The Woodlands

Brian’s partner in life and business is his wife, Amy Ehlert. Amy brings her own legacy of precision and creativity—her father owned and operated a successful commercial electrical company in Boise, Idaho for more than 30 years. She inherited not only his attention to detail but also a refined sense of design and organization. Amy has played a pivotal role in the success of Brian’s builds, bringing her refined eye for design to selections, spatial flow, furnishings, and the overall atmosphere of each home. Together, they’ve become an incredible team—blending structure and style, bones and beauty. Since 1998, Brian and Amy have built over 145 homes across Canada, Las Vegas, Idaho, Texas, and now Montana. Among their most prestigious projects is the private residence of Siegfried and Roy in Las Vegas. Their passion lies in crafting luxury and ultra-luxury homes—not for the sake of status, but for the opportunity to be deeply creative and personally connected to how people live, gather, and grow.

At BAE Development, quality isn’t a checkbox—it’s a code we live by. Each home we build undergoes over 150 quality inspection points, beginning before we pour the foundation and continuing until the final piece of furniture is in place. These checkpoints include: Soil and site preparation – Confirming compaction and drainage to ensure a solid foundation. Structural inspections – Verifying correct framing, truss installation, and seismic bracing. Envelope detailing – Ensuring moisture barriers, flashing, and window installation are done flawlessly. MEP coordination – Reviewing HVAC, plumbing, and electrical before drywall for code and performance. Finish inspections – Checking millwork alignment, cabinetry fit, tile layout, and more. Final walkthrough and tuning – Reviewing everything from door swings and paint touch-ups to smart tech performance and fixture placement. Every stage of construction is an opportunity to refine and perfect, ensuring that nothing is overlooked—and everything is built to last.

At the heart of what Brian and Amy do is a deep respect for craft, creativity, and community. Their work at The Woodlands in Whitefish, Montana, is a culmination of decades of experience and a clear vision for the future. Designed with Scandinavian simplicity and Mountain Modern warmth, each home in The Woodlands reflects their passion for creating places that feel as good as they look. They don’t just build houses—they build legacies. Homes that bring families together. Homes that reflect nature. Homes that elevate life. Their mission is to create beautiful, high-performance residences that people are proud to live in, and their vision is to do it with humility, honesty, and a level of detail that only comes from a lifetime of doing it right.