Meet Our Team

JM Construction is an award-winning remodeling company committed to an excellent standard in all we do. No matter how large or small your project, we develop a relationship based on trust and respect.

We pay close attention to detail and respond quickly and accurately to your needs. Your goals become our goals.  Our professional team has the experience to create a finely crafted finished product and a strong relationship with you simultaneously.  We arrive when promised, keep you informed along the way, and deliver nothing but our best.

As a design/build firm, we are only as strong as our people. Started by Jeff McLinden over thirty-five years ago, JM Construction has built a strong team. Hands-on industry training helps our team members adopt the best practices and principles to help them and the company advance in the industry.

Mike Ballou

Project Manager

Mike Ballou was introduced to carpentry at a young age, working alongside his father. 

Wendy Ballou

Operations Manager

If you’ve ever done work with JM Construction, then you’ve had the privilege to work with Wendy. 

Jake Burke

Jake Burke

Construction Manager

Rebecca Clegg

Interior Designer
Rebecca combines creativity and precision to help spaces truly feel like home.

Jennifer Collins

Design Manager

Jennifer has over 15 years of experience designing spaces that feel richly personalized.

Skipper Farwell

Project Manager

We’ve had the privilege of having Chicago native, Skipper, on our team for the last 15 years. 

Emily Lawrance

Bookkeeper

Emily supports JM’s day-to-day operations, bringing organization and reliability to the team.

Jeff McLinden

Founder & President

Construction has been a part of Jeff McLinden’s background for as far back as he can remember. 

Justin McLinden

Project Consultant

Justin’s first opportunity to learn about construction was as a Carpenter’s Assistant.

Zhennaa Thompson

Marketing Manager
Zhennaa brings people together while helping define JM Construction’s brand.

Talk to Us For More Inspiration

As a full-service, NKBA-accredited design-build company, we will walk you through your design options and then bring your choices to life. You will have a single point of contact who will manage the entire kitchen remodeling services project through to completion. Contact us today to start your high-end kitchen design journey. We can’t wait to hear your ideas.

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