J.R. is an Arizona native, born and raised in Mesa. After graduating high school, he began his construction career in Idaho, working with an excavation company installing water and sewer lines for new subdivisions. Starting in the trenches, he quickly worked his way up to leading job sites.
Following five years of service in the U.S. Army, J.R. returned to Arizona and re-entered the construction industry as a project manager. Over the years, he has managed a wide range of projects— from small-scale remodels to multimillion-dollar ground-up builds—across sectors including retail, medical, grocery, hospitality, data centers, and residential.
J.R. is proud to bring his diverse construction background and leadership experience to the Atlantic AE team.