Meet The Team
Our team's diverse experiences, talents, and insights have built and continue to grow our legacy of innovative and timeless residences in the Conejo Valley and surrounding areas.
Justin Pecikonis
President
UDCP | Universal Design Certified Professional
CR | Certified Remodeler
Justin Pecikonis
President
Educational Background: “The street”
Experience: Began at a young age with father – general contractor, mother – interior designer.
Interests: Fishing, hiking, mountain biking, skiing
Interests Outside of Work: Enjoy going fast – cars, boats, dirt bikes.
Best Vacay: St Regis Punta Mita
Favorite Place in The World: Have not seen all the places of the world.
Favorite Dessert: Butter cake or lava cake.
Me, In A Sentence: “Work hard, play hard.”
Chatting in The Breakroom, You Can Usually Find Me Discussing the Finer Points Of: The great outdoors.
Quote: “Every man has a plan until they get punched in the face.” – Mike Tyson
Lori Pecikonis
Vice President
Lori Pecikonis
Vice President
Educational Background: Studied Business Administration at Cal Lutheran University
Experience: I managed a luxury-home builder's office for nearly 20 years before helping to create JRP Design & Remodel.
Inspired By: Mother Nature
Interests Outside of Work: I love the outdoors, especially the ocean. I grew up spending lots of time out at sea with my family and enjoy continuing the tradition with Justin and our kids fishing, surfing, and seashell hunting. I also love hiking in our beautiful local trails in Wildwood – I love to start every day with a walk through nature.
Best Vacay: Honeymoon 2007 - Saint Lucia
Favorite Place in The World: The big, beautiful, blue ocean.
Favorite Dessert: Salted caramel anything.
Quote: If you don’t have time to do it right when will you have time to do it over?
Emily
Operations Manager
Emily
Operations Manager
Educational Background: I have a Bachelors Degree in Liberal Studies with a minor in Business Management.
Experience: 10+ years in management, with a background in sales and retail management. My passion is building successful teams and developing people.
Interests: Spending time with my family, playing with my adorable little boy, and trips to the mountains!
Best Vacay: Trip to Paris and London! Mammoth mountain vacations will always be my go-to though!
Favorite Dessert: Chocolate chip cookies with vanilla ice cream.
Me, In A Sentence: Loving mom, passionate, and obsessive about the details.
Previously: Worked as a general manager for Gap. Managed operations, business, and team development.
Chatting in The Breakroom, You Can Usually Find Me Discussing the Finer Points Of: Organization, fixing something, or my son!
Life Slogan: Love first.
Laura
Accounting Manager
Laura
Accounting Manager
Educational Background: B.S. Accounting - CSULB
Experience: In the office/accounting environment since I was 17. Staff accountant through the controller of a large company.
Inspired By: Dancing is my inspiration. Been dancing since I was 3 years old. Primarily jazz and lyrical, but also ballet and tap.
Interests Outside of Work: Dance and spending time with my family. I became a grandma of identical twin boys on April 17, 2019 and I try to spend as much time as I can.
Best Vacay: We spent 8 days on Poipu Beach in Kauai. It was relaxing and fun.
Favorite Place in The World: Being at home with family.
Favorite Dessert: Lemon meringue pie.
Me, In A Sentence: A true mom in every sense of the word, who loves to dance and enjoys helping others.
Previously: I was a dancer in a lot of college and community theater.
Party Trick: I Enjoy watching others do their party tricks!
Chatting in The Breakroom, You Can Usually Find Me Discussing the Finer Points Of: Cooking, baking.
Life Slogan: Live in the present and find peace and serenity.
Lisa
Executive Assistant
Lisa
Executive Assistant
Educational Background: AA in Architectural design; 12 years experience at Orange County architecture firms.
Experience: I've worked 12 years in the architectural industry on cell sites, custom homes, commercial development, and single-family residential housing.
Inspired By: Always willing to learn by the people around me.
Fun life stuff: I have two sons that I adore
Best Vacay: I haven't had it yet.
Favorite Place In The World: My home
Favorite Dessert: I prefer salty things.
Me In A Sentence: I'm a simple person.
Past Life: Not looking back; not going that way!
Words To Live By: Never give up!
