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ABOUT US

OUR TEAM

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COO/Partner

JESSE ROWDEN

Hometown: Shady Cove, OR

Interests/Hobbies: Fly-fishing, music, work, family (not in that order), and exploring spirituality

Favorite aspect of working at SJC:  I enjoy offering a service to the community that I am passionate about.  I also love the human development aspect of growing an amazing team

Proudest Accomplishment:  Watching my two beautiful children grow into delightful and loving young humans

Most Sentimental Possession: My mind - without it, I am nothing.  My dearest and closest family and friends - without them I am alone.  It is hard to find sentiment in material items

Favorite Quote: “When we build, let us think that we build forever.  Let it not be for present delight nor present use alone” – John Ruskin

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CFO/Partner

CHARLEY ROBERTS

Hometown: Texas

Interests/Hobbies: Reading, book collecting, oil painting, and cooking

Favorite aspect of working at SJC:  Growing a team that enjoys working together.  Finding creative ways to do things differently - and better - in the construction field

Proudest Accomplishment:  Marrying my wife

Most Sentimental Possession: Hand-made gifts from my kids and some of my rare books

Favorite Quote: "You must force yourself to consider opposing arguments. Especially when they challenge your best-loved ideas."  - Charlie Munger, Berkshire Hathaway

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General Manager

JASON GILLIHAN

Hometown: Beaverton, OR

Interests/Hobbies: Marathon runner, 80's movies, and foil burritos 

Favorite aspect of working at SJC:  Creating long lasting relationships and making clients happy

Proudest Accomplishment:  Being happily married for 12 years with two healthy kiddos

Most Sentimental Possession:  I don't hold sentiment for material possessions.  Huge fan of Goodwill and the dump  

Favorite Quote:  "Back off, man.  I'm a scientist" - Peter Venkman, Ghostbusters 1984

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Marketing & Development

NGAN LE

Hometown: A-town, Oklahoma

Interests/Hobbies: Being in the backcountry away from the masses, and spending time with my partner and pooch

Favorite aspect of working at SJC: Inspiring people to be their best, and implementing a grassroots culture of involvement

Proudest Accomplishment:  Becoming a father and teaching myself to play stringed instruments

Most Sentimental Possession: My grandfather’s ivory Buddha 

Favorite Quote: "Life is not comprised entirely of making a living, or arguing about the future, or defaming the past. It should be comprised in part of the outdoors - and fishing." - H. Hoover

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Marketing Coordinator

RYAN ROBERTS

Hometown: Corpus Christi, TX

Interests/Hobbies: Writing and reading children's books.  Marble hunting, hiking, kayaking, whitewater rafting, and mushroom foraging

Favorite aspect of working at SJC: I genuinely like and respect everyone that works here

Proudest Accomplishment:  I rode a bull for 1.8 seconds

Most Sentimental Possession: A drawing my daughter made of our dog who is no longer with us

Favorite Quote: "Isn't it pretty to think so?" - last line of The Sun Also Rises

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Accounting Manager

TABBY ROWDEN

Hometown: Belgrade, MT

Interests/Hobbies: Horses-liberty horsemanship & riding, reading, and my family

Favorite aspect of working at SJC:  The people 

Proudest Accomplishment:  My two kids

Most Sentimental Possession: The farm and all my animals: Mack, Lila, and Odie

Favorite Quote: “Liberty is the right to choose, Freedom is the result of the right choice” -Renard

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Human Resources 

RACHEL KUYKENDALL

Hometown: Portland, OR

Interests/Hobbies: Foraging for mushrooms, spending time with family, and watching reruns of Friends

Favorite aspect of working at SJC:  The supportive team and being part of a local business

Proudest Accomplishment:  Graduating from the University of Portland and marrying my best friend

Most Sentimental Possession: A painting done by my grandmother and my engagement ring.  Also, my cat Jade

Favorite Quote: “See? He's her lobster" 

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Remodel Dept. - Licensed Architect 

IAN BURGESS 

Hometown: Billings, MT

Interests/Hobbies: Surfing, snowboarding, fly-fishing, backpacking, and working on my van so that I can get outside and do all the above 

Favorite aspect of working at SJC:  The culture and diversity of work

Proudest Accomplishment:  Riding a motorcycle from Alaska to Argentina through 16 countries

Most Sentimental Possession:  My drift boat that's been in my family for over 30 years

Favorite Quote:  "Less is More" - Mies van der Rohe

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Remodel Dept. - Project Manager

