Christopher Ruel

Partner, Operating Director

Combining his personal interest in construction and woodworking with 15 years of award-winning design experience in architecture, Chris is North River’s authority on environmentally-conscious construction methods. He started his career in mixed-use commercial redevelopment, hospitality and high-end residential projects in the New York City metro area after receiving his Bachelors of Architecture from New Jersey Institute of Technology. In 2015, Chris joined the North River team in an effort to re-engage the single-family market and apply his passion for craft and detail to mid- and high-end residential projects.

Chris now works in both the design and build sectors of the company, assisting in design and production, as well as running the NRDB team.