Anchorage Staff

Taylored Restoration welcomed Bob to our team in 2009. As a prior business owner for 22 years in the custom window treatment business, his expertise has allowed Taylored to expand our services. Whether commercial or residential, Bob will be able to assist you in completing your next project with ease.

Bob enjoys working with the professional crew at Taylored as well. Many of these employees have become great friends which he enjoys spending time with doing outdoor activities like hunting and fishing in our great state of Alaska.

Call today for your in home meeting or you may chose to visit our SHOWROOM by contacting Bob for an appointment. Don't forget that Taylored Restoration also cleans and repairs blinds!

Nancy arrived at Taylored Restoration in 1996, following several years of helping run a family business. Starting out as an Executive Assistant, Nancy quickly moved up the ladder to become Selection Coordinator and Assistant Production Manager. In these positions, she helped customers with their projects from start to finish and even assisted them with the selection process. As Nancy's skills continued to grow, so did her position within the company.

In 2004, she became an Estimating Administrator for one of our large department estimators. Nancy continues to help customers through their selection process utilizing the Company's Showroom and suppliers. Her co-workers do not know how she manages to achieve all that she does; they just know that she always has a smile to share and always appears to make her most difficult tasks seem easy. Nancy also enjoys being an active member of Taylored's Marketing Committee.

In addition to the many hats she wears at Taylored, Nancy has two children and five beautiful grandchildren. When she is not at her desk making things happen, Nancy and her husband enjoy traveling to places that have sand, sun, surf and warm weather. They also love spending time at their cabin on the Kenai River.

Rhonda Rae joined the Taylored Restoration team as Controller in March of 2008. She brought with her over 30 years of accounting experience, mostly in the Anchorage construction industry. She enjoys being a part of a highly respected Alaskan company with a dynamic community presence.

Rhonda Rae has lived in Alaska since 1965 when her family came to Anchorage to rebuild after the "Great Alaska Earthquake" of 1964. Although her favorite pastime is doting on her granddaughter, she also enjoys finding bargains at garage sales and antique shops.

Previously managing a small business in Anchorage, Brook joined the Taylored Restoration team in 2007. She is skilled in wearing many hats, which makes her an asset at Taylored.

Brook is the behind the scenes gal for the Small Jobs Department. In addition to the day-to-day operations and scheduling for this Department, she also coordinates the Company's on-site SHOWROOM where making selections for your project a one stop shopping experience.

Brook grew up in Alaska and enjoys being a Mom! They love to go camping as well as to the family cabin in Homer.

Lisa has worked in all aspects of Taylored Restoration beginning at age 12 answering telephones and filing. By the time she was in high school she was assisting with accounts payable and payroll. She continued working during the summer while attending college. After earning her Bachelor in Mathematics, Lisa joined Taylored as a fulltime employee. She has worked her way through field positions including water emergencies, content cleaning, estimating and finally settling into management. This experience has given her a broad understanding of the entire business. She really comprehends firsthand that each person is a part of the whole and that they are all as important as any other. She says, "The people at Taylored all take what they do very seriously and everyone wants to do a great job. We all are working together to serve our Customers."

In 2008, Lisa was diagnosed with Breast Cancer. The entire company stepped up to support her while she went through 18 months of chemotherapy. She was humbled by the experience and strengthened by the depth of the support of her family - both her real family as well as the Taylored Restoration family.

Lisa has a busy family with three children - two older boys and one imp of a little girl - that she enjoys with her patient husband. They all enjoy getting out together as much as possible.

When her parents, Larry and Elaine Taylor (the original founders of Taylored Restoration) began to look towards retirement, Lisa was given the opportunity to become an Owner of the Company. "Taylored Restoration is a great company with extraordinary people!" She is proud to be a part of it and hopes that everyone who calls on Taylored will get the opportunity to know the fine and talented people who work here.

Trent grew up in the business and has worked in all aspects of the company from drywall to carpet cleaning eventually settling in to restoration. As co-owner of the company, Trent is now managing the Mat-Su and Fairbanks locations as well as a member of the Leadership Team in Anchorage.

Trent's certifications include training from the IICRC in Water Damage Restoration, Odor Control, Master of Fire & Smoke Restoration, Carpet Cleaning, Carpet Repairs & Installation, Upholstery & Fabric Cleaning and Commercial Carpet Maintenance. He is also a Master Textile Cleaner and Certified Mold Remediator. Trent had also participated in the rewrite sub-committee nationally for the IICRC S-250 Mold Standards Document.

