Certified Graduate Remodeler
Bachelor of Science in Education, Arizona State University
40 years construction experience
Jeff resigned from teaching at a private Christian school to pursue his passion for home improvement. Jeff remembers from the start of working in construction he had such a good feeling at the end of the day seeing what had been accomplished, that he went all out doing remodeling. From his days of passing out flyers door-to-door to offer our services, to now owning a nationally recognized remodeling firm, Jeff still takes great pride in knowing that his customers are satisfied from the results of bringing good people to their project. Jeff is disciplined in prayer and exercise, eating healthy, being “green”, and sharing life with his wife, Janet.
Certified Aging in Place Specialist
Bachelor of Science in Education, University of Nebraska
Full Business partner since 2000
From Educational Director to retail & hotel management, Janet’s life experiences have been preparing her for the challenge of growing the business to meet the ever-increasing demand for Cook Remodeling’s services. Janet has an entrepreneurial spirit and she is also a health coach, who helps people have more energy as they look and feel better by making one simple change.
What does Janet have in common with Katherine Hepburn? Spasmodic Dysphonia.
What sounds like laryngitis is actually involuntary spasms of her vocal folds during speech. Despite how she sounds, she feels fine!
Office Manager
Bachelors Degree, Arizona State University
Employee of the Year 2024
Lory grew up in Mesa and her skills in the organization were apparent from an early age when she was on the Newspaper and Yearbook staff during high school! Lory studied Business and Psychology at ASU and after graduation worked as a Legal Assistant where she had a multitude of responsibilities. Most recently she has worked in Benefit & HR Consulting and Account Management. With over 12 years in executive and office management, Lory is a valuable member of the Cook Remodeling team!
Bachelor of Science and Bachelor of Art, University of Nebraska
Employee of the Year 2008, 2011
Karen works diligently to make certain the company’s finances are on the mark. Karen takes pride in ensuring billing is accurate, customers get the best prices for materials, and employees and vendors are paid on time. Although customers rarely see her, they appreciate her attention to detail in keeping their job on budget.
Karen first realized she was meant for a career in Accounting when she was 6 years old and was concerned about the cost of groceries while shopping with her mother. She has worked at a law firm, an insurance company as a claims adjuster, and was later promoted to supervisor. Karen’s strengths are accuracy and attention to detail – making everybody’s lives easier at Cook Remodeling! Karen loves the outdoors, whether hiking, biking or swimming. Never afraid of a challenge, she’s hiked the Grand Canyon, rim to rim, THREE times!
Sales / Design
U.S Army – E-4 Specialist
Employee of the Year 2021
Patrick grew up in Wendell, Idaho where he played High School Football. Before starting his career in the design industry, Patrick enlisted in the U.S Army as a Mechanic, E-4 Specialist. Before joining the Cook Remodeling team, Patrick owned his own remodeling business. This experience, drive and passion has made him a valuable member! He has a strong ability to bond with clients and performs his work with confidence.
Tony brings 41 years of hands-on construction experience to the Cook Remodeling team. Born in New York and raised in New Jersey, he discovered an early passion for fabrication, mechanics, and woodworking—quickly finding his niche in high school woodshop. He went on to complete vocational training in electrical work and began his career in construction, later working for the City of New Jersey.
After moving to Arizona in 2004, Tony continued expanding his skill set through college courses in heavy equipment operations while advancing his expertise in carpentry, framing, electrical, and plumbing.
Tony enjoys working alongside Jeff, the office staff, and the carpentry team at Cook Remodeling, where building quality homes goes hand in hand with building lasting relationships. Outside of work, he enjoys sports, staying active at the gym, long road trips, and spending time with his family and two daughters.
Carpenter
Employee of the Year 2025
After graduating Apache Junction High School, Todd tried various odd jobs and ended up in Santa Cruz, California in the structural moving industry, hauling houses from their foundations with his bare hands. While there’s not as much heavy lifting for Todd at Cook, he works just as hard if not harder using the experience he gained working to rebuild homes. On his days off, he enjoys watching the Arizona Cardinals, hanging out with his lovely wife Toni, and teaching their two-year-old son Tatum how to swim.
Carpenter
Born in Indiana, Ben entered the general contracting industry at a young age with no hesitation, experience or tools at first. Fast forward to the present, Ben loves the energy at Cook. He loves the work ethic, the wholehearted commitment to wowing homeowners by transforming their houses into utopias they never want to leave. In his spare time, Ben can be found lending a helping hand to the town of Gilbert—whatever they need done—or rooting for the Cubbies.
Carpenter
With over 25 years as a mechanic, Will brings a hands-on skill set and strong problem-solving mindset to the construction industry. He joined Cook Remodeling in 2023, where his technical knowledge and practical experience quickly translated into success on the job site.
Known for his strong work ethic, attention to detail, and welcome comic relief, Will takes pride in doing things the right way and finding smart solutions when challenges arise. Outside of work, Will enjoys the outdoors—especially hiking and off-roading with his wife and daughters.
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