Our Team

Peter C. Schmidt

President

Peter started his company over 30 years ago. After growing up here, he moved to California to attend college and start his career. While in California, Peter started his construction company and owned two florists. He returned in the early 90’s to raise his family on San Juan Island. Since then the company has expanded consistently over the years and has grown into a well-respected, highly successful corporation. Peter is proficient in CAD and 3-D design, which has given him a unique perspective as a general contractor when it comes to meeting the needs of his clients. He enjoys a challenge, from building custom vacation homes to moving the Churchill House to its current site on Argyle to building the eagle habitat at Wolf Hollow. Peter respects our small island community lifestyle and has found many ways of consistently donating his personal and company resources to multiple charities and community needs over the years.

Brenda Schmidt

Vice-President/Treasurer

Brenda joined the company as Bookkeeper/Office Manager within two years of working together, they tripled their business. Brenda knew they would be an unstoppable team. She is Co-Owner and V.P. She enjoys fishing on the beautiful San Juan waters & spending time with her children and 8 grandchildren.

Stephanie Bogart

Office Manager

Stephanie transplanted here with her two children in search of a new adventure on the west coast and to explore island life on beautiful San Juan Island. She brings a wide range of experience through all the skills she developed while working years in the construction industry with various small businesses and corporations. Her smiling face is who greets all our wonderful clients, vendors and contractors daily and keeps our office running smoothly. She loves being involved with her children through volunteering and coaching her daughter’s volleyball team. Recently, she became certified as a volunteer EMS provider to serve and give back to our island community. Her passions are working out and when she can carve out time, she can be found out exploring and enjoying the gorgeous paradise we live in or watching college football… Goooo Dawgs!

Tim Skattum

Project Manager

Tim has over 30 years of experience in the construction industry. He joined our team in 2022 as a project manager. He brings knowledge and dynamic energy & a great work ethic to our team. You can find him in his spare time riding his bike competing in cycling races or one of the many other outdoor activities he enjoys.

Geannie Meckler

Chief Financial Officer

Raised in Northern Idaho, Geannie later moved to Puyallup, where she graduated from Puyallup High School while simultaneously attending Pierce College through the Running Start program. She continued her education afterward at Pierce College and Washington State University. Right out of college, she kicked off her career at BMC West, quickly moving up from a salesclerk position to a role in the accounting department. After taking a break to focus on raising her family, Geannie launched her own cleaning company, which she has successfully run for the past 20 years. A dedicated supporter of her community, both personally and professionally, Geannie actively contributes to non-profits like Helping Hand House and Cleaning for a Reason and serves as Treasurer and Financial Advisor on the board of Foster Champs of Washington.

In the summer of 2024, she brought her skills and passion to Peter Schmidt Construction as Chief Financial Officer, where she’s eager to help drive the company’s growth and success for many years to come.