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JAMES EARL,
P.E., M.S.P.M.
PRESIDENT & FOUNDER

A distinguished engineer and strategic leader, James Earl brings over 25 years of high-level project management and engineering experience to JETY Inc. Combining rigorous technical expertise with a disciplined, mission-focused approach, James has built a career executing complex, large-scale infrastructure and construction projects across the public sector.

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Before founding JETY Inc.—a certified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business—James served as an Assistant Director for the National Institutes of Health (NIH). There, he provided pivotal leadership for a federal construction program with a $200 million annual budget, directing the planning, design, and execution of highly specialized biomedical and clinical healthcare facilities.​​​​

His extensive background is rooted in public health and environmental stewardship. As a Senior Permit Specialist and Commander with the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and a Deputy Program Director for the Indian Health Service (IHS), James led critical engineering initiatives, navigated complex interagency agreements, and drove infrastructure advancements alongside sovereign Native American Tribes and federal agencies.

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EDUCATION

  • Master of Science in Project Management | University of Wisconsin Platteville

  • Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering | Portland State University

  • A.A.S. in Ecological Controls | Community College of the Air Force

CREDENTIALS & AFFILIATIONS

  • Licensed Professional Engineer (P.E.), State of Washington

  • Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB)

  • Retired Officer, United States Public Health Service & United States Air Force Veteran

DEREK GOUDE,
C.A.P.M., C.N.E.
CEO & FOUNDER

An operational strategist and managing principal broker, Derek Goude brings over 20 years of experience in executing complex project lifecycles and federal contracts to JETY Inc.. Combining executive-level compliance with a disciplined, milestone-driven approach, he specializes in translating intricate federal and facility requirements into cost-effective, audit-ready outcomes.

 

As the Director of Transactional Operations for JETY Inc., Derek provides executive oversight for specialized federal initiatives and complex infrastructure projects. He serves as the Managing Principal Broker for a dual-state operation, leading a professional team of 60+ brokers across Oregon and Washington to ensure regulatory excellence. Derek has directed the compliance and closing of over 900 project lifecycles totaling $450M+ in aggregate volume, utilizing rigorous governance frameworks and standardized SOPs to ensure audit-ready, mission-critical performance.

Derek’s background is rooted in infrastructure and regulatory precision. From facilitating USDA research lab developments to managing complex clinical facility remodels, he excels at navigating intricate zoning, utility mapping, and environmental compliance. A CAPM candidate and Certified Negotiation Expert, he leverages formal project management frameworks to deliver technical transitions on schedule with rigorous quality assurance.

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EDUCATION

  • B.B.A. in Entrepreneurship | Oregon State University (Minor in Mathematics)

  • Pi Mu Epsilon National Mathematics Honor Society (Lifetime Member)

  • Continuing Professional Development: 400+ clock hours in Advanced Real Estate Law, Agency, and Brokerage Management

CREDENTIALS & AFFILIATIONS

  • Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) | PMI Candidate 2026 (PMP Track 2027)

  • Certified Negotiation Expert (CNE)

  • Principal Real Estate Broker (OR) | Managing Broker (WA)

  • Member: Central Oregon, Clark County, Midvalley, Polk County, and Portland Metropolitan Associations of Realtors.

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