S.I. Container Builds

Rory founded S.I. Container Builds to support a need for people to create affordable dwellings that are sustainable; leaving softer footprints, never compromising beauty inside and out. She has spent a lifetime around architects and construction managers, as well as having a more formal education in art history.​ Her expertise in organizational development, sales, and culture have helped her create a business that focuses on outcomes both for the larger community and the clients themselves. She currently resides near Chicago with her husband Dan and two teenagers and enjoys off-grid camping, skiing, golf, paddle-boarding and enjoying life-long friends and family.

Dan’s passion for nature and sustainable living began over 25 years ago when he and his wife Rory traveled throughout the world. Dan believes that we have a responsibility to future generations to create a smaller footprints, but not compromising lower costs or amenities. ​Because of his MBA education and business background, Dan brings operations and financial discipline to S.I. Container Builds. He lives in the suburbs of Chicago with his wife Rory and their two kids enjoying camping, skiing, golf, cooking, and traveling.

Darilyn is Creative Director at DK Design Studio, with 30+ years experience in the high-tech industry and 15 years focused on sustainability businesses and organizations. She was the Creative Director at Mindscape, Riverdeep, and Mattel Software with a 40-60% sales increase after acquiring product lines, As an entrepreneur, she has started four corporations and has managed many high-caliber tech accounts. In addition, she’s become a sustainability consultant for companies trying to reduce their carbon footprint and work more in tune with nature.

With a developing passion for sustainable lifestyles, Lauren joined S.I. Container Builds to offer a fresh perspective on branding and market presence! As she continues her employment at SI, Lauren intends to continue to contribute to the growth of the company and the evolution of green-living.

Matthew comes from a quaint town in Southern Ontario where he caught the entrepreneurial bug at an early age. He adapted his skills to start small businesses that utilize his hand-on and creative skills, and brings all of those skills to S.I. Container Builds as a founder. ​Matthew’s passion for being in the great outdoors blends perfectly with building dwellings that match his values. He is an avid bushman and spends significant time paddling, camping, fishing, and exploring life in nature. Spending quality time with family and friends is equally as important to Matt.

Trip is an entrepreneur with startup experience in both the high tech and service industries. He has over 30 years of experience in sales and in hospitality, as well as in residential and commercial construction/ renovation. As a sales leader, he increased revenues by more than 500% in 18 months as part of a leading consumer products company. A resident of San Francisco, Trip lives his life sustainably and believes strongly in environmental responsibility. Leaving a better world for our children to inherit is central to Trip's beliefs, and joining the S.I. Container Builds team demonstrates his commitment to doing so.