Favorite Music: Anything that inspires you to be and do better!
Favorite Sport: Football (Bengals fan) Zac Taylor is a friend.
Favorite Movie: Tombstone
Known For: Having integrity
Favorite Thing To Do Wrong: Nope, I try not to do things wrong.
Best Word Of The English Language: Friend
One Thing I Can't Live Without: Coffee
Dream Project: Design a beautiful housing development for single mothers/widows. Something affordable and safe.
Amanda
Architect
Amanda
Architect
Educational Background: Bachelor of Architecture from Woodbury University
Experience: Grew up making and designing with anything I could get my hands on, and never really stopped. After college I started out with 5-1/2 years at a small structural engineering and design firm, focusing on residential design and remodel. I then spent a year at another firm, getting some experience in the industrial side of architecture, and now I’m excited to get back into residential projects.
Interests: I enjoy stepping outside of this time, with a good fantasy or sci-fi book or show. Even better is a good D&D game, with a storyteller who can really bring you to another world. These slices of other worlds, or of versions of the past are rich with ideas and imagery, and I love to explore them.
Interests Outside of Work: I pretty much always have some sort of project going on, from tooling leather to make pouches, to casting sets of dice or painting silk scarves. I’m happiest when I’m creating something with my hands.
Best Vacay: Camping, with all my friends and a bunch of other people, who are all geeky like me, and we all dress up in medieval garb, and enjoy a weekend away from everything.
Me, In A Sentence: I’m happier when I’m making something.
Favorite Sport: Heavy armored combat. No, really. I armor up, go out with friends and fight full contact with swords and shields. It’s fantastic.
Known For: Trying things big right from the start. First time leatherworking - fully tooled custom armor. Interested in making dice - end up taking over the garage with my resin station. Mom got a new puppy - make her a new custom doghouse with accessible roof deck. I tend not to do things by halves, it’s much more fun to jump in with both feet.
Dream Project: Tudor home with all the extras: tons of space, hidden doors, lots of guest rooms and crafting spaces, including an exterior forge and entertaining hall, with a huge backyard set up for tournaments. Essentially a fantasy tavern and inn, but with all the secret passage ways and extras of a medieval castle. It’s a dream project, right? Dream big, and have fun with it.
Corey
Assistant Project Developer
Corey
Assistant Project Developer
Educational Background: FIDM (Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising), Retail and Residential Staging
Experience: Working with my dad as he built houses. My father built custom homes and I learned by watching him. I also loved using Legos to design and build dollhouses.
Interests: Adventures – camping, hiking
Interests Outside of Work: Spending time with family and friends.
Best Vacay: New York, Chicago, Europe, Tennessee
Favorite Place in The World: JRP (j/k)
Favorite Dessert: 31 flavors ice cream “Love Potion 31”
Me, In A Sentence: Work hard, play harder.
Past Life: Race car driver – zoom zoom
Quote: Life is too short to live the same day twice.
Favorite Music: Country, anything but rap
Favorite Sport: Love them all, always game to play
Known For: OCD
Sammy
Production Coordinator
Sammy
Production Coordinator
Educational Background: I studied business at Moorpark College.
Experience: I started out in an entry-level position in the industry and eventually worked my way up! I’ve worn many hats, from office management to project management, to production coordinator.
Interests: I have always been interested in construction and design. Growing up my mom worked or a developer and would always take me to the open job sites, where I would imagine what the job sites would look like when complete.
Interests Outside of Work: I love going on weekend trips, camping, hiking, and just being outdoors.
Best Vacay: My best vacation was probably Thailand. I got to enjoy a day with elephants, relax on the prettiest beaches, and eat delicious food!
Favorite Place in The World: My favorite place in the world would have to be Lake Como, PA. Once a year my family gets together there to celebrate our family reunion.
Favorite Dessert: My favorite dessert is between an Italian crème puff and a classic funfetti cake.
Quote: Eat, drink, and be merry!
Bijoux
Sr. Interior Designer
Bijoux
Sr. Interior Designer
Educational Background: I have two Bachelor of Arts degrees from Seattle Pacific University. One is in interior design, the second is in communication.
