Richard Brecke

About Richard Brecke

A great team builds a great project. I’m passionate about helping to build teams that trust one another, have constructive conflict and focus on results. It’s amazing what a team like this can achieve.

Experience

1. Guy with Tools

   Rich The Handyman, Llc

   Mar 2025 — Present · Bend, OR, US

   As the owner and operator of Rich the Handyman, I provide reliable, high-quality handyman services to residential and small commercial clients throughout Central Oregon—including Bend, Sunriver, and Sisters.I specialize in:General home repairs and maintenanceFurniture and toy assemblyTV mounting, picture hanging, and hardware installsPower washing and seasonal prepTech setup, AV troubleshooting, and small office fixesAccessibility modifications and post-remodel punch listsWith a background in construction and years of hands-on home maintenance as a stay-at-home dad, I bring a problem-solving mindset, attention to detail, and genuine care to every project. My goal is to help homeowners and business owners cross items off their to-do lists—safely, efficiently, and with no mess left behind.

Education

• Oregon State University

  Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Pre-Physical Therapy Studies

  1994 — 1996

• Oregon State University

  Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Construction Engineering Management

  2000 — 2003

Skills

• Project Planning
• Contractors
• Value Engineering
• Change Orders
• Construction Management
• Green Building
• Sketchup
• Subcontracting
• Project Coordination
• Constructability
• Submittals
• Construction Safety
• Budgets
• Cost Control
• Strategic Planning
• Cad
• English
• Program Management
• Cpm Scheduling
• Contract Negotiation
• Renovation
• Outlook
• Sustainability
• Project Management
• Contract Management
• Project Bidding
• Public Speaking
• Customer Service
• Construction Drawings
• Microsoft Project
• Windows
• Microsoft Office
• Construction
• Leed
• Microsoft Excel
• Powerpoint
• Microsoft Word
• Cost Management
• Pre-Construction
• Management