Our Team

Eric Jackson

President

Summary of Qualifications

Beginning his career on the front lines as a carpenter apprentice, Eric Jackson is now President of Charter Construction. A consummate believer that Charter is a place for opportunity, his elevation to President proves this first-hand. From his first days at the end of a shovel, Eric worked through the ranks of the organization, working on institutional, commercial, residential, and remediation projects.

Eric’s management of projects and people is enriched by over twenty five years of on the job experience, a BA from the Evergreen State College and a certificate in Construction Management from the University of Washington. He sees every project as an opportunity to earn a satisfied client, for employees to learn and achieve their fullest potential, and to create long term professional partnerships in the community.

In addition to his work at Charter, Eric sits on the Board of Directors for a CDC focused on providing affordable housing in outer SE Portland and he chairs the Board for a Youth Lacrosse club in SW Portland.


Professional Accomplishments

• Named President in 2019
• Named Vice President of Oregon Operations and shareholder in 2008
• Led Charter’s Oregon expansion in 2004
• Managed construction of the Newman Center, winner of the AGC Construction Excellence Award for New Construction in 2003
• Served as Project Engineer for construction of the Paradise Employee Dormitory, winner of the AGC Grand Award for Construction Excellence in 2001

Brian Johnson

Vice President of Operations

Summary of Qualifications

Brian graduated from Brigham Young University’s Construction Management Program. He has worked as an estimator and project manager on both commercial and construction defect repair projects. Brian has personally managed more than 20 major projects. He has overseen more than 40 as a senior project manager and team leader. Brian now oversees all estimating and construction operations for the construction defect repair team. He also performs work for projects in litigation and is an expert for projects with special needs. 

Professional Accomplishments

• Helped establish Charter’s Construction scheduling systems
• Won AGC Construction Excellence award on Lochshire Condominiums project
• Established Charter’s CDR cost database, historical cost database, and current estimating systems
• Has been involved in over 500 estimates and 100 bids
• Established and manages Charter’s project manager training program

Selected Projects

• Point Nautica Condominiums – Project manager during the construction defect remediation that involved new stucco and complicated flashing details. The project was compounded by a sprinkler pipe which froze one week before the project began.
• Lochshire Condominiums – Managed the complete exterior remediation of 100 townhomes; included replacement of courtyard waterproofing, topping, planters and irrigation.
• Highlands Condominiums – Managed the replacement of all roofing, sheathing and insulation to repair attic mold issue; upgraded site drainage and landscaping; remediated siding.
• Fairway Lane Townhomes – Team leader during the envelope and structural repairs to 48 townhomes in Snoqualmie.  Work included new shear walls and redesigned load paths to restore the structural integrity of the buildings.
• Cedar Ridge Condominiums – Project manager during the renovation of these 20 year old condominiums; included replacing sheathing and adding new structural hold-downs.
• Metropolitan Park Apartments – Managed the decay repair and siding replacement at the 6 story apartment building in downtown Seattle.
• Garden Court Condominiums – Project manager for this project; included roofing, siding, window replacement, and installation of a new rainscreen system to allow for ventilation behind the new siding.
• Jacobs Creek Condominiums – As team leader, oversaw the remediation of building envelope defect to 106 units in Sammamish; included repairs and replacement of mechanical systems providing heat to many of the homes.

Wes Snowden

Disaster Solutions and Reconstruction Team Leader

Summary of Qualifications

Involved in the construction field for more than 30 years, Wes Snowden has held positions of superintendent, estimator, sales manager, company owner and vice-president. Bringing his expertise to Charter Construction, Wes has developed a construction defect repair team unparalleled to the rest. He assists insurance companies, engineering firms, attorneys and private owners with fact-finding, troubleshooting and defect resolution. He has testified countless times as a cost expert witness in trial for multi-family and commercial court proceedings in both Washington and Oregon. Wes’s familiarity with construction defect repair and the construction industry has made him a respected and knowledgeable professional within the field of insurance repair. He has been instrumental in launching Charter’s 24 hour full-service insurance team, specializing in technically demanding and schedule-intensive insurance remediation projects.

