Meet The Team
Our team's diverse experiences, talents, and insights have built and continue to grow our legacy of innovative and timeless residences in the Conejo Valley and surrounding areas.
Justin Pecikonis
President
UDCP | Universal Design Certified Professional
CR | Certified Remodeler
Justin Pecikonis
President
Educational Background: “The street”
Experience: Began at a young age with father – general contractor, mother – interior designer.
Interests: Fishing, hiking, mountain biking, skiing
Interests Outside of Work: Enjoy going fast – cars, boats, dirt bikes.
Best Vacay: St Regis Punta Mita
Favorite Place in The World: Have not seen all the places of the world.
Favorite Dessert: Butter cake or lava cake.
Me, In A Sentence: “Work hard, play hard.”
Chatting in The Breakroom, You Can Usually Find Me Discussing the Finer Points Of: The great outdoors.
Quote: “Every man has a plan until they get punched in the face.” – Mike Tyson
Lori Pecikonis
Vice President
Lori Pecikonis
Vice President
Educational Background: Studied Business Administration at Cal Lutheran University
Experience: I managed a luxury-home builder's office for nearly 20 years before helping to create JRP Design & Remodel.
Inspired By: Mother Nature
Interests Outside of Work: I love the outdoors, especially the ocean. I grew up spending lots of time out at sea with my family and enjoy continuing the tradition with Justin and our kids fishing, surfing, and seashell hunting. I also love hiking in our beautiful local trails in Wildwood – I love to start every day with a walk through nature.
Best Vacay: Honeymoon 2007 - Saint Lucia
Favorite Place in The World: The big, beautiful, blue ocean.
Favorite Dessert: Salted caramel anything.
Quote: If you don’t have time to do it right when will you have time to do it over?
Management Team
Vincent
Sr. Project Manager
CRPM | Certified Remodeling Project Manager
Vincent
Sr. Project Manager
Educational Background: Licensed California General Contractor – National Association of Remodeling Industry Certified Project Manger
Experience: 20 years in construction. From digging ditches to overseeing high-end residential remodeling.
Inspired By: Kobe Bryant
Interests Outside of Work: I like to spend my free time with my wife and taking care of my family.
Best Vacay: 2 weeks in New Zealand and Australia with my wife.
Favorite Place in The World: Outdoors in nature.
Me, In A Sentence: Keep it simple and enjoy the little things.
Past Life: Computer technician
Life Slogan: “Pain doesn’t tell you when you ought to stop. Pain is the little voice in your head that tries to hold you back because it knows if you continue you will change.”
Favorite Music: Rap, Hip Hop, Classic Rock
Favorite Sport: Rally Car & F1 Racing
Known For: Hard work and high expectations.
Best Word of the English Language: Perseverance
One Thing I Can’t Live Without: Home Cooked Meals
Dream Project: Build my own home one day.
Emily
Operations Manager
Emily
Operations Manager
Educational Background: I have a Bachelors Degree in Liberal Studies with a minor in Business Management.
Experience: 10+ years in management, with a background in sales and retail management. My passion is building successful teams and developing people.
Interests: Spending time with my family, playing with my adorable little boy, and trips to the mountains!
Best Vacay: Trip to Paris and London! Mammoth mountain vacations will always be my go-to though!
Favorite Dessert: Chocolate chip cookies with vanilla ice cream.
Me, In A Sentence: Loving mom, passionate, and obsessive about the details.
Previously: Worked as a general manager for Gap. Managed operations, business, and team development.
Chatting in The Breakroom, You Can Usually Find Me Discussing the Finer Points Of: Organization, fixing something, or my son!
Life Slogan: Love first.
Tiffany
Office Manager
Tiffany
Office Manager
Educational/Experience Background: Growing up in a family business, I was expected to work and not go to college, but I can say that a family biz gives you a college education – just without the degree. I have had the opportunity to work at all business levels but found a passion for assessing and streamlining systems. I’ve been able to use my organizational expertise in small and mid-sized businesses, including real estate fix and flip, construction, property management, public relations/marketing, consulting, and manufacturing.
Inspired by: The Bible.
Fun Life Stuff: I LOVE trying out new recipes! In another life, I would have probably been a professional chef!
Best Vacay: Swiss Alps. It truly is picture perfect!
Favorite Place in the World: I’ll let you know after I travel the world.
Favorite Dessert: My own homemade apple pie recipe with fresh whipped cream.
Me in a Sentence: Lover of life and known for getting sh*t done!
Past Life Superpower: Produced and hosted over 10,000 craft how-to segments for cable TV show. Ask me any question about crafting!
Known For: Aqua-colored hair tips.
Party Trick: Riding a unicycle.
Chatting in the Breakroom: I would be chatting about natural remedies for healing body, mind, and spirit.
