COO/Partner

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 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, 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 | Central Oregon Builders Association (COBA) Board Member

Hometown: Texas

Interests/Hobbies: Reading, book collecting, oil painting, cooking, playing and building guitars.

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

Controller

Hometown: Bend, OR

Interests/Hobbies: Mountain and gravel biking, backpacking, Broadway and live music, travel, painting and exploring spirituality.

Favorite Aspect of Working at SJC: Leading a team of remarkable humans, strengthening the financial foundation of the company, and supporting customers through challenging seasons with compassion and steadiness.

Proudest Accomplishment: My children—watching them grow into kind, compassionate, and hardworking individuals who move through the world with integrity and grace.

Most Sentimental Possession: My grandmother’s Kleenexes with her lipstick blots, carefully preserved with her handwritten note to me—a daily reminder of love and legacy.

Favorite Quote: “The privilege of a lifetime is to become who you truly are.” — Carl Jung

Disaster Restoration — Bookkeeper

Hometown: Terrebonne, OR

Interests/Hobbies: Spending time with family, 3D printing, and riding motorcycles.

Favorite Aspect of Working at SJC: Interacting with all the jobs and everything that goes into them, and our culture as a community.

Proudest Accomplishment: Becoming an uncle to three amazing nieces.

Most Sentimental Possession: A watch gifted to me from my mom when I was 15.

Favorite Quote: "Everybody is a genius, but if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree, it will live its whole life believing that it is stupid."

Design-Build Dept. — Bookkeeper

Hometown: Shoreline, WA

Interests/Hobbies: Cross-country skiing, basketball, and crossword puzzles.

Favorite Aspect of Working at SJC: I get to solve a new problem every day.

Proudest Accomplishment: Only one 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: La Croix, on the rocks.

HR Manager

Hometown: Portland, OR

Interests/Hobbies: Word puzzles, horror movies and video games, crisp fall days, mindlessly playing Skyrim for hours on end, and completing the NYT Mini Crossword in under 30 seconds (nearly) every day.

Favorite Aspect of Working at SJC: Being able to solve complex issues with creative thinking and contributing to the success of a company.

Proudest Accomplishment: My sweet baby boy – watching him grow, explore, and learn new things every day.

Most Sentimental Possession: The too-few memories of my mom getting to be the best grandma ever to my son.

Favorite Quote: “By giving voice to the cognitive dissonance required to be a woman under the patriarchy, you’ve robbed it of its power.” – Barbie, 2023

Marketing Dept. — Director

Hometown: Corpus Christi, TX

Interests/Hobbies: Children's books, marble hunting, hiking, and kayaking.

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 son 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

Marketing Dept. — Brand Manager

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: "There was nowhere to go but everywhere, so just keep on rolling under the stars" -J. Kerouac

Marketing Dept. — Restoration & Multifamily Manager

Hometown: Prineville, OR.

Interests/Hobbies: Spending time with my most incredible family and dog, music, shopping, fashion, antiques, travel, plants, gardening, lake days, museums, ART, watching baking shows, and doing a good puzzle!

Favorite Aspect of Working at SJC: Hands down, it's the amazing people and the spirit of the company. There's a level of kindness and community at Sierra James that is unmatched!

Proudest Accomplishment: Graduating college magna cum laude at age 38 while working full-time and having a toddler at home. I'm still catching up on my sleep, but it was worth it!

Most Sentimental Possession: A stack of coloring books from my childhood that sat in the same cupboard at my grandparents' house for 40 years. The pages all smell like I remember their home smelling when I was a kid and it makes me so happy!

Favorite Quote: "Let the children lose it. Let the children use it. Let all the children boogie." -D. Bowie

Design-Build Dept. — Licensed Architect, Earth Advantage ADU Specialist

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

Design-Build Dept. — Pre Construction Manager, Earth Advantage ADU Specialist

Hometown: Tualatin, OR

Interests/Hobbies: Gardening, biking, skiing, camping, hiking, and fishing.

Favorite Aspect of Working at SJC: The culture and vibe - most days it doesn't even feel like a job.

Proudest Accomplishment: Marrying my wife and having our first child.

Most Sentimental Possession: My wedding ring: it was also my grandfather's wedding ring.

Favorite Quote: "The time is always right to do the right thing." Martin Luther King Jr.

Design-Build Dept. — Pre Construction Coordinator

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

Design-Build Dept. — Project Manager

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 and grandfather.

