Staff
Owners
Bill Hansen - Owner
CW (Bill) Hansen is the President and controlling partner of CJ Hansen Co. He is a graduate of North Salem High (1957) and Oregon State University in 1961 with a degree in Engineering with endorsements in Fire Protection and Physical Engineering. Since 1974, Bill has guided CJ Hansen Company and while doing so, he has served local Kiwanis chapters in all capacities and also the Oregon chapter of the Plumbing, Heating & Cooling Contractors State association and the Local Willamette Chapter as well. Bill and his wife Jean raised two children, C. Jay and Beth. Bill remains active in the family business to this day as well as highly active in local charitable work.
Started at CJH in 1946.
Jay Hansen - Owner
C. Jay Hansen is the Vice President and continues to lead the family business. Jay is very active both with the Oregon Association of PHCC and with SMACNA. He is a graduate of the University of Oregon and is a proud Duck (much to the consternation of his father). Jay grew up in the family business working all summers in the 80’s and moved into active leadership in the early 90’s. Jay has been very active with Masonic and Little League efforts and looks forward to leading the company into the future with a focus on Family, Safety, and Quality for our current and future partners.
Started at CJH in 1982.
Ashtyn Sattergren-Warehouse
Started at CJH in 2024.
Brad Stubenrauch - Service Technician
Brad has worked for CJ Hansen Co. for 27 years. He has extensive experience with all sizes of heating and cooling systems from residential to commercial. Brad also has experience in boiler and burner modernization projects, oil to gas burner conversions and control upgrades. Brad and his wife enjoy hunting and fishing.
Started at CJH in 1998.
Brandon Thompson-Sheetmetal Apprentice
Started at CJH in 2023.
Casey Ballstaedt - Estimator/Project Manager
Casey has worked for CJ Hansen Co since 1996. He apprenticed with our company and is now a highly trusted Sheet Metal Technician focusing in Residential and Light Commercial Design and Installations. Casey is a Gentleman Farmer who lives and works with his wife Tasha in Polk County. They raise and breed horses on the side and we enjoy having Casey and Tasha as part of our family.
Started at CJH in 1996.
Chris Snawder - Residential Estimator
Started at CJH in 2022.
Christian Kohler-HVAC/R Apprentice
Started at CJH in 2022.
Crystal Hochspeier - Service Department Manager
Crystal is our service department manager. Managing schedules and part orders for 10 men is, most of the time, like herding cats, but Crystal handles it with grace and laughter. “The most enjoyable part of working at CJ Hansen is the people I work with. We take pride in the projects we are working on and the customers that we are helping.” Crystal is married and has two children.
Started at CJH in 1999.
David Rose-Installer
Started at CJH in 2024.
Dawson O'Dell-HVAC/R Apprentice
Started at CJH in 2024.
Garrett Thompson-Journeyman Sheetmetal
Started at CJH in 2022.
Harley Bowlin - Service Technician
Started at CJH in 2019.
Hazen Parsons - Journeyman Plumber
Started at CJH in 2020.
Isaac Hermon- Sheetmetal Apprentice
Started at CJH in 2020.
Isaiah Stubenrauch-Journeyman Plumber
Started at CJH in 2020.
Jack Greiner - Project Manager
Started at CJH in 2018.
Jake Ferrell - HVAC/R Apprentice
Started at CJH in 2019.
Jen Johnson - Payroll Specialist
Started at CJH in 2024.
John "Crash" Weaver-Warehouse Coordinator
Started at CJH in 2023.
Jonathan Ford-Plumbing Apprentice
Started at CJH in 2024.
Josh Metcalf-Service Technician
Started at CJH in 2024.
Kelli McCormack - Administrative Assistant
Kelli is a graduate of Oregon State University and enjoys quadding, Disney, photography and is married with two daughters.
Started at CJH in 2014.
Kurt Layton - Service Technician
Started at CJH in 2017.
Kyle Sheehan - Journeyman Plumber
Started at CJH in 2018.
Lance Hochspeier - Journeyman Plumber
Lance is another of our many coworkers who apprenticed with our firm and is now a highly trained and regarded coworker. Lance’s wife Crystal works in our service department and when you call you are likely to visit with her. Lance has an extensive mechanical background and focuses on our Fire Sprinkler Service work. Lance is also very active in the local baseball scene and volunteers pretty much all the time for the various teams that feed into the McKay program, his alma mater.
Started at CJH in 2005.
Miles Pavlides - Project Manager
Started at CJH in 2021.
Pam Hansen - Bookkeeper
Pam is our current Comptroller and takes care of our books in the front office. She is the proud mother of 3 children and, while they are now out of the house, Pam has the task of continuing to raise Jay, her husband. Pam graduated from UCLA with a double major in International Economics and Japanese. She then attended the University of Oregon and achieved her Master’s degree in Architecture.
Started at CJH in 2011.
Patrick Alvarez-Sia-Plumbing Apprentice
Started at CJH in 2024.
Robert Firestine - Journeyman Sheetmetal
Started at CJH in 2022.
Ryan Friesen - Project Manager
ryan@cjhansen.com
Ryan is a Salem native and Portland State graduate. He has been with CJ Hansen for fourteen years. He enjoys weight training, hot rods, football, and antiquing. Ryan is married and has two children.
Started at CJH in 2011.
Tyler Murdoch - Service Technician
Started at CJH in 2025.