COO/Partner

JESSE ROWDEN

Hometown: Shady Cove, OR

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

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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

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

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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

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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

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

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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

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Proudest Accomplishment:  Marrying my wife

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

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Favorite Libation: A vintage Cabernet or Bordeaux 

Marketing & Development

NGAN LE

Hometown:  Oklahoma

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Interests/Hobbies: Being in the backcountry away from the masses. Backpacking, making music, and fly-fishing when nobody's watching

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

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

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Most Sentimental Possession: My grandfather’s ivory Buddha 

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Favorite Libation: Blanton's Single Barrel Kentucky Bourbon

Book/Gate Keeper

TABBY ROWDEN

Hometown: Belgrade, MT

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

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Favorite aspect of working at SJC:  The people 

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Proudest Accomplishment:  My two kids

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

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

Administrative Coordinator

RACHEL LIENING

Hometown: Portland, OR

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

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

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

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

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

Remodel Dept. - Senior Project Manager 

JASON GILLIHAN

Hometown: Beaverton, OR

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

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

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

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

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

Remodel Dept. - Licensed Architect 

IAN BURGESS 

Hometown: Billings, MT

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

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

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

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

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

Remodel Dept. - Project Manager

JASON SMITH

Hometown: Salem, OR

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

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

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Proudest Accomplishment:  Having and guiding two incredible little boys

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Most Sentimental Possession: A photo of my father & grandfather

Favorite Quote: “Everything in moderation…even moderation”

Remodel/Repairs Dept. - Project Manager 

TRACY HUSBANDS

Hometown: Boise, ID

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Interests/Hobbies: Outdoor Life - camping, hunting, and fishing

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Favorite aspect of working at SJC: The group of people I get to work with

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Proudest Accomplishment:  Adoption of my two children

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Most Sentimental Possession: My wedding ring

Favorite Guilty Pleasure: Elk hunting - 10 days in the mountains!

Remodel Dept. - Project Manager 

CONSTANCE BOTELHO

Hometown: Taunton, MA

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Interests/Hobbies: Hiking, yoga, reading, meditation and spending time with our 8-year-old daughter, Alice

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Favorite aspect of working at SJC: Friendly atmosphere and team approach

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Proudest Accomplishment:  The amazing community of friends and family I am so lucky to have

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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”

Remodel Dept. - Project Coordinator 

KATIE WILLIAMS

Hometown: Bend, OR

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Interests/Hobbies: Archery elk hunting, bike riding for the sole purpose of reaching a destination with tasty adult beverages, indoor cycling, and hosting & cooking for my friends and family

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Favorite aspect of working at SJC: The amazing culture! I love the ever-changing aspect of this field while at the same time having the ability to plan ahead and produce efficient processes and procedures

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Proudest Accomplishment:  Aside from the moment my husband proposed to me, it was spending 4 years living and working in Mexico

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Most Sentimental Possession: My family and my faith... and my dogs

Favorite Guilty Pleasure: Happy Hour with a fresh fruit martini on the menu - no sugar on the rim please!

Remodel Dept. - Project Coordinator

BRAD LESHER

Hometown: Westfield, IN

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Interests/Hobbies: Watching/Playing sports: football, hockey, basketball, and baseball.  Snowboarding, camping, fishing, river trips, boxing, and some Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu 

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

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

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

Favorite Libation:  Whiskey & Tequila!

Remodel Dept. -  Superintendent 

RICK GULLIFORD

Hometown: Traverse City, MI

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

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

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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  

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

Favorite Libation:  Pearl IPA

Repairs Dept. Manager - Estimator/Project Manager

FRANK DREJKA

Hometown: New Castle, DE

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

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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

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

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

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

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Repairs Dept. - Estimator

THOMAS BAKER

Hometown: Cheyenne, WY

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Interests/Hobbies: Long-distance adventure motorcycle touring and auto racing

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Favorite aspect of working at SJC:  The opportunity to work with a company that is becoming an integral part of the local community

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Proudest Accomplishment:  Was part of a team that developed the first live test for Chronic Wasting Disease in deer and elk

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Most Sentimental Possession: The experiences I have had and will have

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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

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Repairs Dept. - Senior Project Manager

MIKE THOMAS

Hometown: Parts Unknown

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

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

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Proudest Accomplishment:  Building a strong, love-centered family

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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”