Favorite Quote: “Do everything in moderation, even moderation.” — Confucius

Design-Build Dept. — Project Manager

Hometown: Soquel, CA

Interests/Hobbies: Skiing (Alpine & Cross Country), mountain biking, hiking, and spending time with the family.

Favorite Aspect of Working at SJC: Each unique project offers new challenges to solve.

Proudest Accomplishment: My daughter and my wife who has put up with me for 27 years of marriage.

Most Sentimental Possession: My grandfather's gold pocket watch and my dad's '65 Mustang.

Favorite Quote: "Do it now, sometimes later becomes never" -Tiny Buddha

Design-Build Dept. — Project Manager

Hometown: New Orleans, LA

Interests/Hobbies: Kiteboarding, climbing, playing piano (jazz and funk), and cooking.

Favorite Aspect of Working at SJC: I love the family feel. I didn't realize how important company culture was to me until I worked here.

Proudest Accomplishment: Completing the Tchoupitoulas Challenge: 4.5 lbs. of ice cream consisting of eight scoops and eight toppings!

Most Sentimental Possession: My piano

Favorite Libation: Mezcal Negroni

Design-Build Dept. — Project Manager

Hometown: Pretoria, Republic of South Africa

Interests/Hobbies: Seeing people break free from addiction. Also, camping and floating.

Favorite Aspect of Working at SJC: Being part of a team that cares about what they do.

Proudest Accomplishment: First place at World's Powerlifting competition.

Most Sentimental Possession: I dont have sentimental possessions, but sentimental memories abound.

Favorite Quote: “They are in front of us, behind us, and we are flanked on both sides by an enemy that outnumbers us 29:1. They can't get away from us now! - Lewis B. Puller

Design-Build Dept. — Project Coordinator

Hometown: Decorah, IA

Interests/Hobbies: Traveling with my husband and volunteering with Think Wild

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 by my friend, Dow. It wakes me up slowly and very zen-like. His mantra was "slow your roll.”

Favorite Quote: “Why do something right when you can do it yourself. Joking!”

Design-Build Dept. — Project Coordinator

Hometown: Mallorca, Spain

Interests/Hobbies: Hiking(bonus points if there's swimming involved), camping, painting, reading, traveling, and doing just about anything with the people I love. Except cooking. Trust me, no one wants me to do that.

Favorite Aspect of Working at SJC: The authentic feel good atmosphere everyone brings.

Proudest Accomplishment: Moved across the world, left my loved ones behind and changed pretty much every aspect of my life. Not easy, but worth it so far!

Most Sentimental Possession: My photos. They're full of memories I never want to forget.

Favorite Quote: "The happiest life isn't found, it's made one present moment at a time".

Design-Build Dept. — Project Coordinator

Hometown: Vancouver, WA

Interests/Hobbies: Traveling, adventures with our dog, Harper, fostering/rescuing bully breed dogs, DIY home projects, indoor house plants, snowboarding, floating, hiking, golfing, and just being outside in nature.

Favorite Aspect of Working at SJC: The culture. Everyone is genuinely welcoming, supportive, and treats each other with the same level of respect, regardless of role.

Proudest Accomplishment: Moving 1,100 miles away from my hometown by myself without a real plan. The worst planned decision of my life ended up being the best decision I've ever made.

Most Sentimental Possession: Our koozie collection, which we've built over the past 15 years of traveling. Each one represents a place we've been, and many were also gifted to us by friends and family from their own adventures. We probably have over 500!

Favorite Libation: Mexican Lagers

Design-Build Dept. — Superintendent

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, A.K.A. my shop. Also, my dog and my wife.

Favorite Libation: Pearl IPA

Design-Build Dept. — Superintendent

Hometown: Castleton, VT

Interests/Hobbies: Anything that gets me outdoors, riding motorcycles on and off-road, hunting, fly fishing, boating, swimming, forest bathing, and taking the road less traveled.

Favorite Aspect of Working at SJC: I enjoy solving challenges and the teamwork involved in executing them.

Proudest Accomplishment: Growing through life alongside my wife, Skye, for 22 years and counting. I'm incredibly proud of the life we’ve built together.

Most Sentimental Possession: My late father’s prized possession, his Winchester rifle.

Favorite Quote: "Good, better, best. Never let it rest, till your good is better and your better is best." — St. Jerome

Repairs Dept. — Sr. Project Manager

Hometown: New Castle, DE

Interests/Hobbies: Enjoying life with my amazing wife, Amanda.

Favorite Aspect of Working at SJC: A true family environment that exemplifies a genuine concern for our client's disaster restoration or construction needs to make them feel like an extended family member 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!"

