Elements delivers professional renovation services with many of the largest hospitality companies in the world.
Legal to work in over 36 states. Explore below to learn more about Elements, its people, its projects, and its great culture!
Tim Broersma
CEO and Principal
Tim, the founder of Elements, began his journey at the entry level with Lynden Floor Design. His dedication and hard work led him to become the sales manager and eventually the overall manager of the business. This progression paved the way for the establishment of Elements Hospitality, co-founded with his business partner, Greg Neufeldt. Through his career, Tim gained invaluable experience in sales, management, development, installations, and site executions. These skills have been instrumental in launching and growing Elements. As the company flourished, Tim built a talented team that shared his vision and helped drive Elements to new heights. Today, Elements is a thriving enterprise, thanks in large part to its exceptional team. Tim, as the CEO, focuses on long-term strategic planning, engaging with and supporting Elements' top customers, leading the executive team, and connecting with the broader Elements family across the country at various job sites. Outside of work, Tim cherishes time with his wife, Stephanie, and their four children, especially when they can enjoy the beauty of the San Juan Islands together.
Creating a business and shaping its core values and culture through the lens of the Christian faith has been a gift to me. Whether our team shares our faith or not, all can agree on its core values: Love, compassion, integrity, humility, authenticity, transparency, and service.
Greg has been in business for most of his life beginning at an early age in a family-owned construction and finishing supply business in Canada. From there, at age 20 he took a completely different path, moving into the laser eye correction industry to be trained in a private surgical center as a technologist and moving into clinic management at 28 years old. At 31 while still in the medical industry, he was given an opportunity to buy an interior design and flooring business which specialized in large resort and casino flooring projects. Due to his lack of expertise in this arena, he partnered with a well-connected known local industry expert, and they quickly expanded this business. With the freedom allowed through that partnership, Greg individually expanded into the US to start another flooring and design company which some years later, through a unique opportunity began, again, servicing resort and timeshare sectors with their flooring needs and eventually grew into a full-service resort renovation company, known now as Elements Hospitality. Currently Greg, along with Elements co-founder and CEO, Tim Broersma as well as Brian Davidson maintain ownership responsibilities of the company.
Ryan Mee
Director of Projects
Ryan came to Elements through a diverse and varied career path that included management in industrial distribution, as well as residential and multi-unit housing projects as owner, contractor, and manager, and sometimes carpenter. His construction career began in high school working as a laborer part time for a home builder and working his way up. Ryan was introduced to Elements by a former employee and friend who was project managing at Elements. The interesting and challenging work in live resort environments was intriguing, but ultimately meeting all the people through interview process’ sold Ryan on continuing his career by joining the Elements team. He started in project management with the company and advanced to Director of Projects from there. In his spare time Ryan can be found outside as an avid hiker but also divides time with everything else outdoors including Kayaking, paddleboarding, trail running, and mountain biking. He can also be found continuously tinkering on his 130 yr. old house, always searching for the next project.
Lance Ellis
Director of Project Estimating
Lance’s journey to becoming the Director of Estimating is a testament to his resilience and adaptability. After starting his career at a refinery and pursuing an education in radiology, he found his passion in the construction and development industry. In 2003, he established his own residential construction company. Lance also dedicated time to the local fire department, attending fire academy and EMT training to become a firefighter. A medical condition later made it challenging for him to continue the demanding manual labor required for both firefighting and construction, so he transitioned to working as an estimator for an industrial coating contractor in California. After a brief stint in Bakersfield, he returned to Lynden, continuing his work for the same company. In 2014, Lance joined Elements as an estimator, and his hard work and dedication over the past decade have seen him rise to the position of Director of the Estimating Department. A true family man, Lance devotes his free time to his wife and five children, supporting them in their various passions and pursuits.
Tim DenBleyker
Director of People Operations
Tim’s path to Elements and this position is unique, as he had several jobs that have led him to this position. He graduated from Calvin College with a B.S. in Recreational Therapy and worked for several years with at-risk youth. Upon moving to Washington, he started working in the building trades, which he did for over a decade before getting into new home sales. From there he took on a role in Human Resources at a local construction company which ultimately led to his position there as Director of People and Culture. His role at Elements fits perfectly with his life experiences and his desire to help people succeed and grow. When away from work Tim enjoys the outdoors, working around the house, and is an avid hockey fan.
