About Us
DOVETAIL WAS FOUNDED TO MEET THE NEEDS OF HOMEOWNERS WHO VALUE FLAWLESS CONSTRUCTION AS MUCH AS EXCEPTIONAL DESIGN.
The Dovetail promise begins with a commitment to client service,
exceptional execution, and transparent communication on all details.
Every Dovetail project supervisor and carpenter is trained in our standards of quality, communication, and care. Our partners hold themselves to the same standard — architects, designers, and tradespeople committed to doing things the right way, every day. That consistency builds confidence, not just within our team but with our clients. When you work with people you truly trust, exceptional results become everybody’s expectation.
DOVETAIL LEADERSHIP
FOUNDER
Doug Tanner
Dovetail was founded in 1998 by Doug Tanner & Nathan Christenson to meet the needs of homeowners seeking flawless construction to match exceptional design. On-site or at the office, Doug aligns project details to client expectations for every job. Doug is a graduate of St. Olaf College in Northfield, MN.
FOUNDER
Nathan Christenson
Each workday, Nathan Christenson travels all across the Twin Cities metro—visiting jobsites, meeting clients, suppliers, and subcontractors, and ensuring Dovetail excellence on every project. Nathan is a graduate of St.Olaf College in Northfield, MN.
PARTNER
Dylan Bryant
As part of Dovetail’s leadership team, Dylan’s responsibilities include onsite supervision of projects, management of subcontractors and vendors, and business development. Dylan is a graduate of Western Colorado University.
THE PRINCIPLES BEHIND OUR PRACTICES.
We’re sticklers for real-world estimates. We’re not hedging to have an extra low budget. And neither are our clients. They want to know what it costs, and why, so they can carefully and realistically consider the scope and selections of their project.
It’s all about open communication with us—in terms of our fee structure, change orders, timelines, updates, and customer wants and needs. It’s a process we’ve figured over the years that keeps projects smooth, successful, and beautiful.