Experience: My experience consists of working for high end residential interior design firms. I'm grateful to have spent many years learning how to efficiently design interiors while also learning the intricacies of project management.
Inspired By: Architectural home tours, gardens, hotels, and Pinterest of course!
Fun Life Stuff: I love hosting picnics, visiting museums, and attending the occasional pottery class.
Best Vacay: A week exploring Toronto museums and restaurants with my closest friends.
Favorite Place In The World: Jardin du Luxembourg in Paris
Favorite Dessert: Sea Salt Carmel Ice Cream
Me In A Sentence: Optimistic and funny friend on a mission to learn everything about everything.
Past Life: I could see myself being a 1950s Advertising Executive like in Mad Men, but without all the drama.
Words To Live By: “You miss 100% of the shots you don’t take – Wayne Gretzky" – Michael Scott
Favorite Music: Jazz and R&B
Favorite Sport: Baseball, it's one of the few sports I truly understand.
Favorite Movie: Crazy, Stupid, Love
Superpower I Wish I Had: Teleportation, I could accomplish so much in a day!
Known For: Giving exciting recaps of the movie or book I just finished.
Favorite Thing To Do Wrong: Folding fitted sheets, I've given up on trying to fold them perfectly.
Best Word Of The English Language: Serendipity
One Thing I Can't Live Without: Audiobooks, I try to listen to 52 per year
Dream Project: As a kid it was to renovate my grandparent's home, which I'm so grateful to have accomplished. Next I'd love to renovate my own home
Nicole
Interior Designer
Nicole
Sr. Interior Designer
Educational Background: I studied fine art in France, got my Bachelor of the Arts in Art and Design from California Lutheran University, and got my professional certificate in Interior Design from UCLA.
Experience: I started my interior design career on the commercial side, designing hotels for Hilton and Marriott. I switched gears to residential when I joined JRP, and I love it!
Interests: I am passionately interested in the history of art and design.
Interests Outside of Work: I love the outdoors! Skiing, sailing, hiking, backpacking, camping, and kayaking are some of my favorite activities.
Best Vacay: Any trip to the mountains!
Favorite Place in The World: North Lake Tahoe. Keep Tahoe Blue!
Favorite Dessert: Chocolate lava cake with vanilla ice cream.
Me, In A Sentence: Crazy artist and outdoor enthusiast meets professional designer.
Past Life: I was definitely a redwood tree in a past life.
Danni
Interior Designer
Danni
Interior Designer
Joined JRP: I joined JRP as an intern in my final year of college. I loved it so much I stayed and became a part of the design team!
Educational Background: I have a BA in Marketing Communications with a minor in Multimedia, as well as a diploma in Interior Design.
Interests Outside of Work: Spending time with friends and family, making new memories, painting/drawing, and traveling.
Best Vacay: Traveling to Europe with my friends – experiencing many parts of Italy and Greece.
Favorite Dessert: Chocolate Lava Cake
Quote: “Don’t think about what can happen in a month. Don’t think about what can happen in a year. Just focus on the 24 hours ahead of you and do what you can to get closer to where you want to be.”
Favorite Music: Anything early 2000’s, and more recently, country.
The Superpower I Wish I Had: To speak all languages (without all the studying!)
Known For: Knowing a little too much about a lot of random things.
Dream Project: My dream project would be getting to design my own future home with no budget!
Grant
Sr. Project Manager
Grant
Sr. Project Manager
Educational Background: Graduated from Hope International University with BA in Business Management and a minor in Biblical Studies. Held a C36 CA Building Contractors License since 2009.
Experience: Grew up working with dad on job sites who’s been a general contractor since 1980. Owned a plumbing business and was a project manager for 10 years before joining the team at JRP.
Interests Outside of Work: Enjoy being outside for all things. Beach, surfing, camping, fishing, hunting, riding, dirt bikes, pretty much anything having to do with the outside wilderness.
Best Vacay: Any trip with my kid is the best vacation.
Favorite Place in The World: My brother’s ranch in Monterey.
Favorite Dessert: Bread pudding.
Previously: Was one of JRP’s plumbing contractors.
Quote: Quote from my dad – “I don’t care if you dig ditches for a living you’d better be the best damn ditch digger ever.”
