About Our Staff

Here are some of the folks at The Chute Doctor who can help you with any questions or problems you may be having with your chutes, along with their contact information.

Kristin Buchanan Sales Manager Born and raised in beautiful Southern California. A devoted mother residing in Huntington Beach with her son where they love to play at the nearby parks and feed the ducks. She thrives when working with people and loves her job. Phone: 626-331-3014 Ext. 224 Email: Kristin @ chutedr.com	Kristin
Norma	Norma Saiz Reception / Customer Support Proud Texan, California now home for over 30 years.  Worked in Transportation Industry for 30 years.  Hobbies include interior design, cooking and shopping. Phone: 626-331-3014 Ext. 221 Email: Norma @ chutedr.com
Melanie Carlin Internet Product Manager  Born in Indiana. Lived in Arizona almost 25 years. Escaped from the Real Estate industry after 15 years. Hobbies: Baseball, Photography and Genealogy. Phone: 626-331-3014 Ext. 232 Email: Melanie @ chutedr.com	Melanie
Help Wanted	Outside Sales - CA & AZ Phone: 626-331-3014 Email: Jobs @ chutedr.com
Yvonne Sterling Operations Manager Experience: Over 18 years diverse experience in Management & Operations Education: Part time student, pursuing a Bachelors degree in Business Administration Phone: 626-331-3014 ext. 227 Email: Yvonne @ chutedr.com	Yvonne
Earl	Earl Profeta Project Engineer Earl was born in the great city of Cleveland, Ohio, home of the appropriately named Cleveland Browns. Hobbies: Scuba diving and playing guitar. Phone: 626-331-3014 Ext. 239 Email: Earl @ chutedr.com
Lynne Patterson Controller Overall, Lynne has over 25 years experience in accounting. She graduated from Cal Poly Pomona in 1995 with a B.S. in Accounting. Previously, Lynne worked for four years in Public Accounting and six years as Assistant Controller for a manufacturing company. In her current role, Lynne handles all aspects of accounting including billing, payables, inventory control, job costing, Financial Policies, banking, and taxes. After growing up and spending most of her adult life in California, Lynne, her husband, and their daughter moved to Dallas, Texas. When not working, Lynne likes to spend time with her family traveling, gardening, reading and shopping. Phone: 626-331-3014 Ext. 222 Email: Lynne @ chutedr.com	Lynne, 17 mos.
Norma	Norma Saiz Accounts Receivable Proud Texan, California now home for over 30 years.  Worked in Transportation Industry for 30 years.  Hobbies include interior design, cooking and shopping. Phone: 626-331-3014 Ext. 221 Email: Norma @ chutedr.com
Lorie	Lorie Buchanan General Manager / Contract Administrator / Payroll With the firm since 1987; experienced in all facets of office management. Hobbies: Tennis, Boating, SCUBA, Gardening & Softball. Loves being a Grandma. Chair: COHS Renaissance program, Pres COHS PTSA. Phone: 626-331-3014 Ext. 229 Email: Lorieb @ chutedr.com
Jim Buchanan, Jr. President & CEO "Doctor Jim" has been running the families' chute sales company since 1983. He spent five years in Sheet Metal Local 108 and is a member of NFPA, ICC, & USPS (P/C). Licensed contractor: California and Arizona. Hobbies include boating, SCUBA, fishing and keeping up with Daniel Phone: 626-331-3014 Extn. 225 Email: Jimb @ chutedr.com	Jim