A Top Company
PortaPros was voted one of the top companies in the Treasure Valley in 2022 & 2023.
Our Story
In 2012, we acquired ABC Sanitation, a portable toilet company located in Nampa, Idaho and began developing the PortaPros brand. We saw the possibility for a strong future for this company and the potential to do this business better by doing it different.
In 2019, we acquired Anytime Portables, an Eastern Oregon based company and folded it under the PortaPros brand. In addition to various types of portable toilets, the company rents and services portable wash stations, temporary fencing and executive restroom trailers.
Our leadership team and our culture is built on a focus on the long-game, not short-term results. We are a privately owned, local business and take a long-term approach in all we do. In our company SAFETY is a core focus. We have a strong Injury & Illness Prevention Plan and our team focuses on keeping things SAFE for our team, our customers and our community.
Our Core Values
We do it better by doing it different. We are different because we have an unwavering focus on people and partnerships. We promise strong connections, bold decisions, and remarkable achievements.
Ownership
We believe that empowering people to shape their own success makes for a strong culture that drives even better business. We embrace our responsibilities and will hold ourselves accountable.
Togetherness
We believe in fostering an environment that is open, accessible, and warm. We will always provide a safe space to communicate, collaborate, and belong.
Do the Right Thing
We are guided toward accomplishment by integrity, empathy, and a steadfast resolve to make a positive impact. We strive to do what matters most in the moment.
Gratitude
Our philosophy is grounded in a deep appreciation for everyday encounters, opportunities, and connections. We are thankful for where we’ve come from and what we’ve built.
Growth Mindset
We believe that the drive to meet continuous milestones requires focus, exploration, and follow-through. We will facilitate growth through enthusiastic ambition and forward action.
Our brand is about who we work for.
I am a...
Construction Foreman who is loyal to a company that provides excellent service with a personal connection.
Dispatch Coordinator who feels supported by his colleagues even on things that are not directly related to the job.
Chamber CEO who appreciates knowing he can count on PortaPros based on their inherent values with poignant meaning.
The Boise businessman who is confident providing referrals for a company that shows integrity in a relationship that is more than just reliable but accountable and caring.
The Boise festival organizer who regrets using a company based on price and misses the services where personal relationship, responsibility, and follow through are second nature.
The staffing agent who is surprised by recruits that choose culture over money based on experience with PortaPros.
The father of a PortaPros employee who is as close with the company as his son is because he knows they care about people in more ways than one.
Site manager who chooses PortaPros for extraordinary service but also for the engagement he knows will be attentive, easy, and fun.
The company administrator proud to be contributing at a workplace where every day is filled with gratitude, friendship, and laughter.
The Customer Care Manager who relies on a team that will go above and beyond to help solve the problems both on the job and off.
Our Team
Saul Cardona Yard Foreman
Carl Arriola Founder / President
Carl was born and raised in Boise and is a former U.S. Army Officer. Carl founded PortaPros and led the acquisition of ABC Sanitation in 2012 and Anytime Portables in 2019. He earned his MBA and BA from Boise State University and has held senior management positions in the construction, rental, software and health industries.
Favorite Treasure Valley Sports Team: Boise High girls softball. Boise High boys basketball and baseball.
Favorite Outdoor Activity: “Over the years my favorites have been bicycling and running. Today it’s paddle boarding and snow skiing because they are activities I enjoy with my kids.”
Favorite part of living in the Treasure Valley: “Being part of a community that I’ve been involved with for many years!”
Best part of working at PortaPros: “I love our team members and our customers that I get to work with every day, and I enjoy the variety of working indoors and outdoors.”
Jason Christie Vice President
Jason was born and raised in Boise. He joined the PortaPros team in 2014 and has previous experience in the event rental business, as well as, retail remodeling.
Favorite Treasure Valley sports team: Boise State Football & Boise State Men’s Basketball
Favorite Outdoor Activity: “Fly Fishing.”
Favorite part of living in the Treasure Valley: “The community, culture and food. I also enjoy how many amazing outdoor activities we have access to.”
Best part of working at PortaPros? “I get to work with great people each and every day. I’m also thankful for all the wonderful relationships I’ve gained in the Treasure Valley.”
Keith Spencer Company Administrative Manager
Keith was born and raised in Caldwell and has lived in various places throughout the Pacific Northwest. He joined PortaPros in 2018. Keith earned a BA in Business Administration from the University of Washington.
Favorite Treasure Valley sports team: College of Idaho Coyotes - Go Yotes!!
Favorite Outdoor Activity: “Fishing the beautiful alpine lakes of Idaho.”
Favorite part of living in the Treasure Valley: “Not having to drive the Seattle traffic. Taking a scenic drive on the weekend.”
