Being the youngest of four boys, Brian Aho first moved to Corbett with his family when he was just starting to walk and talk. It was at this time that his family had purchased acreage and started building a house on the land. As early as Brian can remember, he was always swinging a hammer. Attending Corbett schools K-12, Brian built his mom a garden shed, fencing, a shop addition, helped paint the house, and even built furniture during his childhood. When he wasn't busy playing sports in school, he was snowboarding and riding motorcycles with his brothers. His dad also taught him a great deal about working on cars, something he still enjoys doing today. Brian says he loves the fact he was friends "with everyone" growing up in Corbett, and still is. After high school, Brian went on a whirlwind trip across the U.S. in a motor home, seeing as many sites as possible in just under two months. He then moved to Bend to study business for two years at Central Oregon Community College. Having a brother who is a firefighter, he came back from Bend and went to Portland State Univ. to study Fire Science. Brian also continued traveling during this time, visiting Africa, El Salvador (to visit his parent's orphanage), the Canary Islands, Europe and even Florida. He also never stopped building, always looking to learn more each step of the way. In 2005 Brian was able to begin his own company, Aho Custom Building and Remodeling, LLC. He has enjoyed great success, remodeling many homes in Corbett as well as in other locations. Brian has also had great success with family. In 2005, his very close friend introduced him to Kaitlin Wilson, a gal who also grew up in Corbett but was a few years younger. He says he just KNEW she was the one he wanted to spend his life with. She was the "complete package!" He and Kaitlin married and now have two children, Greyson 3 and Paisley 17 months. Not only did they create a family together, but have also built a home together as well. They purchased a 1922 "tear down" in Corbett and had the Corbett Fire Dept. do a practice burn. From scratch they have built a very energy efficient home that has many personal touches. It continues to be a "work in progress!"
