Founded by veterans.

Chris Kelley

Born and raised near New Orleans, Louisiana, Chris Kelley brings over 31 years of service as a U.S. Navy SEAL to his work at Three Forks™ Wood Reclamation.

His years of discipline, precision, and respect for mission translate seamlessly into the craft of reclamation where every beam, board, and fragment carries irreplaceable history.

Chris leads the finishing side of Three Forks™, ensuring that each timber is milled and prepared to meet the standards of elite architects and designers. His philosophy is simple but resolute: nothing is wasted.

Every piece—no matter how small—deserves purpose, which is why he also champions the craftsmen and creators of Forks & Fragments™, Three Forks’ sister brand dedicated to turning historic remnants into artful, everyday heirlooms.

For Chris, preservation is not just about wood. It’s about legacy. Once these materials are gone, they’re gone forever, and his work ensures that every inch continues its story in the hands of makers who value authenticity and respect the past.

Christian Knutzen

A native of Durango, Colorado, Christian Knutzen served over 26 years as a U.S. Army Green Beret, leading missions that demanded precision, cultural understanding, and strategic storytelling. Those same strengths now define his role at Three Forks™ Wood Reclamation.

Christian heads global sourcing and provenance research tracing each piece back to its origin through meticulous documentation and field verification. But his true specialty lies in helping designers and architects tell the story of their materials, ensuring that provenance isn’t just archived. It’s infused throughout every design, detail, and client experience.

From Normandy barns to forgotten European ateliers, Christian bridges history and design, helping teams weave authenticity into architecture and interiors that endure. Every structure reclaimed, every project completed, is a continuation of a legacy and he makes sure that story is told beautifully, accurately, and powerfully.