Otniel
Superintendent
Otniel
Superintendent
Educational Background: Studied Construction Management at Cal Poly - San Luis Obispo
Experience: 6 years in the construction industry. Started out as a laborer and have since helped oversee remodels and New Build construction.
Fun Life Stuff: Playing basketball, golfing, fishing, hanging with friends and loved ones.
Favorite Place In The World: Any amusement park with rides that have HUGE drops.
Favorite Dessert: Tiramisu
Words To Live By: How big would you dream if you knew you couldn’t fail?
Favorite Sport: Basketball
Favorite Movie: Interstellar
Known For: Always having a positive attitude.
Best Word Of The English Language: Worcestershire
One Thing I Can't Live Without: Family
Dream Project: To help build my parents’ dream home.
Luna
Office Pup
Luna
Office Pup
Luna is the JRP Design & Remodel mascot! She is a friendly Labrador who entered JRP’s life during COVID. She has quickly become a blessing and a source of peace and comfort for the team.
Her responsibilities at JRP include relaxing in Lori‘s office, making routine patrols to greet clients and employees, and sniffing out all the best treats. At the end of her rough day, she goes home with Lori, Justin, and their two kids.
In her free time, she enjoys going on hikes and fishing trips with her family.
Emily
Operations Manager
Emily
Operations Manager
Educational Background: I have a Bachelors Degree in Liberal Studies with a minor in Business Management.
Experience: 10+ years in management, with a background in sales and retail management. My passion is building successful teams and developing people.
Interests: Spending time with my family, playing with my adorable little boy, and trips to the mountains!
Best Vacay: Trip to Paris and London! Mammoth mountain vacations will always be my go-to though!
Favorite Dessert: Chocolate chip cookies with vanilla ice cream.
Me, In A Sentence: Loving mom, passionate, and obsessive about the details.
Previously: Worked as a general manager for Gap. Managed operations, business, and team development.
Chatting in The Breakroom, You Can Usually Find Me Discussing the Finer Points Of: Organization, fixing something, or my son!
Life Slogan: Love first.
Laura
Accounting Manager
Laura
Accounting Manager
Educational Background: B.S. Accounting - CSULB
Experience: In the office/accounting environment since I was 17. Staff accountant through the controller of a large company.
Inspired By: Dancing is my inspiration. Been dancing since I was 3 years old. Primarily jazz and lyrical, but also ballet and tap.
Interests Outside of Work: Dance and spending time with my family. I became a grandma of identical twin boys on April 17, 2019 and I try to spend as much time as I can.
Best Vacay: We spent 8 days on Poipu Beach in Kauai. It was relaxing and fun.
Favorite Place in The World: Being at home with family.
Favorite Dessert: Lemon meringue pie.
Me, In A Sentence: A true mom in every sense of the word, who loves to dance and enjoys helping others.
Previously: I was a dancer in a lot of college and community theater.
Party Trick: I Enjoy watching others do their party tricks!
Chatting in The Breakroom, You Can Usually Find Me Discussing the Finer Points Of: Cooking, baking.
Life Slogan: Live in the present and find peace and serenity.
Lisa
Executive Assistant
Lisa
Executive Assistant
Educational Background: AA in Architectural design; 12 years experience at Orange County architecture firms.
Experience: I've worked 12 years in the architectural industry on cell sites, custom homes, commercial development, and single-family residential housing.
Inspired By: Always willing to learn by the people around me.
Fun life stuff: I have two sons that I adore
Best Vacay: I haven't had it yet.
Favorite Place In The World: My home
Favorite Dessert: I prefer salty things.
Me In A Sentence: I'm a simple person.
Past Life: Not looking back; not going that way!
Words To Live By: Never give up!
Favorite Music: Anything that inspires you to be and do better!
Favorite Sport: Football (Bengals fan) Zac Taylor is a friend.
Favorite Movie: Tombstone
Known For: Having integrity
Favorite Thing To Do Wrong: Nope, I try not to do things wrong.
Best Word Of The English Language: Friend
One Thing I Can't Live Without: Coffee
Dream Project: Design a beautiful housing development for single mothers/widows. Something affordable and safe.