JASON SMITH

Hometown: Salem, OR

Interests/Hobbies: Any and all sorts of “fun-having” in the great outdoors

Favorite aspect of working at SJC: The genuine family dynamic we cultivate here

Proudest Accomplishment:  Having and guiding two incredible little boys

Most Sentimental Possession: A photo of my father & grandfather

 

Favorite Quote: “Everything in moderation…even moderation”

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Remodel Dept. - Project Manager

CHAD FRISLIE

Hometown: Sioux Falls, SD

Interests/Hobbies: Hanging with the fam, going on random fun drives, and exploring the great outdoors

Favorite aspect of working at SJC: Being a part of a great team: problem solving & piecing the puzzle together

Proudest Accomplishment:  Marrying my beautiful wife & best friend of 24 years and raising our three boys together

Most Sentimental Possession: A Norge spoon from Norway that belonged to my late grandmother

 

Favorite Quote: “Do not go where the path may lead, go instead where there is no path & leave a trail" -RW Emerson

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Remodel Dept. - Project Coordinator 

LAUREL GULLIFORD

Hometown: Decorah, IA

Interests/Hobbies: Gardening, fishing, camping, surfing, and anything with my dog, Walker.

Favorite aspect of working at SJC:  Hearing everyone's self-banter around the office, it's very funny and strangely comforting

Proudest Accomplishment:  Learning to be a coach.  It was born out of personal curiosity and turned into something much bigger but was my first chance to give back  

Most Sentimental Possession: A bamboo pyramid shaped clock given to me from my friend Dow.  It wakes me up slowly and very zen-like. His mantra was "slow your roll"

 

Favorite Quote "When you see them be successful, no matter how small, you say to yourself, wow.  And everything becomes possible"

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Remodel Dept. - Project Coordinator

BRAD LESHER

Hometown: Westfield, IN

Interests/Hobbies: Sports Enthusiast - I'll watch just about any sport, but I'd rather play it

Favorite aspect of working at SJC:  The support - everyone is willing to help out one another

Proudest Accomplishment:  I'm the only one in my family to graduate from college

Most Sentimental Possession: My grandfather's necklace that was passed down to me

 

Favorite Quote "The problem is not the problem; the problem is your attitude about the problem." - Jack Sparrow

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Remodel Dept. - Project Coordinator

MICHAEL BRYDGES

Hometown: Shoreline, WA

Interests/Hobbies: Cross-country skiing, dual sport motorcycles, basketball, and crossword puzzles

Favorite aspect of working at SJC:  I get to solve a new problem everyday

Proudest Accomplishment: Only 1 cavity ever!

Most Sentimental Possession: My 1984 Schwinn Worldsport.  I bought it for $100 about 10 years ago and I've put thousands of miles on it, including a ride from Bend to Phoenix via the coast

 

Favorite Libation:  Bourbon, over a big cube

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Remodel Dept. -  Superintendent 

RICK GULLIFORD

Hometown: Traverse City, MI

Interests/Hobbies: Fishing, travel, making stuff...a lot of stuff

Favorite aspect of working at SJC:  The culture and friendly people

Proudest Accomplishment:  Being in the Antarctic Circle on the longest day of the year in the southern hemisphere, and 6 months later being in the Arctic Circle on the longest day of the year in the northern hemisphere  

Most Sentimental Possession: All of my dad's stuff.. Aka my shop.  Also, my dog and my wife

 

Favorite Libation Pearl IPA

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Repairs Dept. Manager - Large Loss Estimator/Project Manager

FRANK DREJKA

Hometown: New Castle, DE

Interests/Hobbies: Enjoying life with my amazing wife, Amanda. Whether it's indoor/outdoor activities or just spending quality time at home

Favorite aspect of working at SJC:  True family environment that exemplifies a genuine concern for our client's disaster restoration or construction needs to make them feel like an extended member of the family and not just another number

Proudest Accomplishment:  Serving & supporting this country as a veteran of the United States Army

Most Sentimental Possession: My grandfather's shadow box with memorabilia from his service with the US Army during WWII

Favorite Quote: "Success is when preparation meets opportunity!"

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Repairs Dept. - Large Loss Project Coordinator

STEPHEN THOMAS

Hometown: Tumbleweed-town, USA

Interests/Hobbies: Connection with our ancestral roots, family time, hunting, martial arts, reading/learning, the teachings of Jesus, farming, fly fishing, and backcountry backpacking

Favorite aspect of working at SJC:  The focus on excellence and honor, and the daily Wordle competition with the owners

Proudest Accomplishment:  Committing to my Forever Woman

Most Sentimental Possession: My woman, family, and dog

Favorite Quote: "For what does it profit a man to gain the whole world, yet forfeit his soul?"

