Our Team

The core of our company, our talented in-house team of superintendents, project managers, skilled carpenters and support staff works closely with clients, architects and trade contractors to build beautiful, durable and efficient homes in a creative, collaborative and rewarding environment.

Our team is continually learning new ways to improve who we are and what we do. We invest in our employees to build skills and foster creativity to deliver exceptional, well-built homes.

Our service area includes the Berkshires of Western Massachusetts, Southern Vermont and Rensselaer County in New York.

“Our work is about beauty, efficiency and durability.”
— Jack Miller
Jack Miller
The son of a master builder, Jack Miller fled the industry for almost 15 years before realizing that building science is his passion and building is in his blood. He studied business at Ashland University, spent a few years in the steel industry and was a campus minister for 10 years where he learned the constructive skill of mentoring. Jack values the crafts of building, business and team development, and truly enjoys people – clients, trade partners, architects and the JMC team. Known for his easy laughter, serial enthusiasm and a contrarian streak, Jack enjoys the chaos and activity of raising a bunch of kids with his wife, skiing, running, backpacking and mountain biking with the whole clan. Outside of work and family, Jack is active in his parish, sits on the advisory committee of the Charles H. McCann Technical School in North Adams and serves as a board member and volunteer for several local non-profit organizations.
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Albert Aponte

Born and raised in Puerto Rico, Albert’s favorite pastime is being out in nature with his family. He enjoys surfing, mountain climbing and landscape painting when he’s not at work. After many years of living and working across the US and Puerto Rico, he gained considerable experience in the glass business and construction industry. Among many exciting projects, he worked on the bobsled run Olympic facility in Lake Placid, NY. Albert joined JMC as superintendent and appreciates the family-like environment of JMC and the opportunity to expand his knowledge through the education programs at the company.

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Paul Barrett

When Paul Barrett is not helping out with other people’s house projects, he likes to golf, spend time with family and work on his own house. He’s a fan of classic and 80s alt rock and audible books for road trips. For several years, he taught PE and coached football and basketball. Paul’s teaching and mentoring skills are his strong suit and as site superintendent, he is excited about the projects he gets to work on. He appreciates the focus on personal development and strong team spirit at JMC.

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Bobby Havens

When he’s not playing guitar and quoting song lyrics to fit any occasion, you can find Bobby hiking with his family or making amazing pasta sauce at home. Loyal and committed with an excellent sense of humor, he brings more than 25 years of building and organizational skills to the role of assistant superintendent. A true craftsman skilled in all aspects of construction, Bobby has designed and built everything from waterfalls and fitness centers to finished basements and large single-family homes. Sharing the same desire for quality craftsmanship with the team, he enjoys JMC because everyone works together and looks out for one another.

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Zach Hettinger

Improvising on the guitar and playing board games with his wife while drinking Ardbeg Scotch are some of Zach’s favorite pastimes. Self-described as nerdy and not a risk taker, he loves camping, hiking, serious hot sauce, hot baths and going to bed early. Having rebuilt several hundred playgrounds throughout Chicago, Zach is excited to be living closer to family in New England. As a positive team member with a strong moral compass, Zach brings with him a variety of organizational skills and a willingness to improve. He is excited to work with a welcoming JMC team where there is a high level of respect for one another and an acceptance of new ideas and improvements to the process.

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John Kelly

An outgoing guy with a love for listening to and making music, John is a skilled tradesman with a work ethic that’s only matched by his positive attitude. In his 17 years in the field, he’s overseen the build of 1000+ tiny homes and worked in new construction and remodels, including some serious time put into his own properties. One of several family members who work for JMC, he’s a valued addition to the team.

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Joel Kinney

A long-time competitive Wiffle ball player, Joel Kinney enjoys kayaking, hiking and camping when not at work. He also loves watching sci-fi movies and spending time outdoors with family. An industrious and diligent team member who works well with sheet metal, Joel has 13 years of experience as a roofer and two-and-a-half years in road and bridge construction. As a superintendent with JMC, he has fun while working and appreciates the very family-friendly and business-oriented culture of the company.

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Kevin Lic

A fan of action movies and mystery novels, Kevin Lic enjoys mowing lawns and working in the yard when he’s not spending time with family. A carpenter who is relaxed in nature and easily coachable, he works well with everyone on the team. Guided and mentored by his contractor father when Kevin was young, he has been doing carpentry and building maintenance for 15 years and working in customer service for the past ten. The JMC team has been good to him, which has resulted in great friendships.

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Maureen Namkoong

Maureen Namkoong’s family is big into Marvel movies – everyone has a favorite character. She loves hanging with her kids and husband and enjoys listening to 90s grunge and alternative rock. With a background in sports medicine and nutrition, she worked on TV shows and authored two books. As JMC’s general manager, she is honest, dependable, supportive and caring and carries a high level of expectation for herself and the team. Setting everyone up for success is a goal high on Maureen’s list.

