David Hammonds
President
dave@hammondsconstruction.com

"As President of Hammonds Construction, Inc., I have overseen my company doing
major construction jobs for federal, state, and local governments, as well as large
commercial and industrial projects of great importance and cost. And, of course, I can’t
leave out the custom homes for individual homeowners. A family’s home is their castle.
If they're going to the expense of building a home, they deserve it to be everything they
ever dreamed it could be—and if we can help it, even more. In this rapidly-changing world,
there should be at least one place where people feel completely at ease, happy, and fulfilled-and
that's in their own home. With every project we take on, our job is to build with the highest
degree of craftsmanship and the most quality features which add the greatest quality to the client’s
life; and to do it in an intelligent, cost-effective, sustainable, and innovative way. Thank you for
allowing us to share our story with you."
Building has been a Hammonds Family tradition for six generations. From the time David was 7
years
old,
he often could be found at the side of his father, Harold Hammonds, a California
builder
and
cabinet-maker. As David grew up, he spent afternoons, weekends, and summers
working with
his dad,
and at 17 became a General Contractor.
David began California State Polytechnic University while continuing to work with his father.
After
nearly four years, David decided his future was in construction and left school to
work
full-time with
his dad. In 1978, David moved his family to Southern Oregon and started
David Hammonds
Construction; which became incorporated in 1985. Today, Hammonds
Construction, Inc. is one of Southern Oregon’s premiere construction companies.
David, and his wife Karen, have two daughters, Lori and Kelly, and one son, Matt. Both Lori
and Kelly have worked part-time in the Hammonds office; and each of their husbands
currently
work with Hammonds Construction. Matt began working for the company as a teenager,
and
continues today.
David and Karen also have four grandchildren, each of which they love to spend time with.
Karen Hammonds
Design Coordinator
karen@hammondsconstruction.com
Primary Duties: Customer/Client Relations;
Office Management; Payroll & Accounting; Interior Design

Karen has worked side-by-side with her husband, David, for over 30 years; she has ranged from his
only secretary to a manager of seven office employees. She completed two years of college and has a
strong business background.
She enjoys working alongside her husband and is never more pleased than when a client/customer is
happy
with a completed job and praises the company’s hard work.
Karen and David are proud parents who have raised three children to adulthood. When their
children
were young, Karen was able to stay at home and dedicate herself to being a full-time mom.
Now a proud
grandparent, Karen enjoys spending as much time as she can with each of her
four grandchildren.
Matt Hammonds
Project Manager
LEED Accredited Professional

matt@hammondsconstruction.com
Primary Duties: LEED Consulting; Project Research;
Project Proposals; Advertising Consultant

Matt began working for Hammonds Construction in the summer of 2000. Since he was still in
high school,
and education is a priority in the Hammonds family, Matt only worked during summers.
He began his
career with Hammonds Construction as a laborer. Matt worked his way up to carpenter
by
summer of 2003. During the summer of 2004, Matt began working in the office rather than the field,
and
he hasn't looked
back since.
Matt is the youngest of the three Hammonds children and in 2008 he graduated from Oregon
State
University with a Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration and a minor in Economics. Additionally,
Matt
was married in the spring of 2008.
Matt is the forerunner of turning Hammonds Construction into a "Green" company. He has
implemented
the Going Green initiative and has his certification as a LEED Accredited
Professional.
Matt
looks forward to continued work with his father and will
someday take
over the company.
Rachelle Driskell
Account Manager
rachelle@hammondsconstruction.com
Primary Duties: Accounts Payable; Account Receivable;
Account Relations; Certified Notary Public

Rachelle has been with Hammonds Construction since October of 2000. She has 13 years office
experience
prior to finding her niche with this company.
In 1999, Rachelle moved to Southern Oregon from Northern California, where she had moved from
San Bernardino, CA in 1991. She is happily married and has a precious little girl, Katelyn. Rachelle
enjoys spending time with her family and friends, when she's not working. She is a friendly and
caring
person who takes pride in everything she does.
Steve Kammerzell
Project Manager/Estimator
steve@hammondsconstruction.com
Primary Duties: Sales; New Client Research;
Project Estimates and Proposals

Steve began in construction in 1995 as a laborer and worked his way up for several years. At the age
of 23,
he became a licensed contractor and successfully ran his own construction company for nearly 10
years. In
2009, Steve joined the Hammonds Construction team as the Sales Manager.
In 1995 Steve was married to Lori Hammonds, oldest daughter of David and Karen. Steve and Lori
have
two children, Christian and Cassidi. Christian is highly involved in sports year-round and
Cassidi
is a
gifted dancer; the two keep their parents quite busy.
Sara Kocyla
Project Coordinator
Sara@hammondsconstruction.com
Primary Duties: Project/Market Research; Advertising; Website Design & Maintenance, Sub-contractor, Employee,
Customer/Client & Accounts Relations;
Report/Contract Composition;

Ed Wilkinson
Project Superintendent
ed@hammondsconstruction.com
Primary Duties: Schedule & Manage Building Projects; Employee
Management; Quality Control; Maintain Customer Care

Ed joined the Hammonds' team in May of 2000. He became a contractor at the age of 19 and has
been building ever since. His computer skills include knowledge of CAD programs as well as
Project Management Software.
Ed is happily married and a father of five. He loves having a large family, as he is one of ten children.
Ed also enjoys creating beautiful environments through landscaping, gardening, and home design.
Jack Cook
Project Foreman
jack@hammondsconstruction.com
Primary Duties: Staff Coordination; OSHA Compliance;
Safety Coordinator; Material Management

Jack began working for Hammonds Construction in the fall of 1999, shortly after he graduated
high school. At the age of 19, he became a licensed contractor. Jack has experience in nearly all
phases of construction.
Jack is happily married to Kelly Hammonds, second daughter of David and Karen. Jack and Kelly are
parents to two rambunctious little boys, Zackary and Austin.
Jim Rahenkamp
Computer Design Manager
jim@hammondsconstruction.com
Primary Duties: Design Residential, Commercial,
and Light Industrial Buildings; Coordinate Design with Engineers

Jim began working with David Hammonds in 1980, shortly after moving to Oregon. He has been
involved in construction since 1964 and received his California Contractors license at age 25. In the
early 1990s, Jim began designing and has been doing it ever since. With 3 years of college, he has
become a Computer Software Analyst and has received 8 certificates in Computer-Aided Drafting.