John was born in Chicago in 1957.  He studied history and political science in college, and then transferred to Florida Institute of Technology, finishing his degree in Underwater Engineering.  John met his wife Mary during a school break, and they were married in 1980, then moved to Louisiana to pursue a career in commercial diving. In 1984 he began his home-building career in Houston.  Not happy with the Texas lifestyle and looking to spend more time windsurfing and whitewater kayaking, John and Mary moved to Hood River spending a year enjoying the Gorge and surrounding areas.  They moved to the Portland area and started Riverland Homes in 1988.  After 35 years in the home-building business, and 31 as owner of Riverland Homes, John handed day-to-day operations to Chris Bittner.  John still handles the estimating and project development for the the company while working from his home in the Wallowa Valley.  He is always available to speak with clients and makes frequent trips to Portland to help out. 

Position:  President and Chief of Operations. 

Chris was born and raised in Lake Oswego, graduating from Our Lady of the Lake School and Jesuit High School, ultimately obtaining his BS degree at Portland State University. Sailing has always been his passion, which culminated in two US Olympic campaigns in his early 20’s. His love of the water continues to this day, as he spends his free time sailing, fishing and crabbing.  He is known for his excellent smoked salmon.  During his college years, Chris became involved in the home building industry and discovered a love for construction. In 2001 was hired by Riverland Homes as a construction manager. A few years later he became a partner in the company.  Working with new and past clients on their custom projects is deeply satisfying for him. As every project is unique, it keeps him on his toes.   In his near 20-plus year career with Riverland Homes, Inc., Chris has constructed some of the most challenging and beautiful homes that we have built.  

Position: Project Superintendent

Jeff started with Riverland Homes in 2017.  He graduated from Western Culinary Institute in 2004 and ran his first restaurant in downtown Portland at 24. 

He has played guitar since the age of 13 and enjoys collecting and playing different musical instruments from around the world.  Jeff has trained as a tri-athlete, and has played soccer and baseball all his life.  He has a great love of the outdoors, studying mycology, and picking mushrooms. He loves being a dad and teaching his hobbies to his children.  

Position:  Accounting, Permit Coordinator.  Kathy has been with Riverland Homes since 2001.

Kathy was born in Portland, Oregon, and received a degree in Business Finance from the University of Oregon.  She is an avid Ducks fan and enjoys ballroom dancing, camping, and spending time with friends and family.