Chris Peterson
Director of Finance
Chris joined Elements with a diverse background and extensive experience. He served as a mechanic in the Air Force Reserves while attending Western Washington University, where he earned a B.S. in economics and accounting. Following graduation, Chris spent seven years at Zodiac Aerospace in Bellingham, honing his skills in project and cost accounting. In 2018, Chris embraced a new opportunity at Elements as a Financial Analyst. His dedication and expertise quickly propelled him to keep growing within the company, first up to Controller, and now into Element’s Director of Finance. Outside work, Chris enjoys taking a break from the numbers by taking long walks at the golf course, eating tacos with his family, and playing pickleball for charity.
Daniel Flint
Manager of Project Engineering
Daniel's journey to Elements and his current position is both diverse and dynamic. Originating in Germany, he began his career in the early 2000s by renovating homes and managing properties, which provided a solid foundation in business acumen and construction management. In 2010, he moved to the Pacific Northwest, where he pursued a BA in Arts and Science with a concentration in Psychoacoustic Engineering at Western Washington University. Drawn by the unique intersection of hospitality and construction, Daniel joined Elements in 2016 as an FF&E Coordinator. His dedication and growing expertise led to his current role as a Project Engineer in 2020, where he now manages the department. Outside of work, Daniel enjoys spending time with his wife and two children, composing music, sailing, traveling and visiting Theme Parks.
Mike Franich
Manager of Site
Mike's roots are in Puyallup, WA, where he graduated from Rogers High School and earned a Business Management degree from Green River Community College. In 1980, he founded his construction company, initially specializing in decks and bathroom remodels. His expertise led him to manage guidebook, program, and map sales at the 1982 World's Fair in Knoxville, TN. Upon returning in 1983, he refocused his construction company on custom homes and small tenant improvement projects. In 2003, Mike transitioned to Hollander Investments and later joined Shinstine and Associates as a Site Superintendent, where he oversaw state, school, and mid-sized commercial projects until 2015. His journey with Elements began in 2015 as a Site Superintendent, and his dedication and leadership have since elevated him to the role of Manager of Sites. Married since 1983, Mike and his wife have three children, two sons-in-law, and two grandsons, and they reside in the Puyallup area. Outside of work, Mike enjoys boating in the Puget Sound, golfing, traveling, and snowmobiling, embracing life with a passion for both his career and his family.
Dan Santman
Manager of Project Management
Dan embarked on his professional journey at Elements seeking fresh challenges. After graduating from Western Washington University with a degree in Political Science and obtaining a Construction Management Certificate from the University of Washington, he gained valuable experience as a Project Manager for a General Contractor in Bellingham. When he sought new opportunities and challenges, he found his professional niche at Elements, where he has excelled for a steadfast 13 years. Dan's dedication to his current role as Manager of Project Management is evident, matched only by his passion for family, community, and outdoor pursuits like coaching local youth sports and hitting the mountain biking trails.
Desi Luna
Senior Estimator
Desi joined Elements with years of construction knowledge. After attending Meridian High School and Skagit Valley College, he began working in the trades locally in 1995 and owned and operated a concrete construction company from 2004 to 2012. In 2012, Desi joined Elements as a Project Manager. In 2018, he transitioned to an Estimator role and has since advanced to Senior Estimator. His dedication and strong work ethic have been key factors in his progression within the company. Married to his high school sweetheart, Cari, for 35 years, Desi has three daughters and four grandchildren. He also dedicated ten years to coaching high school baseball at Lynden Christian. In his free time, Desi enjoys traveling with his wife, spending time with his grandchildren, and playing golf with friends.