Life Quote: With God, all things are possible. -Matthew 19:26
Architectural / Interior Design Team
Rob
Project Developer
Rob
Project Developer
Educational Background: Bachelor of Science
Experience: Growing up, I spent my summers working on construction sites. I'll be honest it was far from glamorous, pushing a broom and carrying drywall were part of my daily tasks. But I do feel that there is something humbling when you start from the bottom. After college I leaned on that experience to help get accepted to a three-year construction management program with a company based out of Boston. During my time there I was part of a team that built high-end projects on some of the most iconic streets in America. 5th Avenue, Michigan Avenue, Oak Street and Rodeo Drive to name a few. My goal was always to make Los Angeles my home and after a five-year stint in Boston, I can say I've been a "local" here for the past six years. While in LA, I've built the Jumpman (Jordan) Store on Broadway, Eataly in Century City Mall, Wynn Residence in Benedict Canyon and up until Justin persuaded me to come on board, I was building the Hayek Residence in Bel Air. I'm excited to start my next chapter with the JRP team and continue to build on their upstanding reputation.
Inspired By: Nature
Fun Life Stuff: Recently had a baby girl!
Best Vacay: Surf trip to San Juan del Sur, Nicaragua
Favorite Place in The World: Lagos, Portugal
Favorite Dessert: Chocolate Mousse
Me, In A Sentence: Caring, passionate and easy going.
Past Life: A member of the crew of The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou
Words To Live By: You must live in the present, launch yourself on every wave, find your eternity in each moment. - Henry David Thoreau
Favorite Music: I'll listen to anything.... mood dependent.
Favorite Sport: Does surfing count?
Favorite Movie: Snatch & Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels. It's a toss-up.
The Superpower I Wish I Had: To be able to hold my breath indefinitely
Known For: Dad jokes!
Favorite Thing to Do Wrong: Speed limits do not apply to motorcyclists
Best Word of the English Language: Jawnski - might not play in scrabble but growing up in Philly, this word can mean pretty much anything
One Thing I Can’t Live Without: Light roast coffee
Dream Project: I know Frank Lloyd Wright's name is thrown around quite often. But having visited Fallingwater, it gives you a true appreciation for the forethought that Wright had to sculpt the house around the natural landscape. With that in mind, I love when a home accentuates its natural surroundings.
Corey
Assistant Project Developer
Corey
Assistant Project Developer
Educational Background: FIDM (Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising), Retail and Residential Staging
Experience: Working with my dad as he built houses. My father built custom homes and I learned by watching him. I also loved using Legos to design and build dollhouses.
Interests: Adventures – camping, hiking
Interests Outside of Work: Spending time with family and friends.
Best Vacay: New York, Chicago, Europe, Tennessee
Favorite Place in The World: JRP (j/k)
Favorite Dessert: 31 flavors ice cream “Love Potion 31”
Me, In A Sentence: Work hard, play harder.
Past Life: Race car driver – zoom zoom
Quote: Life is too short to live the same day twice.
Favorite Music: Country, anything but rap
Favorite Sport: Love them all, always game to play
Known For: OCD
Amanda
Project Designer
Amanda
Project Designer
Educational Background: Bachelor of Architecture from Woodbury University
Experience: Grew up making and designing with anything I could get my hands on, and never really stopped. After college I started out with 5-1/2 years at a small structural engineering and design firm, focusing on residential design and remodel. I then spent a year at another firm, getting some experience in the industrial side of architecture, and now I’m excited to get back into residential projects.
Interests: I enjoy stepping outside of this time, with a good fantasy or sci-fi book or show. Even better is a good D&D game, with a storyteller who can really bring you to another world. These slices of other worlds, or of versions of the past are rich with ideas and imagery, and I love to explore them.
Interests Outside of Work: I pretty much always have some sort of project going on, from tooling leather to make pouches, to casting sets of dice or painting silk scarves. I’m happiest when I’m creating something with my hands.
Best Vacay: Camping, with all my friends and a bunch of other people, who are all geeky like me, and we all dress up in medieval garb, and enjoy a weekend away from everything.
Me, In A Sentence: I’m happier when I’m making something.
Favorite Sport: Heavy armored combat. No, really. I armor up, go out with friends and fight full contact with swords and shields. It’s fantastic.
Known For: Trying things big right from the start. First time leatherworking - fully tooled custom armor. Interested in making dice - end up taking over the garage with my resin station. Mom got a new puppy - make her a new custom doghouse with accessible roof deck. I tend not to do things by halves, it’s much more fun to jump in with both feet.
