Join us in welcoming our new Project Manager, Kevin Brandon. We're thrilled to have you on our team, Kevin! What do you like to do when you are not working? Help my wife with her bartending company and spending time with our son that was born on July 4th this year. Best career lesson you have learned so far? Success does not happen overnight, but it is the people that consistently show up and consistently try are the ones that will succeed at the end. Just keep showing up and keep trying and chipping away at the block and not give up will make you successful in whatever you do. What keeps you motivated at work? The satisfaction at the end of a job to look back at what was built and know that I had a part in making that a success for the end user. What is the most rewarding part of your job? Seeing the tangible thing that is built. Other professions don’t have the gratification of actually getting to see and touch what their hard work does. One thing you cannot resist? A nice glass of bourbon. Best place you have ever traveled to? Utah. My wife and I both love the outdoors, and we took a weeklong trip through the entire state seeing several national parks. Unforgettable trip. Tell us something that might surprise us about you. I have a degree in Biology.  

  GLOW 365  | Wichita, KS: Superintendent: Lonnie Carpenter, Project Manager: Michael Miller, Project Coordinator: Kelly Mottin   CHURCHILL DOWN, PARADIES  | Louisville Airport Midterms, Louisville, KY:  Superintendent: Charles Maxey Project Manager: Max O’Neill Project Coordinator: Rosa Mumma   HALL'S CULLIGAN  |  Wichita, KS: Superintendent: Lee Steinhauer Project Manager: Brian Venneman Asst. Project Manager: Brandon Jordon Project Coordinator: Kelly Mottin    

  World, meet Nick! As our Chief Estimator, Nick has helped us with numerous jobs throughout his 5 years at Jaco. Read below and learn a few fun facts about Nick... and one about Jesus too. How long have you been with the company? 5 years. What project(s) are you currently working on? Hyatt Place; Scottsdale, AZ; Ziggi’s Coffee; Rose Hill. Favorite memory during your time at Jaco? Working on the entertainment projects like Riot House, Puttery, 1962 and Whiskey Row. What is/are on your bucket list? Road trip from Wichita, KS to Denali National Park, AK. Favorite place to eat? Small mountain town diners and bars. Drink of choice? Dark beer. Favorite season? Fall. Pleasant weather, college football & Halloween. If you could have a career in anything, what would it be? TV presenter for a cars and travel show like Top Gear or The Grand Tour. Any fun facts you’d like to share? A lot of people know Jesus worked for a carpentry contractor, but most don’t know he did estimating/ preconstruction.

  Jaco has recently welcomed Lucas J. Brooks as our Lead Estimator. Lucas will be helping with preconstruction services, cost estimating, and business development.   What would you be doing if you weren’t doing this? Taking a nap. What do you like to do when you are not working? Open road motorcycle rides. Best career lesson you have learned so far? Cherish your connections. What keeps you motivated at work? Money. What is the most rewarding part of your job? Hearing a client brag about a great experience that we shared together. One thing you cannot resist? A cold beer; especially an Irish Red or Amber Ale. Where is your favorite place to be? In my shop tinkering on junk. Greatest fear? Snakes.

  CONSTRUCTION ESTIMATOR - WICHITA, KS or OVERLAND PARK, KS Jaco General Contractor is looking for an experienced estimator to join our team.  Licensed or authorized to do business in forty states, we work all over the country and on many types of projects including retail, restaurant, hotel/hospitality, multi-family, medical, and recreation/sports facilities. If you have experience estimating projects for a commercial general contractor or a specialty trade contractor, we want to hear from you!  We are busy, and we are growing.  Check us out today.  Our corporate office is in Wichita, Kansas, but this position is also available in our Overland Park, Kansas, location. Job Duties: Thoroughly review and evaluate key construction documents, such as plans, blueprints, technical drawings, and project specifications. Identify potential suppliers/subcontractors and solicit multiple bids to cover each required work scope. Prepare material take-offs to determine or validate cost estimates. Vet potential vendors, suppliers, and contractors to ensure suitability for the project and negotiate the best possible pricing. Review bids for completeness and assemble a complete estimate of the probable cost of materials, labor, equipment, and other costs necessary to complete the project to meet the client’s needs. Communicate with clients, architects and engineers to fully understand the desired end product. Use past experience and professional judgment in conjunction with plans and specifications to determine the most suitable vendors, contractors, methods, and materials for every project. In all meetings, conversations, and correspondence, act with integrity and positively represent Jaco to prospective clients and vendors. Required…

Meet Chris! Chris has been with Jaco since 2019 as one of our long standing Superintendents. How long have you been with the company? 5 years. What project(s) are you currently working on? Magnolia Village Apartments in Salina. Favorite memory during your time at Jaco? The Christmas parties. What is/are on your bucket list? Hiking the Appalachian Trail. Favorite place to eat? Anywhere with a good steak! Drink of choice? Iced tea. Favorite season? Fall. If you could have a career in anything, what would it be? Hunting guide. Any fun facts you’d like to share? I can’t swim.