-Mark 8:36

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Repairs Dept. - Estimator

JORDAN LUNSFORD

Hometown: Sherwood, OR

Interests/Hobbies: Music, basketball, football, snowboarding, videography, coding, hiking, and kayaking

Favorite aspect of working at SJC: Our Team

Proudest Accomplishment:  Graduating from college.  Go Vikings!

Most Sentimental Possession: My coin collection

 

Favorite Quote: "No valid plans for the future can be made by those who have no capacity for living now" - A. Watts

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Repairs Dept. - Estimator

BRYON MALITZ

Hometown: Redmond, OR

Interests/Hobbies: College football fan, golf, and fly fishing

Favorite aspect of working at SJC: Overall Culture - friendly & team oriented 

Proudest Accomplishment:  My daughter and grandson

Most Sentimental Possession: My dad's military medals/ribbons and my parents old photos

 

Favorite Guilty Pleasure: Mud Pies

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Repairs Dept. - Project Manager

BRIAN THOMAS

Hometown: Shafter, CA

Interests/Hobbies: Golf, dirt bikes (trail riding), and playing music

Favorite aspect of working at SJC: Having the freedom to think for myself and take control of whatever needs to be done to complete the job without micro management

Proudest Accomplishment:  Being a lead singer in a band, being able to tour around the country playing music, and being involved with recording processes

Most Sentimental Possession: My dad's cowboy hat and my dog: Daisy Sioux

 

Favorite Guilty Pleasure: Kelly Clarkson Song: "Since you've been gone"

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Repairs Dept. - Project Manager

BRENT EDENS

Hometown: Denver, CO

Interests/Hobbies: Family, spending time outdoors: mountain biking, trail running, hiking, rock climbling, skiing, snowboarding, surfing, camping, and learning to fly fish

Favorite aspect of working at SJC: The friendly and collaborative culture

Proudest Accomplishment:  Convincing my wife that I was worth building a family with.  My family

Most Sentimental Possession: A little turquoise bear figurine that my father believes contains some of my mother's spirit

 

Favorite Quote: "The master in the art of living makes little distinction between work and play.. they simply pursue their vision of excellence at whatever they do, leaving others to decide whether they are working or playing" - J. Michener

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Repairs Dept. - Project Coordinator 

MELISSA JO ALLEN

Hometown: Bend, OR

Interests/Hobbies: Oil painting, poetry, Peloton, backpacking, camping, Broadway, live music, Phish concerts, travel, reading, and spirituality

Favorite aspect of working at SJC:  The comradery of the SJC team, and the support given

Proudest Accomplishment:  Choosing to create a life for myself by letting go of past expectations and bravely moving forward with the life I want 

Most Sentimental Possession: My grandmother's Kleenex's with her lipstick blots.  I have it in a shadow box with her hand written note to me

 

Favorite Quote “To be yourself in a world that is constantly trying to make you something else is the greatest accomplishment.” - RW Emerson

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Repairs Dept. - Project Coordinator 

KAYLI MAE GREEN

Hometown: Portland, OR

Interests/Hobbies: Music, dogs, beer, camping, music festivals, cars, football, jet-skiing, wakeboarding, hiking, snowboarding, skydiving, mountain biking, fishing, woodworking, design, photography, and traveling (any adventure to be had - I'm down!)

Favorite aspect of working at SJC:  Positive/fun/family environment where everyone wants to see each other succeed.  Love the fast-paced ever changing flow here

Proudest Accomplishment:  Getting to travel to most of the 50 states playing FP softball

Most Sentimental Possession: My doggo (Luna) and my truck

 

Favorite Guilty Pleasure Michael Bolton songs: "How can we be lovers & Steel Bars"

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Mitigation Dept. - Manager

BRETT HARPHAM

Hometown: Eureka, CA

Interests/Hobbies: Fishing, shootin' (bow & guns), gardening, cooking, exercising, reading, and hiking

Favorite aspect of working at SJC:  To continue to do what I enjoy and build up the mitigation department.  I also enjoy working with and crossing paths with former/current co-workers

Proudest Accomplishment:  Raising three fine young gentlemen

Most Sentimental Possession: A signed Nolan Ryan baseball

Favorite Quote: "Rub dirt on it!" 