Professional Accomplishments

• Procured over $215 million in CDR and insurance work
• Led investigations on over 450 commercial and multi-family projects
• Developed highly acclaimed CDR informational program and presents routinely in Washington and Oregon

Selected Projects

• Ward Place Condominiums - Complete strip and reclad of original siding on this four building complex, installed new rain screen system as efficiently as possible to limit tenant disruptions.
• Devonshire Townhomes - 30 unit high-end residential complex located in Portland, OR that required a complete redesign and replacement of the existing cedar siding, entry columns and decks to incorporate better waterproofing details.
• Carillon Heights - Renovation of a four-building high-end condominium complex on Kirkland’s waterfront; extensive rot was repaired throughout the building; siding was stripped and reclad with Hardiplank siding.
• Victoria Park – Complete strip and reclad of exteriors of 84-unit condominium project in Everett; extensive interior seismic upgrades.
• Garden Grove – Renovation of 101-unit Everett condominium, including strip and reclad of vinyl siding and renovation of all units’ exterior decks.
• Renton Ridge – Removal and reconstruction of stair towers on four, four-story condominium units; reconstruction of all exterior decking; installation of new shearwalls, hold-downs and other seismic components; selective siding replacement to meet limited budget.
• Spinnaker Point – Re-piping of 87 condominium units in Auburn complex to repair and replace failed clamps; completed work in accelerated three-month timeframe.
• King's Square North Condominiums - Significant water damage from poorly designed waterproofing systems at deck areas required the removal of stucco, concrete topping slabs and damaged framing to repair to this 13-unit complex located in Portland, OR.
• Seawind Condominiums - Charter worked closely with the client from this project’s conception to setup financing, design and pre-construction services. Crews replaced the 30 year-old complex’s siding, repaired dry rot and structural damage and replaced deck coatings with proper flashing detail to impede future water intrusion.
• Woodlands Condominiums - Charter created a fast paced schedule to remove the building’s existing failed hydronic heating system and install new electric wall units.
• Chinook Manor - Chinook Manor went through an extensive refinish, where Charter crews repaired years of water damage. New siding and vinyl windows were installed. Decks were repaired and updated with new coatings and new railings were installed.

Luke Hagler

Vice President of Commercial Construction

Summary of Qualifications
As Charter Construction’s Vice President of Commercial Construction, Luke Hagler has been involved with leading the Commercial Team for over ten years. His experience and knowledge have served him well as he has guided the Commercial Team to successfully complete an incredibly diverse portfolio of projects. Luke values Charter’s ‘family-like’ work culture. He does his part to further this atmosphere by actively mentoring his team members to help them reach their highest potential, which in turn raises the bar on what Charter is able to offer its clients. His prior on-the-job experience in every position he supervises helps him in his role as a team leader.

Luke has been a part of Charter’s team for nearly three decades. Growing up in a construction family led to Luke’s early interest in the industry. He began working for his father, a residential home builder, as a framer while still in high school. This led to a passion for quality construction that he still has today. Luke started working for Charter as a field laborer while he was in college at the University of Washington receiving a degree in Bachelor of Science in Construction Management with a Minor in Architecture.

Additionally, Luke earned a Certificate in Real Estate Development from the University of Washington. The knowledge this program provided him enables Luke to effectively advise developers who are interested in working with Charter from the beginning of the development process all the way through to the finished result.

Creating ‘win-win’ situations for everyone involved in each Charter project is always Luke’s ultimate goal. His many years of experience have helped him build solid relationships with reliable, well-trained subcontractors and talented architects who help Charter deliver superior results to clients.

John Ellertson

Custom Homes Team Leader

Summary of Qualifications

John Ellertson combines practical and academic construction experience as Charter’s Custom Homes Operations Manager. His extensive homebuilding experience stems from over twenty-five years of field and project management experience coupled with a dual degree in Construction Management and Architecture from the University of Washington. His familiarity with the role of the designer brings a fresh perspective to the project team as well.

John’s main emphasis on project management is the team. By placing special emphasis on encouraging new ideas and cultivating a creative team atmosphere, Charter’s custom homes team can attract and retain quality, skilled people while satisfying the needs of clients resulting in successful projects.

Ellertson grew up in a family owned construction company, allowing him to experience many aspects of the construction process early on. His extensive experience building and remodeling high-end homes has honed an eye for detail and a strong work ethic.


Professional Accomplishments 

• LEED Accredited Professional
• AGC Construction Project Management Course, Dallas, TX 2008
• B.S. in Construction Management from the University of Washington 
• B.A. in Architecture from the University of Washington
• Participated in ASC Region VII Student Competition, placing first in the 2004 Design-Build competition.

