About Us
JJR is an organization of individuals driven and committed to serving our customers with excellence. Utilizing our engineering and manufacturing expertise we are able to service a multitude of industries including aerospace, marine, industrial and automotive sectors. We have the experience to provide innovative solutions and the flexibility to provide rapid response to our customers’ needs.
Our word is our bond and we conduct our business with respect, integrity and loyalty to our customers and employees.
Since our founding in 2009, JJR has cultivated a culture of entrepreneurship where employees are inspired to be the best that they can be. The entire organization is motivated to do whatever it takes to achieve our customers’ requirements.
Our Leadership
Bryan Richards - CEO
CEO
Bryan Richards founded JJR Engineering and Fabrication in 2009. Bryan is an Aerospace Engineer and for over a decade he specialized in aircraft interior design at Northwest Aerospace Technologies. Seeing a need for short run components at NAT. Bryan started the company in his garage with a used CNC machine. His engineering degree and background in aerospace and manufacturing gives JJR an in-depth understanding of Customer requirements and assists our customers with solutions to technical manufacturing problems and capacity issues.
Bryan is a graduate of Washington State University with a degree in mechanical engineering. Married with 2 wonderful children.
Spencer Rowley - Planning and Purchasing
Planning and Purchasing
Spencer Rowley – Although relatively new to the aerospace industry, Spencer has extensive knowledge and experience in administrative process improvement, system implementation, customer service, time management and attention to detail work. Spencer graduated High School in June 2012. In September of 2012 he joined the United States Marine Corps with training as an Administrative Specialist. Stationed at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina Spencer worked as a Quality Control Specialist for 4 years supporting the administrative needs of over 25,000 enlisted personnel. After leaving the military in 2016, Spencer worked as a Payroll Specialist for ADP, overseeing payroll for over 15,000 employees. Spencer joined the JJR team in February 2018 as a shop planner.
Kevin Richards - Operations
Operations
Kevin has spent the majority of his professional life in a manufacturing environment. With significant experience in custom fabrication, process improvement, tight tolerance manufacturing, and personnel management he offers comprehensive solutions to all aspects of our daily operations. With work history serving in many industries his experience has taught him the importance of quality craftsmanship, personal relationships, workflow management, and attention to detail.
When he is not in the shop you will most likely find him on his boat fishing with his wife Anna and pup Ivar.
Jonathan Todd - Administration
Administration
Jonathan Todd has been involved in the aerospace industry for over 5 years. Jonathan gained experience in aerospace assembly and planning working for BE Aerospace developing Delta and Lufthansa aircraft components. For many years, Jonathan has also been a landscape business owner managing the maintenance of many residential and commercial properties. Jonathan gained managerial and conflict resolution skills through his studies at Washington State University. Graduated with a degree in communication studies and a minor in English.
JJR has further developed these skills and utilized Jonathan’s expertize as the JJR lead planner.
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