encountered during the physical search for material while she also found herself faced with a personal search for deeper purpose in life. The happy collision of these two searches is the creation of Green Courage, LLC. The company was formed in October, 2004 with the mission to make it easy for people to find healthy choices in building and finish materials for the places we live and work. Green Courage, LLC provides environmentally safe and healthy building products and finishes to all who look to do the best for themselves, their loved ones and the environment. Kate is dedicated to sharing information, making high quality green products easily accessible and providing a seamless and joyful project experience.

Green Courage, llc is a member of the U. S. Green Building Council (USGBC), Northeast Sustainable Energy Assoc. (NESEA), Business Alliance for Local Living Economies (BALLE) Sustainable Hudson Valley (SHV) and New Platz Chamber of Commerce.

Kate lives in the Hudson Valley of New York with her husband, Michael, and two sons,
Sam (16) and Tyler (12).