Dream Project: Tudor home with all the extras: tons of space, hidden doors, lots of guest rooms and crafting spaces, including an exterior forge and entertaining hall, with a huge backyard set up for tournaments. Essentially a fantasy tavern and inn, but with all the secret passage ways and extras of a medieval castle. It’s a dream project, right? Dream big, and have fun with it.
Jaz
Project Designer
Jaz
Project Designer
Educational Background: High School Diploma Acquired, ITT Tech CADD program Diploma
Experience: Graduated H.S. 2002. Graduated from ITT Program 2004. Worked in the field in construction and drafting/design from then until 2014. Worked in Engineering firms as a draftsperson, client/contractor liaison, customer service, project manager, expediter, and city interdepartmental mediator.
Me, In A Sentence: Immer Bereit! (Always Ready.)
Favorite Music: Mixed, Musicals and Metal. Classic and anything but Rap
Favorite Sport: Swordsmanship
Favorite Movie: Mr. & Mrs. Smith
The Superpower I Wish I Had: Flight
Best Word of the English Language: Prowess
Dream Project: Medieval Castle/Fort, Storybook home
Nicole
Sr. Interior Designer
Nicole
Interior Designer
Educational Background: I studied fine art in France, got my Bachelor of the Arts in Art and Design from California Lutheran University, and got my professional certificate in Interior Design from UCLA.
Experience: I started my interior design career on the commercial side, designing hotels for Hilton and Marriott. I switched gears to residential when I joined JRP, and I love it!
Interests: I am passionately interested in the history of art and design.
Interests Outside of Work: I love the outdoors! Skiing, sailing, hiking, backpacking, camping, and kayaking are some of my favorite activities.
Best Vacay: Any trip to the mountains!
Favorite Place in The World: North Lake Tahoe. Keep Tahoe Blue!
Favorite Dessert: Chocolate lava cake with vanilla ice cream.
Me, In A Sentence: Crazy artist and outdoor enthusiast meets professional designer.
Past Life: I was definitely a redwood tree in a past life.
McKenzie
Junior Designer
McKenzie
Junior Designer
Educational Background: Chemistry/Biology/Interior Design
Inspired By: Natures Geometry, Inside-Outside living, Plants, Animals, and other humans
Favorite Place in The World: Kauai 100% the humidity does wonders for my skin, and I would love to live there one day with a huge garden or fresh fruits and orchids!
Words To Live By: The Four Agreements: Honesty, Integrity, mindfulness, and appreciation for others and yourself.
Favorite Music: Jazz, Country, and Sound Baths!
Favorite Sport: Pole-vaulting! My dad was an Olympic gold medalist back in 1968 and 72.
The Superpower I Wish I Had: I wish I was able to talk to animals or grow plants at an alarming rate.
Known For: My animated facial expressions and awful dance moves.
Favorite Thing to Do Wrong: I fry my eggs with high heat to make them crispy - this always made my family cringe
Best Word of the English Language: That’s preposterous
One Thing I Can’t Live Without: I cannot live without MOISTURIZER
Dream Project: A forest getaway home - something with a creek nearby. Doesn't need to be huge but preferably no budget.
Danni
Junior Designer
Danni
Junior Designer
Joined JRP: I joined JRP as an intern in my final year of college. I loved it so much I stayed and became a part of the design team!
Educational Background: I have a BA in Marketing Communications with a minor in Multimedia, as well as a diploma in Interior Design.
Interests Outside of Work: Spending time with friends and family, making new memories, painting/drawing, and traveling.
Best Vacay: Traveling to Europe with my friends – experiencing many parts of Italy and Greece.
Favorite Dessert: Chocolate Lava Cake
Quote: “Don’t think about what can happen in a month. Don’t think about what can happen in a year. Just focus on the 24 hours ahead of you and do what you can to get closer to where you want to be.”
Favorite Music: Anything early 2000’s, and more recently, country.
The Superpower I Wish I Had: To speak all languages (without all the studying!)
Known For: Knowing a little too much about a lot of random things.
Dream Project: My dream project would be getting to design my own future home with no budget!
Production Team
Grant
Project Manager
Grant
Project Manager
Educational Background: Graduated from Hope International University with BA in Business Management and a minor in Biblical Studies. Held a C36 CA Building Contractors License since 2009.
Experience: Grew up working with dad on job sites who’s been a general contractor since 1980. Owned a plumbing business and was a project manager for 10 years before joining the team at JRP.
Interests Outside of Work: Enjoy being outside for all things. Beach, surfing, camping, fishing, hunting, riding, dirt bikes, pretty much anything having to do with the outside wilderness.
Best Vacay: Any trip with my kid is the best vacation.
Favorite Place in The World: My brother’s ranch in Monterey.
Favorite Dessert: Bread pudding.
Previously: Was one of JRP’s plumbing contractors.
