Each team plays a pivotal role when it comes to bringing your project to life, but without the focus and careful attention to detail of the Project Coordinators, projects would not happen. Read more below and get to know the Indianapolis and Cincinnati Project Coordination teams.
Indianapolis team:
Michelle Hazel, Project Coordinator Lead
How long have you been with RJE? 19 years
What led you to RJE? Hearing how the owner takes care of employees
What is your favorite thing about working at RJE? The people
Describe RJE in three words: Loyal, caring, and trustworthy
What does hugging your customer mean to you? Going above and beyond to make sure they are pleased with the outcome
What does an inspiring space include in your eyes? A place you want to come to everyday.
What can customers expect from working with you? I will always get them an answer.
Describe yourself in three words: Detailed, hard-working, loyal
You are a new addition to a crayon box. What color would you be and why? Pink…it can be light and bright, or it can be darker and intense.
What emoji do you use the most? 😆
Favorite way to spend your free time: Riding on the motorcycle with my husband (until he sold it)
Cats or Dogs? Dogs
Favorite place you have ever been: Carolina Beach as a kid
Favorite downtown Indy spot: Silver in the City
Favorite movie or tv show at the moment: Grace & Frankie
Any personal mantra or words to live by that you follow? We are all in this together – let’s help each other.
Charity Rivera, Project Coordinator
How long have you been with RJE? 8 years
What led you to RJE? I heard about it from someone I worked with at another company that was at RJE at the time
What is your favorite thing about working at RJE? The people
Describe RJE in three words – fun, hard working
What does hugging your customer mean to you? Just taking care of their furniture needs & being as helpful as possible
What does an inspiring space include in your eyes? Beauty, I love our office
What can customers expect from working with you? Attention
Describe yourself in three words: Funny, smart, & conscientiousness
What emoji do you use the most? 😊
Favorite way to spend your free time: Reading
Cats or Dogs? Both!
Favorite place you have ever been: So far, Niagara Falls
Favorite downtown Indy spot: The Eagle
Favorite movie or tv show at the moment: FBI
Any personal mantra or words to live by that you follow? Try to be nice.
Sarah Rubbo, Project Coordinator
How long have you been with RJE? 5 years
What led you to RJE? Leah [Kundel] sent me the job opening and connected me with Shelly
What is your favorite thing about working at RJE? My coworkers
Describe RJE in three words Exciting, ethical, accomplished
What does hugging your customer mean to you? Going that extra step to take care of their needs — something as simple as a quick response goes a long way
What does an inspiring space include in your eyes? Flexibility and comfort
What can customers expect from working with you? Positivity
Describe yourself in three words: Optimistic, spirited, easy-going
You are a new addition to a crayon box — what color would you be and why? Forest green because I always seem to be drawn to that shade
What emoji do you use the most? 😂 for sure
Favorite way to spend your free time: Baking or trying new recipes
Cats or Dogs? Dogs
Favorite place you have ever been: Nepal
Favorite downtown Indy spot: The Eagle
Favorite movie or tv show at the moment: Only Murders in the Building
Any personal mantra or words to live by that you follow? Never grow up, just grow better
Get to know the Cincinnati Project Coordination Team
Natalie Klein, Project Coordinator
How long have you been with RJE? Two years, but only 1 year as a sales coordinator
What led you to RJE? I had only heard great things about RJE prior and knew I wanted to work here when the opportunity presented itself
What is your favorite thing about working at RJE? The people! Everyone works really hard and is inspiring to me!
Describe RJE in three words Trustworthy, talented, and family
What does hugging your customer mean to you? It means to put their needs at the forefront and to do right by them
What does an inspiring space include in your eyes? Greenery! Since the workplace can’t be outside, it is a way of bringing the outside in
What can customers expect from working with you? Customers can expect clear communication — I will always try to meet their goals and expectations
Describe yourself in three words. Kind, honest, and trustworthy
You are a new addition to a crayon box– what color would you be and why? I would be a fern colored green crayon, because green is calming, and I feel like I have a calming presence
What emoji do you use the most? ❤️
Favorite way to spend your free time: I love to spend my free time with my husband and our cats cozied up in the living room watching a movie
Cats or Dogs? Cats, but I do adore any dog I meet!
Favorite place you have ever been: Cartagena, Colombia for my friend’s wedding!
Favorite downtown Cincy spot: Does Northern Kentucky count? Larry’si in Covington.
Favorite movie or tv show at the moment: It is coming up on Little Women season and I can’t wait to watch it!
Any personal mantra or words to live by that you follow? Take life as it is, not as it should be.
Kim Schauf, Project Coordinator
How long have you been with RJE? 8 months
What led you to RJE? I worked with Kevin years ago and was enthused to work with him again
What is your favorite thing about working at RJE? The people and culture, it’s unique to our industry
Describe RJE in three words: solution driven, enthusiastic, genuine
What does hugging your customer mean to you? Building a partnership with customers so they feel secure and confident with RJE, and they know we will meet and exceed their expectations
What does an inspiring space include in your eyes? Nothing is more inspiring than nature — a space that provides lots of daylight and views of nature when possible along with design that evokes a sense of nature through color, texture, and shapes
What can customers expect from working with you? I’ll go the extra mile…
Describe yourself in three words. Loyal, planner, nana
You are a new addition to a crayon box — what color would you be and why? It would be some color of green because that makes me think of being outdoors
What emoji do you use the most? 👍🏻
Favorite way to spend your free time Playing with my grandkids and volunteering at Animal Friends Humane Society
Cats or Dogs? Dogs
Favorite place you have ever been: Sedona, AZ
Favorite downtown Cincy spot Findlay Market
Favorite movie or tv show at the moment: I’m loving Welcome to Wrexham – it’s a Ted Lasso reality show!
Any personal mantra or words to live by that you follow? Do things that bring you JOY
