IBI CONSTRUCTION - Key Persons


John Pedden

Job Titles:
  • Estimator

Kari Abbott

Job Titles:
  • Business Development Manager
Kari is our Business Development Manager. She grew up in Edmonds, Washington but has called Oregon her home for 30-some years. Kari enjoys spending time with family and friends. In her time away from work she enjoys ski racing, playing golf, indoor soccer, building furniture, and making jewelry. Kari has been in the construction industry for 28 years and loves it!

Katherine Szanto

Job Titles:
  • Operations Coordinator
Kat grew up, and still resides, in Milwaukie. When asked about her relationship status, she replied, "I've been with my boyfriend for 11 years" - She's referring to her 3.5-pound rat terrier, Ollie During the week, she enjoys going home to relax, but weekends are always spent with friends and family. One of her favorite things to do is night time drives to the beach. Kat is our "Director of First Impressions" and will likely be the voice or face you hear/see when contacting IBI.

Kevin Hansen

Job Titles:
  • Construction Estimator
Kevin is one of our fantastic Construction Estimators. He was born and raised in Oregon and with his respect for the outdoors, from the ocean to the mountain tops, he believes it's a privilege. He enjoys spending time with his best friend/wife of 32 years along with his two daughters and five grandchildren! He enjoys the water so much that they live on a floating home and is always ready for a boat full of grandkids yelling for PaPa to "Hit It". If he's not on the water, his pastimes include golf and any type of fishing or camping. Kevin's love for construction spans back three generations with his Grandfather bringing the family skills from Denmark. He believes our customer's expectations should always be "Exceeded, rather than met" Favorite Sport: Golf, Football - Go Ducks

Pat Henry

Job Titles:
  • Commercial Project Manager
A transplant from Michigan, Pat now resides with his wife of 23 years in SW Washington. Pat is a seasoned Commercial Project Manager. They have one adorable pooch, Autumn. Pat and his wife are always on the go, whether working their property or roaming through the trails on the mountain.

Rory Burke

Job Titles:
  • Commercial Superintendent
One of our many employees native to Portland, Rory now resides with his better half of 14 years in SW Washington. Together, they have 3 furbabies: 2 dogs and 1 cat. When asked what he does outside of work: "Ride the lawnmower or my motorcycle." His talents don't end as a commercial superintendent, Rory is also a seasoned beekeeper!

Tobi Crooks

Job Titles:
  • Owner
Tobi - the man….the legend. He grew up in Portland and now lives in West Linn. The bulk of his days and nights are spent managing his various businesses, but his 3 kids are his life. Tobi has 2 boys and 1 girl who keep him very active with their sports. His number 1 choice to wind down is watching movies. With a heart of gold, IBI employees always feel valued and appreciate his true open-door policy.