Leadership
Directors
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Ted Reiff
Founder & SecretaryPrior to founding TRP in 1995, Ted was managing partner with an investment banking firm that provided financial services to young technology companies. Now, in addition to guiding TRP’s national expansion program, he consults with private companies and government bodies on a variety of demolition and waste diversion projects. A graduate of Ohio State University and a licensed demolition contractor, Ted served three terms as board president of I Love a Clean San Diego and is an advisor to Urban Habitat Chicago.
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Michael Chambers
Executive Director, TreasurerFormerly the organizations accountant, Michael came to TRP with a diverse background in growth and process consulting with the “Big Four” accounting firms and also with companies such as Apple and Cisco Systems. He also operates as a real estate broker, property manager, and frequently engages in construction and deconstruction as a personal hobby.
Ken Ortiz
Chairman & Illinois Regional ManagerBefore joining TRP in 2007, Ken had accumulated over 25 years experience in real estate management and development. With very few exceptions, all of his developments were renovations and restorations in Chicago and Chicago’s North Shore area. From single-family houses to commercial properties, Ken renovated, restored and created adaptive reuse solutions to old structures. Hence, the move to TRP was a natural progression. He holds a BA from Southern Illinois University and an MBA from Northwestern University.
Jeff Jeannette
DirectorJeff had his first experiences with architecture as a child and spent many years behind the hammer during adolescence, gaining knowledge of real-world field conditions. He is the owner and lead architect of Jeannette Architects, Inc, located in Long Beach California and specializing in custom residential homes that preserve the delicate balance between the built structure and its impact on the environment. Jeff received his architectural degree from the University of Arizona.
Marcus Hopper
DirectorMarcus Hopper, AIA, NCARB, LEED ID+C, is the Northwest Regional Design Management leader for Gensler. He has contributed to Gensler’s Design Resilience team, has completed numerous high profile projects and, in 2018, was part of a team that studied five Gensler offices to see how reused materials played a role in renovation. The goal was to bring awareness to the circular economy and identify how the industry can encourage reuse processes within design work. Findings from this study were published in the Gensler Research Institute white paper, What’s Old is New Again: Circumnavigating the Circular Economy.
Noelle Nagel
DirectorNoelle has 20 years of experience in the construction industry and currently works for Hawk Development, where she fulfills numerous roles, including contract administration, project management and finish coordination. She was a part of the team that completed the first apartment complex and marine park on the Oakland Estuary, a 65-acre development with eight acres of open park space on the bay. Noelle regularly forges relationships with local construction-trade training programs to facilitate hiring Oakland residents and bringing them into the trades.
Kathryn Soter
DirectorKathryn Soter is the Executive Director of the Good Future Design Alliance. She worked at Henrybuilt in business development and also ran her own manufacturers’ rep firm focused on supplying furnishings for hospitality and residential projects. Prior to pursuing her interest in interior design, she spent 23 years in advertising sales and marketing at Condé Nast Media Group. Kathryn is a graduate of Lewis & Clark College, and studied Interior Architecture at the Academy of Art University. Kathryn lives on a floating home in Sausalito.
Alejandra Arce Gomez
DirectorAlejandra is the Sustainability Manager at GCI and Madrone Construction Resources, GCI’s internal demolition company. Her expertise in identifying opportunities for waste diversion and material repurposing has allowed GCI to set and achieve high diversion goals. She leads Madrone’s Material Repurposing Program, donating materials to non-profits and community-focused companies, reducing greenhouse gas emissions, life-cycle impacts and supporting the reuse economy. Alejandra holds a Master of Science in Environmental Management and an MBA from The University of San Francisco. Her accreditations include LEED AP BD+C, WELL AP, TRUE Advisor Certificate.
Advisors
Carl Hanson
Advisor, Lumber and Building Materials DistributionCarl founded Wholesale Lumber Associates in 1990 to distribute affordable new and used building materials to lumber yards in low-to-moderate income areas of Baja California. As a former contractor, realtor, housing rehabber, construction lender, L.A. Community Design Center and San Diego/Tijuana Habitat for Humanity board member, Carl knows the value that TRP materials contribute to affordable construction and micro-enterprise in Baja California. Carl earned his undergraduate degree at USC and an MBA at UCLA Anderson School.
