Name of Company
J9 HOMES

Name of Participate
Janine Starr

What is your job title?
Owner

What do you do for your company?
When I first started my career in construction, I was doing it all – from the initial sales call to the final punch item. Now, I run an amazing and predominantly female team that helps our organization execute and not just meet, but surpass customer expectations. I apply my expertise through the full sales and project life cycle with my main focus being on building and maintaining strong relationships with clients, suppliers, and trades. I drive concept development by collaborating with our design and architectural partners. I am dedicated to team and company development, with an ever increasing focus on continued education. I am still very hands on through the entire build process, whether that involves walking jobs sites, conducting financial reviews, reviewing plans troubleshooting, etc. I am always thinking about ways to continuously improve and deliver a fabulous product and service to our clients. 

Do you hold any NARI certifications?
I am currently studying for my Certified Remodeler exam and plan to sit for it Spring of 2024. 

How do you use your previous experience and/or education to do your job?
When I transitioned from a corporate consulting and Human Resources career, I did not realize just how much my professional background would apply in the construction industry.  With a BS in Psychology, an MBA, and years of consulting experience, these skills are applied daily. Experience with change management, conflict resolution, financial assessment, and more from my past business experience and education make me a better business owner, leader, builder, and general partner to our clients, trades, and designers.  

What do you love about remodeling?
The challenge to get to the transformation is my absolute favorite part. We work on fairly complex remodels requiring significant structural details and modifications to MEPs. Figuring out how to execute to the bones of these requirements while ultimately ending up with a beautiful aesthetic is a fantastic puzzle to put together.