Meet Our Team

Jared Wojan is from Beaver Island, MI, and is now living in Traverse City with his wife, Kailey, two sons, and daughter. His hobbies include hunting, fishing, playing sports, and, of course, spending quality time with his family. Currently, Jared is the vice president of sales at Northshore Exteriors, but he also has eight years of experience working at Wimsatt Building Materials and was involved in his family's excavation business. The thing he likes most about his job is the ability to grow a local company, the company culture, working with friends, and getting to meet new people and customers.

A proud resident of Traverse City and a native of Charlevoix, MI, Chandler Novotny brings hands-on leadership and deep industry experience to his role as Owner and Vice President of Operations at Northshore Exteriors. His career journey includes valuable time spent in accounting and sales at Wimsatt Building Materials, where he gained critical insight into both the financial and product sides of the construction business.
Chandler is known for his problem-solving mindset, commitment to quality, and drive to constantly improve operations and customer experience. What he values most about his work is the close-knit, hardworking team at Northshore Exteriors—and the shared commitment to doing things the right way.
Outside of work, Chandler enjoys playing golf and basketball, tackling home renovation projects, and, most importantly, spending time with his daughter, Kennedy Novotny

George Clark, who resides in Grand Rapids, MI, is a proud husband of Cathy and a father of three adult sons. As vice president of strategic planning, George has experienced success and joy in his current role with Northshore Exteriors. Before his current job, he was a licensed builder for over 15 years and devoted 10 years to residential home energy audits, during which he held a seat on the board of directors of the HBA at the state and local levels. In his spare time, George loves hunting, fishing, outdoors, sports, woodworking, and, of course, spending time with his family.

Nick Thompson is originally from Elk Rapids, MI, and currently resides in Traverse City with his wife, Samantha, and son. He enjoys traveling, camping, snowboarding, and golf. As a sales manager, Nick holds various certifications, such as the CertainTeed Select Shingle Master, Lomanco Ventilation, Sell Like Hell Training, and Signature Worldwide Customer Service Training. Before his current position, he served as a Corporal in the United States Marine Corps and was a roof loading specialist at Wimsatt Building Materials before moving into sales. Nick particularly enjoys working with customers, builders, and crews to ensure they have the best roofing and siding systems. He is especially satisfied when he sees a customer's satisfaction at the completion of the job.

Residence and Hometown: Thompsonville and Arcadia, MI

Hobbies: Reading, kayaking, beach, rock hunting, Jeep trailing, Special Olympics, and hanging with her adult children and their significant others.

Job Title: Client Relations Manager

Previous Experience: Certificate in Management, Benzie Leelanau District Health Department, Benzie County Central Schools

Favorite Parts About the Job: The family-oriented atmosphere. Working in a business that values integrity, respect, and teamwork creates a positive environment where everyone feels valued and supported.

Residence and Hometown: Traverse City, MI, and Manton, MI

Hobbies: Golf, hunting, and fishing

Job Title: Sales

Previous Experience: Pella Windows

Favorite Parts About the Job: The people, the atmosphere and taking care of clients

Michael Draper is a roofing production manager who hails from Traverse City, MI. His family includes his beloved wife, Ember, and their two kids. When not hard at work, Mike enjoys playing video games and fishing with his children. Before taking on the role at Northshore Exteriors, Mike held several jobs in local restaurants and factories. His favorite parts about the job are the challenging and stimulating environment and the family-like feeling that the company offers. Mike is also pleased to work with outstanding supervisors.

Brandon Clayton is a project foreman who resides in Traverse City, MI, with his wife, Alexandria, and their two children. He loves outdoor activities and roofing as hobbies, and he holds certifications in OSHA, heavy equipment, CPR, and a lift certification. Previously, he had been self-employed and worked for BRD Construction until he discovered Northshore Exteriors. Brandon's favorite parts about his job are the friendly atmosphere and the continual opportunity to learn new things.

Mario Cabanting is a commercial and residential sales rep of Mesick, MI, formerly from Buckley, MI, where he lives with his wife, Brogan, and their three children. In his spare time, he likes playing basketball, golf, lacrosse, and hiking, as well as spending time with his family. He has seven years of experience in the industry and has been certified by both John Mansville and GAF. Mario appreciates the enthusiasm of his colleagues, the open communication of the company, and the chances he gets to further develop his expertise due to the people he works with and for.

Residence and Hometown: Traverse City, MI and South Boardman, MI

Family: My dog Alamo

Hobbies: Disc golfing, hiking and riding motorcycles

Job Title: Foreman

Previous Experience: Warehouse logistics and industry management, casino table games manager for about 3 years

Residence and Hometown: Kingsley, MI

Family: Two daughters Cheyenne and Kylie, one son Steven

Hobbies: Hunting, fishing, anything outdoors with my kids and grandkids

Job Title: Foreman

Previous Experience: 30 years plus of ground up construction

Residence and Hometown: Coleman, MI and Traverse City, MI

Hobbies: Stand up comedy, walks and movies

Job Title: Foreman

Previous Experience: Mostly kitchen work and 5 years in the field of exteriors

Favorite Parts About the Job: The ever changing office, views and the ability to connect with customers

Family information: Two dogs, Luna & Hamster

Residence and Hometown:  East Jordan, and Manton

Hobbies: Mud racing, dirt bikes, reading, writing, puzzles

Job Title: Material Handler, driver
Any Certifications: CPR, Operator

Previous Experience: Solar Farm Foreman

Favorite Parts About the Job: The people and quality of work