  HOMEGROWN  | Des Moines, IA: Check out our recently completed Homegrown in Des Moines, IA! We're honored to be a part of yet another Homegrown venture as they expand their tasty presence throughout the country. 😋   PARADIES  | Louisville Airport Midterms, Louisville, KY: We have added two more stores to our Louisville Airport roster in Louisville, KY. Next time you're traveling through, check out Distillery District Marketplace and The Finish Line News.   HAVERTYS  |  Hoover, AL: It's a wrap! Our recently completed Harvertys in Hoover, AL, is looking good. Thank you to everyone who helped make this project a success!   HOUSTON SUPPLY CO.  | George Bush Intercontinental Airport, Houston, TX: We are approaching the final stages of our Houston Supply, Co. build at the George Bush Intercontinental Airport in Houston, TX. ✈️

Help us welcome our recent new hires! 👷 Jacob Ash is our newest Superintendent, currently supervising onsite airport retail renovations and new construction. 👷 Jacob Shenouda and Tim Schade are Jaco's summer interns, and are assisting on the Wichita Airport project. 👷 Superintendent Evan Peuser started with us as an intern in the Summer of 2023 and has now hired on with Jaco full-time as a Project Engineer. Welcome back, Evan!  

Get to know Pooja! She's been with us for almost 3 years as our Assistant Project Manager. How long have you been with the company? Since June 2021. What project(s) are you currently working on? Estimating, Airport Hotel/Conference Center – Wichita, KS. Favorite memory during your time at Jaco? The Jaco Halloween Parties. What is/are on your bucket list? Traveling! Visiting Italy and the Northern Lights. Favorite place to eat? Astoria, Belmont. Drink of choice? Water/ Whiskey. Favorite season? Spring. If you could have a career in anything, what would it be? Teacher/ Architect. Any fun facts you’d like to share? I am a twin.

The morning of May 8 was perfect for a groundbreaking ceremony as we kicked things off on the Magnolia Village apartment complex in Salina, KS. A huge Thank You to our partners at the City of Salina, KS Government, Murfin Drilling Company, Inc., Bennington State Bank and First Bank Kansas!

  HOMEGROWN  | Des Moines, IA: Our Wichita-favorite Homegrown is now expanding to Des Moines, and we're excited to help bring this incredible restaurant to Iowa. PS: If you haven't tried their coffee cake yet, this is your sign to do so.   LES SCHWAB  | Des Moines, IA and Mitchell, SD: Check out our latest Les Schwab locations in Watertown, SD, and Mitchell, SD.    STARBUCKS  | Greeley, CO: Our Starbucks project in Greeley, CO is a wrap! Thank you to our incredible project team: Superintendent Adam Wohlford, Project Manager Spencer Adam, and Project Coordinator Kelly Mottin.   TORCHY'S TACOS  | Vineland, FL: Thank you to all involved in our recently completed Torchy’s Tacos in Vineland, FL: Superintendent: Dalton Bloch, Project Manager Jason McClelland, and Project Coordinator Rosa Mumma.

Get to know Matt Brooks, our Kansas City office General Manager. He's been with us since June 20, 2022. How long have you been with the company? Two years in June. What project(s) are you currently working on? Derby Bay preconstruction, finishing up a Les Schwab Tire Center, a T/I for a non-profit, and growth and support for our new Kansas City office. Favorite memory during your time at Jaco? On one of my first days at Jaco, I made a visit to the Wichita office. Ross and his team were finishing up the Walk-Ons restaurant. They had just hung the owner’s TVs on the patio and a storm was going to be rolling through that night. Brian, Ross, myself, and 2 interns left dinner and worked until almost midnight to make sure the TVs got protected. I love to see that level of teamwork! What is/are on your bucket list? Australia trip or an African safari. Favorite place to eat? H3 Steakhouse in Fort Worth. Drink of choice? Water, for survival. A 7&7 for pleasure. Favorite season? Toss-up between Fall and Summer. Winter sucks. If you could have a career in anything, what would it be? Custom home-building and real estate development for lakefront lots. Any fun facts you’d like to share? I’ve sang with a choir in Carnegie Hall in NYC and my left leg is longer than my right.