Zeno Marvin – CEO
Zeno is a graduate of Montana State University, Helena Montana where he graduated with a 2 year Associates degree in Machine Technologies.
In 1982 Zeno moved to Phoenix, Arizona to work with a company where he preformed functions related to tool and die manufacturing in the Aerospace industry. He joined Casa Grande Frito-Lay Inc. in 1984, where he provided supervision in the Engineering and Technical Services department. By 1989 Zeno relocated to Fayetteville, Tennessee to join Anheuser Busch Inc, as a Plant Engineer.
Throughout his career he participated in every facet of the manufacturing business, his broadest experience is food based both as an Engineer Manager and Plant Manager. In 1996 Zeno was offered a position in the Hermiston, Oregon location with Snack Alliance-Shearers Foods Inc. as the Plant Manager. The Hermiston facility grew from a startup venture to a 100 million dollar per year manufacturing facility with over 200 hourly employees and a staff of 30 salary personnel by 2011.
Zeno managed several large construction related projects and his ability to both, manage large groups of personnel while continuing to emphasize the need to meet the customers specific needs brought a unique insight to Hendon Construction Co, Inc.
Zeno joined Hendon Construction Co, Inc in 2012 as the General Manager. His current duties include oversight of all supervisors and staff, project management, estimating and customer relations.
Allen Hendon – COO
Allen became a partner with Hendon Construction Co, Inc in 1993. He was tasked with the supervision of crews and project management. His current duties are estimating, supervision of crews and interaction with our customers.
Allen’s construction career started in 1981, working fulltime for Hendon Construction with his father and founder of the company, Clarence Hendon and Grandfather, Franklin Hendon. He learned many facets of the construction trade and the importance of good work ethic and integrity.
From 1986 to 1993 Allen resided in Phoenix, Arizona were he worked in the restaurant and nightclub business. He worked in all areas of the business and eventually into supervisory rolls. By 1988 he had been promoted to a management position where his duties included hiring, training and discharging of employees as well as inventory, cost control and purchasing. Allen learned the many different styles and techniques of Business Management and Accounting.
Carl Hendon – CFO
Carl learned the value of integrity and good work ethic over 35 years ago when his construction career began. He had the good fortune to work full time with his father and the founder of Hendon Construction Co, Inc, Clarence Hendon and Grandfather, Franklin Hendon. He learned many facets of the construction trade since construction has always been the family business.
Carl moved to Phoenix, Arizona from 1982 to 1990, were he found work in the restaurant and nightclub business. In 1985 Carl was promoted to a General Management position where he learned different styles and techniques of Business Management and Accounting. He was instrumental in developing computerized cost controls and accounting systems.
By 1990 Carl moved back to Hermiston, Oregon to become a partner with Hendon Construction Co, Inc. He was tasked with modernization of the company without losing the personal “hands on” approach that had made Hendon Construction successful. His current duties are mostly oversight of financial data and customer relations.
John Niord – Supervising Electrician
John has over 25 years of experience in the construction industry. The last 20 years he has specialized in project estimation and management of the electrical and mechanical fields.
He has a proven track record of bringing projects in safely, within budget and with the high quality our customers expect. John is particularly proficient at design build projects.
John has continued his education throughout his career; he has completed the National Electrical Contractor Association for Estimating and Supervisors. John also completed the Small Business Management Program at Blue Mountain Community College, QuickBooks and is a AMP NetConnect Registered Communications Distribution Designer (RCDD).
Hendon Construction Co. Inc, welcomed John in 2015 as a Managing Partner. His current responsibilities include: Estimating and Project Management, planning strategy, project development, staff management and scheduling.
John is a valuable contribution to the company, his expertise, stability and commitment to the industry and employer in unmatched.
Laura Stone – Electrical Estimator
Laura Stone grew up in the Hermiston area. She graduated from Hermiston High School and went on to attend Eastern Oregon University and earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration.
She was the Branch Manager at the Hermiston Platt Electric store for two years prior to beginning her career at Hendon Construction Co, Inc.
Laura joined the company in 2008 and is now our Electrical Estimator. Her duties include bidding; planning and managing jobs from start to finish. She takes care of the permits, co-ordinates personnel for jobs, orders parts for upcoming projects, customer relations and invoices for all electrical projects.
Noelia Riddle – Bookkeeper
Bio coming soon.