Bill Jetton
Founder
Bill grew up in a small town on the gulf coast of Texas. He earned his BA in economics from the University of Houston in 1973. Shortly after graduation Bill left for California and began apprenticing with a master builder in Mendocino, where all of his pursuits were off-grid. Projects included traditional water towers with Aermotor windmills for pumping, barn restorations, a 250 ft. pedestrian suspension bridge, and other alternative energy systems such as small-scale hydroelectric and wind. In 1985 as part of the Bay Area Construction Brigade, Bill helped construct housing and a hydroelectric system for a coffee and dairy collective in Nicaragua. In the mid-1980s Jetton Construction moved from Mendocino to Berkeley and began its focus on remodeling and new construction in the Bay Area.
Bill Jetton
Robert Lee
Principal
Robert has over 25 years of hands-on management experience in the custom residential remodeling field. Sustainability, quality, professionalism, beauty, function, and value are his guiding principles. Growing up in a family of graphic designers and engineers, he developed an eye for the deeper sense of order that only great building and design can provide. Outside of work he enjoys playing music with his band, advocating for housing and public transportation, and spending time outdoors with his wife and two teenage sons.
Robert Lee
Michael Van Lokeren
Principal
Michael brings over two decades of experience in custom residential construction. He is pleased to work in a uniquely rewarding field where the artistry of architectural design meets the functional beauty of a well-built home. Michael earned his BA from Middlebury College in French and Spanish, studied Construction Management at UCLA, and is a LEED AP. When he’s not pouring through plans and details, Michael enjoys playing alongside his wife on their soccer team and spending time with their two daughters.
Michael Van Lokeren
Jim Williams
Senior Project Supervisor
Jim Williams was born in New York City, but gained his gentlemanly ways from a childhood spent in the south. He has been in a lead position at Jetton Construction since 1987. Jim is a licensed contractor with over thirty years of experience and also has a B.A. in dance. As Senior Project Manager, he enjoys ‘“choreographing” the many elements within each project.
Jim Williams
Heladio Mendez
Journey Carpenter
Heladio began working in construction in 1998. Coming out of high school, he was immediately intrigued with the art of carpentry. He began with pieces of scrap wood to get familiar with the contouring of the wood and within three months he was making miter joints, casing, and painting his creations. He lives in Marin with his family and enjoys playing soccer with his son. His dream is to build a home for his family.
Heladio Mendez
Steve Weaver
Project Supervisor
Steve Weaver earned a B.A. in anthropology from UC Santa Cruz. His interest in vernacular architecture and ruins gives him a unique perspective on the remodeling business. As he sums it up “I am fascinated by new uses for old structures.” Steve has been working in construction since 1984. He is committed to craftsmanship, enjoys the process of building and appreciates a well-designed architectural space.
Steve Weaver
Lisa Suardana
Office Manager
Lisa has worked in the construction industry for over 20 years. A graduate of UC Berkeley’s College of Environmental Design, Lisa enjoys being a part of the integrated team effort that is involved in every construction project Jetton undertakes. She is committed to implementing systems to smoothly manage the financial details of the building process. When not at the office, Lisa can be found in her garden. As a transplant to Berkeley from New England, Lisa enjoys spring in February and growing California native plants year round.
Lisa Suardana
Mario Madrigal
Journey Carpenter
Born in Michoacan, Mexico, Mario immigrated to the U.S. in 1993. After working at a bakery in Orange County for a few years, he moved to the Bay Area where he began pursuing his interest in construction. Over his two decades of experience, Mario has always been motivated by seeing clients satisfied with their new or renovated homes. Now settled in El Sobrante, he likes to take solo walks, learn about new cultures, and eat excellent food.
