Meet the Permit Pushers
Who We Are
Kathy, Chief Operating Officer
Kathy started Permit Pushers in 1994 after working on the other side of the counter. She was a permit technician at Yavapai County, but knew she could help people get their permits through with less stress and more efficiency if she started her own business. Permit Pushers was the first permit expediting business in Arizona. Since then, we’ve grown into a family business that has served clients all over the US.
James, Chief Executive Officer
James is a Northern Arizona native and grew up learning the ins and outs of the permit process. He graduated from Northern Arizona University with a bachelors in Public Planning and went on to get a masters in Urban and Environmental Planning from Arizona State University. He spent 10 years in the public sector as a planner at various local jurisdictions. He has consulted for many jurisdictions throughout the country, including the City of Tucson, San Luis Obispo, the Navajo Nation, the US Forest Service, and the Department of Defense, as well as Arizona State University.
Melinda, Office Manager
Melinda graduated from Arizona State University in 1993 with a Bachelor's Degree in Marketing Management. The majority of her career (22 years) took place at a start-up Manufacturing Lab, where she wore many hats and ultimately moved into the role of Chief Marketing Office. She is thrilled to use her Project Management and Customer Service experience to help support the continued growth of Permit Pushers. Melinda's joys in life are spending time with her husband, children and grandchildren, as well as cultivating her vegetable and flower gardens.
Shannon, Permit Coordinator
Shannon is a lifelong Hoosier with a degree in Secondary Education from Indiana University and is currently pursuing an HR degree from WGU. Her background includes fourteen years as a classroom teacher teaching technology to students in grades K-5. Most recently Shannon has worked at a small but quickly growing municipality in their Building Department. One of her favorite quotes is from British author George Eliot, “It is never too late to be what you might have been.”
Sedona, Administrative Assistant
Sedona Ortega is a current student at Reed College. She recently completed her term as an intern for the City of Prescott's Community Development Department in which the majority of her work supported Planning & Zoning. She was included in meetings and research related to affordable and fair housing initiatives, permitting, planning, and climate resilience. Sedona is an involved person and values commitment and community. She has demonstrated this through her eagerness to volunteer with organizations such as AmeriCorps and The Launch Pad Teen Center, and by taking on various leadership roles in school and community projects.
Janet, Civil Engineer
Janet Johnson recently sat for her Professional Engineer exam and was awarded her PE certification in Alabama. She has over 15 years in civil design experience throughout the US, including in Alabama, Arizona, California, Texas, New York, and Wisconsin. Her work ranges from residential to commercial and industrial projects, and her company, CivilWorx is a Woman Owned Enterprise. Her talents include: Site plans, Drainage and Grading design, roadway design, and 3D modeling. We are proud to call Janet a part of our team!
Cameron, Civil & Structural Designer
Cameron graduated with an Associate’s degree in Drafting & Design Technology from Bishop State Community College in Mobile, Alabama. He then started off surveying land and hydrographic, and later gained experience in Architectural, Structural and Civil Engineering drafting and design over a span of over 10 years. He is thrilled to be a designer for the growing team of Permit Pushers. Cameron enjoys spending time and traveling with his wife and two daughters.
Celebrating 30 Years of Permitting
Our History
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When we started 30 years ago, we were the first exclusive permit expediting company in the great State of Arizona! Technology was different, so we made our logo in MS Paint - that’s right! This is our original logo, and ever since, we’ve made ‘em go fast!
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To celebrate our 30th Anniversary, we are offering a limited time deal. Email us at info@permitpushers.com or call us at 928.821.0204 and mention that you saw this page or one of our 30 Year Anniversary Instagram posts and we will give you 10% off one of your permit projects with us!
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30 years later, we are still proudly serving our community, though, admittedly, it has grown much larger! The foundation for our success is the same as it always has been: solid relationships, integrity, and depth of experience. We look forward to serving you into the future!
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