Quote: Quote from my dad – “I don’t care if you dig ditches for a living you’d better be the best damn ditch digger ever.”
Sammy
Production Coordinator
Sammy
Production Coordinator
Educational Background: I studied business at Moorpark College.
Experience: I started out in an entry-level position in the industry and eventually worked my way up! I’ve worn many hats, from office management to project management, to production coordinator.
Interests: I have always been interested in construction and design. Growing up my mom worked or a developer and would always take me to the open job sites, where I would imagine what the job sites would look like when complete.
Interests Outside of Work: I love going on weekend trips, camping, hiking, and just being outdoors.
Best Vacay: My best vacation was probably Thailand. I got to enjoy a day with elephants, relax on the prettiest beaches, and eat delicious food!
Favorite Place in The World: My favorite place in the world would have to be Lake Como, PA. Once a year my family gets together there to celebrate our family reunion.
Favorite Dessert: My favorite dessert is between an Italian crème puff and a classic funfetti cake.
Quote: Eat, drink, and be merry!
Fidel
Superintendent
Fidel
Superintendent
Experience: I had experience in concrete and welding before I joined JRP.
Interests Outside of Work: Reading comedic books
Best Vacay: A month-long vacation in Cozumel, Mexico
Favorite Place in The World: Six Flags
Favorite Dessert: A sweet drink called Rompope
Favorite Music: Mariachi and relaxing music like Coldplay
Favorite Sport: Soccer
Favorite Movie: Pearl Harbor
Known For: Always being in a happy mood and laughing!
Favorite Thing to Do Wrong: Nothing. Everything has to be perfect!
Best Word of the English Language: Calm
One Thing I Can’t Live Without: My mom and wife
Dream Project: To build my own home
Accounting / Marketing Team
Laura
Accounting Manager
Laura
Accounting Manager
Educational Background: B.S. Accounting - CSULB
Experience: In the office/accounting environment since I was 17. Staff accountant through the controller of a large company.
Inspired By: Dancing is my inspiration. Been dancing since I was 3 years old. Primarily jazz and lyrical, but also ballet and tap.
Interests Outside of Work: Dance and spending time with my family. I became a grandma of identical twin boys on April 17, 2019 and I try to spend as much time as I can.
Best Vacay: We spent 8 days on Poipu Beach in Kauai. It was relaxing and fun.
Favorite Place in The World: Being at home with family.
Favorite Dessert: Lemon meringue pie.
Me, In A Sentence: A true mom in every sense of the word, who loves to dance and enjoys helping others.
Previously: I was a dancer in a lot of college and community theater.
Party Trick: I Enjoy watching others do their party tricks!
Chatting in The Breakroom, You Can Usually Find Me Discussing the Finer Points Of: Cooking, baking.
Life Slogan: Live in the present and find peace and serenity.
Ann
Accounting Assistant
Ann
Accounting Assistant
Educational Background: BS/BA Accounting Suffolk University Boston, MBA Finance Pepperdine University Culver City
Experience: 15 years of accounting experience crossing over areas of small business, public accounting, and government. The last 15 plus years raised some awesome teenagers.
Inspired By: My kiddos
Fun Life Stuff: Cheering on and watching my kiddos do their thing
Best Vacay: Love all family vacations but our three weeks in Italy is the best so far.
Favorite Place in The World: Boston, second most favorite Italy
Favorite Dessert: Chocolate cake
Me, In A Sentence: I can help but take care of everyone.
Words To Live By: Find the positive in everything
Favorite Music: Everything except rap
Favorite Sport: Ice Hockey
Superpower: My superpower is remaining calm in the crazy, but I wish that included saving the world
Known For: Taking charge and getting it done.
Favorite Thing to Do Wrong: Never follow the exact recipe
One Thing I Can’t Live Without: Family and my morning coffee
Stephanie
Marketing Manager
Stephanie
Marketing Manager
Educational Background: Studied Product Development at the Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising.
Experience: I’ve spent the last 15+ years developing successful marketing campaigns for start-ups to established brands through data-driven decisions and ROI accountability.
Inspired By: Faith
Fun Life Stuff: Married my best friend. Boy mom times two. Passionate advocate for autism.
Angela
Marketing Specialist
Angela
Marketing Specialist
Educational Background: I received a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Journalism and a minor in Communications Studies after attending Santa Barbara City College and Cal State Northridge.
Experience: I reported for college newspapers, radio, and TV stations and have interned at TV Santa Barbara, KTLA, and ABC7. I worked as a TV news reporter and digital producer for KWQC and have created marketing content for local childhood cancer nonprofits like Make-A-Wish.
Interests: HGTV shows sparked my interest in home renovations as a kid. They follow a motto I like to live by: making the most out of what you have.
