PALACE - Key Persons


Amy Reitmair - CFO

Job Titles:
  • Chief Financial Officer
  • Member of the Palace Restoration Leadership Team
  • Chief Financial Officer ( since 1992 )
Background Amy joined Palace in 1992. As the CFO, she is responsible for developing and implementing organizational and operational financial strategies to support the company's overall mission and vision. Amy enjoys traveling to new places, experiencing local culture, and finding new adventures.

Danny McAnally

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Palace Restoration Leadership Team
  • Director of Large Loss ( since 2015 )
Background Danny began his career in the cleaning and restoration industry over 40 years ago working for his father and grandfather. Shortly thereafter, he began building semi-custom homes and was promoted to foreman within a year. His first emergency restoration project was a house fire in 1983 in Erie, Colorado. Danny studied construction management at Front Range Community College. Danny joined Palace in 2015. As the Director of Large Loss, his duties consist of customer relations, working with insurance companies to settle claims, assisting clients with rebuild options, scheduling, budgets, permitting, ordering materials and coordinating with subcontractors.

Garth Geer - President

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Palace Restoration Leadership Team
  • President
  • President ( since 2004 )
Background Garth joined Palace in 2004. Before becoming president, Garth served in the roles of project engineer, assistant project manager, project manager, construction division manager and vice president. As president, his priority is to ensure each of our project teams is selected based on each client's and project's unique needs. Garth fully supports our project teams in their effort to deliver a quality product with excellent service to all of our clients. He provides leadership and executive-level management for all of our projects. Garth is also responsible for strategic planning, risk management, and operational decisions for Palace Construction.

Jake Trujillo

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Palace Restoration Management Team
  • Project Manager
  • Project Manager ( since 2014 )
Background Jake started his career in 2011 as a field technician. He joined Palace Restoration in 2014 and worked up to the role of project manager/ estimator. He handles emergency service and mold remediation in both commercial and residential and settings. His responsibilities include oversight of field operations, disaster property inspection, and estimating and managing a variety of projects.

Joe Starman

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Palace Restoration Management Team
  • Project Manager
  • Project Manager ( since 2019 )
Background Joe has been involved with construction since the start of his career. He has experience with contract procurement and facilities management for public buildings along with almost two decades of experience in general construction and restoration/repair. Joe joined Palace Restoration in 2019. Joe takes pride in serving as the key link with clients and reviewing the construction team's work before handing a restored property back to the client.

Justin Zarecki

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Palace Restoration Management Team
  • Project Manager
  • Project Manager ( since 2019 )
Background Justin has spent his entire career in the construction industry. He worked as a superintendent and project manager for several front range home builders before joining Palace Restoration in 2019.

Kevin York

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Palace Restoration Leadership Team
  • Reconstruction Director ( since 2011 )
Background Kevin graduated from Kansas State University with a B.S.in Business but soon found a home in the insurance restoration world. As Palace Restoration's Reconstruction Director, Kevin oversees the daily operations of field staff, all program work from insurance providers, and manages some of Palace's larger restoration projects. He enjoys skiing, hiking and generally being outside.

Kyle Fink

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Palace Restoration Management Team
  • Project Manager
  • Project Manager ( since 2015 )

Lou Jahde

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Palace Restoration Leadership Team
  • Founder Emeritus

Rick Carter - CEO

Job Titles:
  • Chief Executive Officer
  • Member of the Palace Restoration Leadership Team
  • Chief Executive Officer ( since 1989 )
Background With the assistance and counsel of Lou Jahde, founder of the firm and Rick's father-in-law, Rick has guided Palace into the next generation. His personal highlights include the building of Palace's current headquarters in 1999, as well as the development of the current executive team most of whom are also part owners of the company. Rick has accumulated over 29 years of experience in the industry since joining the company in 1989. As CEO, Rick is responsible for the overall management and well-being of the company, from client satisfaction and business development to operations, safety, and cost control. Moreover, he is the face of Palace Construction and embodies the company motto of "Building Better Lives" by encouraging and supporting individual employee and company involvement in activities that give back to the community. Rick and his wife, Michelle, have two daughters who attend the University of Denver. Together they enjoy managing their family winery in Paso Robles, California, and spending time on the beach.

Todd Henry - VP

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Palace Restoration Leadership Team
  • Vice President
Background Todd began his career framing, remodeling and roofing houses while in college. After school, he spent 8 years in new home construction before beginning work in the world of insurance restoration. Since then, Todd has steadily worked his way from superintendent to project manager and beyond. As Vice President, Todd is responsible for coordinating team resources and ensuring client satisfaction. He oversees the hiring and retention of staff and maintains oversight of the division. Todd currently lives in Castle Rock with his wife and two children and enjoys spending time outdoors, camping and mountain biking. Todd Henry joins Palace as Restoration Division Manager

Will Denning

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Palace Restoration Leadership Team
  • Mitigation Director ( since 2014 )
Background Will began his career in the cleaning and restoration industry over 25 years ago. He has managed numerous complex restoration projects throughout his tenure in construction. He joined Palace in 2014. As Director of Restoration, Will is responsible for oversight of all emergency restoration projects, as well as management, recruitment, and training of all restoration personnel.