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: The Finest Boxed Wine
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
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
Designer, Senior Project Manager
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
Senior Project Manager - Remodel Department
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
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 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”
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!"
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
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/Repair Estimator
PATRICK SKELTON
Hometown: Bend, OR
Interests/Hobbies: Hunting, Fishing, Wild Mushroom foraging, Flower identification, firewood cutting with my wife, muscle cars (the 60s & 70s variety)
Favorite aspect of working at SJC: Collectively a great group to work with. In everything we do, it’s about the customer
Proudest Accomplishment: Running Safari Motor Home’s painting/electrical departments, and starting/running High Desert Disaster Restoration
Most Sentimental Possession: My home and gun collection
Favorite Quote: “Keep it Simple”
Project Coordinator
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
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"
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
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, attending music festivals, furniture making, and traveling
Favorite aspect of working at SJC: The family atmosphere. Going to multiple jobs throughout my day
Proudest Accomplishment: The places I’ve lived and been able to snowboard: Utah, Oregon, Colorado, Idaho
Most Sentimental Possession: Ziggy, my Sheepadoodle
Favorite Quote: “So build a life. Don’t live one, build one”
Mitigation Technician
CALEY BERUBE
Hometown: Boise, ID
Interests/Hobbies: Skiing, Hiking, reading books about survival, spending time with loved ones
Favorite aspect of working at SJC: Fellow co-workers have positive attitudes, independence, and trust. Valued towards employee’s hard work
Proudest Accomplishment: Owned and operated my own food cart business. Being a competent human being
Most Sentimental Possession: My cat, Randy
Favorite Quote: “Accept what is, let go of what was, have faith in what will be”
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!"
Office Dog
ODIE
Hometown: Bend, OR
Interests/Hobbies: Playing with kids, chasing toys & balls. Chasing Deer!
Favorite aspect of working at SJC: Playing with employees, begging for scraps, and barking at newcomers
Proudest Accomplishment: Playing dead and begging for food (humans are such suckers)
Most Sentimental Possession: All my toys and bones
Favorite Guilty Pleasure: People Food
Office Dog
HUNTER
Hometown: Bend, OR