When Trent isn't busy with Taylored Restoration, he is enjoying life with his wife, Kristin and three daughters, Jazmin, and twins Tiana & Toni. They really enjoy fishing, hockey, skiing and traveling. They truly enjoyed their travels to Canada for the 2010 Winter Olympics as well as a trip of fly fishing and exploring to Argentina. Trent is a member of the Gomez Foundation and enjoys helping kids learn to play hockey.

When Jan was hired to assist with all aspects of office duties in 1988, Taylored Restoration was still being run from the Taylor’s home. Willing to take on new challenges, she immediately began processing payroll – even though this was her first introduction to a computer. Since then, Jan has seen Taylored Restoration undergo a tremendous amount of growth. She can still recall the day the company acquired its very first fax machine. This innovation dramatically increased efficiency, as estimates no longer had to be driven and hand-delivered to customers. As Taylored Restoration continues to grow, Jan’s primary responsibility is Accounts Payable.

Jan is the mother of two grown children, Timothy and Megan. Since becoming “empty nesters,” she and her husband, Gary, enjoy traveling.

Amy joined the Taylored Restoration team in July 2000. She was employed in the automotive and automobile dealership industries prior to that, serving in the accounting department.

Amy and her husband, John, have been married for over 14 years. They are the proud parents of a beautiful daughter named Haileigh, who was born in May 2006.

In her spare time, Amy enjoys fishing, camping, hiking, and snow machining.

A third-generation builder, Rusty has specialized in restoration since 1984. Starting out in Seattle, he eventually relocated to Anchorage, where he has worked as an estimator, production manager, general manager, CEO, and business owner.

Joining Taylored Restoration in 1999, he served as an estimator and even specialized as First-Response Emergency Fire Mitigation Coordinator before being named Director of Marketing in 2009. His certifications include FEMA Post-Disaster Damage Assessment, Mold Remediatino, and Water Mitigation. He has also completed continuing education courses in insurance, fire origin and cause, property management, and real estate. This wealth of knowledge and experience has provided Rusty with exceptional problem-solving skills.

As the company's first Director of Marketing, Rusty uses the "Taylored Way" to meet this broadening market's need for a true one-stop shop for construction services. He believes that a consistent high-quality product combined with a customer service team known for its caring, "can do" attitude are the hallmarks of Taylored's reputation in Alaska.

Rusty's family is the light of his life. He and his wife, Tracey, are the proud parents of two beautiful daughters and a busy son. They are also proud grandparents of a little girl. An avid sportman, Rusty greatly enjoys the Alaskan lifestyle. When he is not hunting or fishing, he can often be found golfing during the short summer season or flying the friendly skies to sunny locations.

Mary Pat joined Taylored Restoration in 2008 as Accounts Receivable Clerk. She brings a great deal of experience to her position, having held various accounting jobs during the past 20 years. Mary Pat thoroughly enjoys her work and is excited to be a member of the Taylored Restoration team.

Originally from Chicago, Mary Pat arrived in Alaska in 1983. When she is not at her desk, she may be found cheering for her three teenagers at the ice rink, basketball court, or soccer field.

Juan joined the Taylored Restoration team in June of 1999 as a Technician 1 for water damage and carpet cleaning. He eventually moved up being a lead for this department. Approximately 8 years later he was promoted to Supervisor for the Water and Carpet Cleaning Department. He is very personable and enjoys working with our customers when they are in need of our services.

He and his wife, Angela, have four daughters - Genesis, Betsy, Sudy and Nimsi. In addition to enjoying time with his family, he enjoys watching boxing and helping out with his church that is being built on Fireweed Lane.

Keisha started with Taylored Restoration in June of 2009 as our Accounts Payable Clerk/Receptionist.

Prior to working with Taylored Restoration she has worked in various administrative and customer service positions for the past 15 years. She holds certificates in Level 1 and Level 2 of Computer and Office Technology. As a Customer Care Agent for Dell Computer's she received the #1 Award for their region in Customer Service.

While Keisha is away from work she enjoys time with her husband and two girls gold panning, fishing, camping and seeing all of Alaska's breathtaking views. They also love traveling and spending time with family in the "Mother Lode" of California.

