Team Members

Jon Gibson Company has a relatively small local operation. By utilizing new and innovative software and technology solutions this allows the company to house their Financial, Human Resources, and IT departments off-site. Jon Gibson Company is a tight-knit team comprised of like-minded individuals with a passion for perfection and a unilateral drive for success. Every member of the team plays a diverse and integral role, balancing time between for-profit business ventures and philanthropic efforts that the company remains passionate about.

Jon Gibson

President

Jon Gibson, President of Jon Gibson Company and former U.S. Air Force Pilot, is a real estate developer who has developed residential and business properties covering more than 1,000 acres in eight cities over the last 38+ years. Though the company initially focused on commercial projects, it has planned residential subdivisions to accommodate over 2,000 homes in the Sacramento Valley. The company changed its focus over the years from developing its own properties to the acquisition of existing retirement and multi-family communities in Idaho and the Pacific Northwest.

Jon and Marylois, his wife of over 50 years, possess the hearts of philanthropists, and a passion to preserve the traditional family. They care deeply about helping "at-risk" youth reach their full potential. They are the proud parents of two incredible children and eight of the brightest and best grandchildren! Jon and Marylois divide their time between their home in the Sierra foothills east of Sacramento and their ranch in Wyoming.

Marcus Gibson

Senior Vice-President

Marcus was born and raised in the Sacramento area. He obtained his degree in Mechanical Engineering at the University of the Pacific in Stockton, CA. After graduation, Marcus turned his internship into a full-time position with Sandia National Laboratories as a Nuclear Weapons Modeling and Simulation Software Engineer. After 5 years of living in the east bay area, in 2009, Marcus became a full-time telecommuter and moved back to the slower pace of the foothills. Since that time, Marcus has become the very proud father of five wonderful children. Marcus joined Jon Gibson Company in 2011 on a part-time basis to learn about and help the business where appropriate. While still maintaining his career with Sandia, Marcus has been involved in a variety of activities with JGC from IT needs to new investment opportunities ranging from oil drilling to technology startups.

Sarah Mestanza
Chief Operations Officer

California

Sarah Mestanza, a native of Vancouver, Canada moved to the Hawaiian Islands after attending the University of British Columbia. Seeking warmth and adventure she moved to Maui. Over the 16 years spent on the islands, she would prove her abilities as a creative, and hardworking business owner. From wedding coordinator to graphic designer and publisher of the Maui Real Estate Property Guide magazine, Sarah knows what it takes to run a business with Aloha. Sarah & her husband sought out and invested in several properties throughout Maui and The Big Island of Hawaii, taking on the roles of a general contractor, landlord, property manager, and hands-on laborer when needed! Seeking better educational opportunities, closeness to family, and more outdoor activities, the decision was made to move to Northern California. (And yes, she does miss the ocean.) Her husband passed away from cancer, leaving Sarah to raise two teenagers, and balance her career and personal interests. She is incredibly proud of her young adult children as they make their way in the world. A true adventurer, she loves traveling, river rafting, kayaking, mountain biking, OneWheeling, hiking, paddle boarding, skiing, and taking and sharing LOTS of photos. Sarah devotes time bringing people together to form a strong sense of community and helping others. She's passionate about fostering good networks of people, and creating connections that support and uplift each other. She is thrilled to work for a company whose operational philosophy states "we will treat each other, our customers, vendors and ourselves with respect and genuine concern for our well-being." Sarah joined the team in January of 2015 and has become an integral part of Jon Gibson Company's success.

Jan Schauer
Senior Administrative Specialist
California

Jan was born and raised in the Bay Area of Northern California. She earned her Bachelor of Arts Degree in Graphic Design from The California State University Sacramento in 1995. Years later, she started a family with her husband in the Sacramento Valley, where they had two children before her husband passed away. Jan has a passion for art, travel, baseball, gardening, and driving her Scat Pack Challenger! She is an avid photographer and loves to take her camera on destinations to capture the beauty of nature and document family memories. Between church activities, sports, volunteer hours, and school, she has a very busy lifestyle. Her proudest accomplishment is her two children. After years of devoting herself to raising her sons on her own, Jan found new love and was married in the summer of 2024. With her marriage, she now embraces three more children into her life. Jan joined the Jon Gibson Company Team in 2021. She looks forward to the opportunities to learn and grow in her career in an environment that instills a sense of integrity and strong family values.

Dale Metzger
Parkwood Community
Chief Operating Officer
Washington

Dale Metzger was raised in the beautiful Black Hills in Lead South Dakota. He joined the Parkwood Management team in 2010, serving as the COO for Washington. Dale oversees the operation of PARKWOOD Manufactured Housing Community serving 360 residents. Dale also oversees the subsidiary "Northwestern Ventures" in land acquisition, subdivision development, and acquisition and sales of manufactured homes. Dale’s leadership and management expertise are what help distinguish Parkwood as a leader in quality living and service.