Best part of working at PortaPros: “The team is the best I have ever worked with. The customers are always so happy to see us show up. I have never had a job where random people walk up to me and thank me for doing my job.”
Barbara Berlat Accounting Manager
Barbara was born in Minneapolis and grew up in Miami and San Diego. In 2010, after selling Advanced Bio-Technologies, Inc. in Silverdale, WA, Barbara and her husband moved to the Treasure Valley. Barbara joined PortaPros in 2012 when the company was formed. She earned her Bachelors Degree in Accounting from Cal State Northridge.
Favorite Outdoor Activity: “Hiking”
Favorite part of living in the Treasure Valley: “Sunshine, four seasons, outdoor activities and friendly people."
Best part of working at PortaPros: “My co-workers – everyone is professional and does their jobs well while still having fun.”
Tyler Patterson Company Dispatch Manager
Tyler was born in Seattle and was raised in Idaho. Prior to joining PortaPros in 2018, Tyler worked for the Idaho Department of Corrections.
Favorite Treasure Valley sports team: Boise State Broncos
Favorite Outdoor Activity: “Hunting, fishing, or anything outdoors.”
Favorite part of living in the Treasure Valley: “Being able to get to the lake or mountains quickly, maybe just taking a day trip to enjoy the peace of the outdoors.”
Best part of working at PortaPros: “Working with a great team, being able to help lead the drivers and the PortaPros team in helping keep our customers happy.”
My Strengths:
Mike White Ontario Operations Manager
Mike was born in San Bernardino and raised in Rialto, California. Mike worked for Anytime Portables for thirteen years prior to PortaPros acquisition of Anytime in 2019.
Favorite Treasure Valley sports team: Boise State Football
Favorite Outdoor Activity: “Fishing”
Favorite part of living in the Treasure Valley: “The friendliness of the people.”
Best part of working at PortaPros: “Being able to work together with others as a team.”
My Strengths:
Craig Clark Ontario Dispatch Coordinator
Craig was born in Bend and moved to Idaho in 1974. Craig began working in the portable sanitation industry in 2009 and prior to that drove a long-haul truck and worked as an equipment operator.
Favorite Local Team: “Boise State Broncos”
Favorite Outdoor Activity: “Camping, hiking and overlanding with my family.”
Favorite part of living in the Treasure Valley: “All of the natural beauty so close at hand.”
Best part of working at PortaPros: “Being part of a friendly and supportive team that works well together.”
My Strengths:
James Sokoloski Territory Manager
James was raised in Idaho and previously worked in the rental industry and in food services. He has also coordinated special events and weddings.
Favorite Treasure Valley sports team: Anything Boise State!
Favorite Outdoor Activity: “Fishing, hiking, camping and playing sports.”
Favorite part of living in the Treasure Valley: “Living near my family and being able to enjoy the incredible community and amazing activities with all of them.”
Best part of working at PortaPros: “I work with the best crew that supports each other in every way possible. The culture allows me to form relationships with my team that extend beyond the workplace. We have a great time together.”
My Strengths:
Kimberli Harris Relationship Manager - Homebuilders
Kimberli was Born in Nampa and raised in Ontario, Oregon. She joined Anytime Septic and Portables in 2018. In 2019, after PortaPros and Anytime merged, she began working Inside Sales in our Nampa Office. She now works in Outside Sales.
Favorite Treasure Valley sports team: BSU Football and CWI Softball
Favorite Outdoor Activity: “Fishing or hiking in the mountains.”
Favorite part of living in the Treasure Valley: “I love the community and the environment. You never know what kinds of people you’ll bump into and you’re always able to make new friends. Living in the Treasure Valley, you’re close enough to the lakes and mountains that you’re able to make a weekend camping or fishing trip, but also close enough that you’re able to hurry back if needed.”
Best part of working at PortaPros: “The strong supportive culture of the crew as well as the customers I get to help out day-to-day make it a great place to work.”
My Strengths:
Brian Williams Fleet Service Technician
Brian was born and raised in Nampa and has made his home in the surrounding Treasure Valley area. Brian joined the PortaPros team in 2010 and has been helping us grow ever since.
Favorite Treasure Valley sports team: Boise State Broncos
Favorite Outdoor Activity: “Stock car racing and Go-Kart racing.”
Favorite part of living in the Treasure Valley: “Being surrounded by mountains and all the different racetracks in the valley.”
Best part of working at PortaPros: “The opportunity for growth, the dedicated team of people I get to work with and the relationships I have made with our customers over the years.”
