Justin Wright
Design & Sales ManagerJWright@patriottruss.com
BIO: Throughout my 21 years in this industry, I have worked in various productions and managerial roles giving me a wide range of skillsets. I have also worked in the field erecting these components which allows me to identify situations that will cause turmoil for our clients. I truly enjoy working at Patriot Truss for the relationships within the company and our client base. I enjoy the constant challenges and finding new and innovative ways to meet our customers needs.
Blake Miller
Senior DesignerBMiller@patriottruss.com
BIO: I have been in the building industry for 15 years, with the majority of that time being both in field framing as well as commercial and residential design. I enjoy having the ability to take my carpentry and component knowledge to improve production and our product. Though I've only been with Patriot for two years, I've enjoyed helping them grow and improve our procedures and process. I look forward to continuing to do so as we grow.
Jake W. Wisniewski
Yard Supervisorjwisniewski@patriottruss.com
BIO: Hey, my name is Jake and I'm the yard supervisor. As the first associate employed by Patriot, I've enjoyed getting to watch something grow from the ground up and be a part of making that happen. My strong leadership skills have set me up for success as the yard supervisor. In my spare time I love leisure sports such as bags and darts.
Shane Kaiser
Commercial Project Managerskaiser@patriottruss.com
BIO: My career experience includes over 30 years of residential and commercial construction of various types. With a career spanning both field operations and office-based project management, I have acquired hands-on construction knowledge with strong leadership, planning, scheduling, budgeting, and problem-solving skills to successfully deliver projects from start to finish. Working with a manufacturing team is the next chapter in my career in which I hope to deliver meaningful results as well as continuous improvement and making a positive impact.
Nicole Karm
Account ManagerNKarm@patriottruss.com
BIO: I have been in the building industry for over five years, and I absolutely love what I do. Seeing a design come to life and helping bring a client’s vision to reality. I am an Account Manager at Patriot, where I connect with builders and ensure the right products make it to the homesite when they are needed. I enjoy working at Patriot because I have an amazing team of coworkers. I am proud to be part of such a great team and industry!
Christy Strug
cstrug@patriottruss.com
BIO: Hi, I’m Christy and I’ve been proud to call this company home for the past five years. I’m grateful to be part of a team that supports each other and takes pride in what we do. In my role in accounting, I enjoy working closely with numbers, bringing organization to the team, and helping support the continued growth of a company.
John Donnowitz
Panel Plant Managerjdonnowitz@patriottruss.com
BIO: With over 25 years of hands-on experience in the construction industry, I still enjoy it as much as the day I started. My journey took me through the grit of excavation and the precision of framing in both residential and commercial sectors before I found my home in a components plant. Having worked on-site for so long, I have a unique appreciation for how critical well-made components are to a project's success. I truly enjoy my job because I get to ensure that every piece leaving our plant makes life easier and safer for our customers and crews out in the field
Joe Avalos
Expeditorjavalos@patriottruss.com
BIO: I like working in hands-on environments where teamwork and problem solving are a big part of the job. Over time I’ve learned a lot about staying organized, paying attention to details, and helping keep things running smoothly. I enjoy working at Patriot because of the team atmosphere and the people I get to work with every day. It’s a good feeling being part of a group that works hard and takes pride in what we build.
