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

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

Hometown: A-town, Oklahoma

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

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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 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

Hometown: Corpus Christi, TX

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

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

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Proudest Accomplishment:  I rode a bull for 1.8 seconds

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

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

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

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" 

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

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”

Hometown: Sioux Falls, SD

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

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

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

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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

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"

Hometown: Westfield, IN

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

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

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

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

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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Hometown: Tumbleweed-town, USA

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

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

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Proudest Accomplishment:  Committing to my Forever Woman

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Most Sentimental Possession: My woman, family, and dog

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

-Mark 8:36

Hometown: Sherwood, OR

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

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Favorite aspect of working at SJC: Our Team

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Proudest Accomplishment:  Graduating from college.  Go Vikings!

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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

Hometown: Redmond, OR

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

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

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Proudest Accomplishment:  My daughter and grandson

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

 

Favorite Guilty Pleasure: Mud Pies

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"

Hometown: Denver, CO

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

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

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

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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

Hometown: Bend, OR

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

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

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

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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

Hometown: Portland, OR

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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!)

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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

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

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

 

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

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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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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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

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!"

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"

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"

Hometown: Oceanside, CA

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

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

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Proudest Accomplishment: Learning how to read/speak Japanese

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

 

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

Hometown: Bend, OR

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Interests/Hobbies: Fishing and spending time with my family

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

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Proudest Accomplishment: Getting my drivers license 

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

 

Favorite Quote:  "The Law of Equivalent Exchange!" 

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

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

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”

Hometown: Bend, OR

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

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

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

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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!”

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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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

Hometown: Gresham, OR

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

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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

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Proudest Accomplishment: My children 

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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

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 Guilty Pleasure: Soda pop and cookies

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  

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

Hometown: Bend, OR

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

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

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Proudest Accomplishment:  Not being as afraid of little dogs

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Most Sentimental Possession: My pig toy

 

Favorite Guilty Pleasure: Not listening or obeying

Hometown: Bend, OR

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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​

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

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Proudest Accomplishment:  Learning how to salute for meat and treats

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

 

Favorite Libation: Kitchen floor tri-tip juices