My Strengths:
Oralia “Lali” Rios Customer Care Supervisor
Oralia was born and raised in Nampa. She joined the PortaPros team only a few months ago, but it feels like home. She says the welcoming from the team was instant.
Favorite Treasure Valley sports team: Boise State, but more of a 49er Faithful
Favorite Outdoor Activity: “Hiking the Boise foothills, BBQs with family and friends, also working out with a great group of beautiful women on the same journey as me”
Favorite part of living in the Treasure Valley: “Born and raised in a community that has grown in such a way that friends are more like family, and respect is shown with a simple Hello!”
Best part of working at PortaPros: “Working with individuals that do not see themselves as individuals but a team that will not leave anyone out. My job may be a small part in the company but hearing the satisfaction and content in a customer’s voice is a daily reward.”
My Strengths:
Jorge Gallo Territory Manager
Hometown: Panorama City, Ca
Favorite Treasure Valley Sports Team: “C of I Basketball”
Favorite Outdoor Activity: “Camping and fishing”
Favorite part of living in the Treasure Valley: “My favorite part of living in the Treasure Valley is the diversity of food, people and how friendly people can be”
Best part of working at PortaPros: “Best part of working for Porta Pros is the culture that we have within the company and the vision set by senior management”
Fun Fact: “Met Adam Devine in Boise and he grabbed my phone and started recording a message for us”
Ricky Parks Nampa Operations Manager
Ricky was born and raised in La Cresenta, California and he’s lived in the Treasure Valley for fifteen years. He joined PortaPros in 2015 and prior to that, he was in the event rental industry.
Favorite sports team: Pittsburgh Penguins
Favorite Outdoor Activity: “Golf”
Favorite part of living in the Treasure Valley: “The outdoors, the weather and the community.”
Best part of working at PortaPros: “I love the team that I work with every day. At PortaPros, we’re like a small family. I enjoy meeting with customers and supporting our local community.”
My Strengths:
Kimberly Bayless Administrative Assistant
Kim was born in Cleveland, Ohio and raised on the southern shores of Lake Erie. She is a veteran of the U.S. Army and graduate of the University of Arizona with a BA in Elementary Education. Kim taught for more than 20 years before moving to Idaho.
Favorite Treasure Valley sports team/Favorite sports team: “Softball, football and hockey are my favorite sports with the Cleveland teams ranking at the top.”
Favorite Outdoor Activity: “Running, hiking, bird watching”
Favorite part of living in the Treasure Valley: “People are friendly, and I love the easy access to trails.”
Best part of working at PortaPros: “I love the energy and chemistry of the team.”
My Strengths:
Tami Koch Accounts Receivable
Hometown: Nampa
Favorite Treasure Valley sports team: “Boise State Football”
Favorite Outdoor Activity: “Camping and ATV/UTV riding with family”
Favorite part of living in the Treasure Valley: “The ability to enjoy all different types of outdoor recreation within a couple hour drive.”
Best part of working at PortaPros: “Everyone is treated equally and treated like family by everyone.”
Fun fact: “I love to make quilts and spoiling my grandkids.”
Taelor Preheim Marketing Manager
Hometown: Boise
Favorite Outdoor Activity: “Camping, hiking, dirt biking, and watching my kids at the baseball field.”
Favorite part of living in the Treasure Valley: “The treasure valley is unique in the fact that we have all seasons plus you’re only a short drive from the best outdoor recreation around!”
Best part of working at PortaPros: “Porta Pros is passionate about people.”
Aric Roddy Customer Care
Hometown: Born in Torrance, CA and raised in Simi Valley, CA
Favorite Treasure Valley Sports Team: “BSU Basketball”
Favorite Outdoor Activity: “Golfing, Tennis and Kayaking”
Favorite part of living in the Treasure Valley: “The ability to enjoy all aspects of nature one day but hang out in the city on the next.”
Best part of working at PortaPros: “The culture and the amazing team I get to be a part of. It’s my second family.”
Fun Fact: “I’m really good at table tennis.”
Kenzie Brown Customer Care
Hometown: Boise, ID
Favorite Outdoor Activity: “Off-Roading”
Favorite part of living in the Treasure Valley: “So many outdoor activities”
Best part of working at PortaPros: “The team is so supportive from every level in the company”
Taylor Manwill Customer Care
Hometown: Middleton, Idaho
Favorite Treasure Valley Sports Team: “Idaho Steelheads, but I do have a soft spot for Boise State.”
Favorite Outdoor Activity: “Taking my dog to the river to swim”
Favorite Park of Living in the Treasure Valley: “You get a little bit of everything here. Between the scenery, the food and the growth, there’s always something to explore. Even after living here for years.”
