Meet Our Team
JLD is an established organization providing the best value, while continually recruiting talented individuals to add to the firm’s robust and deep knowledge base.
John Drentlaw, LEED AP
Principal
With over 30 years of experience in the A/E/C industry, John is a sought-after expert in creating cost certainty for construction projects. He is is known throughout the industry for the detail and accuracy of the estimates he produces.
Curt Kolar, CPE
Cost Estimator
Curt has provided estimates for bids and budgets, as well as additional cost analyses, for over 40 years. He has worked on every side of the negotiating table and has come within 5% of market value in over 90% of his estimates.
Eli Mandel
Cost Estimator
Eli has a diverse portfolio of project experience, ranging from M/E/P systems to landscape architecture. His precise attention to detail enables him to produce accurate and precise cost estimates for projects of all shapes and sizes.
Jacqueline Stewart
Senior Consultant
Jacqueline brings seven years of experience in project coordination to the JLD team, specializing in large and complex projects. Her excellent interpersonal skills and experience meeting hard deadlines make her an asset to any project team.
Alexei Marin-Cortes
Cost Estimator
Alexei brings expertise in sitework, civil engineering, and structural engineering to the JLD team. He has worked across the country providing estimates for parks, public works facilities, heavy civil projects and more.
Sai Ganesh Nagalla
Cost Estimator
Ganesh has contributed to projects across a variety of market sectors, ranging from shopping malls to residential projects. His expertise in construction techniques and project management make him an excellent resource.
James Millius
Marketing Proposal Coordinator
James brings over 5 years of B2B and B2C marketing experience to the JLD team, having worked on behalf of government agencies, universities, and companies in the A/E/C industry. With a keen eye for design, he strives for excellence in all he creates.
Lyn Bell
Accounting
Lyn is independent, providing accounting services to the JLD team through her work with the firm’s CPA, Filkins Group.
(503) 675-4360
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Christine Rains
Graphic Design
Christine is independent, providing graphic design and additional related services through her WBE and DBE certified firm.
(503) 705-6161
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April Salsbury
Human Resources
April is independent, providing human resources management through her woman-owned business enterprise, Salsbury & Co.
(503) 850-8411
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