Dreama Lee
Advisor, ABI Investments, LLCDreama owns and operates real estate investing businesses throughout the U.S., overseeing financial management, managing renovation projects and maintaining short -term rentals and multi-unit and single family home rentals. Over the past 15 years, she has also consulted with small business owners, providing public relations, ghostwriting and business services. Prior to becoming a small business owner, Dreama worked for eight years in policy and public relations in the federal government. She sits on the board of a vacation rental company in Panama, and has been featured in numerous business publications.
Sophie Pennetier
AdvisorSophie is a structural engineer with expertise in façades and sustainability. Her 17 years’ experience spans from consulting to contracting. In ‘24 Sophie founded Digne, a consulting arm to contractors’ sustainability and design assist efforts. Adjunct Faculty with SCI-Arc since ‘21, she teaches structures, facades, and embodied carbon seminars. Involved in several journals, conferences and industry initiatives, she sits on the board of the Façade Tectonics Institute, authored research papers on structural glass and lectured in universities across Europe and the United States.
Managers
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Brandy Sosa
General ManagerAs TRP General Manger, Brandy oversees personnel, the inventory database and sales floor operations for The ReUse People’s Oakland warehouse, creating sales reports and budget plans, and tracking metrics to measure total materials diversion. He manages incoming inventory and assists with the delivery of deconstruction training. Prior to joining TRP, he was employed by a residential construction company. Brandy earned a B.S. in accounting from Colegio De La Salle Huehuetenango, Guatemala, and a general education development certificate from Edward Shands Adult Education Center in Oakland. He is a certified deconstruction worker and forklift operator.
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Lorenz Schilling
Commercial Project ManagerLorenz rejoined the TRP team in 2024 as Commercial Project Manager. It’s his second tour with the company, after founding and leading Deconstruction & ReUse Network for 15 years. Lorenz brings extensive experience in both the commercial salvage arena and residential deconstruction. Having directly managed the salvage of assets from over four million square feet of commercial space across 35 projects, Lorenz’s career reuse diversion totals exceed 12,000 tons from nearly 500 projects, including residential.
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Kristin Williams
National Project ManagerWorking with appraisers, contractors, warehouse managers and TRP regional associates across the country, Kristin completes compliance reviews, conducts site inspections, compiles and submits project inventories to appraisers and finalizes tax documents. She makes presentations to government, community and professional groups and works with property owners and contractors to facilitate the donation of existing structures and building materials. Prior to joining TRP, Kristin worked as a loan officer and real-estate salesperson. She attended Brigham Young University, majoring in sociology and holds a real-estate license.
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Matt Larkin
Residential Project ManagerAs TRP Regional Manager, Matt regularly surveys residential and commercial properties for salvageable materials and creates detailed reports for appraisers. He prepares inventory reports for deconstruction and advocates the benefits of reuse to property owners, builders and architects. Previously, Matt worked for two freight companies, in sales and as an account executive; for a Bay Area restoration company; and as account executive at a shipping company. Matt holds a bachelor’s degree in communications and certification in several leading-edge sales programs.
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Kristine Scully
Marketing CoordinatorAs TRP marketing coordinator, Kristine coordinates and implements online sales platforms for the Oakland warehouse. In addition, she maintains TRP’s online social media brand and promotes an online presence with local partnerships. Previously, as a consultant, Kristine helped clients with customized zero waste and toxics reduction plans, facilitated zero-waste events, helped companies navigate regulatory frameworks and gave presentations to K-12 students, and various community groups. Kristine holds a BS in Forestry Resource Management and is an ISA Certified Arborist. She has completed graduate studies in Germany and Austria
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Rene Ng
BookkeepingPrior to joining The ReUse People in 2019, Rene provided bookkeeping services to various employers in different industries. Having accrued extensive training since 2016, she is currently a Quickbooks ProAdvisor with Zap Payroll. Rene recently moved to the Bay Area, after living in Reno, Nevada, for 22 years. She is capable of handling any situation and continues to further her training in bookkeeping and accounting to better serve TRP and the community.