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Jacob Pierce

Born into a construction family, Jacob’s been swinging a hammer since he was a kid. A top-notch carpenter in his own right, he’s an eager learner and always appreciates the opportunity to work with other skilled tradespeople and pick up new skills and approaches to projects. When not at work, you’ll likely find him off-roading in his beloved restored Jeep with country music on full blast.

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Dan Pratt

When not at work, Dan is happiest camping. While studying environmental science and holding down a carpentry job, Dan realized he truly enjoyed construction work. He worked full-time in carpentry for more than 20 years and held many lead and supervisory roles before taking a position as carpenter at Bennington College for nine years. After buying property and customizing his modular house a while back, he began studying topsoil which led him to gardening, raising chickens, ducks, geese, goats and eventually beekeeping. Dan appreciates JMC’s strong commitment to quality, relationships, personnel growth and development and is excited to be a part of the company.

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Billy Rogers

When he’s not listening to music or watching movies without subtitles, Billy Rogers enjoys hanging out with his family. A fair and honest person who has been in commercial construction for 20-plus years, Billy has worked on large-scale projects and is well versed in supervising all phases of the building process. Diligent, diplomatic and inspirational with solid leadership, organizational and decision-making skills, he is a senior project manager who enjoys working with the JMC team. He has experienced the team as a group of truly dignified people focused securely on doing the right thing.

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Tim Sedlock

An unorthodox progression of teaching, art installation, carpentry and business intelligence has culminated in Tim Sedlock’s work with JMC. As project developer/estimator, Tim brings empathy, precision, flexibility and calm to the office. Passionate about a wide range of music, he can demonstrate a pretty good headstand on just about any chair. A good listener, a bit stubborn in a self-reliant way and a seasoned juggler for 40-plus years, Tim enjoys time at home with family and his three dogs.

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Scott Snyder

Scott Snyder enjoys the great outdoors and spending time with his two daughters and two dogs. With solid organization skills and keen attention to detail, Scott brings 20-plus years in the industry (most recently in Boston) to his role at JMC. With proven expertise in project and team supervision, his focus has been on residential construction and remodeling with a specialty in finish work. He appreciates the camaraderie and cohesiveness of the team here at JMC.

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Ben Taft

Ben’s a guy who’s happiest making things happen. Whether that’s in the garden, in an art studio or on the job, he thrives bringing visions to life. He appreciates the spirit of teamwork the JMC crew brings to every job and the opportunity every job provides to learn something new.

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Alyssa Teeple

An avid gardener who enjoys boating in summer and sitting by a fire in winter, Alyssa Teeple loves to laugh and considers herself mildly adventurous. When she’s not listening to 80s music or watching True Crime documentaries, Alyssa likes to bake in her spare time. As JMC’s office manager who has worked more than ten years in customer service, accounts receivable and bookkeeping, she keeps the office organized and running smoothly. She is motivated by the staff at JMC where everyone works independently and comes together regularly to make improvements to the overall process.

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Niko Tombras

As director of preconstruction services, Niko appreciates working with the JMC team, which is highly collaborative, knowledgeable about their craft and constantly striving to improve on all levels. A former radio DJ in college, he enjoys running, hiking, reading, cooking, looking at art, designing and making things, and spending time with family and friends when not at work. A reliable, thoughtful and trustworthy member of the team, Niko brings with him architectural design and project management experience on cultural, commercial and residential projects through all phases of planning, design and construction. He appreciates JMC’s approach to craftsmanship and dedication to sustainable building practices.

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Jay Wilkinson

Jay Wilkinson is a quiet, considerate site supervisor who brings patience and calm knowledge to the team. He has 25 years of lead carpenter and historic house restoration experience under his tool belt. A New England native, Jay is happiest skiing and exploring antique car auctions when not at work. He is a fan of the Emmy Award-winning Deadliest Catch, a reality TV series that follows crab fishermen in Alaska’s Bering Sea. Jay is excited to be a part of a growing and expanding company at JMC.

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Dave Young

Dave Young raises beef, vegetables and hay on his third-generation farm, likes country music and enjoys spending time with family when not on the job. After attending vocational school, a decade of experience in a machine shop and working in the concrete business for several years, he is putting his skills to work as a carpenter. Dave appreciates the opportunity to add value to great projects and believes the best part of working for JMC is the impressive group of people who make up the team.

Interested in Working for Us?

We hire the best employees in the business and offer team members a full benefits package including medical, retirement, vacation and company profit-sharing benefits. If you’re ready to grow with us, check out our open positions.