Interests Outside of Work: I enjoy going to the beach, hiking, camping, riding my bike, bringing my pug to the dog park, going out to eat, traveling new places, and spending time with family and friends.
Favorite Place in the World: The beach
Favorite Dessert: Crème Brulee
Superpower: Ability to kick cancer’s butt!
Known For: I’m known for being passionate about childhood cancer awareness and obsessing about pugs.
Dream Project: My dream project would be purchasing and designing my future home with no budget!
Luna
Office Pup
Luna
Office Pup
Luna is the JRP Design & Remodel mascot! She is a friendly Labrador who entered JRP’s life during COVID. She has quickly become a blessing and a source of peace and comfort for the team.
Her responsibilities at JRP include relaxing in Lori‘s office, making routine patrols to greet clients and employees, and sniffing out all the best treats. At the end of her rough day, she goes home with Lori, Justin, and their two kids.
In her free time, she enjoys going on hikes and fishing trips with her family.
Vincent
Sr. Project Manager
CRPM | Certified Remodeling Project Manager
Vincent
Sr. Project Manager
Educational Background: Licensed California General Contractor – National Association of Remodeling Industry Certified Project Manger
Experience: 20 years in construction. From digging ditches to overseeing high-end residential remodeling.
Inspired By: Kobe Bryant
Interests Outside of Work: I like to spend my free time with my wife and taking care of my family.
Best Vacay: 2 weeks in New Zealand and Australia with my wife.
Favorite Place in The World: Outdoors in nature.
Me, In A Sentence: Keep it simple and enjoy the little things.
Past Life: Computer technician
Life Slogan: “Pain doesn’t tell you when you ought to stop. Pain is the little voice in your head that tries to hold you back because it knows if you continue you will change.”
Favorite Music: Rap, Hip Hop, Classic Rock
Favorite Sport: Rally Car & F1 Racing
Known For: Hard work and high expectations.
Best Word of the English Language: Perseverance
One Thing I Can’t Live Without: Home Cooked Meals
Dream Project: Build my own home one day.
Emily
Operations Manager
Emily
Operations Manager
Educational Background: I have a Bachelors Degree in Liberal Studies with a minor in Business Management.
Experience: 10+ years in management, with a background in sales and retail management. My passion is building successful teams and developing people.
Interests: Spending time with my family, playing with my adorable little boy, and trips to the mountains!
Best Vacay: Trip to Paris and London! Mammoth mountain vacations will always be my go-to though!
Favorite Dessert: Chocolate chip cookies with vanilla ice cream.
Me, In A Sentence: Loving mom, passionate, and obsessive about the details.
Previously: Worked as a general manager for Gap. Managed operations, business, and team development.
Chatting in The Breakroom, You Can Usually Find Me Discussing the Finer Points Of: Organization, fixing something, or my son!
Life Slogan: Love first.
Tiffany
Office Manager
Tiffany
Office Manager
Educational/Experience Background: Growing up in a family business, I was expected to work and not go to college, but I can say that a family biz gives you a college education – just without the degree. I have had the opportunity to work at all business levels but found a passion for assessing and streamlining systems. I’ve been able to use my organizational expertise in small and mid-sized businesses, including real estate fix and flip, construction, property management, public relations/marketing, consulting, and manufacturing.
Inspired by: The Bible.
Fun Life Stuff: I LOVE trying out new recipes! In another life, I would have probably been a professional chef!
Best Vacay: Swiss Alps. It truly is picture perfect!
Favorite Place in the World: I’ll let you know after I travel the world.
Favorite Dessert: My own homemade apple pie recipe with fresh whipped cream.
Me in a Sentence: Lover of life and known for getting sh*t done!
Past Life Superpower: Produced and hosted over 10,000 craft how-to segments for cable TV show. Ask me any question about crafting!
Known For: Aqua-colored hair tips.
Party Trick: Riding a unicycle.
Chatting in the Breakroom: I would be chatting about natural remedies for healing body, mind, and spirit.
Life Quote: With God, all things are possible. -Matthew 19:26
Rob
Project Developer
Rob
Project Developer
Educational Background: Bachelor of Science
Experience: Growing up, I spent my summers working on construction sites. I'll be honest it was far from glamorous, pushing a broom and carrying drywall were part of my daily tasks. But I do feel that there is something humbling when you start from the bottom. After college I leaned on that experience to help get accepted to a three-year construction management program with a company based out of Boston. During my time there I was part of a team that built high-end projects on some of the most iconic streets in America. 5th Avenue, Michigan Avenue, Oak Street and Rodeo Drive to name a few. My goal was always to make Los Angeles my home and after a five-year stint in Boston, I can say I've been a "local" here for the past six years. While in LA, I've built the Jumpman (Jordan) Store on Broadway, Eataly in Century City Mall, Wynn Residence in Benedict Canyon and up until Justin persuaded me to come on board, I was building the Hayek Residence in Bel Air. I'm excited to start my next chapter with the JRP team and continue to build on their upstanding reputation.