Mario Madrigal
Daniel Corcoran
Project Supervisor
Daniel is a third-generation carpenter from County Cork, Ireland, where he learned the carpentry trade from his father. After secondary school, he studied at the Cork Institute of Technology where he completed an Apprenticeship in Carpentry and Joinery and a Certificate in Architecture and Interior Design. He then went on to travel all over South America, which led to a two-year carpentry stint in Melbourne, Australia that allowed him to explore much of Southeast Asia. Daniel settled in Oakland with his wife, where they like to spend their free time hiking and going on weekend trips.
Daniel Corcoran
Matthew McHenry
Project Manager
Matthew has over 30 years of experience working in multiple trades for both residential and commercial construction. Raised in Upstate New York, he attended art school in NYC before settling in the Bay Area 25 years ago. He enjoys problem solving and learning about new technologies, materials and methods. When he’s not working with Jetton, Matthew spends time improving his Victorian home, making wine, and having fun with his old sports cars and boats.
Matthew McHenry
Kevin Wuertz
Project Manager
Kevin started his first construction job at the age of 17, and later honed his craft working for a boutique residential construction firm in Stinson Beach. With a BS in Park and Recreation Resource Management, Kevin brings a unique set of skills and experiences to the field: leadership and effective communication built as a white water raft guide, meticulous organization picked up as a warehouse manager, and patience and creativity learned working with school-aged kids in college. He now lives with his own school-aged kids (and wife Karen) in San Anselmo, and is grateful to be doing what he loves.
Kevin Wuertz
Alberto Diaz Salgado
Carpenter
Alberto Diaz earned a bachelor’s degree in business from Universidad Internacional in his home state of Cuernavaca, Mexico. When a family member offered him work in construction he took to it quickly, appreciating a job where he could physically see the results of his work and be proud of what his hands could create. Over the next several years Alberto (who goes by the nickname Beto) sought out new skills and gained more experience, and is grateful to now be working for Jetton where he feels appreciated and has opportunities for growth. He lives in Concord and enjoys traveling and going to the movies with his wife.
Alberto Diaz
Cale Smith
Journey Carpenter
Raised in an eclectic South Bay community, Cale was surrounded by tradespeople who taught him the value of quality craftsmanship. After building homes with his uncle in Hawai’i, Cale graduated with a B.A. in History from UCLA and settled back in the East Bay. He has completed a major remodel of his own home and understands the process intimately from both the professional and homeowner points of view. Cale enjoys building both modern and rustic structures in which structural joints are finish details and believes in the value of a structure that is built to endure.
Cale Smith
John Lancaster
Project Supervisor
John has been interested in construction since the age of four when he built his first tree fort with his mother. He devotes his spare time to volunteering with Habitat for Humanity, his daughter's Girl Scout Troop, and the City of Oakland, where he works to support the homeless and keep the city free of trash. John, his wife Kira, and daughter Lara have made two trips to Nepal to find a family in need and lead a grassroots effort to build a home for them. They are also active as a family in working for sensible gun control laws through Brady United.
John Lancaster
Jonathan Brown
Project Supervisor
Born and raised in Berkeley, Jonathan has always enjoyed working with his hands and fixing what’s broken. He cares just as much about the process as he does the outcome, and values the experience of working with a team of skilled tradespeople. Outside of work Jonathan spends his time fly fishing, bicycling, and reading.
Jonathan Brown
Scott Bergum
Project Supervisor
Scott brings 43 years of experience, a collaborative spirit, and an affinity for working with complicated designs to his work at Jetton. After beginning his career at 15 as a laborer for his uncle's construction company, Scott earned a degree in electronics from Diablo Valley College. Soon he had worked his way up to foreman and honed his skills at several Bay Area companies that focus on high end residential projects. Scott enjoys working with clients to improve their homes, and on the weekends he spends time working on his own.
Scott Bergum
Galen Pimentel
Journey Carpenter
Galen grew up in Oakland and was immersed in the construction trades at an early age. He has worked at Jetton since 2006 and has established himself as an excellent carpentry artisan. Galen appreciates the continued team effort construction requires.
Galen Pimentel