Pat Simpson and Jodi Marks

A native of Alabama, Pat Simpson has been building and designing for nearly 20 years. He grew up in and around the business, working with his father and friends who were builders, erecting boathouses, docks, lake homes and other structures. In addition to hosting Before & After and Fix It Up! on HGTV, Pat contributes articles to a variety of consumer and trade publications. He also participates in media tours, home shows and home center grand openings, and serves as a spokesperson for various national manufacturers. Pat also has a Web site: www.thesimpsongroup.com

As a youngster, Jodi Marks learned all about home repair and remodeling. She was her dad's right hand, helping with everything from holding the flashlight to painting and nailing. After Jodi graduated from college, her father made her project manager for his construction firm. She was also acting in local plays and commercial spots, and when HGTV named her as co-host of Fix It Up!, the two worlds collided. When she's not in the studio, Jodi loves to fly fish, camp, hike, play with her daughter and change the paint colors in her home.