Repairs Dept. - Project Manager

BRIAN THOMAS

Hometown: Shafter, CA

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

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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

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

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

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

Repairs Dept. - Project Manager

JASON BOEHRER

Hometown: Humboldt, CA

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Interests/Hobbies: Surfing, riding my side-by-side with my wife, and crabbing on the coast

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Favorite aspect of working at SJC: The family culture and the day-to-day challenges 

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Proudest Accomplishment:  My family - A wife and three daughters.  Married for 20+ years

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Most Sentimental Possession: My life with my wife

Favorite Quote: "One Love" - Robert N. Marley

Repairs Dept. - Project Coordinator 

LAUREL GULLIFORD

Hometown: Decorah, IA

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

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

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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  

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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"

Mitigation Dept. Manager

JIM RAWLINGS

Hometown: Eugene, OR

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Interests/Hobbies: Hiking, camping, and wine tasting!

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Favorite aspect of working at SJC:  The People - We all work together to accomplish one goal: Happy customers and doing the job correctly

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Proudest Accomplishment:  My two children - watching them become great adults

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Most Sentimental Possession: The numerous high school plaques throughout my coaching career

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Favorite Quote: "It's not whether you get knocked down, it's whether you get up"  -V. Lombardi

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Mitigation Dept. - Project Manager

BRETT HARPHAM

Hometown: Eureka, CA

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

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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

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Proudest Accomplishment:  Raising three fine young gentlemen

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Most Sentimental Possession: A signed Nolan Ryan baseball

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Favorite Quote: "Rub dirt on it!" 

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Mitigation Dept. - Project Manager

GONZALO REYES 

Hometown: West Cavina, CA

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

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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

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

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Most Sentimental Possession: My dog - Chapo

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

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Remodel Dept. - Project Coordinator

MICHAEL BRYDGES

Hometown: Shoreline, WA

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

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

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Proudest Accomplishment: Only 1 cavity ever!

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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 & Repairs Dept. - Field Crew Chief

SCOTT JONES

Hometown: Logan, UT

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Interests/Hobbies: Snowboarding, traveling, and music festivals 

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Favorite aspect of working at SJC:  The family atmosphere

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

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

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

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Mitigation Technician

ALEXIS REYES

Hometown: Los Angeles, CA

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

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

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

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Most Sentimental Possession: My first car

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

Mitigation Technician

HECTOR JIMENEZ

Hometown: Bend, OR

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

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

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

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Most Sentimental Possession: My sweet car!

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

Mitigation Technician

KYLE DELONG

Hometown: Redmond, OR

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

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

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

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

Favorite Quote:  "Nothing changes if nothing changes"

Mitigation Dept. - Estimator

DREW RAWLINGS

Hometown: Wilsonville, OR

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Interests/Hobbies: Golfing, friends, and cold beverages

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Favorite aspect of working at SJC:  The working community - Everyone is a blast to work with!

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Proudest Accomplishment: Graduating from college and getting a degree

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Most Sentimental Possession: My family

Favorite Guilty Pleasure:  Having cold beers with my friends on the golf course(see above interests)

Mitigation Technician

KEALIB DAVID KUYKENDALL

Hometown: Bend, OR

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

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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

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

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

Favorite Guilty Pleasure:  Djent Metal Music

Fire & Contents Dept. - Manager 

MELISSA ATKINSON

Hometown: Olympia, WA

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

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Favorite aspect of working at SJC:  The team atmosphere

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Proudest Accomplishment: Raising three wonderful children

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

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

Fire & Contents Dept. - Technician

RACHAEL WILLARD

Hometown: Bend, OR

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

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

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Proudest Accomplishment: My four beautiful girls

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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

Lead Carpenter

RICK HEINE

Hometown: Buffalo, NY

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

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

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Proudest Accomplishment:  Paid off my student loans

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Most Sentimental Possession: A sharp Japanese chisel

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

Shop Manager

RUSS JOHNSON

Hometown: Corvallis, OR

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

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

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Proudest Accomplishment:  Raising my children

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

Favorite Libation: Pearl in a can and Jack Daniels black

Office Dog

BUZZ 

Hometown: Streets of Mexico

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

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

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

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Most Sentimental Possession: My anti-anxiety medication

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

Marketing Dog

BLUE

Hometown: Bend, OR

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

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

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

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Most Sentimental Possession: My first chew toy 

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Favorite Libation: Puppuccinos