Our Team
As a family-owned and operated business, we are proud of our strong team of workers. We pride ourselves on being multi-faceted, diligent at our craft, hard-working, and detail-oriented and we look forward to serving you with the same commitments.
We invite you to get to know each team member below...
Jay McKague
Role: Owner, Project Lead
Started: In 1989, took over ownership in 2007
Born: Minnesota
Family: Married Michele in 1990, two children and five grandchildren
Hobbies: Spending time with family, caring for our property, helping the community
Hero: Karl
Life Philosophy: Love God, Love your family and work hard
Past Business experience: Co-owned the Rocket House Coffee shop with Michele, and my brother and sister-in -law through 2014
Michele McKague
Role: Bookkeeper, customer service, administrator
Started: In 2014
Born: Portland Native
Family: Daughter of the founder Karl, wife to Jay, mother to Matt and Madeline and grandmother to five
Hobbies: Grandkids and family, couponing and budgeting, community and church involvement.
Hero: My dad Karl. He is honest, kind and a diligent worker. Jay is just like him.
Greatest Life Lesson: You cannot change anything by worrying. I’ve tried.
Past Business experience: Co-owned and ran a preschool in Boring, OR from 2004 through 2017
Todd Liebelt
Role: Project manager and sales
Started: In 2003
Born: Portland Native
Family: Married since 2005, father and grandfather
Hobbies: Golfing, fishing, hunting, camping, farming, family
Hero: Karl the founder of KLM Construction. He always take the high road, no matter what
Favorite Quote: “Never use money to measure wealth.” - Robert Duvall
Matt McKague
Role: Carpenter
Started: In 2015
Born: Portland Native
Family: Husband and father of three
Hobbies: Woodworking, spending time with friends, reading, being involved in our community
Greatest Life Lesson: Admit your mistakes
Favorite Part of Job: Working with my dad and being part of a company that values hard work and integrity.
Michael Olson
Role: Carpenter
Started: In 2014
Born: Portland Native
Family: Father to a son and daughter
Hobbies: running, fishing, swimming, working on my boat, football (I’m a 49ers fan!)
Education: AAOT degree Mt. Hood Community College, Sandy Highschool
Life Philosophy: Don’t sweat the small stuff
Karl McDermed
Role: The founder of KLM Construction, now retired
Started: Karl started the company in 1967
Born: Kansas
Family: Wife Jan, 3 kids, a handful of grand children and great-grandchildren
Greatest Life Lesson: Be honest, Work hard, Treat people well
Read more about Karl and his story here.
Anthony Ybanez
Role: Carpenter
Started: In 2019
Born: Ormac City, Philippines
Family: Wife and two beautiful children
Hobbies: Snowboarding, fishing, cooking, hiking and camping
Heroes: Karl and Jay
Motto: Do your duty first before happiness
Fun Fact: I grew up in a small town called Villaba Leyte. I moved to the US in 1999 to help my family and to have a better life.
Ethan Manzano
Role: Carpenter
Started: In 2025
Born: Sandy, OR
Family: I have a loving Mama and Papa with two amazing younger and older sisters
Hobbies: Rock Climbing or any other outdoor activities, listening to all types of music and hanging out with friends and loved ones.
Favorite Scripture: Romans 3:23-24
Lori Olsen
Role: Administrative Assistant
Started: In 2025
Born: Portland Native
Family: Husband and three grown children.
Hobbies: Worshipping God and Intercession. Spending time with my family.
Heroes: Jesus! I want to be more like Him everyday!
Life Philosophies: Give it to God and do not take it back! You can trust Him! Do not look at your circumstances - look to God!