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Meet Our Team
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Jeff Talmadge, CR, CGBP
President
Certified Remodeler
Certified Green Building Professional
General contractor with over 25 years in construction and business management. Attained Certified Remodelers status in the National Association of the Remodeling Industry (NARI) in 2002 and is a member of Remodelers Executive Roundtable, a national remodeling industry peer association dedicated to the promotion and refinement of remodeling business practices. Jeff earned the designation of NARI Certified Green Building Professional in February 2004. He was the co-founder of Talmadge Construction, Inc. in 1984.
"To do the work I do — to associate with the staff and trade contractors I come in contact with on a daily basis — is the best profession I could hope for. I truly enjoy working with clients to develop their ideas and bring them to reality. I love my job!"
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Adele Talmadge
Accounting/Marketing/Corporate Officer
Over 25 years bookkeeping and customer service experience in residential and commercial construction and property management. Background in architectural glass design and construction. Co-founder of Talmadge Construction, Inc. in 1984.
"It has been satisfying to see the company grow in size and reputation over the years. I am proud of the quality of work and attention to detail we provide, and consider myself lucky to work with our great staff. Most gratifying however, is our long history of satisfied clients, many of whom I now count among my good friends."
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Danielle Grenier, CGBP
Registered Architect
Certified Green Building Professional
A California State Registered Architect with over 12 years in the local architecture and construction industry, Danielle is a graduate of California Polytechnic State University with a Bachelor of Architecture degree with Honors. Before joining Talmadge Construction, Danielle worked with Fiorovich Group, Russell J. Short Architects, Santa Cruz Kitchen and Bath, and for herself designing a multitude of custom residential homes and remodels. She utilizes state-of-the-art CAD programs to produce accurate descriptive drawings and specifications. Danielle worked on several projects as an outside contractor for Talmadge Construction before coming on board full time in 2004.
"Design/Build is the right idea at the right time. I can’t say enough about Talmadge Construction’s hassle-free one stop shopping. You become part of our family in the design phase and we deliver right through construction and beyond. It’s very gratifying to be able to give people what they want, in their budget, on time, with a smile on everyone’s face.”
Visit her website at www.daniellegrenierarchitect.com
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Rich Pearce, CLC, CGBP
Project Manager, NARI Certified Lead Carpenter
Certified Green Building Professional
With commercial and residential carpentry and general construction experience starting in 1987, Rich Pearce is a project manager with an eye for quality. He's been upholding Talmadge Construction's high standards since joining the team in May 1995. In addition to earning a bachelors degree from UCSC, he continues to pursue greater knowledge through education in construction techniques and management practices.
"It's through every day problem solving and communication that I provide the highest level of service and the highest quality work to our customers."
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Jeffrey A. Lindahl, CGBP
Project Manager
Certified Green Building Professional
A lifelong Santa Cruzan, Jeff graduated in 1993 from Soquel High. His experience in retail sales honed his customer service talents and a supervisory position taught him leadership skills. Later, the high tech world of software systems sales felt confining to Jeff and he was looking for a profession where he could see some tangible results from his work. Since being in the construction industry the past 4 years, Jeff says his work allows him to see day by day progress and the satisfaction of knowing that a goal has been met at project’s end. Since coming on board as a project manager, Jeff has proven to be a consistent team player and a valued member of our organization.
“I was fortunate enough to join the Talmadge team in 2005, and I have felt like part of their family ever since. It’s great to have lots of support from my dedicated co-workers and an organized environment to grow and learn in.”
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Carlos Gomez Lopez
Assistant Carpenter
Carlos Gomez Lopez has been assistant carpenter with Talmadge Construction since October 1998, with an additional five years experience in residential construction and 12 years in service industries. He works at several project sites during a typical workweek, interacting with project managers and clients.
"I always try to do my best, and TalmadgeConstruction is like that too. I like to see the happy faces when we finish a job."
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Dylan Helmer, CGBP
Project Manager
Certified Green Building Professional
An Aptos native, Dylan joined Talmadge Construction in 2003, in his first job in the construction industry. A true example of on the job learning, he displayed his natural talents to quicky become a skilled finish carpenter. While working with Talmadge Construction, Dylan took courses in the 2-year Construction Management program at Cabrillo College. He is now displaying additional talents as a Project Manager.
"The people on staff are really good at their jobs, and I'm always learning something new. And I like working for Jeff because he's easy to talk to, always nice."
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Thayer Cutler
Assistant Carpenter
A 2008 addition to Talmadge Construction, Thayer began learning the construction trades doing maintenance work for California State Parks, including Ano Nuevo, Rancho Del Oso and Butano. He worked as a ranch hand for Swanton Pacific Ranch then worked for a contractor in Aptos doing all trades for two years. He is an enthusiastic and skilled member of our production staff. Thayer holds a B.A. from UCSC.
“I enjoy the people I work with, the problem solving that goes hand in hand with remodeling and the satisfied customers. I’m glad to be working with and for good people.”
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