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Mitigation Dept. - Estimator

GONZALO REYES 

Hometown: West Cavina, CA

Interests/Hobbies: Traveling, camping, concerts, and hanging out with friends

Favorite aspect of working at SJC:  The people that work here.  It makes a huge difference working with a cool and down to earth team

Proudest Accomplishment:  Caught a ling cod on the Oregon coast my first time fishing!

Most Sentimental Possession: My dog - Chapo

Favorite Quote: "That's the way she goes boys.  Sometimes she goes and sometimes she doesn't" 

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Mitigation Dept. - Project Manager

KEALIB KUYKENDALL

Hometown: Bend, OR

Interests/Hobbies: Drawing, painting, gardening, cooking, and mushroom foraging

Favorite aspect of working at SJC:  Awesome group of individuals - everyone is encouraged to be themselves and the work varies daily, so I'm never bored and always learning

Proudest Accomplishment: Following my dreams to move back to Oregon where I am now happily married and closer to family

Most Sentimental Possession: A collection of fly fishing gear that once belonged to my father

 

Favorite Guilty Pleasure:  Djent Metal Music

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Mitigation Dept. - Project Manager

HECTOR JIMENEZ

Hometown: Bend, OR

Interests/Hobbies: Movies, music, camping, and fishing

Favorite aspect of working at SJC:  The reputation of the company, and great people to work with

Proudest Accomplishment: My Kids - they are the world to me

Most Sentimental Possession: My sweet car!

 

Favorite Quote:  "You get what you deserve, and you deserve the best!"

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Mitigation Technician

ALEXIS REYES

Hometown: Los Angeles, CA

Interests/Hobbies: Music, traveling, and going to concerts

Favorite aspect of working at SJC:  Awesome people to work with

Proudest Accomplishment: Meeting and knowing the best people in the world

Most Sentimental Possession: My first car

 

Favorite Quote:  "Success happens when your dreams are bigger than your excuses"

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Mitigation Technician

KYLE DELONG

Hometown: Redmond, OR

Interests/Hobbies: Camping, paddle-boarding, hiking, and traveling to new places

Favorite aspect of working at SJC:  Getting to travel around Central Oregon while learning with fun co-workers

Proudest Accomplishment: Building a 4-Bedroom custom home with just three people

Most Sentimental Possession: Life in general: I am grateful to be alive and learning

 

Favorite Quote:  "Nothing changes if nothing changes"

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Mitigation Technician

ALAN REYES

Hometown: Oceanside, CA

Interests/Hobbies: Playing hoops, traveling, gaming, and watching sports

Favorite aspect of working at SJC:  The work environment - everybody gets along like a big family!

Proudest Accomplishment: Learning how to read/speak Japanese

Most Sentimental Possession: My 2008 Chevy Silverado - it's basically our family heirloom

 

Favorite Quote:  "Be phenomenal or be forgotten" -E. Thomas

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Mitigation Technician

TONY ZUNIGA-GONZALES

Hometown: Bend, OR

Interests/Hobbies: Fishing and spending time with my family

Favorite aspect of working at SJC:  Our crew - which makes you feel welcomed and part of the family

Proudest Accomplishment: Getting my drivers license 

Most Sentimental Possession: My child - without them I wouldn't be who I am today

 

Favorite Quote:  "The Law of Equivalent Exchange!" 

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Fire & Contents Dept. - Manager 

MELISSA ATKINSON

Hometown: Olympia, WA

Interests/Hobbies: Drag racing, family get-togethers, walking my dogs - Rusty & Grumpy Cat, and cooking

Favorite aspect of working at SJC:  The team atmosphere

Proudest Accomplishment: Raising three wonderful children

Most Sentimental Possession: A sculpture of my father's hands

 

Favorite Libation/Guilty Pleasure:  Nehalem Bay sweet red wine and cinnamon bears

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Fire & Contents Dept. - Technician

RACHAEL WILLARD

Hometown: Bend, OR

Interests/Hobbies: Reading, camping, hiking, and cooking

Favorite aspect of working at SJC:  It feels like one big family!