Brian started his first business at 13 and has been a serial entrepreneur ever since. In 1988 he became partner in a microprocessor design company, selling to AT&T and other large national firms. Brian used that base to build other businesses. In 1999 Brian founded a business brokerage firm with offices in the US and Canada. In 2001 he founded Batting Cages Inc. and grew that into one of the largest providers of baseball batting cages worldwide. In 2008 Davidson and BCI acquired Christensen Net Works, a leader in golf, aquaculture and baseball netting. In 2012 Brian started his off-road racing career, winning 3700 class in the Mint 400 and securing another class win in the 2015 Silver State 300. Brian became involved with Elements Hospitality in 2018.Today Brian is a part time real estate developer, Expert Witness in sports liability cases, CEO of Batting Cages Inc, and active in non-profit organizations with presence in Cambodia, India, Haiti, as well as a local mentorship organization.
Shane Bajema
Director of Development
Having grown up in Michigan and graduating from Calvin College, Shane got married and moved to Washington State where he raised his two daughters and son with his wife Beth. 30 years later, Shane has built a foundation within his career specializing in Real Estate and Development, largely in the Hospitality sector. Shane has a well-rounded experience base in leadership both on the ownership and construction sides of Asset Development in Hospitality. Shane diversified his career in 2017 by relinquishing the CEO position within Elements to carve out more capacity to further his own personal real estate development opportunities. Shane continues within Elements in a part-time capacity as a Development Director. Primarily helping Elements set vision and a course for healthy growth within the Hospitality industry. Away from work, Shane enjoys traveling with Beth to follow his adult kids’ lives in professional sports, hobby creative projects and anything to do with boats and water.
Tony Larson
Leadership Trainer and Coach
Tony brings his passion for leadership development, strategic planning, coaching and seeing people grow to his role at Elements. His previous role was as the CEO of a leading manufacturer of nutraceutical products, where he focused on business strategy, improving culture and building high performance teams which resulted in growth and higher profitability. He was owner of a magazine publishing company, a special event company that hosted events and seminars focused on sales, marketing, advertising, customer service, personal development and leadership dynamics and was owner and operator of the Bellingham Bells Baseball Club. He founded and is the former President of the WBA, a business advocacy organization and founded the Christian Networking Group, Illuminate Northwest. In addition, Tony was engaged as an elected public official and has worked on and off since 1995 as a business consultant, sales trainer and personal development and executive leadership coach for clients around the Pacific Northwest. He lives in Bellingham, Washington with his wife Danielle, loves coaching youth sports and enjoys the many active outdoor activities available in the Pacific Northwest. He has two adult children, Jonathan and Bronte.
Meet Our Team
Ownership
Tim Broersma
CEO and Principal
Leadership
Ryan Mee
Director of Projects
Lance Ellis
Director of Project Estimating
Shane Bajema
Director of Development
Tim DenBleyker
Director of People Operations
Chris Petersen
Director of Finance
Daniel Flint
Manager of Project Engineering
Dan Santman
Manager of Project Management
Mike Franich
Manager of Site
Desi Luna
Senior Project Estimator
Tony Larson
Leadership Trainer and Coach
Projects Team
Dan Santman
Manager of Project Management
Bradley Carlson
Project Manager
Jeremy McKim
Project Manager
Kris Shimkus
Project Manager
Sean McCauley
Project Manager
Allisha Jacyszyn
Project Manager
Paul Ledebur
Project Manager
Noam Ramati
Project Manager
Estimating
Lance Ellis
Director of Project Estimating
Desi Luna
Senior Project Estimator
Chris Frerichs
Project Estimator
Jason Richards
Project Estimator
Jim Engen
Project Estimator
Paul Vanderhoek
Project Estimator
Philip Loher
Project Estimator
Accounting
Chris Peterson
Director of Finance
Amy Zimmerman
Contract and Legal Administrator
Carla Zylstra
Project Accountant
Corei Gullikson
Project Administrator
Kari Engen
Project Administrator
Mollie Pike
Project Administrator
Project Engineering
Daniel Flint
Manager of Project Engineering
Cameron Wainwright
Project Engineer
Josh Veldman
Project Engineer
Justin Hagedorn
Project Engineer
People Operations
Tim DenBleyker
Director of People Operations
Erik Vanderpol
Training and Education
Mike Tolsma
Safety Coordinator
Stacy Holmes
Human Resources
Shay Kuik
Marketing Coordinator