Gerry Barber started Madera Enterprises in 1980 after two years
teaching public school in Los Alamos, New Mexico. Madera Enterprises
was involved in building custom furniture and cabinets. Gerry also
taught woodworking classes at night for the University of New Mexico,
Los Alamos campus. Gradually, the small enterprise evolved into larger
productions building decks, additions, and eventually a house for
speculation in 1982.