Meet the Team

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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
