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: 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


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


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”


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


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


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


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


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


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


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"


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


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


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"


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!"


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"


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


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!"


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"


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"


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!"


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


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”


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


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


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


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


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


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


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
