George Brisker

Owner & President

I am proud to operate Handyman Connection of Mountain View and improve lives of our customers. Our home repairmen bring years of experience in trades. Many have extensive backgrounds in construction, home repair, remodeling and other handyman services. Their goal is for Handyman Connection to provide its customers with excellent workmanship and superior customer service.

Maddison Hoag

Operations Manager

Maddison Hoag is the friendly voice whom you hear when talking to the Handyman Connection of Mountain View office. Maddison grew up on the East Coast, and has moved quite a bit before deciding to settle down in the San Francisco Bay Area in California. She came to California to study illustration, and has over ten years of client relations and service experience, as well as over five years of experience in team building and leadership roles. She currently lives in the East Bay, with her partner and Shiba-Inu pup named Tobimaru or "Maru" that she loves showing off. Maddison has a passion for life, and lets her creativity and perseverance take the wheel. She takes pride in her ability to learn quickly, communicate effectively and make long-lasting connections. In her spare time, she likes to train Maru, make candles and create art! Maddison is currently in College for illustration to learn how to refine her skills.

Alisha Fussell

Craftsman

Alisha Fussell lived in San Jose area her whole life. She attended Oak Grove High School and DeAnza College. Her parents live in the area as well. Alisha likes living in the city but being a short drive away from the country, mountains, and the beach. Alisha got into trades by doing a lot of DIY projects and made it her career when she started working for a handyman company run by her friend. She started working on flooring and painting projects and diversified into other home repair trades. The most Alisha likes about her work is the finished product and the look on the customers face when they love it. In her work, Alisha is proud how well she can install flooring and make hard cuts underneath door jambs and quickly cutting a perfect line for paining in pretty much any texture. Outside work, Alisha likes motorcycle riding, dancing, water sports, and playing with her three kitties. Also Alisha enjoys a wide variety of music and used to give piano lessons.

Andrew Ariyama

Craftsman

Andrew (Drew) Ariyama has lived in the Bay Area his whole life. His family, including kids and dog, are also here. Drew enjoys the Bay Area which allows him to enjoy his hobbies: fishing and biking. Drew has liked building things with wood, which led him to woodworking and eventually other trades. Drew has become a Jack of All Trades. He most likes seeing the end product and takes pride in the quality of his work.

Anthony Macias

Craftsman

Anthony Macias was born in Palo Alto and moved with his family to Sacramento when he was 5 years old. He moved back to the Bay Area to be with his wife and newborn son. Also, he has 2 Chihuahuas in his family. Anthony got into the trades by helping his father who is still working as a handyman in Sacramento. Anthony has learned trades from his father and two uncles: one is an electrician, and one is a general contractor. Anthony started installing electrical and water fixtures, has done a variety of other handyman jobs, and has become proficient at them. He likes doing various jobs where he is able to use his creativity to fix problems. Although Anthony is young, he packs tons of experience and knowledge and always strives to learn more. Outside work, Anthony likes to play keyboard and do woodworking.

Daniel Biondi

Craftsman

Daniel Biondi grew up in Sunnyvale, CA. His immediate family still lives in the area. Daniel attended school and made his own family here. He is a true South Bay Area citizen. Daniel has always been good at fixing things which led him to becoming a handyman. He likes helping people and solving problems. He has done bathroom remodels, furniture building, light plumbing and electrical jobs, painting, and many other jobs. Also Daniel is excellent at automotive repair and, in general, mechanically inclined. Daniel wants people to know that he is always there to help. Daniel is most proud of the furniture he made which brings joy to his family. In his free time, Daniel keep busy with golfing, wood working, and building model planes and trains.

John Gonzalez

Sales Advisor

John Gonzalez moved to the South Bay Area from Concord in 2000. He likes what the area brings: good weather, different type of people, and a chance to make a good living. He lives with his family and two cats. John got into trades by an unusual Handyman Connection route. He became a journeyman Glazier and made his mark installing glass on high-rises. He then learned many other construction trades. His proudest achievement is putting 25 to 35 nail-on fin windows in 8 hours within a 1/8" tolerance. John takes pride in performing to the best of his abilities while creating quality work. He wants people around him to know that he works hard, cares, and like helping others. When not working, John still continues building things around the house and for friends. He also is very proud of the relationship he has built with his wife and kids.

Larry Diaz

Craftsman

Larry Diaz got into trades while still in high school. He went professional after graduation and learned many different trades. Larry has joined Handyman Connection to help customers and hone his skills further. Larry is proud of the quality of work he delivers.

Maximillian (Max) Melo

Craftsman

Maximillian (Max) Melo comes from 3 generations of tradesmen. He started learning carpentry while still in school. His first trade was rough carpentry. Later Max switched to finish carpentry and learned other trades, He is proud of the perfection he achieves in his work.

Patrick Riesch

Craftsman

Patrick Riesch is a native Californian who lived all over the state from Anaheim to Palo Alto. He spent a few years in Kentucky and Oregon but has come back to the area. Patrick got into the trades in 1976, right out of high school. He received his California General Building Contractor license in 1987 and run a successful construction company before moving out of state where he continued with the trades. Patrick has done everything from foundation to finish in both residential and commercial buildings. Patrick is very proud of doing his jobs with utmost honesty and quality. He always looks forward to making his customers happy and making a house into a home. Outside work, Patrick enjoys spending time with his large family. He has 7 children, 4 boys and 3 girls. He likes outdoors activities like hiking and camping.

Paul M Porda

Helper

Paul M Porda was born and raised in San Jose. He has followed in his father and grandfather's foot steps and became a craftsman. His initial exposure to the trades was in flooring and carpentry. In 2022, Paul received his Electrician Card.

Paul V Porda

Craftsman

Paul Porda was born and raised in the San Francisco Bay Area. He lives in San Jose with his family. Paul got into the trades at the very young age. He has learned many trades but still considers carpentry his primary trade. Paul loves the look of the finished product he creates.

Ricardo Gutierrez

Sales Advisor

Ricardo (Ricky) Gutierrez lived in the Bay Area since 2003. He got into trades in 2011 and has done almost everything in construction. Ricardo even did natural stone fabrication countertops, fireplaces, and decorative items, including a granite map of Portugal. Ricardo got into trades with his father-in-law's natural-stone fabrication company, starting as a helper and moving up to an installer. The construction quickly became his passion. Wanting to learn more, Ricardo diversified into other trades. Ricardo has joined Handyman Connection to hone his skills and help people. When not working, Ricardo is working on his car and improving his home. He also likes going to dinners and talking with his teenage daughter. No matter what Ricardo does, his trademark is staying positive and find solutions to challenges.