Repairs Dept. — Project Manager

Hometown: Santa Cruz, CA

Interests/Hobbies: Fly-fishing, snowboarding, hunting, and traveling.

Favorite Aspect of Working at SJC: Sierra James has created a culture of success.

Proudest Accomplishment: My amazing twin boys and my amazing wife that gave them to me.

Most Sentimental Possession: All of my fly rods.

Favorite Quote: "The only way to do great work is to love what you do". -S. Jobs

Repairs Dept. — Project Manager

Hometown: Rainier, OR

Interests/Hobbies: I enjoy spending time at the lake with friends and family, and eating at some of my favorite places in Bend.

Favorite Aspect of Working at SJC: Working with amazing people and helping our customers through repairs. Sierra James is not just a company, they're family.

Proudest Accomplishment: Being the father to two beautiful daughters - 16 & 18 years old.

Most Sentimental Possession: Two pictures of my daughters when they were 4-6 years old wearing my favorite hat.

Favorite Quote: "Be yourself, everyone is already taken." - Oscar Wilde

Repairs Dept. — Estimator

Hometown: Redmond, OR

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

Favorite Aspect of Working at SJC: Overall culture—friendly and 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. — Estimator

Hometown: Small town, KY

Interests/Hobbies: Sunrises and sunsets, painting, camping, paddle boarding, and road trips.

Favorite Aspect of Working at SJC: The ever changing dynamic of the SJC family and the clientele - Keeps life interesting.

Proudest Accomplishment: Traveling to 9 countries around the world.

Most Sentimental Possession: A small container holding a part of my dad. I miss him everyday.

Favorite Quote: "You're braver than you believe, stronger than you seem, and smarter than you think." -Winnie the Pooh

Repairs Dept. — Large Loss Estimator

Hometown: Ft. Worth, TX

Interests/Hobbies: Alpine skiing, Nordic skiing, paddleboarding, fly-fishing, riding my Ducati in the mountains, and cooking/BBQing.

Favorite Aspect of Working at SJC: Helping people restore their homes and their lives after some of their worst imaginable disasters, while being part of a team that stands behind honesty and quality work.

Proudest Accomplishment: Being married to my beautiful wife for 20+ years.

Most Sentimental Possession: Memories of my Father.

Favorite Quote: "Every man's life ends the same way. It is only the details of how he lived and how he died that distinguish one man from another". -E. Hemingway

Repairs Dept. — Project Coordinator

Hometown: Redwood City, CA

Interests/Hobbies: Hiking, exploring new places, beaches, and cooking.

Favorite Aspect of Working at SJC: Working with all sorts of different people in Central Oregon and building relationships with customers and contractors.

Proudest Accomplishment: Raising my two beautiful children: Devon and Danielle.

Most Sentimental Possession: My great grandmother's photo album which is filled with family enjoying our lake house in California.

Favorite Quote: "Sometimes things have to break before you can fix them" - K. Garcia

Repairs Dept. — Project Coordinator

Hometown: Portland, OR

Interests/Hobbies: Road and mountain biking, backcountry skiing and mountaineering, trail running, and golf.

Favorite Aspect of Working at SJC: Everyone is very respectful and I appreciate that all are encouraged to share their opinions and thoughts. It makes for a great team atmosphere.

Proudest Accomplishment: Qualifying for the Boston Marathon and running the race.

Most Sentimental Possession: My wedding ring, it reminds me everyday how lucky I am.

Favorite Guilty Pleasure: Gummy Bears!

Mitigation Dept. — Manager: Triple Master IICRC Certified - MWR, MTC, MFSR, TCST

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. — Project Manager & Estimator: IICRC Certified - WRT, AMRT, HST

Hometown: Bend, OR

Interests/Hobbies: Cooking, gardening, fly tying and fishing, camping, and spending time with family.

Favorite Aspect of Working at SJC: The people, it’s a great group where everyone is encouraged to be themselves. The variety in the work keeps things interesting, and there’s always something new to learn.

Proudest Accomplishment: Marrying my wife, catching small fish, and that Christmas dinner roast a couple years ago.

Most Sentimental Possession: My fly fishing and tying gear passed down from my dad.

Favorite Quote: “Men cannot see their reflection in running water, but only in still water. Only that which is still itself can still the seeker of stillness. The mind of the sage, being in repose, becomes the mirror of the universe.” —Chuang Tzu / Zhuang Zhou

Mitigation Dept. — Project Manager: IICRC Certified - WRT, HST

Hometown: Bend, OR

Interests/Hobbies: I love being outdoors and enjoy fishing, camping, snowmobiling, hiking, and traveling.

