Our Team
Safety. Respect. Exceptional Service.
We pride ourselves on safety, service, and project execution. We strive to inspire trust and confidence with every interaction through professional, accurate, and clear communications you can rely on. We are dedicated to applying our depth of experience to solving our clients’ unique challenges.
Val Solorzano
Owner
Pronouns: She/Her
Hometown: Woodland, California
About Me: Having moved to Portland on my own when I was seventeen, I consider Portland my home. My wife and I, along with our two dogs, Steve and Pablo, enjoy spending time at Arch Cape. When I am not at the beach, you can find me hanging out with friends and laughing. I prefer Pepsi over Coca-Cola, Legos over video games, and the Nightly News over Jeopardy. Although I do not play softball any longer, I love supporting the Portland Pickles baseball team. During soccer season, you can find me at Providence Park cheering on the Timbers and Thorns.
Jacob Gordon
Operations Manager
Pronouns: He/Him
Hometown: Huntsville, AL
About Me: I am a major nerd who enjoys board games, video games, and anything sci-fi. My secret talent is playing hacky sack. My wife and I moved to Oregon in 2014 and love the natural beauty of the Pacific Northwest. We enjoy spending time outdoors and taking hikes with our children, Atlas and Iris. I am always looking for new places to eat, especially if the food is lasagna. I am obsessed!
Jeremy Shumaker
Dispatch Supervisor
Pronouns: He/Him
Hometown: Kelso, WA
About Me: Portland has been my home since 2020. I’m married and have an awesome stepson. My wife and I had a baby boy in February 2022. I love the PNW and exploring all the beautiful locations it has to offer. I am a music geek, who loves playing guitar and bass. Fishing is one of my biggest hobbies, and hunting in the fall is fantastic. I never complain about rainy days, because it gives me a chance to watch movies and read. The Portland Trailblazers and Green Bay Packers are my teams, and every four years the Olympics stay on 24/7 at my home. Unfortunately for my family, you won’t find me in the kitchen, but I love to BBQ outside all year round.
Steven Oliver Solorzano
Office Party Animal
Pronouns: He/Him
Hometown: Portland, OR
About Me: When I’m not at the office offering up free hugs and kisses, I enjoy hanging out with my four-legged buddies at my doggy day schools. My reputation precedes me as a real ladies’ man. At home, you will find me enjoying my beef bones and squeaky toys. I am a gifted surgeon at removing the squeakers! Although I am afraid of waves, I love running on the beach showing off my spryness. Long walks through the woods and chasing squirrels are some of my other favorite past times.
Daniel Salazar
Site Safety Inspector
Pronouns: He/Him
Hometown: Portland, Oregon
About Me: I was born and raised in PDX and I love living amongst the Cascadian Mountain range and its beautiful forests. In my free time, I love playing music (bass and guitar). My other passion is my collection of over 2000 records that I love organizing. The loves of my life are my daughter and my lady of 16 years. I am a huge movie buff and when I’m not watching some of my favorite movies like Sid and Nancy, O’ Brother Where Art Thou, Pulp Fiction, and The Northman, I’m usually listening to podcasts. My top podcasts are The Joe Rogan Experience, The Jimmy Dore Show, Jesse On Fire, and The Why Files?.
Alyssa Cadiz
Human Resources Manager
Pronouns: She/Her
Hometown: Vallejo, CA
About Me: Since 2017, Portland has been my beloved home. Although I hail from the Bay Area, I've come to prefer the PNW rain over sunshine any day. Alongside my wonderful fiancé, I share my life with our two lively dogs, Gremlin and Bruce, who I proudly consider my children - they're quite the handful! Our days are filled with hikes, leisurely walks, board games, and getting lost in the latest films. As a passionate horror film buff, I'm always up for a good scare. My love for pizza runs deep, a trait inherited from my New York-born father who's not just a pizza fan, but a discerning critic. It's no surprise that I've become somewhat of a pizza connoisseur myself, constantly on the lookout for the best slices Portland has to offer. Currently, my go-to spots are American Dream Pizza and Blind Onion. If you're in town, don't miss out - give these places a try and let me know your thoughts. Trust me, I could talk about food all day!”
Matt Baker
Field Manager
Pronouns: He/Him
Hometown: Beaverton, OR
About me: I have lived in the Portland area all my life. One of my favorite pastimes is playing magic cards with my friends, it’s pretty nerdy but it’s what I enjoy. I love reading and almost always have my kindle nearby. During the summer I try to spend most weekends camping with my wife and kids. We recently moved out of Portland and are just getting used to living in the suburbs.
Chad Longshore Time Cards
Pronouns: He/Him
Hometown: Bell Buckle, TN
About Me: I’ve lived in Tennessee all my life and am married with 2 dogs and 3 cats My favorite food is nachos! If they’re on the menu then that is what I am ordering. I could care less about the toppings as long as there is extra CHEESE! In my downtime, I am working on learning Japanese. I’ve always been fascinated by Japanese culture and love anime. I can’t wait to visit Japan and want to be able to speak the language as best as I can. If you are looking for a fun, off-the-wall comedy about martial arts, watch my favorite movie, Kung Pow! Enter The Fist. No matter how many times I watch it, I always get a good laugh!
Bob Penning
Warehouse Associate
Pronouns: He/Him
Hometown: Portland, OR
About Me: I am a native Oregonian, thru and thru! Fun fact, I was born in the elevator at Emanual Hospital. I met the love of my life, of over 50 years, while working as a carny. I am a proud grandfather of five and a great-grandfather of four. My favorite food is pizza with pepperoni and pineapple. My favorite TV show is the original NCIS. When I head to the coast, I enjoy spending time at Seaside, where I frequently participate in beach clean-up days with my grandchildren.
Rich Engeldorf
Warehouse Supervisor
Pronouns: He/Him
Hometown: Enterprise, Oregon
About Me: If you're scratching your head because you haven’t heard of Enterprise, Oregon, I’m not surprised. It is in the northeast corner of Oregon. It currently has only 1949 residents and there were a lot fewer when I was born. I was raised in Roseburg and eventually made my way to the big city of Portland. I’m married to Connie, my better half, and we have three sons and three grandbabies. Being raised in the country, hunting and fishing were a big part of my life and I still enjoy my time outdoors. Every year on May 15th you can be sure I am registering for my hunting and fishing permits. I love to share the outdoors and camping with my grandbabies. When I want to put my feed up and settle in for a good movie, my favorites are Braveheart, Point Break, and Gladiators.
Z. Pablo Cruz Solorzano
Office Boss
Pronouns: He/Him Hometown: Portland, OR About me: As the newest four-legged addition to the C.O.A.T. family, Pablo acts as though he owns the place! He adores his big brother, Steve, with his favorite toy being Steve’s ears. Pablo is small, mighty, and quick! Pablo is an avid bird chaser and thankfully he hasn’t caught one yet. Pablo’s bedtime routine always includes zoomies around the house and flying through the air onto the bed. It’s a bird! It’s a plane! No…it’s Pablo!!!