Our People
Roger Swagger
- Position: President
- Years in the industry: 31
- Joined Karkela: 1985
- Describe Karkela’s culture: Clients interest first
- Interest outside of work: Cross country skiing, golf, soccer games
- Key job skill: Organization
- What I’ve gained from working at Karkela: Many, many friends
- Key values the company holds: Not apologizing for quality
Nick Schorr, LEED Green Associate, CSI, CDT
- Position: Project Manager
- Years in the industry: 5
- Joined Karkela: 2010
- Describe Karkela’s culture: In three words: integrity, professionalism and quality
- Interest outside of work: Rock climbing, mountain biking, traveling and reading
- Key job skill: Willingness to learn new things and strong communication skills
- Unknown talent: Foosball champion two years in a row
- What I’ve gained from working at Karkela: More experience in all the aspects of the construction industry including leadership, management, administrative and job site supervision
- Key values the company holds: Building relationships with our clients through a one-on-one approach, ability to provide the best product at a fair rate, superior workmanship and the guarantee to stand behind our product
Pat Arnold
- Position: Project Manager
- Years in the industry: 41
- Joined Karkela: 1986
- Describe Karkela’s culture: Strong focus on professionalism and longevity in the industry
- Interest outside of work: Spending time with family
- Key job skill: Construction knowledge and skills
- Unknown talent: Bicycling
- What I’ve gained from working at Karkela: Management skills
- Key values the company holds: Honesty, dependability and customer service
Mark Arnold
- Position: Superintendent
- Years in the industry: 35
- Joined Karkela: 1986
- Describe Karkela’s culture: Focus on being dependable, trusting and professional
- Interest outside of work: Outdoor activities, reading, going to movies
- Key job skill: Client relationships, finishing projects on time and to clients’ satisfaction
- Unknown talent: Great multi-tasker
- What I’ve gained from working at Karkela: Understanding that the client comes first and working hard to make sure we meet all of their needs
- Key values the company holds: Customer satisfaction
Rhona Hoyt
- Position: Office Manager
- Years in the industry: 19
- Joined Karkela: 1992
- Describe Karkela’s culture: Committed to client satisfaction
- Interest outside of work: Spending time with my family and shopping
- Key job skill: Accuracy
- Unknown talent: Pinochle all-star
- What I’ve gained from working at Karkela: Long lasting friends and a deep knowledge of construction
- Key values the company holds: Honesty and integrity
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