Jamie comes from a planning and strategy background, and she joined Redmond in 2017 to lead operations. Jamie holds a BFA in Interior Design and an MA & MS from University of Wisconsin-Madison for her graduate research in Environmental Planning & Policy. Prior to joining Redmond, Jamie worked with impact investors and national non-profits focused on clean energy, climate change, and sustainable development initiatives. Jamie serves as President of Redmond Foundation, and is also a Committee Member for Professional Women in Construction, and a member of Chicago Leadership Alliance and Illinois Green Alliance.

John started Redmond in 2013 with $10,000 in capital and a few promising commercial leads, and has since grown the firm to focus on complex interior projects on track to secure more than $80 Million in contracts in 2020. The company has grown to find its niche partnering with the startup and emerging growth businesses that make up Chicago’s vibrant tech community. In addition to running one of Chicago’s premier Contracting firms, John serves as Board Member for Redmond Foundation, as well as a Board Member for Urban Gateways.

Brad leads Redmond’s Project Team and oversees Redmond’s most complex, highly technical builds throughout the Chicago Metro Area. He attended the University of Illinois and is an NCARB licensed Architect. Brad leads Redmond’s Project Team and oversees Redmond’s most complex projects. Brad serves as a Board Member for Redmond Foundation, and is Brad is a serious animal lover who has two rescue pups of his own, and volunteers with Chicago Canine Rescue, Mission Compassion Paw, Chicago Animal Care & Control, and One Tail at a Time.

Redmond Foundation funds the Building The Next Generation Scholarship Fund at Kennedy-King College in Chicago’s Englewood neighborhood. Students at that campus are able to pursue an Associated Degree in Construction Management, which prepares students to receive the education, training, and business knowledge necessary for employment in the construction industry. The program offers classroom and lab experiences led by instructors who are experienced as superintendents or project managers for some of the largest construction firms in the country.

Chicago Public School’s Career and Technical Education (CTE), provide students with opportunities to explore careers and gain marketable skills while still in high school. Programs in Architecture and Construction cover various stages of a construction project—from idea to design to production. The programs in this cluster offer students the opportunity to bring their design ideas to life, gain hands-on experience on construction projects, and master the skills necessary to pursue a career in this field. Opportunities after high school range from apprenticeships and two-year college programs to four-year college and graduate programs.