The Team
Casey Cronin: Owner/Operator
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Casey is a third-generation carpenter who grew up spending weekends on job sites alongside his father, learning the craft from an early age. After earning a degree in psychology, his passion for building was reignited during a year of national service with AmeriCorps, where he worked on construction projects for nonprofit organizations throughout the East Coast.
Eventually drawn to Western Massachusetts, Casey spent several years living and working at a meditation center in Shelburne, where he served as project manager and lead carpenter. During that time he helped bring the center’s master campus plan to fruition, contributing to projects that included residential buildings, offices, and the construction of a pagoda.
After leaving the center, Casey continued refining his craft while working with respected local builders and collaborators. Known for his attention to detail and thoughtful approach to renovation, he combines traditional carpentry values with careful planning and collaboration with designers, architects, and skilled tradespeople.
Today, through Cronin Craft, Casey focuses on meaningful renovations that enhance the beauty, function, and longevity of homes across Western Massachusetts. A self-described “carpentry nerd,” he takes pride in thoughtful craftsmanship, strong relationships with clients, and creating spaces that feel both timeless and deeply personal.
Brian Keaney: Carpenter
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Brian is a Western Massachusetts carpenter whose path to the craft has been shaped by hands-on trades, travel, and years of dedicated practice.
He got the woodworking bug early, learning shop skills from a family friend who was both a carpenter and woodworking teacher. After high school, Brian worked as a tree climber and bucket operator for a local tree company, experience that developed his comfort working with tools, materials, and physical craft. During his twenties, Brian spent several years traveling throughout North America. A chance encounter eventually led him into a meditation practice, and he spent a year living at a meditation center in Massachusetts followed by extended study in India. Returning to Western Massachusetts, Brian worked for 8 years for insulation contractor as foreman and extremely knowledgeable in insulation and home performance details. Eventually he reconnected with woodworking and apprenticed with experienced carpenters who helped refine his technical skills and deepen his understanding of the craft.
Today his work reflects a lifelong appreciation for wood, careful craftsmanship, and the belief that well-made objects should be both functional and enduring.
Our Process
Our process is built on thoughtful planning, clear communication, and detail-driven craftsmanship. We work closely with homeowners, designers, and architects from early concept through final finishes, ensuring each project is well-executed, well-managed, and in alignment with each client’s goals and expectations.
Cronin Craft manages a trusted network of licensed trade professionals, including electrical, plumbing, HVAC, and concrete. We are best suited for clients who value transparency, collaboration, and a measured approach to building, and we welcome conversations centered on quality, process, and long-term results.
We Serve the Pioneer Valley
We serve homeowners throughout the Pioneer Valley, from Hampshire to Franklin County.