Inspired By: Nature
Fun Life Stuff: Recently had a baby girl!
Best Vacay: Surf trip to San Juan del Sur, Nicaragua
Favorite Place in The World: Lagos, Portugal
Favorite Dessert: Chocolate Mousse
Me, In A Sentence: Caring, passionate and easy going.
Past Life: A member of the crew of The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou
Words To Live By: You must live in the present, launch yourself on every wave, find your eternity in each moment. - Henry David Thoreau
Favorite Music: I'll listen to anything.... mood dependent.
Favorite Sport: Does surfing count?
Favorite Movie: Snatch & Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels. It's a toss-up.
The Superpower I Wish I Had: To be able to hold my breath indefinitely
Known For: Dad jokes!
Favorite Thing to Do Wrong: Speed limits do not apply to motorcyclists
Best Word of the English Language: Jawnski - might not play in scrabble but growing up in Philly, this word can mean pretty much anything
One Thing I Can’t Live Without: Light roast coffee
Dream Project: I know Frank Lloyd Wright's name is thrown around quite often. But having visited Fallingwater, it gives you a true appreciation for the forethought that Wright had to sculpt the house around the natural landscape. With that in mind, I love when a home accentuates its natural surroundings.
Corey
Assistant Project Developer
Corey
Assistant Project Developer
Educational Background: FIDM (Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising), Retail and Residential Staging
Experience: Working with my dad as he built houses. My father built custom homes and I learned by watching him. I also loved using Legos to design and build dollhouses.
Interests: Adventures – camping, hiking
Interests Outside of Work: Spending time with family and friends.
Best Vacay: New York, Chicago, Europe, Tennessee
Favorite Place in The World: JRP (j/k)
Favorite Dessert: 31 flavors ice cream “Love Potion 31”
Me, In A Sentence: Work hard, play harder.
Past Life: Race car driver – zoom zoom
Quote: Life is too short to live the same day twice.
Favorite Music: Country, anything but rap
Favorite Sport: Love them all, always game to play
Known For: OCD
Amanda
Project Designer
Amanda
Project Designer
Educational Background: Bachelor of Architecture from Woodbury University
Experience: Grew up making and designing with anything I could get my hands on, and never really stopped. After college I started out with 5-1/2 years at a small structural engineering and design firm, focusing on residential design and remodel. I then spent a year at another firm, getting some experience in the industrial side of architecture, and now I’m excited to get back into residential projects.
Interests: I enjoy stepping outside of this time, with a good fantasy or sci-fi book or show. Even better is a good D&D game, with a storyteller who can really bring you to another world. These slices of other worlds, or of versions of the past are rich with ideas and imagery, and I love to explore them.
Interests Outside of Work: I pretty much always have some sort of project going on, from tooling leather to make pouches, to casting sets of dice or painting silk scarves. I’m happiest when I’m creating something with my hands.
Best Vacay: Camping, with all my friends and a bunch of other people, who are all geeky like me, and we all dress up in medieval garb, and enjoy a weekend away from everything.
Me, In A Sentence: I’m happier when I’m making something.
Favorite Sport: Heavy armored combat. No, really. I armor up, go out with friends and fight full contact with swords and shields. It’s fantastic.
Known For: Trying things big right from the start. First time leatherworking - fully tooled custom armor. Interested in making dice - end up taking over the garage with my resin station. Mom got a new puppy - make her a new custom doghouse with accessible roof deck. I tend not to do things by halves, it’s much more fun to jump in with both feet.
Dream Project: Tudor home with all the extras: tons of space, hidden doors, lots of guest rooms and crafting spaces, including an exterior forge and entertaining hall, with a huge backyard set up for tournaments. Essentially a fantasy tavern and inn, but with all the secret passage ways and extras of a medieval castle. It’s a dream project, right? Dream big, and have fun with it.
Jaz
Project Designer
Jaz
Project Designer
Educational Background: High School Diploma Acquired, ITT Tech CADD program Diploma
Experience: Graduated H.S. 2002. Graduated from ITT Program 2004. Worked in the field in construction and drafting/design from then until 2014. Worked in Engineering firms as a draftsperson, client/contractor liaison, customer service, project manager, expediter, and city interdepartmental mediator.
Me, In A Sentence: Immer Bereit! (Always Ready.)
