About Us

Upright Frameworks is a growing company of 12 people, founded by Josh Wojcik and supported by experienced family and friends.

Born and raised in Maine, Josh has been working (either on site or as a consultant) with his father on construction projects since he was 10. He's a practical environmentalist, whose gift is finding good solutions to complex problems. He earned his B.S. in Environmental Science and his Masters in Public Affairs at Cornell University. He has run a non-profit that improved housing and worked both for the Mayor and as an advocate for the regional mass transit authority to make New York City's transportation network more sustainable. In October of 2007, Josh became one of the first people in the State of Maine to graduate from the Structural Insulated Panel (SIP) School in West Virginia. He is committed to making homes work much better. And he's committed to doing it right, the first time.

Tom Wojcik has over 25 years experience as a Maine builder, specializing in residential and light commercial constructions and renovations. Originally trained as a tool and dye maker, he has an extensive background in heavy manufacturing operations. Tom oversees the new construction division and helps train all new employees.

Zetta Wojcik has 30 years experience in administrative and financial management of Maine businesses. She has worked in real estate, for health care, and in the school system. Zetta oversees all human resource procedures and supervises the company’s bookkeeping systems.

Sage Friedman received his MBA from Yale University in 2004, and has played an integral role in the launch of four start-up companies—including Upright Frameworks. He consults on strategy and partnerships.

Dede Schmitt Wilder brings over 20 years of design, building, and renovation experience to Upright Frameworks.  She has designed and built new everything from new additions for antique homes to new buldings, and remodeled and renovated numerous homes,  kitchens, and baths, earning her a reputation for creating comfortable, beautiful, and well-lit living spaces.  She writes,   "I love looking at a 2-D drawing and visualizing what it will feel like to walk through the space. Going back and forth between 2-D and 3-d while designing spaces and floorplans is immensely fun and satisyfing.  It's a great mental challenge, somewhat like doing a crossword puzzle.  I'd always surprised and delighted by walking through the finished space and remembering what it looked like on paper."  Dede holds a B.A.with Honors in Architecture from Smith College, which she earned in 2005, returning to school to formalize her years of hands on experience.