VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR JENNIFER STANDTEINER

After winning the award for Builder of the Year, Brian says, “I was humbled by this award, receiving it as a clear sign that our trust in our subcontractors, vendors, and peers is reflected back in their trust with us. While I accepted this award on behalf of Parker Construction, Inc., this award belongs to our incredibly talented employees who work tirelessly to perfect each masterpiece that we are blessed to be a part of. I can speak on behalf of all my employees to report that they are extremely honored by the praise.” MOUNTAIN

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Mountain Forge has been a CATT member for the last 14 years. CATT Community Projects has always supported Mountain Forge’s public art installations, even acting as one of the nonprofit partners in an installation entitled Bridging Communities that repurposed 8 tons of original 1936 San Francisco Bay Bridge steel.

When Hans Standteiner began Mountain Forge on the banks of the Truckee River in 1968, he was doing architectural projects for his contractor friends. His son Anton and daughter-in-law Jennifer built the forge up to a full-scale modern blacksmith shop producing all sorts of metalwork including large public art sculptures.

“We literally do it all,” says Jennifer, who was selected to the Public Art Commission of Truckee two years ago. She is also the Truckee High School Boosters Treasurer and Advisory Committee Member for Truckee Arts Alliance and Truckee Cultural District. She is a constant in the volunteer world.

“Mountain Forge has served the Tahoe Basin for more than 50 years. It’s our duty and responsibility to give back to this community that raised us,” she says.

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When Jennifer Weissenberg found out that she won CATT’s Professional of the Year, she was “surprised and honored.” Jennifer has been managing building projects in the Truckee Tahoe area for about 5 years and has been in the construction and building field for more than 15 years. Her building philosophy is all about functionality and sustainability. As she plans the next evolution of her career, she will be exploring how to apply those values, combined with building innovations, to help tackle the local housing crisis.

Jennifer is an East Coaster who found her home in the mountains of the West. In her career, she has always set out to build and create homes. This is what drives her passion in the building and construction industry. She worked closely over the past several years with CATT and CATT Community Project on the Truckee Downtown Park project, which was completed in the fall of 2022.

Julie Johnson-Holland has been in business since 2008, working mainly on second homes. Her business career took flight in Mammoth, Calif., as she eventually made her way to Truckee. Julie does work all over the United States, from Florida to San Diego. Julie understood early on that a strong working knowledge of construction practices is at the root of creative, yet effective interior design. It is this forward-thinking professional philosophy that makes Julie a welcome partner in any home project.

Julie works closely with her clients to understand their distinctive visual style. Armed with this valuable information, she then implements an interior design plan that closely mirrors the client’s unique approach to life. Julie has been an active CATT member, participating in CATT events, and making donations and sponsorships.

“I was elated that the CATT community nominated and supported me to receive Designer of the Year,” she says.