Proudest Accomplishment: My four beautiful girls

Most Sentimental Possession: A puzzle put together with my family on Thanksgiving which we all signed before my grandma passed.  My dad framed it and it hangs on my wall

 

Favorite Guilty Pleasure:  Ice Cream

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Repairs & Remodel Dept. -  Sr. Pantologist

MIKE THOMAS

Hometown: Parts Unknown

Interests/Hobbies: Snowboarding, golfing, making music, WWII history

Favorite aspect of working at SJC: Having my experience and opinion valued and appreciated 

Proudest Accomplishment:  Building a strong, love-centered family

Most Sentimental Possession: Anything that was my Dad's

 

Favorite Quote: “Do remember to forget anger, worry and regret. Live while you have life to live.  Love while you have love to give”

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Repairs & Remodel Dept. - Pantologist

LUIS RIVERA

Hometown: Bend, OR

Interests/Hobbies: The outdoors, hiking, fishing, and spending time with friends and family

Favorite aspect of working at SJC: Working for a company that cares about their employees

Proudest Accomplishment:  Seeing the joy in others when they see the end result of a project

Most Sentimental Possession: Family & Friends. Material stuff comes and goes, we must enjoy the little things in life

 

Favorite Quote: “Be strong and courageous, Do not be afraid!”

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Repairs & Remodel Dept. -  Crew Superintendent

SCOTT JONES

Hometown: Logan, UT

Interests/Hobbies: Snowboarding, traveling, and music festivals 

Favorite aspect of working at SJC:  The family atmosphere

Proudest Accomplishment:  The places I've traveled to go snowboarding

Most Sentimental Possession: A snowboard 'Home Mountain' sign I found

Favorite Quote: "The mountains are calling and I must go" -J. Muir

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Lead Carpenter

RICK HEINE

Hometown: Buffalo, NY

Interests/Hobbies: Woodworking, hockey, and chicken wings!

Favorite aspect of working at SJC:  The family friendly culture and environment

Proudest Accomplishment:  Paid off my student loans

Most Sentimental Possession: A sharp Japanese chisel

 

Favorite Quote: “Forget about style; worry about results” -Bobby Orr

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Lead Carpenter

SCOTT KELLY

Hometown: Gresham, OR

Interests/Hobbies: Hunting, fishing, hiking, and camping

Favorite aspect of working at SJC:  After a project is completed, I can stand back and say, "wow I did that" - Taking gratification in my work

Proudest Accomplishment: My children 

Most Sentimental Moment in Life: The day I was married 

 

Favorite Quote: “For there is always light, if only we’re brave enough to see it. If only we’re brave enough to be it" - Amanda Gorman

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Shop Manager

RUSS JOHNSON

Hometown: Corvallis, OR

Interests/Hobbies: Long-range & combat pistol shooting, and gardening

Favorite aspect of working at SJC:  The atmosphere and teamwork mentality

Proudest Accomplishment:  Raising my children

Most Sentimental Possession: A 1922 Silver Dollar - which is my mom's birthyear

 

Favorite Guilty Pleasure: Soda pop and cookies

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Marketing Dog

BLUE

Hometown: Bend, OR

Interests/Hobbies: Backcountry excursions with my dad and sleeping on the bed with my mom

Favorite aspect of working at SJC:  Sleep, Play, Wash, Repeat

Proudest Accomplishment:  Learning not to destroy mom & dad's stuff

Most Sentimental Possession: My first chew toy 

Favorite Libation: Puppuccinos  

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Office Dog

BUZZ 

Hometown: Streets of Mexico

Interests/Hobbies: Being clingy and balancing on the smallest pieces of furniture

Favorite aspect of working at SJC:  Barking at strangers and sniffing out dog treats around the shop

Proudest Accomplishment:  Kayaking with my family and not flipping anyone into the water

Most Sentimental Possession: My anti-anxiety medication

 

Favorite Guilty Pleasure: Snuggling up with my family over a good Saturday morning cartoon

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Office Dog

LILA

Hometown: Bend, OR

Interests/Hobbies: Chasing bugs, playing in water then rolling in dirt

Favorite aspect of working at SJC:  Getting treats & barking at strangers

Proudest Accomplishment:  Not being as afraid of little dogs

Most Sentimental Possession: My pig toy

 

Favorite Guilty Pleasure: Not listening or obeying

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Office Dog

COCO

Hometown: Bend, OR

Interests/Hobbies: Chasing birds, bees, and shadows. Plus, waiting for my humans to leave so I can spill their trash can looking for anything but kibble

Favorite aspect of working at SJC:  All the new people I get pets from

Proudest Accomplishment:  Learning how to salute for meat and treats

Most Sentimental Possession: The spot on the bed next to my two-legged master

 

Favorite Libation: Kitchen floor tri-tip juices

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