A Little More About Geoff
In a former life, we’d have referred to him as Commander McGinley. But the commended naval officer has more than one string to his bow. Read on to learn more about how Geoff went from running big operations and crews on commissioned vessels to helping people find housing security in a safe, stylish, and comfortable fashion.
After close to three decades in the Royal Australian Navy and countless trips at sea, Geoff felt a strong urge to get back into nature and reconnect with both people and the land. He was ready for his next mission. Ever-curious about the human brain and what makes people tick, and propelled by a genuine desire to help people, he decided to return to University to study clinical psychology. Choosing to embark on this new training pipeline meant two things: he’d need access to bushland and an affordable housing solution – relatively quickly.
Geoff soon considered alternative housing possibilities for the next leg of his journey, as buying a house was just too expensive, but renting would mean losing his hard-earned savings. Tiny Houses On Wheels (THOW) seemed an interesting option, yet all the models he could find were much too small and cramped to be comfortable living in on a longer-term basis. When it became obvious to him that none of the options readily available were really suited to his needs, his problem-solving skills kicked in and he created his own solution by adapting an existing tiny home model to a custom trailer, which would allow him to move freely over the course of several years.
Little did he know that his own experience of looking for a housing solution while retraining would soon become the cornerstone of his new life chapter, both on the personal and professional fronts. Craving housing security and peace of mind without sacrificing on quality and comfort became the driving force behind what was going to become Adapt Homes. The fundamental belief that everyone deserves a safe and secure, affordable home. One that doesn’t come at a cost to the environment, neighbours, or their community.
Becoming the owner of a THOW comes with the promise of freedom. It’s a flexible living solution, with low impact on the land. Yet Geoff recognises that people need education – how-to guides and parking solutions, for example – guardrails to help them navigate this alternative lifestyle. He’s personable, trustworthy, and always eager to share his wealth of knowledge and experience with like-minded folk. And above all, he’s a free spirit that believes in the power of connection, so don’t be shy! Get in touch and see if an Adapt Home could be the right solution for you, too.
