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Paradigm Commercial: Shifting Visions to Reality
L-R: Dylan Jensen, Heather Merz, Joe O'Jibway • courtesy Paradigm Commercial
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fter more than 10 years working with each other in the construction industry, Dylan Jensen, Joe O’Jibway, and Heather Merz all came to the same conclusion: it was time to write their own story and define their version of success. They longed for a company culture that would enable them to spend time fostering relationships with their clients and the contractors they work with every day. In 2021, they took a deep breath and, together, founded Paradigm Commercial. Brainstorming for the right company name, their goal was to exemplify thinking outside of the box. Promoting creativity wasn’t enough; they wanted clients to know their focus would be to work hard to find creative alternatives rather than just standard solutions. In the same way that paradigms shift with new ways of thinking, their company, appropriately named Paradigm Commercial, represented a shift toward mirroring their professional lives with their personal lives—by maintaining a focus on people.
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THE TEAM Each of Paradigm’s team members plays a key role in its success. Having grown up in Georgetown, Dylan is delighted to now play a key role in its growth. He manages client relations and preconstruction, overseeing efforts to determine costs and requirements associated with new projects by collaborating with clients, architects, and engineers. Joe is involved with production and operations, managing the projects from start to finish. He oversees quality control, safety initiatives, and scheduling. Heather handles the company’s financial affairs and internal operations, building on her 16+ years in the construction industry. By establishing both policies and relationships that are essential to their growth and success, Heather prepares and analyzes all financial information. Together, they have hand-picked a team consisting of people who emulate the company’s core values. Heather says, “Our team's success is based on our ability to leverage our diverse building experience. Every team mem-