BIOS

Jeff Talmadge, CR President 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!"

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."

John Anderson Production Manager Certified Green Building Professional John Anderson joined the Talmadge team in April 1999, after accruing more than 18 years management and construction experience in custom residential remodeling and new construction markets. John holds a B.S. in Marine Biology and is an avid runner of more than 28 years. His responsibilities include coordinating production schedules, supervising project managers, preparing estimates, and job cost tracking. He provides support to crews in the field by coordinating in-house crew schedules, leading on-site walkthroughs, processing change orders and other administrative details. John earned the designation of NARI Certified Green Building Professional in May 2004. "Through his friendly, caring personality, honesty and fairness, Jeff Talmadge has created a wonderful "family" environment in which to work. My efforts are consistently rewarded with a feeling of sincere appreciation. The company focus on quality workmanship and customer satisfaction makes me proud to be a member of the Talmadge Team.”

Danielle Grenier Architect 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.”

Rich Pearce, CLC Project Manager, NARI Certified Lead Carpenter 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."

Dave Stein Project Manager Construction and remodeling were an early interest for Dave who grew up in historic Fredricksburg, VA. He worked summers restoring historical buildings, some dating back to the Revolutionary War. In 1995, Dave moved to San Francisco and worked as a pre-school and elementary teacher for a time before re-entering the construction trade. He worked on several projects, both new construction and remodeling, in the Bay Area before moving his family to Santa Cruz in 2004. Dave has been making a positive contribution to Talmadge Construction since joining us in early 2005. "I have always hoped to find a company to work for that had the right combination of quality, craftsmanship, innovation, organization and good ethics. I have found that with Talmadge Construction, and am proud to be a part of this team.”

Dylan Helmer Apprentice Carpenter An Aptos native, Dylan joined Talmadge Construction in 2003, in his first job in the construction industry. With high school behind him, his current goal is to become a skilled carpenter, learning from his experience as an assistant in the field, from guidance of the production team, and from courses in the 2-year Construction Management program at Cabrillo College. "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."