About Us
HIRS Mission
A home improvement and residential remodeling company prioritizing superior service and communication; focused on team growth and collaboration with local and global partners to empower and grow the network of women in construction.
HIRS Core
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A foundational value that emphasizes a commitment to excellence and customer satisfaction. Every day, HIRS is committed to delivering exceptional services that exceed customer expectations. HIRS is dedicated to understanding every project, focusing on customer needs, and consistently striving to provide solutions that add genuine value.
Quality service extends beyond the projects; HIRS encompasses building strong relationships, actively listening, and adapting to evolving needs. HIRS strives to uphold the high standards, maintain integrity, and foster a culture of continuous improvement. Our commitment to quality service reflects a genuine desire to contribute positively to the lives of others and to create enduring and lasting impressions and spaces.
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Serving as the cornerstone of personal and professional development. HIRS embodies a commitment to continuous learning, intellectual curiosity, and the pursuit of understanding. Knowledge is recognizing the transformative power of information and the ability to apply or adapt it. HIRS encourages and seeks out diverse perspectives, engages in critical thinking, and remains open to new ideas.
With knowledge, HIRS fosters a mindset that embraces challenges as opportunities for learning and sees every experience as a chance to expand our horizon. No two projects are the same - homes always have their own unique features that HIRS must adapt and apply.
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Encapsulates a fundamental commitment to development. HIRS is an ongoing journey of improvement, adaptability, and a proactive approach to challenges. HIRS recognizes that growth is a process and that every experience contributes and shapes our perspective. Growth involves setting and pursuing ambitious goals, stepping out of comfort zones, and embracing change as an opportunity for advancement.
HIRS strives for communal growth, fostering a culture that values progress, resilience, and the pursuit of excellence. In 2025, HIRS plans to continue hiring, training women, and working with local and global organizations in pursuit of women in construction.
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Epitomizes a persistent commitment to long-term goals while overcoming and managing challenges. For HIRS it signifies a commitment to perseverance, resilience, and long-term success. As an organization, grit involves encouraging and tackling ambitious goals with sustained effort, learning from failures, and persistently working towards objectives.
By prioritizing this core value, HIRS fosters an environment that appreciates a shared dedication to pushing through difficult situations to achieve meaningful outcomes. At HIRS we acknowledge and embrace the challenges and opportunities that come along with being a women-owned business in construction - a male-dominated industry - which requires physical and mental strength, agility and resilience, and the ability to roll with the punches.
HIRS is embarking on a journey in 2025 full of growth and development, implementing new strategies for the awareness and presence of HIRS. HIRS also will be looking to expand locally and globally, seeing to make a fundamental and meaningful social impact.
HIRS Vision
Our vision over the next 3 - 10 years is to train and empower a dynamic team of contractors, focusing on providing opportunities for at-risk women, low-income, and individuals in need of work and skills. We aim to build impactful local and global partnerships that raise awareness, improve spaces, and alleviate stereotypes about women in construction. By offering residential opportunities and home improvement training programs, we strive to redefine housing through affordable tiny- and small-home community models. We look to close labor market gaps and drive meaningful change across the housing industry and foster a more inclusive and equitable future.
Meet the Team
Owner and Founder
Emily Jeanson
Entrepreneur, Planner, and Visionary
Emily combines entrepreneurial spirit with hands-on expertise shaped by a diverse business, social care, and non-profit management background; Emily got her Master’s in Business, joined the Peace Corps, and worked corporate incident and risk management. Now, Emily built HIRS from the ground up in 2020 and looks to see its growth for years to come.
Her passion for meticulous planning, goal-setting, and exploration drives both her personal and professional endeavors. Inspired by travel and connection, Emily seeks to dismantle boundaries, challenge norms, and foster progress.
Emily’s journey shows a relentless commitment to creating and building a vision that uplifts others. This is to creating a model community that promotes growth through international exchange, labor skills development, and residential programs.
The Consultant
Brian Barnaby
Precision, Proficiency, Expertise
Brian serves as the principal contractor and consultant, bringing precision, thoughtfulness, and expertise to every project. With decades of experience in nearly every trade, he enacts a "we can fix anything" motto, rooted in a family of skilled craftsmen.
Gaining wisdom passed down from his grandfather, father, and brothers, who were all in the trades, Brian has unmatched abilities in the field. His technical knowledge, mathematical skills, and resourceful problem-solving make him indispensable, both as a leader and mentor within the company.
Brian excels in guiding homeowners step-by-step through projects, offering realistic expectations, insightful recommendations, and skillful navigation of challenges. His dedication and proficiency make him a cornerstone of HIRS, ensuring high-quality results and fostering learning throughout the team.
The Heavy Lifter
Travis Jeanson
Craftsmanship, Creativity, Strength
Travis excels in crafting custom, high quality pieces, from coffee tables and wine racks to his renowned cutting and charcuterie boards. He loves to innovate, transforming materials such as reclaimed wood, aged barn boards, or logs from a backyard tree favoring industrial Nordic style.
His recent endeavor showcasing his expertise was in creating furniture for a Viking/Medieval-themed wedding. He crafted tables, an arbor, and personalized thrones.
Beyond his love for custom finish work, Travis thrives in heavy-duty tasks such as demolition, showcasing his strength and determination. With experience across construction, carpentry, welding, and heavy equipment operation, Travis is a dynamic and great addition to the HIRS team.
Interested in joining our team?
We’re on the look-out to work with individuals who are willing to learn and committed to our mission. We encourage anyone interested to apply. Reach out and start the conversation today.
