Meet the Team

Victoria Mininger

Victoria Mininger

Founder

Over the last 18 years Victoria has gained a wide range of skills that help her in her role as Founder of Bear Creek. She brings leadership and wisdom to all that we do. Her secret passion is that she loves sustainable farming and gardening. She is happiest when her fingers are in the dirt. Victoria is also a dedicated author and speaker.

Zach James

Zach James

BCE Integrator

Zach plays a crucial role in our leadership team, and acts as our company’s integrator. He is excellent in coordinating and executing tasks, with great organization. He is detail oriented and works hard to problem solve with efficiency. In his daily life, he loves to dabble in all things outdoors.

Brian Mininger

Brian Mininger

Project Manager/Designer

In all things, Brian loves putting things together. Husband to Victoria, Brian acts as the company’s visionary and one of our Designers, guiding our clients through their project with passion and efficiency. When not in the office, you can find Brian with his family, at a baseball game, or even running a 100 mile race.

Leslie Carter

Leslie Carter

Designer

As one of our Designers, Leslie assists our clients in designing their dream outdoor space and making it a reality! Tagging along throughout the whole process with our clients, she provides an upbeat and positive attitude to the team. In her freetime, Leslie enjoys spending time with her kids and family

Keith Artley

Keith Artley

Project Manager

As one of our Project Managers, Keith is an experienced and valued asset to the team. He helps manage our projects and ensure that our client’s’ projects run smoothly. Outside of work, Keith likes to spend time with his family, hiking, biking, and fishing.

Travis Shifflett

Travis Shifflett

Foreman - Shop

Travis is a highly skilled and experienced foreman. He has been with Bear Creek since the very start! He is always on the move to deliver quality craftsmanship on every project he is a part of. He is quick to problem solve and “hustle” is his middle name. Travis always comes to work with a positive and hard working attitude. In his free time, Travis loves to spend time with his kids and try new things.

David Mininger

David Mininger

Production Support

Retired from 35 years of working as an insurance agent, we‘re thrilled to have Brian’s father, Dave on our team. As a responsible and helpful member to our Production Support Team, he works with Logan to keep our projects moving forward. He loves spending time with his family, helping in his church & playing softball! He is referred to by Brian as “Dad”.

Logan Henderson

Logan Henderson

Production Support Lead

As the production support lead, Logan does the work that keeps a project running smoothly that most do not see. He delivers materials, removes dumpsters, and assists in field work so that our crews can spend their time creating quality craftsmanship. In his free time, Logan enjoys traveling with his wife Anna Grace, playing music, and working on his new homestead

Anna Henderson

Anna Henderson

Sales & Marketing Assistant

As the sales and marketing assistant, Anna Grace is usually the first person you will meet when starting a project with us. Daughter to Brian and Victoria, she works side-by-side with the sales team to insure a quality experience for all our clients. In her free time, she enjoys traveling, reading, and spending time with friends and family.

Jonathan Steele

Jonathan Steele

Web Marketing/IT Manager

As our Tech Support and Website Manager, Jon has been a great helper to have on the team . He works in video editing, website layout and content creation for the company website. He does this with passion and dedication. In his free time, he loves working on cars and playing video games.

Ernan Hernandez

Ernan Hernandez

Drafting/3D Design Lead

Ernan is one of our talented 3D Designers for our Design process. He enjoys working on large-scale projects such as Porches incorporated with landscaping and providing construction details. He dedicates his hard work into making sure the client is satisfied with their designs. During his free time, Ernan enjoys playing Badminton, drawing sketches, and flair bottles.

Angeli Reyes

Angeli Reyes

Assistant Bookkeeper

Angeli is a hard worker as our Bookkeeper’s Assistant. She is Victoria’s right hand woman, assisting her in data management and finances within the company. She is detail oriented and always gets the job done. Outside of work, Angeli loves spending time with her son, and the weekends at her church.

