Testimonials
“It has been a pleasure to work with Vance and Brendon in various capacities and witness their project management skills first hand. While working with them on a tenant improvement project they were very diligent to their schedule and were very honest in their communication. The job site was clean, professional and safe. I look forward to working with them and Fortress on future projects.
Tim Johnson – Executive Director of Abilitree
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“Brendon and Vance oversaw the entire building construction project as well as our own 6900 S.F. medical space build-out. They provided invaluable guidance with design, excellent communication with the subcontractors and workers as well as the support necessary for smooth job completion. We finished on time and under budget. I would recommend Fortress for any size project due to their professionalism and knowledge."
Connie McCurdy – Administrator of Bend Ophthalmology, LLC
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“Without Brendon’s constant diligence and oversight during the construction of a multi-building retail project, we would have experienced harmful delay penalties from our tenants and additional project costs.
Located in a very complicated entitlement jurisdiction and during a difficult labor market, Brendon along with the other great team players were able to complete the project on schedule and within our budget.
We look forward to working with Brendon and Fortress on future developments, as I am sure he will bring the same level of enthusiasm and diligence to whatever project he works on.”
Scott Shanks – VP of Design and Construction of First Western Development Services, Inc.
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“I’ve worked with Brendon and Vance on a multitude of projects and greatly appreciate their organization, communication and attention to detail. I feel comfortable providing our most competitive pricing on their projects because I know I can count on a first class experience every time. I look forward to working with Fortress on future projects.”
Jason Severson – President of Severson Fire Protection
“Vance is everything you want in a contractor – a team player, forward thinking, solutions oriented, and customer focused. He has been a pleasure to work with on the Bethlehem Inn Shelter Replacement and I look forward to working with Vance and Fortress Group on future projects designed by Ascent Architecture & Interiors.”
Seth Anderson – AIA, Principal Architect of Ascent Architecture & Interiors
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“We worked with Brendon and his team on a few projects here at the brewery. We had a couple special projects that required special inspections and working to ensure city regulations were met. They helped to design and install a sign above our door that had to withstand some pretty strong winds and snow. They are friendly, professional and get the job done far exceeding expectations. We will enjoy working with Fortress for many years to come."
Ty Barnett – Co-Owner of GoodLife Brewing Company
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“I have worked alongside Brendon on four different projects now and I have nothing but the utmost respect for the way he conducts himself as a business professional. His industry knowledge combined with his charismatic management style makes for a both efficient and enjoyable project experience. Although we haven't worked directly with Fortress, we are aware of Brendon’s accomplished resume and are eager to work with the company in the future."
Doug DeWitt – President of Northwest Framing Systems Inc.
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“I have had the opportunity to work with Vance and Brendon on a few commercial projects over the last couple years. My first experience with them was on a medical facility and that job ran very smooth with little to no scheduling conflicts. The site was very clean and professional, both Vance and Brendon have a great deal of knowledge in the construction and management of projects. I look forward to working with Fortress in the future and would recommend this company to anyone looking for a professional building experience."
Justin Johnson – Glazing Superintendent of Bend Commercial Glass
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“We recently worked with Brendon on a yearlong shopping center project with multiple buildings under construction simultaneously. Brendon and his staff were exceptional. Not only did they provide a great product for the client, but our experience working with them as part of the design team was great. They were professional, organized, provided solutions as options when issues arose and were overall a pleasure to work with.”
Melinda VerMeer – Project Manager of Baysinger Partners Architecture
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“We have enjoyed working with Vance and Brendon on successful projects. I was impressed with the mindful approach and attention to the construction documents. It is clear that Vance has an engineering background, as he was able to interpret engineering intent and come up with innovative alternate solutions in the field to save the project time and money. This coupled with great communication makes for smooth construction administration, from the Engineer's perspective. We look forward to working with Fortress in the future.”
John Fischer – PE, Principal Engineer of Ashley & Vance Engineering
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“My name is Glenn M. Kotara and I currently serve as the Board President of Bethlehem Inn in Bend, Oregon. In that capacity I have the honor, along with Gwenn Wysling Executive Director of Bethlehem Inn, of overseeing the construction of our new 18,000 sq. ft. new facility. It is in this role I have come to know Vance Kotal and Brendon Warren of Fortress Group Inc. Once a week Gwenn and myself meet with Vance and the whole team to determine direction and scheduling of the Bethlehem Inn Project. Vance is always timely with his presentation and action items. His management of the project has greatly contributed to our success and ability to keep the project on schedule. I look forward to working with Vance toward the completion of the project. I highly recommend the services of Vance Kotal, Brendon Warren of Fortress Group Inc for any project.”
Glenn M. Kotara – Board President of Bethlehem Inn
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