Favorite Music: Mixed, Musicals and Metal. Classic and anything but Rap
Favorite Sport: Swordsmanship
Favorite Movie: Mr. & Mrs. Smith
The Superpower I Wish I Had: Flight
Best Word of the English Language: Prowess
Dream Project: Medieval Castle/Fort, Storybook home
Nicole
Sr. Interior Designer
Nicole
Interior Designer
Educational Background: I studied fine art in France, got my Bachelor of the Arts in Art and Design from California Lutheran University, and got my professional certificate in Interior Design from UCLA.
Experience: I started my interior design career on the commercial side, designing hotels for Hilton and Marriott. I switched gears to residential when I joined JRP, and I love it!
Interests: I am passionately interested in the history of art and design.
Interests Outside of Work: I love the outdoors! Skiing, sailing, hiking, backpacking, camping, and kayaking are some of my favorite activities.
Best Vacay: Any trip to the mountains!
Favorite Place in The World: North Lake Tahoe. Keep Tahoe Blue!
Favorite Dessert: Chocolate lava cake with vanilla ice cream.
Me, In A Sentence: Crazy artist and outdoor enthusiast meets professional designer.
Past Life: I was definitely a redwood tree in a past life.
McKenzie
Junior Designer
McKenzie
Junior Designer
Educational Background: Chemistry/Biology/Interior Design
Inspired By: Natures Geometry, Inside-Outside living, Plants, Animals, and other humans
Favorite Place in The World: Kauai 100% the humidity does wonders for my skin, and I would love to live there one day with a huge garden or fresh fruits and orchids!
Words To Live By: The Four Agreements: Honesty, Integrity, mindfulness, and appreciation for others and yourself.
Favorite Music: Jazz, Country, and Sound Baths!
Favorite Sport: Pole-vaulting! My dad was an Olympic gold medalist back in 1968 and 72.
The Superpower I Wish I Had: I wish I was able to talk to animals or grow plants at an alarming rate.
Known For: My animated facial expressions and awful dance moves.
Favorite Thing to Do Wrong: I fry my eggs with high heat to make them crispy - this always made my family cringe
Best Word of the English Language: That’s preposterous
One Thing I Can’t Live Without: I cannot live without MOISTURIZER
Dream Project: A forest getaway home - something with a creek nearby. Doesn't need to be huge but preferably no budget.
Danni
Danni
Junior Designer
Joined JRP: I joined JRP as an intern in my final year of college. I loved it so much I stayed and became a part of the design team!
Educational Background: I have a BA in Marketing Communications with a minor in Multimedia, as well as a diploma in Interior Design.
Interests Outside of Work: Spending time with friends and family, making new memories, painting/drawing, and traveling.
Best Vacay: Traveling to Europe with my friends – experiencing many parts of Italy and Greece.
Favorite Dessert: Chocolate Lava Cake
Quote: “Don’t think about what can happen in a month. Don’t think about what can happen in a year. Just focus on the 24 hours ahead of you and do what you can to get closer to where you want to be.”
Favorite Music: Anything early 2000’s, and more recently, country.
The Superpower I Wish I Had: To speak all languages (without all the studying!)
Known For: Knowing a little too much about a lot of random things.
Dream Project: My dream project would be getting to design my own future home with no budget!
Junior Designer
Grant
Project Manager
Grant
Project Manager
Educational Background: Graduated from Hope International University with BA in Business Management and a minor in Biblical Studies. Held a C36 CA Building Contractors License since 2009.
Experience: Grew up working with dad on job sites who’s been a general contractor since 1980. Owned a plumbing business and was a project manager for 10 years before joining the team at JRP.
Interests Outside of Work: Enjoy being outside for all things. Beach, surfing, camping, fishing, hunting, riding, dirt bikes, pretty much anything having to do with the outside wilderness.
Best Vacay: Any trip with my kid is the best vacation.
Favorite Place in The World: My brother’s ranch in Monterey.
Favorite Dessert: Bread pudding.
Previously: Was one of JRP’s plumbing contractors.
Quote: Quote from my dad – “I don’t care if you dig ditches for a living you’d better be the best damn ditch digger ever.”
Sammy
Production Coordinator
Sammy
Production Coordinator
Educational Background: I studied business at Moorpark College.
Experience: I started out in an entry-level position in the industry and eventually worked my way up! I’ve worn many hats, from office management to project management, to production coordinator.
Interests: I have always been interested in construction and design. Growing up my mom worked or a developer and would always take me to the open job sites, where I would imagine what the job sites would look like when complete.
Interests Outside of Work: I love going on weekend trips, camping, hiking, and just being outdoors.
Best Vacay: My best vacation was probably Thailand. I got to enjoy a day with elephants, relax on the prettiest beaches, and eat delicious food!
Favorite Place in The World: My favorite place in the world would have to be Lake Como, PA. Once a year my family gets together there to celebrate our family reunion.
