Mara Ellis
Curriculum director
Shapes lesson sequences around inspection, decision records, and useful practice.
About Defined Frame
Good training makes the next decision easier to see.
Defined Frame Drainworks was created for people who want drainage education to feel precise, respectful, and connected to the realities of service work.
Our story
Our instructors began by comparing field notes from blocked lines, difficult access points, recurring root intrusion, and customer handovers. The common need was not more noise; it was a dependable structure for observing conditions and explaining choices. That structure became the Defined Frame method.
Today, our courses combine technical foundations with communication and closeout habits. We teach within the limits of the evidence available on a job, without exaggerated promises or shortcuts.
Our mission
To help drainage professionals work with greater preparation, consistency, and care for the properties and people they serve.
The team
Jon Bell
Field instructor
Translates equipment handling and access planning into teachable routines.
Asha Morgan
Learner experience lead
Keeps every course clear, inclusive, and useful for busy working teams.
The field-note frame
Before
Record what is known, what is uncertain, and what access is available.
During
Pause at the evidence point before changing method or equipment.
After
Leave a concise account another person can understand and use.