How We Built Kansas City’s Most Successful
Kitchen & Bathroom Remodeling Company
We’re Efficient. Battle-Tested. And Have
Had Thousands Of Thrilled Customers!
Jericho Home Improvements was started in Kansas City as the brainchild of founder John Bartrom back in 2009, at the height of the worst recession in 50 years. Everyone said he was overly ambitious… it simply couldn’t work. The economy was in shambles, and nobody would want to remodel their home.
But for John, it was a matter of blind faith.
He felt called to build a company that actually takes care of customers… uses only high-quality materials… and practices exemplary installation. His vision was to create a company that employees loved to work for, and that customers raved about.
But most of all, John founded this company as a means to help orphaned and abandoned children. Since day one, a portion of all sales (not profits) go to selected charities. In the early days, that meant sacrificing personal income. As the company grew, that meant donating a substantial portion of profits to the children.
The driving force behind the company was—and still is—John’s steadfast commitment to Jericho’s Eight Core Values:
Create “Raving Fans”
We reject the idea that “good enough” is good enough. And we must give our clients a great experience in every area – materials, workmanship, process, service, and hospitality.
Take Care Of The Jericho Family
The key to our success is treating people well. Team members are encouraged to speak up and take risks. We recognize and reward excellence and promote development and growth.
Give Back
The fundamental foundation of Jericho is to give back through our time, financial support, and resources to our communities and organizations that align with our core values.
Do The Right Thing
We exercise good judgment by “doing the right thing” instead of just “doing things right.” We strive to understand the impact of our decisions, and we accept responsibility for our actions.
Do More With Less
We believe in hard work and investing extra effort to get things done. We believe in operational excellence and realize there is always room for improvement in everything we do.
Be Passionate
Passion is the fuel that drives us and the company forward. We value passion, excellence, determination, perseverance, and a sense of urgency.
Be A Student
We never stop learning. Positive growth is important both personally and professionally. Growth comes from constantly challenging and stretching ourselves individually and as a company.
Be Humble
While we reward and celebrate our individual and team successes, we aren’t arrogant. We treat others how we would want to be treated, and we carry ourselves with quiet confidence.
Remembering John Bartrom
A Letter From Alec Burton,
CEO Of Jericho Home Improvements
The Jericho family suffered a tragic loss recently with the death of owner, founder, and friend John Bartrom.
In 2009, John launched Jericho Home Improvements with a dream of growing it into a successful business while maintaining the highest industry standards. A company that would do things differently. He took immense pride in opening a business and consistently worked to uphold each and every one of its core values.
The core value John was most passionate about was giving back; he was born with the gift of generosity. He might not give you the shirt off his back, but he would get you five others that were your size and favorite color, along with a pair of shoes, and some cash just in case.
He loved to help others and fill any need. John was also passionate about giving to organizations: Living Water International, World Harvest Ministries, Dare to Share, and Global Orphan Project, just to name a few.
My name is Alec Burton. I have worked at Jericho since 2014 and was named President of the company in 2020. John was my mentor, my colleague, and my friend. The loss is devastating, but it is my job now to lead the company into the future. John and I built a talented team together over the last ten years. I have no doubt that in the next 10 years, we will continue to build a company and a legacy that John would be proud of.
Our hearts are heavy, but our mission is unchanged.
John’s priorities are still our priorities: Customers, Employees, and Abandoned Children.
The heart of Jericho still beats on.
We invite you to join us.
Respectfully,
Alec Burton
CEO
John’s Famous TV Commercials Show His Vision For Jericho
Everyone knew John from his TV commercials. Enjoy these, below, which show what his real priorities (in life and in business) were.
People Over Profit: The Jericho Home Improvements Way in Kansas City
Making a Difference in Kansas City | Jericho Home Improvements
How We Treat Our Employees | Jericho Home Improvements, Kansas City
Kitchen and Bath Remodel in Kansas City | Jericho Home Improvements
Reliable Core Values | Jericho Home Improvements, Kansas City
Blind Faith in Kansas City: A Jericho Home Improvements Transformation
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