Favorite Aspect of Working at SJC: The comradery. Everyone is helpful and knowledgeable within our industry.

Proudest Accomplishment: Winning a state football championship. Go Summit Storm!

Most Sentimental Possession: My dog, Buddy.

Favorite Quote: "For the love of money is the root of all evil."

Mitigation Dept. — Project Coordinator: IICRC Certified - WRT

Hometown: Tucson, AZ

Interests/Hobbies: Exploring Central Oregon and playing lots of golf.

Favorite Aspect of Working at SJC: Definitely the camaraderie amongst co-workers and the genuine care for doing things the right way.

Proudest Accomplishment: Helping my wife raise two boys that are confident, assured and kind individuals.

Most Sentimental Possession: Family photo albums.

Favorite Quote: "You either ride life, or it rides you. Your mental attitude determines who is rider and who is horse." - Napoleon Hill

Mitigation Dept. — Technician: IICRC Certified - WRT, AMRT

Hometown: Redmond, OR

Interests/Hobbies: Camping, paddleboarding, hiking, and traveling to new places.

Favorite Aspect of Working at SJC: Traveling around Central Oregon while learning with fun co-workers.

Proudest Accomplishment: Building a four-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.” — Donna Barnes

Mitigation Dept. — Technician: IICRC Certified - WRT

Hometown: Covina, CA

Interests/Hobbies: Shooting pool, going to the gym, watching movies, working on cars, and hanging out with my friends and family.

Favorite Aspect of Working at SJC: Working with a great team of guys and always learning new things.

Proudest Accomplishment: Traveling and meeting people from all over the world.

Most Sentimental Possession: My first car.

Favorite Libation: Modelo Especial

Mitigation Dept. — Technician: IICRC Certified - WRT, AMRT

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

Fire & Contents Dept. — Manager/Estimator: IICRC Certified - FSRT, OCT, WRT, ASD, TCST

Hometown: Olympia, WA

Interests/Hobbies: Drag racing, family get-togethers, walking my dogs—Rusty and 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 Guilty Pleasure: Nehalem Bay sweet red wine and cinnamon bears.

Fire & Contents Dept. — Project Manager: IICRC Certified - FSRT, WRT

Hometown: Bryan, TX

Interests/Hobbies: Hiking, kayaking, and spending time with my family.

Favorite Aspect of Working at SJC: Being able to deal with customers during their time of need.

Proudest Accomplishment: Being married for over 20 years.

Most Sentimental Possession: My glass insulator collection.

Favorite Quote: "Never refuse an invitation, never resist the unfamiliar, never fail to be polite, and never outstay your welcome. Just keep your mind open and suck in the experience, and if it hurts, you know what, it's probably worth it." -A. Garland

Lead Carpenter

Hometown: Buffalo, NY

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

Favorite Aspect of Working at SJC: The family-friendly culture and environment.

Proudest Accomplishment: I paid off my student loans.

Most Sentimental Possession: A sharp Japanese chisel.

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

Carpenter

Hometown: Bozeman, MT

Interests/Hobbies: I love fly-fishing. I mean, I really love fly-fishing.

Favorite Aspect of Working at SJC: The people are one of the best parts of working with this company.

Proudest Accomplishment: A week spent in Montana chasing brown trout with streamers on a remote river was all it took. That's where everything clicked, and I was hooked on fly fishing.

Most Sentimental Possession: A 6-weight fly rod my uncle gave me, which has helped me land some of the biggest fish of my life.

Favorite Quote: "I am running away from my responsibilities, and it feels good." - M. Scott

Marketing Dog

Hometown: Bend, OR

Interests/Hobbies: Backcountry excursions with my dad and going hiking with my mom.

Favorite Aspect of Working at SJC: Seeing all my friends and getting all the pets.

Proudest Accomplishment: Learning to be gentle with my cat-brother, Jazz.

Most Sentimental Possession: My tug toy!

Favorite Libation: Puppuccinos.

Office Dog

Hometown: Missouri City, TX

Interests/Hobbies: Sunbathing in dirt, digging holes in my backyard, taking truck rides with my people, and meeting as many new people and pups as I can.

Favorite Aspect of Working at SJC: Greeting all my new friends, attending dept. meetings, getting pets from everyone, and circling the conference table for scraps.

Proudest Accomplishment: Peacefully coexisting with the chickens.

Most Sentimental Possession: My spot on my bed with my people.

Favorite Libation: Hey, if something is there...