Terry Baird

General Superintendent - Oregon

35 years is no easy feat, and for Terry Baird, his excitement and commitment are as unwavering as it was the day he began. Those years have taught Terry a thing or two: there are no impossible jobs, but maybe a few that are difficult. Starting as a framer of custom homes, Terry went on to manage his own company - The Northwest Framers - where he employed up to 90 people. It was there, Terry discovered the most useful tool in his toolbox: communication. He teaches by example, only asks people to do jobs he would do himself, and above all promotes an atmosphere of continual learning and respect. Charter is lucky to have him on board as General Superintendent of Oregon. It is the experienced employees like Terry, that allows Charter Construction to continue to give the high-level of work and customer service to our clients.

Professional Accomplishments 

• Teaches Forklift and Scaffold Awareness training for new Charter employees
• Perfected skills as a union carpenter, advancing to journeyman level
• Supervised crew on award-winning Paradise Employee Dormitory job

Finnegan Wetterau

Remediation Team Operations Manager / Senior Project Manager - Washington

Finnegan Wetterau’s involvement in the construction industry spans 20 years and encompasses a wide range of field and management experience. Beginning as a residential remodeler, he has since moved through the ranks to operations manager with a particular focus on remediation. At Charter Construction, Wetterau offers a balanced skill set and a perspective which enables him to interface well with clients, design teams and craft workers.

Professional Accomplishments

• Graduate of Edmonds Community College’s Construction Management program
• Accredited in Construction Management from the University of Washington
• Member of the Construction Specifications Institute
• Pursuing certification in the U.S. Green Building Council LEED Program
• Appeared on PBS’s This Old House for work performed on a timber-frame house in Maine

Garret Reynolds

Remediation Team Operations Manager / Senior Project Manager - Oregon

Garret Reynolds joined Charter Construction in 2008, after gaining field construction skills at another firm. The field experience, along with his Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management and Business made him a perfect fit for Charter. Garret has worked on large commercial new construction projects in Seattle and a range of construction defect-repair projects in Oregon. He began working for Charter as a Project Engineer and was then promoted to Project Manager. As a Project Manager, Garret worked alongside Charter’s Vice President of Operations and learned a great deal. In 2016, Garret was promoted again, this time to Operations Manager of the Remediation Team.

Garret digs deep into his projects. His responsibilities include gaining a thorough understanding of scope, developing estimates and bids, reviewing estimates, supporting team members by serving as a resource for questions and problem solving, leading third-party training, enforcing operations protocols, creating and monitoring project schedules, managing budgets and using cost management tools to forecast and avoid cost overruns. Garret also develops value engineering options, manages and conducts owner/architect/contractor meetings, leads project manager and specialist meetings bi-weekly, and works to avoid and/or solve problems on his projects. Garret is known for his ability to cooperate on projects while still helping to bring them in on time, within budget, and with a prompt, clean closeout.

Ray Myers

Disaster Solutions and Reconstruction / Special Projects Operations Manager - Oregon

Ray Myers has over 20 years of field construction, project management and management experience. He began at Charter as part of Charter’s elite investigations team and has been instrumental in the success of many large-scale investigations and projects. Skilled in the evaluation and repair of buildings, effective coordination, planning and scheduling, Ray was quickly promoted to Project Manager and then to leader of the Special Projects Team.   

With strong skills in project management, construction, and customer service, Ray rapidly and successfully grew the Special Projects Team. He and his team also developed Charter’s expertise in performing large-scale repipes/mechanical/repairs in occupied space. In recognition of these skills and his leadership ability, Ray was promoted further in 2016 to Operations Manager for both Specialty Projects and the Disaster Solutions Teams in Portland. Ray’s teams successfully perform dozens of investigations and hundreds of special projects, mitigation, reconstruction and repipe projects each year.

Professional Accomplishments

• Violand Management Associates Management Development Program
• 2017 FMI Leadership Institute Certification
• 2009 AGC Supervisory Training Program
• OSHA 30 Certification
• 2010 NCCER (National Center for Construction Education and Research) Project Management Certification
• Certified in Xactimate 25
• Mold Assessment / Remediation Training
• Diamond DKI Training
• Subrogation Training