Jim joined Taylored Restoration as Estimator in 2010 after owning his own construction company for 22 years. He began his journey in the construction field in 1983.

Originally from Eugene, Oregon, Jim also has a wife and two children.

Doug has been with Taylored Restoration since 1995 and has worked in all aspects of our company. He is currently our Construction Manager. Doug is IICRC certified in Water Damage Restoration and has also earned certification in Post-Disaster Damage Assessment. His vast experience has abled him to see the big picture and to have Taylored function as a team.

Doug moved to Alaska from Connecticut in 1990 to attend the University of Alaska Fairbanks. During summers there, and later in Anchorage, he gained experience in all types and phases of construction. Attending college part-time while working for Taylored, Doug earned a Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration and Management from the University of Alaska in 1999.

Doug enjoys life in Alaska with his wife and two sons.

Larry started working in the construction industry in 1971. He has worked in most all phases from pipeline, excavations, concrete to frame and finish carpentry. Larry has been a solid member of the Taylored team since 1985.

This long history with the company made him the ideal candidate for Job Coordinator. He enjoys meeting the people and the challenge of coordinating the jobs through completion & the joys of the customer's satisfaction.

The most enjoyable experience with Taylored, he says, was when he was working on and running a job in Yakitat. Dealing with the local help, seeing this part of Alaska and working with a film crew while they were filming a movie here in Alaska were all cherished memories.

When Larry isn't working he enjoys fishing throughout the state with friends and co-workers. He also enjoys traveling, hiking, fishing and hunting in Utah and Wyoming with family and friends.

Joe has been with Taylored Restoration for over 25 years as a lead carpenter and currently our Production Manager in Anchorage. Claiming to be the "behind the scenes" kind of guy, he works tirelessly to assure the job is completed properly.

He enjoys the adventures that Alaska offers including hunting and fishing. He is also an avid collector of Hotwheels.

Always professional, personable and very knowledgeable and an artist at his trade make him an asset at Taylored.

Craig joined the Taylored Team in June of 2008 after owning his own construction company for 18 years.

Born and raised in Alaska, Craig is a third generation Contractor and has been in the construction field full time since 1985. He has a vast knowledge of production practices in the city, is always on-call 24/7 and is someone you can count on.

He enjoys hockey, snowboarding, wakeboarding and fishing.

Debbie has over 25 years experience as an office administrator. She joined Taylored Restoration in 2003 as an estimating administrator, and continues to assist and support the structural estimators.

When Debbie is not working at Taylored, she enjoys gardening, biking and going to the movies.

Darrell joined Taylored Restoration in 1997, bringing with him a wide variety of expertise in the cleaning field. He came with a tremendous amount of management experience, having supervised more than 20 individuals at a time. Starting out as a technician, Darrell quickly moved into a supervisory position. He now manages the Contents & Cleaning and Carpet Cleaning & Water Loss departments in Anchorage. He also serves as a part of our Leadership Team.

Since joining Taylored Restoration, Darrell has continued to expand upon his skills, receiving extensive training in all aspects of cleaning and restoration. He has earned IICRC certifications in carpet cleaning, upholstery and fabric cleaning, water damage restoration, carpet repairs and reinstallation, fire and smoke, and is a master restoration technician. He also completed Chuck Deward’s Hands-On Structure Drying School, mold remediation technician training, and certified mold technician school.

When he is not working, Darrell enjoys spending time with his family, coaching football, and bowling.

Gordon joined Taylored Restoration in July 2002 as a lead carpenter for the Large Projects Department and a member of the Emergency Team. He is currently an estimator for Large Projects as well as the Emergency Team lead.

On a vacation from school and work, Gordon left the rolling hills of northern Idaho for Alaska in January 1982. His move from a farming and logging background to the construction field began with a 365-unit apartment complex, continuing on for many years with both commercial and residential projects.

Gordon started his own construction company around 1987, specializing in hardwood flooring and remodeling. Sanders Construction served the state through 2002, when Gordon became a part of the Taylored team. He is very knowledgeable, professional and always willing to lend a helping hand which makes him a very valuable part of the Taylored Team!

Monica Jaye Siah is one of the newest additions to the Taylored Family.

She graduated from Dimond High School in 2008 and has been learning the wonderful fundamentals of life away from Mom & Dad.