Amanda
Architect
Amanda
Architect
Educational Background: Bachelor of Architecture from Woodbury University
Experience: Grew up making and designing with anything I could get my hands on, and never really stopped. After college I started out with 5-1/2 years at a small structural engineering and design firm, focusing on residential design and remodel. I then spent a year at another firm, getting some experience in the industrial side of architecture, and now I’m excited to get back into residential projects.
Interests: I enjoy stepping outside of this time, with a good fantasy or sci-fi book or show. Even better is a good D&D game, with a storyteller who can really bring you to another world. These slices of other worlds, or of versions of the past are rich with ideas and imagery, and I love to explore them.
Interests Outside of Work: I pretty much always have some sort of project going on, from tooling leather to make pouches, to casting sets of dice or painting silk scarves. I’m happiest when I’m creating something with my hands.
Best Vacay: Camping, with all my friends and a bunch of other people, who are all geeky like me, and we all dress up in medieval garb, and enjoy a weekend away from everything.
Me, In A Sentence: I’m happier when I’m making something.
Favorite Sport: Heavy armored combat. No, really. I armor up, go out with friends and fight full contact with swords and shields. It’s fantastic.
Known For: Trying things big right from the start. First time leatherworking - fully tooled custom armor. Interested in making dice - end up taking over the garage with my resin station. Mom got a new puppy - make her a new custom doghouse with accessible roof deck. I tend not to do things by halves, it’s much more fun to jump in with both feet.
Dream Project: Tudor home with all the extras: tons of space, hidden doors, lots of guest rooms and crafting spaces, including an exterior forge and entertaining hall, with a huge backyard set up for tournaments. Essentially a fantasy tavern and inn, but with all the secret passage ways and extras of a medieval castle. It’s a dream project, right? Dream big, and have fun with it.
Corey
Assistant Project Developer
Corey
Assistant Project Developer
Educational Background: FIDM (Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising), Retail and Residential Staging
Experience: Working with my dad as he built houses. My father built custom homes and I learned by watching him. I also loved using Legos to design and build dollhouses.
Interests: Adventures – camping, hiking
Interests Outside of Work: Spending time with family and friends.
Best Vacay: New York, Chicago, Europe, Tennessee
Favorite Place in The World: JRP (j/k)
Favorite Dessert: 31 flavors ice cream “Love Potion 31”
Me, In A Sentence: Work hard, play harder.
Past Life: Race car driver – zoom zoom
Quote: Life is too short to live the same day twice.
Favorite Music: Country, anything but rap
Favorite Sport: Love them all, always game to play
Known For: OCD
Sammy
Production Coordinator
Sammy
Production Coordinator
Educational Background: I studied business at Moorpark College.
Experience: I started out in an entry-level position in the industry and eventually worked my way up! I’ve worn many hats, from office management to project management, to production coordinator.
Interests: I have always been interested in construction and design. Growing up my mom worked or a developer and would always take me to the open job sites, where I would imagine what the job sites would look like when complete.
Interests Outside of Work: I love going on weekend trips, camping, hiking, and just being outdoors.
Best Vacay: My best vacation was probably Thailand. I got to enjoy a day with elephants, relax on the prettiest beaches, and eat delicious food!
Favorite Place in The World: My favorite place in the world would have to be Lake Como, PA. Once a year my family gets together there to celebrate our family reunion.
Favorite Dessert: My favorite dessert is between an Italian crème puff and a classic funfetti cake.
Quote: Eat, drink, and be merry!
Bijoux
Sr. Interior Designer
Danni
Interior Designer
Joined JRP: I joined JRP as an intern in my final year of college. I loved it so much I stayed and became a part of the design team!
Educational Background: I have a BA in Marketing Communications with a minor in Multimedia, as well as a diploma in Interior Design.
Interests Outside of Work: Spending time with friends and family, making new memories, painting/drawing, and traveling.
Best Vacay: Traveling to Europe with my friends – experiencing many parts of Italy and Greece.
Favorite Dessert: Chocolate Lava Cake
Quote: “Don’t think about what can happen in a month. Don’t think about what can happen in a year. Just focus on the 24 hours ahead of you and do what you can to get closer to where you want to be.”
Favorite Music: Anything early 2000’s, and more recently, country.
