Meet the Specialty Group Team

Cole started working with Specialty on the insulation side but has transferred to the environmental side—where he is certified in asbestos and lead abatement as well as being a project manager. He and his wife live in Colbert and have been married for 25+ years. Together they have raised four children.

Daniel has been with Specialty Group since 2022. Daniel started his role in sales and has worked his way toward becoming a supervisor. Daniel believes in working hard, making sure our customers are fully satisfied and understanding the process in our work. In his free time, Daniel loves to be outdoors including doing BMX with his kids.

Jacob brings 10+ years of experience in operational, general management, customer service, and sales. Born in Maui, Jacob lived in California and Texas and currently resides in Post Falls with his wife, son, and dog. Jacob loves spending his free time being active and cooking.

Jake Allbright has the unique opportunity to support all businesses within our Specialty Group. His focus is on revenue growth and operations management while working to incorporate standardization of systems and processes to improve the experience for our customers and employees alike. Much of Jake’s past experience comes from serving in the U.S. Army where he led teams and operations locally and abroad. Jake’s free time consists of spending time outdoors with his young family.

Jessica was born and raised in eastern Oregon. Jessica worked in customer service and employment services for 7+ years. Jessica’s passions include learning new skills and working in her community to help with the need of housing and employment. Jessica absolutely loves to travel with her family and enjoys outdoor activities that include the mountains or the beach.

Jim has 20+ years of experience in the construction field and has a vast knowledge of a range of environmental projects. With 32 years of service in the industry, Jim is extremely knowledgeable in all aspects of environmental services. He enjoys helping customers maintain quality and safety in their surrounding environment.

Keith Preston has worked in the industry since 1998. Keith joined the Specialty Group team in 1999. Keith started his role as a site supervisor in 2000 and held that position for 23 years. Most recently, Keith became an AHERA Certified Building Inspector. Keith’s current responsibilities, among others, are to perform good faith asbestos surveys and create comprehensive reports that meet state-of-the-art industry practices. In his free time Keith enjoys boating, RC ground vehicle operation and flying FPV drones.

Kim Sobota has over 30 years of experience in the construction industry. She loves what she does and is just as enthusiastic about the industry today as she was when she started. There is something about being a part of a project that brings the satisfaction of a job well done. She provides administrative support throughout the project. From detailed qualification/pre-qualification proposals, subcontracts submittals to job closeout there isn’t a task that she cannot tackle. She is also a member of our Safety Committee. Her vast construction-related knowledge and experience is an asset to the Safety Committee. In her free time Kim likes to garden, read and drink wine with the girls.

Kylee earned her degree in marketing, public relations, and communications from the University of North Texas. She has 5+ years of sales and marketing experience in the building products industry. With experience in social media, website development, and new product launches, Kylee joined Specialty in January 2022. Her interests include family—especially the newest addition to the family, George, and outdoor activities.

Manuel brings 20 years of experience and knowledge to our business. He is certified in asbestos testing and abatement, lead testing and abatement, and lead paint testing and abatement. Manuel lives in Spokane. In his spare time, he enjoys coaching youth wrestling. Manuel and his wife have been married for 27 years and have four sons.

Patti graduated from Lewis-Clark State with a degree in Elementary Education and received a Secondary English Certification from Hawaii. Patti has over 35 years of experience teaching special motivation classes, middle school and high school English as well as fifth grade students. Patti brings invaluable culture to the team through her experiences as a teacher. In her free time, she enjoys reading, traveling and spending time with her grandchildren.

Ray Skelton has more than 30 years of experience in the construction industry, managing a wide variety of projects including highway construction, golf courses, infrastructure development, water and sewer systems, and resort development. He also has a broad knowledge of fast-track and design-build projects.