Staff – J & R Construction Services, Inc.

Grace Eleazer, Project Interior Designer

Grace is our Project Interior Designer at our Lexington Kentucky office. She recently graduated in December of 2021, from WKU with a Bachelors in Interior Design. Grace enjoys meeting with our clients and helping them bring their ideas to life!
Grace grew up in Nicholasville, KY. She now lives in Georgetown, KY with her husband. When Grace is not working, she loves to spend time with friends and family. She also enjoys hiking and playing pick up sand volleyball. We are thrilled to have her on Lexington’s Design Team!

Lindsey Bonds, Controller & Office Manager

Lindsey Bonds, Controller & Office Manager (Lexington)

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Lindsey is our Controller & Office Manager. She takes care of our bookkeeping, accounting, and payroll for both of our locations in Lexington and Owensboro. Lindsey also oversees the general daily operations of the Lexington office by supervising the administrative department.

Lindsey was born and raised in Kentucky. She has over 15 years of Office Management & Accounting experience. Lindsey is a mother of three, who enjoys spending time with her family and friends. When Lindsey is not working, she enjoys fishing, camping and spending time with her Grandfather on his farm.

Lorraine Ball, Human Resources & Office Manager (Owensboro)

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Lorraine is the Human Resource Manager for J&R and the Office Manager for J&R’s Owensboro office. She handles the administrative duties and is the first point of contact for our clients. She is also our company’s human resources manager.

She comes to Kentucky via Canada and Michigan, and brings with her a diverse background of administration, marketing, and project coordination related to new home construction. Lorraine enjoys cooking for her husband, Adam, and her colleagues. She loves all animals including her rescue cats, dogs, and birds; she hopes one day to have chickens and a goat or two at their property in Calhoun!

Mike Wright, Production Manager

Mike Wright, Production Manager

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Mike had recently come out of retirement to join the team as our Project Coordinator before taking over our Production Manager role. He has over 40 years of experience in the restaurant industry as an operator and developer. He has owned, designed, equipped, and built restaurants in Kentucky, Ohio, and on the East Coast (from North Carolina to Maine).

Mike‘s involvement in your project begins during the middle of the design phase and will be present until the completion of your project. You’ll see Mike from time to time visiting your project to ensure that it is running in a timely manner, and that you are happy with the final product.

Mike‘s oldest son lives in Austin, TX and his youngest in Los Angeles, CA. His twin daughters live on Long Island and in Quito Ecuador, so he travels frequently. When not working or traveling you will find him volunteering at charity golf tournaments or working in his yard.

Brittney Radwan, Project Designer

J & R Construction , Thursday Oct. 19, 2017 in Lexington, Ky. Photo by Mark Mahan

Brittney Radwan, Project Designer

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Brittney handles almost every aspect of our client’s project. From drawings, designs, getting estimates, proposals, helping clients make selections – she quite literally, coordinates it all.

She is there from the start of your project all the way till the end and always ready to lend a helping hand and answer any questions you may have.

Brittney has a Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management from EKU and an Associate’s Degree in Architectural Technology from BCTC. She attended high school in San Diego, California where she became interested in construction while taking a project “Lead The Way” class. Brittney is married, has two dogs, and just bought a house.

Baley Froggett, Project Designer

Baley Froggett, Project Designer

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Baley is a project designer in our Lexington office. She is here to help clients throughout the design process to make it as smooth as possible. She loves designing plans to help the clients see their ideas become reality!

Baley recently graduated in May of 2022 from BCTC with two degrees, an Associate of Science, and an Associate of Applied Science in Architectural Technology. In her free time, she enjoys reading and hanging out with friends. She also frequently visits her hometown, Glasgow, KY to spend time with her family.

Ashley Zuelly, Project Interior Designer

Ashley Zuelly, Project Interior Designer

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Ashley is our Project Interior Designer in the Owensboro office. Born and raised in Owensboro, she has worked in Interior Design and Remodeling within the community for the last 8 years. With 3 years of Service with J&R Construction, Ashley enjoys meeting new clients and walking them through the process of remodeling their homes, from start to finish.

Ashley has a Bachelor of Science in Interior Design from Western Kentucky University. Her attention to detail and eye for design, allow her to pull together the details of the project that a client may not be able to visualize during the planning process. Conceptualization of a project, starting at the initial in-home consultation, down to the implementation of the design, planning of your project and the final touches to complete the space, is what drives Ashley and makes her passionate about her position.

Ashley has a daughter Hazel and 2 shih tzus, Millie and Remington. Ashley enjoys all things decorating and design and also, teaches as a POUND FIT workout instructor in her spare time.

Luke Waataja, Lead Carpenter

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Luke is one of our Lead Carpenters. As a lead carpenter, you can almost guarantee you will see him at some point throughout the remodeling process. Our carpenters play such a big role in the work that gets done and their role is crucial in getting jobs complete.

Luke is originally from Minneapolis MN. He is married with two young children, and enjoys outdoor activities like hunting and fishing. He began his career in 2010 as a painter and drywaller, specializing in fire and water damage restoration. He moved to Kentucky in 2017, from there, he got more into the home reconstruction and remodeling process.

Jonathan Jones, Project Manager

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Jonathan is one of J&R’s Lead Carpenters. His goal is to take other young carpenters under him and guide them through the world of carpentry.

Jonathan was born in San Diego, but spent most of his life in Arkansas until he moved to Kentucky 3 years ago. He recently got married to his wife Dana, they have a cat named Kuzco and a dog named Stella. In his spare time, he enjoys playing Ultimate Frisbee, Disc Golf, and kayaking.

Kyle Adkins, Project Manager

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