Joey Stefaniak, a Boston native and Northeastern University School of Business graduate, turned his carpentry passion into a unique storytelling platform. Despite a career in the software industry, Stefaniak’s true interest lay in housing construction, a field where he spent time building homes and admiring the skills of professional tradespeople. These experiences inspired him to shine a light on an often-overlooked group - blue-collar millennials. Through his debut novel, Tradesmen, he explores the potential of these individuals to use their unique skills to combat crime and terrorism, providing a fresh perspective on American society.