ABOUT CUTTING EDGE CONTRACTING

EXPERIENCE – INTEGRITY – QUALITY

Our Mission

You can count on Cutting Edge Contracting to get the job done right. We take pride in helping property owners with all of their roofing, siding, painting, and general contracting needs. Cutting Edge Contracting:

Does the job right with only the best tools and materials
Pays attention to the smallest details
Openly communicates with our clients throughout each phase of the project
Empowers our in-house team of contractors and construction professionals to produce amazing results
Is committed to your complete satisfaction

Meet Our Team

BRANDON NUORALA

CEO / FOUNDER

“Trust and respect are two cornerstones of meaningful relationships. I am excited to build meaningful relationships, while helping customers improve their properties. I am continuously inspired to pursue excellence, by ensuring that Cutting Edge Contracting maintains the highest quality standards, exceptional service, and strategic leadership in our industry.”

Raised in Dallas/Fort Worth, Texas Metro Area
Eagle Scout
Master James Hardie Elite Preferred Installer
Master Certified Flat and Shingle Roofer
Lead and Manage Cutting Edge Contracting, ranked by Glide Master as a Top 100 Remodel Contracting Company in the United States
10+ Years in Construction Field Management
Studied Business Administration, Washington State University

Sean Kelly Long

CO-FOUNDER/PRESIDENT

“I am passionate about supporting team performance and achieving operational excellence. My ambition is to lead by example and to coach our team members. As I coach our team members, I encourage them to rise to any challenge, and work together to make a difference in our industry.”

Grew up in Brooklyn, New York
Bachelor of Science in Accounting, UW & Eastern Washington University
3 years of Nuclear Program Training in the United States Navy
10+ Years in the Construction Industry
Lead and Manage Cutting Edge Contracting, ranked by Guild Quality as a Top 100 Remodel Contracting Company in the United States
Master Certified James Hardie Elite Preferred Installer
Master Certified Flat and Shingle Roofer

ISRAEL MANCILLA

CO-FOUNDER / PROD. MANAGER

“My #1 goal is to do a world-class job and show clients how we keep our promises. Each time our team delights a customer, I am reminded how magnificent it is to pursue my passion for renovating residential and commercial properties. As part of the Cutting Edge Contracting Team, I am encouraged to continue doing what I love.”

Raised in Yakima, Washington
Grand Master Certified Flat and Shingle Roofer
Master Certified James Hardie Elite Preferred Installer
30+ Years in the Construction Industry
Lead and Manage Cutting Edge Contracting, ranked by Guild Quality as a Top 100 Remodel Contracting Company in the United States
Restored historical buildings in Seattle & Cannel, WA, & Astoria, OR
Extreme Passion for Construction and Continued Education

Blake Johnson

General Director of Project Development

My grandfather passed on his passion for building and fixing things to me. He taught me quite a few life lessons while emphasizing, “People are important and do the job right.” These are not just phrases to me; they are words that have guided me over the years. We are empowered to do the right thing; we do not take short cuts; we do the job right. We value our customers and team members. We want to create beautiful spaces for our customers, so they can spend quality time with their family and friends.

Grew up in Portland, OR & Vancouver, WA
30+ years in the Construction Industry
Completed Construction Trade Schools
OSHA Certified

Chad Holbein

Scheduling Coordinator & Assistant Project Manager

“I am moved by watching our team work seamlessly together. As a coordinator, I not only get to work with awesome team members, but I also get a front row seat to the performance in a manner of speaking. I get to see the quality of work, watch the team grow, and the expression on the customers’ faces when they are pleased with the finished project.”

Grew up in Bozeman, MT
20 years as an Entrepreneur in Manufacturing
10+ Years in the Hospitality Industry
10+ Years in the Construction Industry
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Film & Television Production

Moises Mancilla

Senior Production Support Member

“I am quality-oriented and contentious about doing the job right. I am passionate about helping others transform their vision into a reality. Sometimes, stepping back and evaluating a project from a completely different perspective gives me the inspiration that I need to overcome a challenge and complete a project. I live for the moments, where I can figure out what we need to make the project better and procure the needed items for an extraordinary finish.”

