Our Team
Work with a team that understands your project’s high stakes. At J.L Hare, we select only the most results-driven permitting and entitlement experts to join our expediter services team. With so much on the line, trust your permitting to the experts.
We’re your extended team of experts.
Our permitting experts act as an extension of your own team. We proactively work to make sure your project receives the priority and attention it deserves.
Our construction, entitlement and permitting specialists provide reliable expediter services for every type of project, large or small. With decades of experience focusing solely on the permitting aspect of construction, our project management expertise and close relationships with cities and permitting agencies enable us to accurately anticipate setbacks and correct issues before they become problems.
Jackie Hare
Founder
For almost thirty years, J.L. Hare Associates has been in the business of securing permits and entitlements for builders and developers. Jackie Hare is the founder of J.L. Hare Associates and has over 40 years of experience in the building and construction industry. Prior to beginning her company, Jackie Hare worked for 13 years at the Mission Viejo Company in their Development Department as Director of Permit Processing. At the Mission Viejo Company, Jackie learned the sequence of construction, the adverse impacts of carrying costs and delayed construction starts. Jackie has instilled in her staff that same sense of urgency to get the project permitted quickly and efficiently.
Heidi Hare
President
Heidi Hare is our newly appointed President of J.L. Hare Associates and has over 20 years of experience in the building and construction industry. Prior to her transition to J.L. Hare Associates, she provided over 13 years of dry utility design support and project management support for Utility Specialists, Inc. She has provided management support for various types of projects ranging from master planned communities, railroad grade separation projects, residential, commercial, and retail projects. Her employment experience includes design support for civil engineering firms and the electric utility design support for City of Riverside. Project experience in Orange, Riverside, Los Angeles, and San Bernardino Counties.
Chris Samuel
Permit Specialist
Chris Samuel is one of J.L. Hare Associates’ permit processors with over 20 years of experience in the building and construction industry. Prior to his transition to J.L. Hare Associates, he provided over 15 years of construction management as a field professional for large builders like Lennar and Pardee to smaller commercial TI firms. His employment experience includes strong abilities in coordination and the understanding of the construction sequence in all areas of construction including the permitting process. He has project experience in Orange, Riverside, Los Angeles and San Bernardino Counties.
Christine Samuel
Business and Office Manager
Christine Samuel is the Business and Office Manager of J.L. Hare Associates and has over 15 years of experience in the building and construction industry. Prior to coming to J.L. Hare Associates Christine was a small business owner in the service industry.
As a business and office manager, her objective is to provide a supportive, seamless and productive office environment by analyzing situations and implementing strategic processes. Working in small business has allowed her the ability to simultaneously take on different roles which has given her the unique perspective of how departments, systems and procedures correlate to each other in the flow of operations. Her operational and technological support has been instrumental to streamlining our business processes.
Brandon
Associate
Brandon is a seasoned construction management professional with over 10 years of hands-on experience overseeing a wide range of residential and commercial development projects. His career began with a nationally recognized real estate development firm, where he was responsible for managing key aspects of the permitting process. In this role, he gained deep insight into regulatory compliance, municipal coordination, and the intricacies of navigating local and state approval processes—skills that continue to serve as a foundation for his project leadership today.
For the past eight years, Brandon has been a vital member of the team at JL Hare Associates, where he has taken on increasing responsibility and played a leading role in delivering complex construction projects on time and within budget. His project portfolio is both diverse and extensive, including:
- Oversight and coordination of 49 grocery store chain upgrades, managing logistics, scheduling, subcontractor coordination, and quality control across multiple sites.
- Supervision of single-family residential developments, from pre-construction planning through final inspection, ensuring adherence to design standards and client expectations.
- Management of multi-family residential projects, where he directed cross-functional teams and maintained communication among architects, engineers, contractors, and stakeholders to deliver high-quality, livable communities.
Brandon is known for his strong leadership, attention to detail, and proactive approach to solving problems before they impact project timelines. His ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining a clear focus on quality and client satisfaction has made him a trusted leader in the field.
Jessica Coughlin
Project Coordination Specialist
Jessica Coughlin brings over five years of dedicated experience in project coordination and administrative support at JL Hare Associates. In her role, she plays an essential part in facilitating timely project submittals by working closely and collaboratively with city officials, agency staff, and internal teams.
Jessica is highly regarded for her hands-on approach and deep understanding of municipal processes, which ensures that documentation, applications, and approvals are efficiently managed and aligned with project timelines. Her proactive communication and attention to detail have made her a valuable liaison between project teams and regulatory agencies.
In addition to her external coordination responsibilities, Jessica provides strong organizational and operational support to the project management team. Her ability to prioritize tasks, streamline workflows, and maintain project documentation contributes to the successful execution of a wide range of residential and commercial developments.
Known for her reliability, professionalism, and solution-oriented mindset, Jessica plays a key role in helping JL Hare Associates deliver projects smoothly and effectively.