The Superpower I Wish I Had: To speak all languages (without all the studying!)
Known For: Knowing a little too much about a lot of random things.
Dream Project: My dream project would be getting to design my own future home with no budget!
Nicole
Interior Designer
Nicole
Sr. Interior Designer
Educational Background: I studied fine art in France, got my Bachelor of the Arts in Art and Design from California Lutheran University, and got my professional certificate in Interior Design from UCLA.
Experience: I started my interior design career on the commercial side, designing hotels for Hilton and Marriott. I switched gears to residential when I joined JRP, and I love it!
Interests: I am passionately interested in the history of art and design.
Interests Outside of Work: I love the outdoors! Skiing, sailing, hiking, backpacking, camping, and kayaking are some of my favorite activities.
Best Vacay: Any trip to the mountains!
Favorite Place in The World: North Lake Tahoe. Keep Tahoe Blue!
Favorite Dessert: Chocolate lava cake with vanilla ice cream.
Me, In A Sentence: Crazy artist and outdoor enthusiast meets professional designer.
Past Life: I was definitely a redwood tree in a past life.
Danni
Interior Designer
Danni
Interior Designer
Joined JRP: I joined JRP as an intern in my final year of college. I loved it so much I stayed and became a part of the design team!
Educational Background: I have a BA in Marketing Communications with a minor in Multimedia, as well as a diploma in Interior Design.
Interests Outside of Work: Spending time with friends and family, making new memories, painting/drawing, and traveling.
Best Vacay: Traveling to Europe with my friends – experiencing many parts of Italy and Greece.
Favorite Dessert: Chocolate Lava Cake
Quote: “Don’t think about what can happen in a month. Don’t think about what can happen in a year. Just focus on the 24 hours ahead of you and do what you can to get closer to where you want to be.”
Favorite Music: Anything early 2000’s, and more recently, country.
The Superpower I Wish I Had: To speak all languages (without all the studying!)
Known For: Knowing a little too much about a lot of random things.
Dream Project: My dream project would be getting to design my own future home with no budget!
Grant
Sr. Project Manager
Grant
Sr. Project Manager
Educational Background: Graduated from Hope International University with BA in Business Management and a minor in Biblical Studies. Held a C36 CA Building Contractors License since 2009.
Experience: Grew up working with dad on job sites who’s been a general contractor since 1980. Owned a plumbing business and was a project manager for 10 years before joining the team at JRP.
Interests Outside of Work: Enjoy being outside for all things. Beach, surfing, camping, fishing, hunting, riding, dirt bikes, pretty much anything having to do with the outside wilderness.
Best Vacay: Any trip with my kid is the best vacation.
Favorite Place in The World: My brother’s ranch in Monterey.
Favorite Dessert: Bread pudding.
Previously: Was one of JRP’s plumbing contractors.
Quote: Quote from my dad – “I don’t care if you dig ditches for a living you’d better be the best damn ditch digger ever.”
Otniel
Superintendent
Otniel
Superintendent
Educational Background: Studied Construction Management at Cal Poly - San Luis Obispo
Experience: 6 years in the construction industry. Started out as a laborer and have since helped oversee remodels and New Build construction.
Fun Life Stuff: Playing basketball, golfing, fishing, hanging with friends and loved ones.
Favorite Place In The World: Any amusement park with rides that have HUGE drops.
Favorite Dessert: Tiramisu
Words To Live By: How big would you dream if you knew you couldn’t fail?
Favorite Sport: Basketball
Favorite Movie: Interstellar
Known For: Always having a positive attitude.
Best Word Of The English Language: Worcestershire
One Thing I Can't Live Without: Family
Dream Project: To help build my parents’ dream home.
Luna
Office Pup
Luna
Office Pup
Luna is the JRP Design & Remodel mascot! She is a friendly Labrador who entered JRP’s life during COVID. She has quickly become a blessing and a source of peace and comfort for the team.
Her responsibilities at JRP include relaxing in Lori‘s office, making routine patrols to greet clients and employees, and sniffing out all the best treats. At the end of her rough day, she goes home with Lori, Justin, and their two kids.
In her free time, she enjoys going on hikes and fishing trips with her family.
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