When Monica is not at her desk you can find her out with her friends, shopping or spending time with her family.

Doug joined the Taylored Restoration in 1992 after being in the construction field since 1979. As a former business owner he is currently our Senior Estimator with an advanced knowledge of structure. This has made Doug an extremely valuable part of our team. He specializes in large losses, both residential and commercial.

He has continued to expand upon his knowledge and skills, completing continuing education courses in subrogation, smoke and odor removal, water damage mitigation, mold, and air quality issues. He has also received training from the State of Alaska’s Division of Emergency Services in post-disaster damage evaluation procedures. Doug is a Certified Graduate Remodeler (CGR) as well as a Certified Aging in Place Specialist (CAPS).

In addition to being a part of Taylored’s management team, Doug has been involved with the Anchorage Home Builders Association (AHBA) since 1995. He has served on the organization’s Board of Directors since 2005.

Larry started this business with a Masters in Mathematics. He taught both high school and college math, while doing construction in the summer. He turned his attention fully to construction and opened his own business in 1972. Other credentials include the following.

Larry has attended a one-week school and passed the subsequent testing to become a Certified Restorer (CR) in March of 1996. This is a prestigious designation of ASCR (Association of Specialists in Cleaning and Restoration) earned by a total of 350 people in the United States and Canada.

Larry is also a Certified Graduate Remodelor (CGR) which is a National Home Builders designation earned by taking a required set of courses. Larry has given seminars both nationally and state wide concerning both the fire restoration business and the remodeling business.

Larry has been involved in the local Building Industry Association of Anchorage and has served on the board of directors. Larry has also served as the President of that Association. Larry is a past president of the Alaska State Home Builders and was involved in the legislative process that created licensing for the residential contractor in Alaska.

In his free time Larry enjoys golf and fly-fishing and those same five grand kids Elaine enjoys.

Elaine has been working in the construction industry since 1980. She has run production, estimate and is now overseeing the entire organization. She has a Psychology Degree that has been more useful in the construction field than one would have originally thought.

Elaine has earned the designation of Certified Restorer (CR) and Certified Graduate Remodelor (CGR) through training and meeting criteria necessary for these titles. Larry and Elaine Taylor ware the only two Certified Restores in the State of Alaska.

Elaine was the first woman president of the local building association. She served on the Board of Directors of the Anchorage Home Builders Association from 1987 to 2002. She is the current co-chairperson of the Remodelors Council of the Anchorage Home Builders Association and has been since 1997. She also served on the Board of Directors for the National Institute of Disaster Restoration.

Elaine and Larry Taylor are facilitators for Business Network meetings which is an organization that puts together similar businesses across the country. Elaine is also involved in the community through her work to prevent child abuse and strengthen families. She is a member of the Soroptimist International of Cook Inlet.

Elaine is proudly watching as her children, Lisa and Trent, are taking the reins of the family business. Most importantly, she is also the grandmother of five wonderful children who are a big part of her life.

Sharon joined the Taylored Restoration team in July 2005. Serving as Supervisor in the Contents & Cleaning and Carpet & Water Loss Departments, she brings a great deal of experience to her position.

In addition to having worked for over 16 years in the janitorial cleaning field – nine of which were in a leadership/supervisory capacity – she has also earned certifications in Fire and Smoke Odor.

Sharon has been a resident of Anchorage since 1998. While her husband and dogs keep her very busy, she also loves to go boating and fishing in the summer and snow machining in the winter.

Travis joined the Taylored Restoration team as a carpenter in October 2007. His knowledge and expertise earned him a promotion to estimator just one year later.

Travis gained most of his construction experience in the areas of plumbing, roofing, and foundation drainage. In addition to these skills, his years as an underground miner provided him with a great appreciation for workplace safety. Licensed through the American Red Cross, Travis serves as Taylored Restoration's First Aid and CPR instructor.

Travis lives in Anchorage with his wife, Shana, and their two children. A thrill seeker, he enjoys mountaineering, skydiving, scuba diving, and boxing. Travis gets his greatest adrenaline rushes, however, from the passion he has for his family.

Joe joined the Taylored Team in 2011 after owning his own construction company for 10 years. He is grateful to have grown-up in a small logging & fishing village in south-east Alaska and lives by the values learned there of community & hard work. He views each project as an opportunity that begins with : a positive attitude, thorough analysis and disciplined action.