Rudy Avila
Yard Manager, OaklandBorn and raised in Guatemala, Rudy has worked as a truck driver, mechanic, automobile salesman, manufacturing employee, and building-materials salesman. After coming to the U.S., he initially worked for a construction company, and then for a gardening company. In 2010, Rudy joined the staff of TRP, where he has become a valued member of the warehouse team.
Eduardo Barreiro
Assistant Retail Manager, OaklandA native of Mexico City, Eduardo moved to San Francisco when he was nine years of age and attended elementary, middle and high schools in that city. He acquired his diverse repertoire of basic skills by working a variety of jobs, and owned his own landscaping business for several years. Eduardo became a TRP warehouse worker and driver in 2014 and was later promoted to his current position as assistant manager.
Regional Managers
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Matt Larkin
Residential Project ManagerAs TRP Regional Manager, Matt regularly surveys residential and commercial properties for salvageable materials and creates detailed reports for appraisers. He prepares inventory reports for deconstruction and advocates the benefits of reuse to property owners, builders and architects. Previously, Matt worked for two freight companies, in sales and as an account executive; for a Bay Area restoration company; and as account executive at a shipping company. Matt holds a bachelor’s degree in communications and certification in several leading-edge sales programs.
Diego Suarez
Regional Associate, Southern CaliforniaDiego is currently Chief Marketing Officer for Davcas, Inc., a leading demolition and deconstruction company in Los Angeles. With a bachelor’s degree in marketing and several deconstruction and demolition projects under his belt, Diego has the necessary skills to oversee any residential or commercial deconstruction project, ensuring that goals are efficiently reached. Diego looks to expand and support the culture of “Reduce, Reuse, Recycle” in Los Angeles by helping owners donate their used building materials to TRP, thus keeping them out of landfills.
Jacqlyn Sisante
Regional Associate, Central SierraJacqlyn Sisante is a team developer and change agent, dedicated to holistic wellness for individuals, organizations and communities. In the early 2000s, she became an avid explorer of Truckee/Tahoe CA, and relocated to Truckee in 2021. Most of Jacqlyn’s career has been spent in the field of healthcare consulting and revenue cycle operations. In addition, she has fulfilled roles for non-profit and commercial real estate organizations. Jacqlyn holds a bachelor’s degree in Managerial Economics and master’s degree in Business Administration from the University of California, Davis. She enjoys traveling, skiing, yoga, and making home improvements.
Reese LaMoureaux
Regional Associate, Central SierraReese is a certified interior designer with 20 years of experience within the architecture, interior design and construction industries. Her design-build experience provides her with skills in all phases of design, from programming to closeout on projects, including high-end residences, lakefront estates, a multi-structure residential compound, retail spaces and more. Construction jobsites are familiar territory for Reese, as is Lake Tahoe where she has resided since 2007. In her spare time, Reese enjoys hiking, traveling, personal development and spending time with her daughters.
Joe Levitch
Regional Associate, IdahoJoe is the owner of Levco Builders, a Boise remodeling company that has a history of promoting reuse and repurposing. The company completes at least one large deconstruction project and a handful of smaller ones annually, donating the materials to a local nonprofit or reusing them in the company’s own remodeling projects. One of Joe’s goals is to open retail warehouse of his own. Joe appreciates TRP’s effort to keep building materials out of landfills and has urged local governments to evaluate for deconstruction and salvage prior to issuing demolition permits.
Daniel Salmon
Regional Associate, UtahBefore joining TRP, Daniel worked for 12 years as a news reporter/cameraman in Colorado and Utah. His passion for reuse grew from covering stories about wasted materials, system inefficiency and environmental impacts. No stranger to construction work, Daniel has completed several home renovation and landscape projects. He is the founder of Material Resources, a waste and excess material solutions company that emphasizes reuse options. Daniel holds a bachelor’s degree in Communications from the University of Colorado and is completing a master’s degree in Sustainability Policy from the University of Utah. When he’s not working, you’re likely to find Daniel skiing Utah’s superlative slopes or growing giant sunflowers in his garden.
