Members of the Collective
Who We Are
Formed by a group of local professionals who want to work together to get more people to build back, keep the character of Altadena, and use our collective power to create more affordable options.
Tim Vordtriede lost his home in the Eaton Fire. After an early Janes Village Rebuild zoom meeting he started sharing ideas and goals with Chris Driscoll and Chris Corbett. The collective was quickly formed as a way to give back to the neighborhood. Since then, we have been collaborating with real estate professionals, project managers, and other architects and designers.
The collective is primarily a community organization to assist residents with architectural design services available as well. The Altadena Collective has modeled its community effort off of the Marshall fire rebuild group in Colorado that had the highest rebuild rate in the shortest time compared to other post fire efforts.
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Brass Tacks
Brass-Tacks is a community-driven platform that connects homeowners with vetted general contractors, making it easier to find the right fit through a transparent, relationship-focused process. Created by Altadena residents who lost their homes in the Eaton Fire, the team brings firsthand experience and a deep commitment to rebuilding the community with care and integrity. In partnership with Altadena Collective, Brass-Tacks was founded to protect homeowners from being taken advantage of and to ensure no one navigates the rebuilding process alone. The platform provides access to trusted builders, guidance through bidding and construction, and support with insurance, helping homeowners move forward with clarity, confidence, and the backing of people who truly understand the stakes.