Favorite Dessert: My favorite dessert is between an Italian crème puff and a classic funfetti cake.
Quote: Eat, drink, and be merry!
Fidel
Superintendent
Fidel
Superintendent
Experience: I had experience in concrete and welding before I joined JRP.
Interests Outside of Work: Reading comedic books
Best Vacay: A month-long vacation in Cozumel, Mexico
Favorite Place in The World: Six Flags
Favorite Dessert: A sweet drink called Rompope
Favorite Music: Mariachi and relaxing music like Coldplay
Favorite Sport: Soccer
Favorite Movie: Pearl Harbor
Known For: Always being in a happy mood and laughing!
Favorite Thing to Do Wrong: Nothing. Everything has to be perfect!
Best Word of the English Language: Calm
One Thing I Can’t Live Without: My mom and wife
Dream Project: To build my own home
Laura
Accounting Manager
Laura
Accounting Manager
Educational Background: B.S. Accounting - CSULB
Experience: In the office/accounting environment since I was 17. Staff accountant through the controller of a large company.
Inspired By: Dancing is my inspiration. Been dancing since I was 3 years old. Primarily jazz and lyrical, but also ballet and tap.
Interests Outside of Work: Dance and spending time with my family. I became a grandma of identical twin boys on April 17, 2019 and I try to spend as much time as I can.
Best Vacay: We spent 8 days on Poipu Beach in Kauai. It was relaxing and fun.
Favorite Place in The World: Being at home with family.
Favorite Dessert: Lemon meringue pie.
Me, In A Sentence: A true mom in every sense of the word, who loves to dance and enjoys helping others.
Previously: I was a dancer in a lot of college and community theater.
Party Trick: I Enjoy watching others do their party tricks!
Chatting in The Breakroom, You Can Usually Find Me Discussing the Finer Points Of: Cooking, baking.
Life Slogan: Live in the present and find peace and serenity.
Ann
Accounting Assistant
Ann
Accounting Assistant
Educational Background: BS/BA Accounting Suffolk University Boston, MBA Finance Pepperdine University Culver City
Experience: 15 years of accounting experience crossing over areas of small business, public accounting, and government. The last 15 plus years raised some awesome teenagers.
Inspired By: My kiddos
Fun Life Stuff: Cheering on and watching my kiddos do their thing
Best Vacay: Love all family vacations but our three weeks in Italy is the best so far.
Favorite Place in The World: Boston, second most favorite Italy
Favorite Dessert: Chocolate cake
Me, In A Sentence: I can help but take care of everyone.
Words To Live By: Find the positive in everything
Favorite Music: Everything except rap
Favorite Sport: Ice Hockey
Superpower: My superpower is remaining calm in the crazy, but I wish that included saving the world
Known For: Taking charge and getting it done.
Favorite Thing to Do Wrong: Never follow the exact recipe
One Thing I Can’t Live Without: Family and my morning coffee
Stephanie
Marketing Manager
Stephanie
Marketing Manager
Educational Background: Studied Product Development at the Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising.
Experience: I’ve spent the last 15+ years developing successful marketing campaigns for start-ups to established brands through data-driven decisions and ROI accountability.
Inspired By: Faith
Fun Life Stuff: Married my best friend. Boy mom times two. Passionate advocate for autism.
Angela
Marketing Specialist
Angela
Marketing Specialist
Educational Background: I received a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Journalism and a minor in Communications Studies after attending Santa Barbara City College and Cal State Northridge.
Experience: I reported for college newspapers, radio, and TV stations and have interned at TV Santa Barbara, KTLA, and ABC7. I worked as a TV news reporter and digital producer for KWQC and have created marketing content for local childhood cancer nonprofits like Make-A-Wish.
Interests: HGTV shows sparked my interest in home renovations as a kid. They follow a motto I like to live by: making the most out of what you have.
Interests Outside of Work: I enjoy going to the beach, hiking, camping, riding my bike, bringing my pug to the dog park, going out to eat, traveling new places, and spending time with family and friends.
Favorite Place in the World: The beach
Favorite Dessert: Crème Brulee
Superpower: Ability to kick cancer’s butt!
Known For: I’m known for being passionate about childhood cancer awareness and obsessing about pugs.
Dream Project: My dream project would be purchasing and designing my future home with no budget!
Luna
Office Pup
Luna
Office Pup
Luna is the JRP Design & Remodel mascot! She is a friendly Labrador who entered JRP’s life during COVID. She has quickly become a blessing and a source of peace and comfort for the team.
Her responsibilities at JRP include relaxing in Lori‘s office, making routine patrols to greet clients and employees, and sniffing out all the best treats. At the end of her rough day, she goes home with Lori, Justin, and their two kids.
In her free time, she enjoys going on hikes and fishing trips with her family.
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