ABOUT US
OUR TEAM
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: Convincing Tabby it was a good idea to marry me! 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
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 Libation: A vintage Cabernet or Bordeaux
Marketing & Development
NGAN LE
Hometown: A-town, Oklahoma
Interests/Hobbies: Being in the backcountry away from the masses. Backpacking, making music, and fly-fishing when nobody's watching
Favorite aspect of working at SJC: Inspiring people to be their best, and implementing a grassroots culture of involvement
Proudest Accomplishment: Teaching myself how to play stringed instruments
Most Sentimental Possession: My grandfather’s ivory Buddha pendant
Favorite Libation: Blanton’s Single Barrel Kentucky Bourbon
Book/Gate Keeper
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: My wedding ring
Favorite Quote: “Liberty is the right to choose, Freedom is the result of the right choice” -Renard
Senior Project Manager - Remodel Dept.
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 11 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
Licensed Architect
IAN BURGESS
Hometown: Montana
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
Designer, Senior Project Manager - Remodel Dept.
ERICH HOHENGARTEN
Hometown: Bend, OR
Interests/Hobbies: Traveling with my family, going to Burning Man, and dancing with friends
Favorite aspect of working at SJC: Making customers happy
Proudest Accomplishment: Growing my marriage and raising my two boys
Most Sentimental Possession: Our custom stick-built travel trailer
Favorite Guilty Pleasure: Reading too much
Project Manager - Remodel Dept.
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”
Project Coordinator - Remodel Dept.
LISA PRICE
Hometown: Kodiak, AK
Interests/Hobbies: Live Music, Camping, Fishing, Archery, Travel, Bonfires with friends, and very competitive game nights with my family
Favorite aspect of working at SJC: The impromptu jam sessions are pretty rad!
Proudest Accomplishment: I once memorized a full deck of Trivial Pursuit cards so that I could beat my know-it-all sister
Most Sentimental Possession: My modest collection of Harry Potter Legos
Favorite Guilty Pleasure: Binge watching anime with my daughter until 3 in the morning
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
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!"
Project Manager - Repair Dept.
MIKE THOMAS
Hometown: Parts Unknown
Interests/Hobbies: Snowboarding, golfing, making music, WW2 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”
Project & Development Coordinator
Laurel Davis
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"
Project & Development Coordinator, Operations
CONSTANCE BOTELHO
Hometown: Taunton, Mass.
Interests/Hobbies: Hiking, yoga, reading, meditation and spending time with our 8-year-old daughter, Alice
Favorite aspect of working at SJC: Friendly atmosphere and team approach
Proudest Accomplishment: The amazing community of friends and family I am so lucky to have
Most Sentimental Possession: My sense of humor – I would be lost without it
Favorite Quote: “Life shrinks or expands in proportion to one’s courage”
Mitigation Manager
JIM RAWLINGS
Hometown: Eugene, OR
Interests/Hobbies: Hiking, Camping, and Wine Tasting!
Favorite aspect of working at SJC: The People - We all work together to accomplish one goal: Happy customers and doing the job correctly
Proudest Accomplishment: My two children - watching them become great adults
Most Sentimental Possession: The numerous high school plaques throughout my coaching career
Favorite Quote: "It's not whether you get knocked down, it's whether you get up" -V. Lombardi
Mitigation - Project Manager
BRETT HARPHAM
Hometown: Eureka, CA
Interests/Hobbies: Fishing, shootin' (Bows & 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!"
Mitigation - Estimator
THOMAS BAKER
Hometown: Wyoming
Interests/Hobbies: Long-distance adventure motorcycle touring and auto racing
Favorite aspect of working at SJC: The opportunity to work with a company that is becoming an integral part of the local community
Proudest Accomplishment: Was part of a team that developed the first live test for Chronic Wasting Disease in dear and elk
Most Sentimental Possession: The experiences I have had and will have
Favorite Quote: "Travel is fatal to prejudice, bigotry and narrow-mindedness, all foes to true understanding. Likewise tolerance, or broad, wholesome charitable views of men and things cannot be acquired by vegetating in our little corner of the Earth all one's lifetime" -M. Twain
Lead Carpenter
JARROD RADEMACHER
Hometown: North Dakota
Interests/Hobbies: Fishing and other outdoor activities
Favorite aspect of working at SJC: Working with a supportive team, and helping customers
Proudest Accomplishment: Crowned Champion of my 7th grade Spelling Bee
Most Sentimental Possession: My awesome boat!
Favorite Guilty Pleasure: Escaping into the wilderness
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
Mitigation Crew Chief
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
Mitigation Technician
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: I have never had a cavity in my adult teeth!
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
Mitigation Technician
HECTOR JIMENEZ
Hometown: Bend, OR
Interests/Hobbies: Movies, Music, Camping, and Fishing
Favorite aspect of working at SJC: The good 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!"
Mitigation Technician
JANSEN WOELZ
Hometown: Duvall, WA
Interests/Hobbies: Fly-fishing, Golf, and Snowboarding
Favorite aspect of working at SJC: Helping people in need while working with a great team
Proudest Accomplishment: Winning a State Championship with my high school baseball team
Most Sentimental Possession: My dog Nash, I don't know what I'd do without him
Favorite Libation: Rye Old Fashioned
Mitigation Technician
MICHAEL MEDLEY
Hometown: Oshkosh, WI
Interests/Hobbies: Going on adventures with my dog, mountain biking, and watching movies
Favorite aspect of working at SJC: My coworkers
Proudest Accomplishment: Moving across the country to live in another state
Most Sentimental Possession: My dog
Favorite Quote: "A man who procrastinates in his choosing will inevitably have his choice made for him by circumstance" -Hunter S. Thompson
Office Dog
ODIE
Hometown: Bend, OR