John has had several people in his life that have been mentors, and even father figures. Each had their own lessons to teach him, and he came out with this mentality: Be positive, work hard, be a man, go with your instincts, and never quit. He’s also grown a lot through his career. He’s learned to be more patient and would tell his 20-year-old self to practice control by thinking before speaking and acting, and to stay focused and honest. John likes that his job allows him to be a leader and cherishes the relationships he’s developed over the years. He appreciates that S+B James Construction fosters an organized environment and an intelligent management and leadership team. His personal standards fall in line with the S+B James mission!

Fun Facts About John:

• Won the Elk Grove Fantasy Football Championship twice
• Loves to vacation with his family
• Has a Golden Labrador Retriever named Tucker

Jerrett Evans has learned throughout his career that is important to be more aware of the people around him. It’s very easy to get caught in personal goals and what needs to be done. If he could, he would tell his 20-year-old self to stop and help build the people around him. He appreciates that S+B James is a down-to-earth, hard-working, respectable company. His favorite project was the DOCO Kaiser. He felt that the culture of the team made it a fun and rewarding project to be a part of.

Fun Facts About Jerrett:

• Was a winner of the D1AA Rugby National Championship
• He enjoys fixing up his house, going to breweries, and fly fishing
• Has a goal of visiting a new country every year

Len found his love of construction with the help of his mentor, his uncle. Len worked alongside his uncle and learned the value of quality craftsmanship which he carries with him today. Len has been in the industry for over thirty years and appreciates that there are always new skills to hone. His favorite construction project was the Sidney Garfield Innovation Center for Kaiser Permanente. Len learned of new technologies and advancements that have been made in the medical field. He came to work for S+B James because he feels that the company is innovative, positive, and customer-focused.

Fun Facts About Len:

• First job was at a bakery/café in Sweden
• Has traveled to many different places in the world
• Loves playing golf and being outdoors

One of Shannon’s most inspiring life teachers was his 8th-grade history teacher, Mr. Goodgame. He had the ability to bring the subject to life and taught Shannon the importance of respecting all people. Shannon has worked hard to get where he’s at today, starting as a carpenter for a small business right out of high school. He is now a superintendent at S+B James and, as a new employee, is appreciative of how welcoming and supportive the management team has been.

Fun Facts about Shannon:

• Grew up in Crescent City, Oregon
• Likes to work on home projects
• Likes to hike with his dog, Murphy

Josh’s first job as Forman was actually his favorite so far! The FBI building was an enjoyable experience for him as he was able to develop his skills in leadership and motivating other people. In fact, over the course of his career, Josh has become more confident in making decisions in all aspects of his life. He enjoys working for S+B James and he appreciates the opportunities for growth and advancement in his field. He also likes that the company cares about the clients, the team, and that we’re more like family than anything else! Josh’s favorite thing about his job is the variety. He’s constantly getting new projects, working outdoors, and enjoys watching a project develop from start to finish.

One of Ronald’s first jobs had him roofing houses, which lead him into framing houses. He’s progressed over the years, learning as many skills of the trade as he can which has made him very versatile and adept as a carpenter. His passion for woodworking started with his woodshop teacher, Mr. Helgeson. He showed Ronald not only how to work with wood, but how to see it for all of its possibilities. Ronald is proud to be able to show people all of the buildings he’s helped build around town. In fact, one of his favorite projects was a window project for a rather iconic landmark: The Rogue Valley Manor. He enjoyed being a part of its transformation and seeing the beauty of the finished product.

Fun Facts About Ronald:

• Super Troopers is his favorite movie – has it memorized
• Has terrible “sea legs”
• Volunteers for the local Junior Hockey Team

Chris’s first job was delivering newspapers and while he did not like getting up at 4 am at the time, he appreciates the worth ethic and integrity that it instilled in him to carry through the rest of his life. With over 20 years of successful projects in the commercial construction industry working for multiple ENR Top 400 Contractors, Chris enjoys passing on his knowledge acquired from his mentors to current colleagues.

Fun Facts about Chris:

• Loves to golf, hike, and explore new places
• Delivered newspapers in Alaska before digital media
• Dreams of owning his own island!

Austin’s first job was working as a lumberjack. He spent his weekends splitting and stacking firewood and he learned the value of working hard and got some insight into what physical labor jobs are like. He’s had many teachers throughout his life, both personally and professionally. His favorite teachers taught him the importance of paying attention to detail. He found that lesson to be particularly valuable in construction, both in the office and on job sites. He appreciates working for S+B James and the way our team works together towards the same goal. “As a team, it is very collaborative and tight, allowing for growth over the year.”

Fun Facts About Austin:

• Loves the 49ers and the Sacramento Kings
• Favorite trip so far: Barcelona and Ibiza, Spain
• Dream: Professional Soccer player

After volunteering more than 200 hours as a tutor at a GED preparation facility, Sam got his first job as a tutor at Sylvan Learning Center. He became Tutor of the Year based on student progress and was even voted as “Favorite Tutor” by the students. This first job taught Sam that people can get their work done and contribute to a positive and fun working environment at the same time. He now brings these skills to S+B James and his experiences have taught him that “hard work beats talent when talent fails to work hard.”

Fun Facts About Sam:

• Loves the outdoors, especially Yosemite and Lake Tahoe
• Depending on the weather, you’ll find him hiking or playing video games
• Enjoys anything that brings people together

Two of Hayden’s most influential teachers in his life are his grandfather and father. They ran a family business and taught him the value of hard work and perseverance. His father demonstrated the importance of having pride and passion in the work being done. Hayden has already learned that while hard work will help you succeed, strong communication skills is the key to taking your career to the next level. He believes that creating and maintaining relationships with the people he works is one of the most important things to do. Hayden is looking forward to doing great things at S+B James’ Sacramento branch and appreciates the guidance and support he’s received from the S+B James team.

Fun Facts about Hayden:

• Has an English Chocolate Lab named Chip
• An avid rugby, baseball, and football fan
• Was Captain of the UC Davis 2015 DI-AA National Championship Team

Monique’s first job was as a summer camp leader at the YMCA. She got the job after she volunteered. She had to fulfill volunteer hours and was dreading the job beforehand. She ended up falling in love with it and learned that trying new and unexpected things can be very rewarding. Her most significant teacher in life was a woman named Samantha, who helped Monique during a difficult time in her life. Monique learned that she should always try new things and give things a chance, even when she didn’t think she would enjoy it or be good at it. Samantha also taught Monique a basic, but important life lesson: Always be a good person because you never know what it will mean to someone.

Fun Facts About Monique:

• Loves to find and cook new recipes
• Has a talent for making traditional recipes vegan
• Likes the to hike in the great outdoors

One of Rob’s greatest teachers was a former employer. Being a “control enthusiast”, it took this employer to teach him the art of delegation after years of trying to do too much when it came to projects. He learned the value of a great team and their support of those projects. As a Project Manager, Rob has worked on many different projects. His favorite is the McClinton Cancer Center for Baylor Scott and White Health in Waco Texas. He really appreciated the importance of this project as the facility brought much needed cancer care to the region. Rob has joined S+B James and feels that we have a very talented team with diverse skills and backgrounds which allows us the to take on nearly any project while producing outstanding results.

Fun Facts About Rob:

• He is an avid football fan
• Loves being an empty nester (but loves his five kids!)
• Likes to build furniture