Noel Stout
Regional Manager, SeattleOwner of Dedicated Deconstruction LLC, Noel is a salvage and deconstruction specialist with over 9 years experience growing a reputable deconstruction program for the Seattle RE Store. By making deconstruction competitive, Noel has challenged the local demolition industry to adapt. He has worked with homeowners, contractors, nonprofits, tribes and government entities as a consultant, trainer and contractor on projects of all sizes. Combining past experience and education in the fields of hazardous waste cleanup, construction and environmental education, Noel is a true change agent within the demolition industry.
Mike Thrutchley
Regional Associate, Dallas, TexasA certified Master Builder, Mike founded his award-winning company, Stonewood Homes, over 20 years ago. A second company, Rock Forest, specializes in solar vent fans and land acquisition and development. Mike’s lifelong interest in materials salvage and reuse can be seen in the reclaimed stained glass, fireplace mantles, lighting fixtures, pine flooring, and wainscot incorporated in his homes, and in his volunteer work with a local church camp — all of which prepared him for what he considers the “perfect job” with TRP.
Kathy Robinson
Regional Associate, Austin, TexasKathy became interested in green building while working in an energy conservation program for the City of Austin. Recently retired after 21 years with the city, primarily in IT, she turned her attention to sustainability, green building and deconstruction, which led to several conversations with TRP’s Texas regional manager and the opportunity to do something meaningful and challenging to benefit her city. Kathy’s love of nature, the outdoors and animals are also primary drivers. Nine years working as a commercial real estate appraiser provides additional valuable experience.
Joy Fucci
Regional Associate, Houston, TexasJoy is an accomplished woodworker, devoted stay-at-home mom of seven, and dedicated practitioner of deconstruction. With a discerning eye for design and the shaping of raw materials into functional works of art, Joy’s days are spent crafting pieces that effortlessly marry form and function. Through her exploration of deconstruction, Joy has mastered the art of finding beauty in the overlooked, and in reimagining the commonplace, infusing her woodworking with a distinctive perspective.
Chandler Hight
Regional Associate, Kansas City, MissouriChandler likes to call himself the Kansas City area home-donation expert, who, partnering with TRP, is able to make the entire process of home donation a breeze. Prior to joining TRP, he worked primarily in the consumer electronics industry, but always nurtured a passion for keeping easily fixable things out of landfills. Chandler believes that he can accomplish the same thing, on a much grander scale, for homeowners. By partnering with Chandler in the Kansas City area, homeowners can be confident that everything in their donation and/or relocation process will go smoothly.
Terry Johnson
Regional Associate, North CarolinaTerry is a Civil Affairs Officer with over 18 years of active-duty U.S. Army experience. He has led and directed teams of 4 to 300 members in diverse and complex international environments, managing projects ranging from humanitarian assistance and conflict resolution, medical and veterinarian outreach programs, and the construction of schools, hospitals, and storm shelters. He is proficient in traditional and agile project management, lean six sigma methodologies, and risk management. He is also a life-long learner with an insatiable thirst for knowledge and process improvement.
Terry is passionate about circular economies, sustainable solutions, and renewable energy. He aims to reduce the amount of construction waste entering landfills every year, which contributes an estimated third of the world's waste production and at least 40 percent of the world's carbon dioxide emissions. He is motivated by his family of six to make the world a better place.
Ken Ortiz
Chairman & Illinois Regional ManagerBefore joining TRP in 2007, Ken had accumulated over 25 years experience in real estate management and development. With very few exceptions, all of his developments were renovations and restorations in Chicago and Chicago’s North Shore area. From single-family houses to commercial properties, Ken renovated, restored and created adaptive reuse solutions to old structures. Hence, the move to TRP was a natural progression. He holds a BA from Southern Illinois University and an MBA from Northwestern University.
Adam Corneil
Regional Associate, CanadaAdam is founder and CEO of Naturally Crafted Contracting, Ltd., a Vancouver-based sustainable construction company. He is a certified “passive house” builder and a deconstruction and reclaimed wood expert. Adam flipped his first house with his father at the age 16 and was instantly hooked on crafting old, weathered spaces into fresh, well-built homes. Five years of running his own construction company proved to Adam that the demolition industry needed major changes, so in January of 2018 he launched an alternative: UnBuilders Deconstruction. Adam is passionate about the outdoors —skiing and mountain climbing in particular —and is committed in providing a sustainable environmental future for generations to enjoy.