Keila Mandanas

Keila Mandanas

Drafting/3D Design

Keila is a skilled 3D design artist that works hand-in-hand with Ernan and the sales team to help our clients see their vision come to life. Her favorite projects to design are decks with screened porches or pergolas on top. However, it is her goal to explore and design beyond the projects she typically designs. In her free time, she enjoys working on her watercolor skills, going to the gym, and reading mystery and sci fi books

Chicho

Chicho

Carpenter

As one of our newest members to the team, Chicho has been working hard to learn everything he can from Travis. He has become detail oriented and just as hardworking as his foreman. We are thrilled to have him a part of the team and can’t wait to watch him grow into a master of his craft. In his free time he enjoys playing video games, interior carpentry with his father, and finding new restaurants

Jacob Kocka

Jacob Kocka

Project Manager Apprentice

Jacob brings 12 years of construction experience across a variety of areas, including fence building, window and door installation, and excavation. He will be joining our Production Team as a Project Manager Apprentice, learning alongside Brian and Keith. Jacob is excited to bring his skill, attention to detail, and enthusiasm to every project. In his free time, he enjoys spending time outdoors with his son and friends—hunting, hiking, camping, playing soccer, and admiring God’s handiwork at every opportunity.

Kaitlyn Mininger

Kaitlyn Mininger

Project Manager Apprentice

Kaitlyn joined the Bear Creek Team in July 2025 as a Project Coordinator, a role that helps support our Production Team from the office. In her role, she promotes project flow in areas such as vendor communication, ordering materials, projecting collections, and more. Kaitlyn is the youngest daughter of Brian and Victoria (owners) and grew up all over the Shenandoah Valley. She recently graduated from Bridgewater College with two degrees in Psychology and Exercise Science. She has a passion for education and plans to return to school in the future.

Nathan Todd Cox

Nathan Todd Cox

Lead Pool Installer

Nathan joined the team in October 2025 as a Lead Pool Installer. With Bear Creek adding pools to their scope of work, they were happy to welcome on an experienced installer that could help facilitate the installation from excavation to plumbing. Nathan is a dedicated single father of three remarkable sons, whose professional journey reflects a profound appreciation for creating tangible value. Beginning his career in technology on the West Coast, Nathan spent over a decade excelling in 3D design and production development, honing precision and innovation in a digital environment.

Peyton Mays

Peyton Mays

Production Support Crew Member

Peyton rejoined the team in July 2025 as a Production Support Crew Member after exploring upper level management in the Restaurant Business. He learned quite a bit in the journey and is now applying it to material and supply pick ups and deliveries and Shop management. The Team is excited to have him back on board. Peyton grew up in Augusta County and graduated from Riverheads High School. He is married to his wife Sydney and they are expecting a baby girl, Allie, in early December. They both are connected with their local church.

Caleb Mullen

Caleb Mullen

Field Crew Member

Caleb joined the team in November 2025 as a Field Crew Member. In this role, he will assist on our projects in a variety of capacities such as carpentry, landscaping, and punchout tasks. We are excited to welcome a young, anxious to learn and grow, young man. Caleb grew up in Augusta county and he is the 3rd oldest in my family out of 6. He enjoys music and participates in worship at his local church.

Always in our Hearts

Jack Dull

1947-2023

Jack Dull was an exceptionally hard working, dedicated, and talented man. As a valued member of our team, Jack was more than just a colleague; he was like family. Jack had forty years of electrical experience, a Master Electrician. His work was infused with a deep passion, always willing to try something new, and go the extra mile to get the job done. His passion was not only applied to his job but also for the people he worked alongside. He always came to work with a big smile, positive attitude, and a wonderful sense of humor.

His commitment to service extended beyond his professional life and was grounded in his profound faith. He collaborated with his father on the 4th of July for many years, lighting up the sky with fireworks. This was a beacon for his family, and the Staunton City Community.

As he passed suddenly in September of 2023, Jack will be deeply missed. He will always be a part of the Bear Creek Family, and his memory will forever hold a special place in our hearts and be cherished by this company for all the years to come.