Grew up in Portland, OR & Vancouver, WA
15+ Years in the Construction Industry
15+ years of mentoring by 30-Year Master Roofers and Master Siding Installers
15+ Years in Customer Service

Daniel Hansen

Master Finish Carpenter & Window and Door Expert

“I place high-level of importance on honestly communicating, creating, and completing a custom plan for a project. I hold myself to an exceptional work standard to get the job done right by delivering the finest quality workmanship.”

Grew up in Duluth, Minnesota
30+ Years in the Construction Industry
Master of Science in Relational Therapy
Master of Forensic Psychology
Eagle Scout

Joe Long

Senior Project Manager

“One of my favorite aspects of the job is putting our customers at ease by consistently communicating about the project. It is an amazing feeling when I get to watch customer’s reactions when they see the finished project. We make every effort to renovate homes and businesses, while still maintaining the character of the building.”

Grew up in Brooklyn, New York
10+ Years in the Construction Industry
5+ Years in Management & Service Industry
Studied Criminal Justice

Kathy Woods

Controller

“We at Cutting Edge Contracting are like one big happy family with a common goal to be the difference in the industry and to promote a positive, caring work culture. Integrity is highly valued and being transparent is essential. My primary focus is to make sure that the company is organized and financially strong. This ensures that we can help customers with their home or business improvement projects today and in the future.”

Grew up in Northern California
30 Years of Finance and Accounting Experience
Certified in Accounting and Finance
20+ years in the Construction Industry

Pete Smith

Accounting Staff

“I am thankful that I get to be a support team member at Cutting Edge Contracting, because I can help take care of our team members and customers from a different viewpoint. I focus on reinventing new business practices, taking care of the day-to-day financial business, and anticipating future needs.”

Grew up Liverpool England & California
Served as a United States Army Field Military Specialist
10 Years of Customer-focused Service
10 Years of Business Accounting
UTI Auto Mechanic specialized school for Mercedes Benz for 10 years
Mentored for 10 Years in Accounting by an Accountant/Controller

Mike Nekvapil

General Project Manager

“I do what I love, and I love what I do. I want our customers to have a quality experience and to have peace of mind during the project. We pay attention to the details, and we openly communicate because we want to meet or exceed our customers’ expectations.”

Grew up in Vancouver, BC, then moved to WA
40+ Years in the Construction Industry
30+ years Owning & Operating a Construction Company
Restored Historical Buildings in Portland & Ridgefield
Grew up alongside Master Carpenters

Tyler Boyd

Commissioner

“I enjoy establishing good working relationships with our customers and team members. As we collaborate on the projects, I make it my mission to offer customers well-informed choices and work a project from concept to completion. When I get to hear our customers express their satisfaction with the completed project, it reminds me of how determined I am about doing a quality job.”

Grew up in Portland, OR & Vancouver, WA
10 years in the Construction Industry & Home Maintenance
Renown Punch List Master/Project Close-out Specialist
Studied Kinesiology

Bernice Mancilla

Production Management Assistant

“My favorite quote, “If you can dream it; you can do it.” Dreams encourage us to reach for extraordinary achievement. I am enthusiastic about envisioning and implementing new business processes that improve the quality of our work. It is the quality of our work and open communication that gives our customers a standout experience.”

Raised in Los Angeles, CA
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration
10+ Years of Business Administration & Accounting
Passionate about continuing education

Jeremy Kinder

Assistant Project Manager

“As a solutions-oriented person, I am excited to transition from managing land resources to working with the Cutting Edge Team. I am looking forward to helping build cohesion within the team, understanding the scope of a project, and communicating practical ideas to improve the quality of our work.”

Grew up in San Diego, CA
Single Master Certification
Certified James Hardie Installer
10 Years in Agriculture
Former USDA Field Inspector

“Cutting Edge did siding, painting, new gutters and a new garage door for our home. The contractors and crews were excellent, efficient, friendly and very responsive to our requests. I would highly recommend Cutting Edge to anyone!”

NATALIE C. – VANCOUVER, WA

“Easy to work with. Respectful of the property. Arrived on time. Cleaned up beautifully. An absolute pleasure to work with. I look forward to working with them again on my next project.”

DAVE F. – VANCOUVER, WA

“Very efficient, trustworthy, did what they said when they said. I would highly recommend Cutting Edge and will use them again myself for future jobs.”

CLAIRE L. – PORTLAND