Built by Service
Every veteran carries the imprint of their service — the discipline, the resilience, the deep understanding that some things are worth fighting for. For Christopher L. Penn, that fight didn't end when he took off the uniform. It evolved.
As a proud military veteran and father of two, Christopher has channeled the values instilled by service into a mission that impacts families across America: building healthier, safer homes.
The Path to Mr Hemp House™
With over 25 years of experience in home renovation and disaster relief reconstruction, Christopher witnessed firsthand the consequences of building with toxic materials. Families moving into newly renovated homes only to develop respiratory issues. Children breathing air contaminated by formaldehyde, VOCs, and mold hidden behind freshly painted walls.
He knew there had to be a better way.
That conviction led to the founding of Mr Hemp House™ — a company dedicated to pioneering hemp-based building materials that are non-toxic, fire-resistant, moisture-regulating, and carbon negative. The flagship material, GaiaCrete®, represents years of research and development, producing a hemp-lime composite that outperforms traditional building materials on every key metric.
More Than a Business
Mr Hemp House™ isn't just a company — it's the anchor of a broader movement:
- Mr Eco Home™: A marketplace for vetted, non-toxic home products
- Mr Hemp House University (MHHU): Education and certification for builders transitioning to healthy construction practices
- ToxScan™ Healthy Home Assessment: An AI-powered tool that identifies toxins in your home and recommends safer alternatives
VOSB: Veteran Owned, Veteran Values
Mr Hemp House™ is a Veteran-Owned Small Business (VOSB) registered with SAM.gov. Christopher has also been selected for the IMPEL Cohort — an elite innovation and leadership program — and the VIP Procurement Cohort, expanding access to government contracting opportunities for veteran-owned enterprises.
A Legacy Built to Last
"Protect Health, Preserve Wealth, and Build a Legacy That Lasts." — Christopher L. Penn
This isn't a slogan. It's a blueprint. Every book Christopher writes, every speaking engagement he accepts, every product his companies create — it all traces back to a veteran's promise: to serve, to protect, and to build something meaningful for the next generation.