Best part of working at PortaPros: “The people. Whether that’s the technicians in the yard, the individuals in the office or the customers. PortaPros has a very unique culture where everyone clicks. It’s easy to get up and be excited to come to work!”
Fun Fact: “I’ve been playing instruments since I can remember. Currently, I play five but am always trying to learn more.”
Travis Bauer Service Technician
Hometown: Kuna, Idaho
Favorite Treasure Valley sports team: “BSU”
Favorite Outdoor Activity: “Bonfires and Fishing”
Favorite part of living in the Treasure Valley: “Everything is close by and the different types of scenery”
Best part of working at PortaPros: “The people and the relationships”
Fun Fact : “Great bowler and play guitar”
Shawn Ward Service Technician
Hometown: Boise, Idaho
Favorite part of living in the Treasure Valley: “All sorts of things”
Best part of working at PortaPros: “Everything”
Fun Fact : “I enjoy playing drums”
Daniel Palomares Service Technician
Hometown: Tijuana Baja Ca, Mexico
Favorite Treasure Valley sports team: “Broncos”
Favorite Outdoor Activity: “Working out at the gym”
Favorite part of living in the Treasure Valley: “Great people and good commute”
Best part of working at PortaPros: “Everything! But if I need to pick one, it would be: all my co-workers from the head to the tail…LOL : )”
Fun Fact : “I’m a huge sports fan, enjoy watching UFC I’m also a Crime Junkie…Enjoy watching True Crime Stories on: ID, A&E, 20/20, Dateline Etc”
Ky Balls Service Technician
Hometown: Meridian, Idaho
Favorite Treasure Valley sports team: “BSU”
Favorite Outdoor Activity: “Hunting and fishing”
Favorite part of living in the Treasure Valley: “Access to pretty much anything and everything easily”
Best part of working at PortaPros: “Very family oriented and always busy”
Fun Fact : “I love watching lacrosse”
Lance Johnson Service Technician
Hometown: Kuna, Idaho
Favorite Treasure Valley sports team: “BSU”
Favorite Outdoor Activity: “Hunting and fishing”
Favorite part of living in the Treasure Valley: “Culture/Hunting and fishing”
Best part of working at PortaPros: “The relationships and the people”
Fun Fact : “I like moose”
Ron Brindley Service Technician
Hometown: Mill Valley, California
Favorite Treasure Valley sports team: “BSU Broncos. San Francisco Giants will always be my favorite”
Favorite Outdoor Activity: “Hunting, Fishing, and camping with my family and friends”
Favorite part of living in the Treasure Valley: “Being so close to the mountains, rivers, and lakes”
Best part of working at PortaPros: “Being part of a team and feeling appreciated for the work I do”
Fun Fact : “I once sang the national anthem at a San Francisco Giants game.”
Michael Buffett Service Technician
Hometown: Payette, Idaho
Favorite Treasure Valley sports team: “Vandals”
Favorite Outdoor Activity: “Fishing in Hells Canyon”
Favorite part of living in the Treasure Valley: “The people”
Best part of working at PortaPros: “is the company itself. I really do love working for this company. They take good care of me.”
Fun Fact : “Blacksmith”
Danny Hamrick Service Technician
Hometown: Macon, Georgia
Favorite Treasure Valley sports team: “BSU Football”
Favorite Outdoor Activity: “Ride horses, shooting range, anything outdoor with the family.”
Favorite part of living in the Treasure Valley: “The people and family environment.”
Best part of working at PortaPros: “The team. Professionalism. All around great group to work with.”
Fun Fact : “I am a jokester with my kids and grandkids.”
Courtney Bennett Service Technician
Hometown: Kuna, Idaho
Favorite Outdoor Activity: “Camping in the Owyhee mountains”
Favorite part of living in the Treasure Valley: “That we are so close to the mountains”
Best part of working at PortaPros: “The camaraderie”
Fun Fact : “Four of my grown-up teeth never grew in.”
Bryce Nellesen Service Technician
Hometown: Norco, California
Favorite Treasure Valley Sports Team: “Idaho Steelheads”
Favorite Outdoor Activity: “Duck hunting”
Favorite Park of Living in the Treasure Valley: “Idaho has all four seasons”
Best part of working at PortaPros: “Availability for a flexible schedule”
Fun Fact: “Always wears a hat”
Brandin Sartain Service Technician
Hometown: Born in Salt Lake City at age 12 moved to Jerome, Idaho
Favorite Treasure Valley sports team: “BSU Broncos”
Favorite Outdoor Activity: “Archery”
Favorite part of living in the Treasure Valley: “The people and the ability to do many outdoor activities”
Best part of working at PortaPros: “My boss, the co-workers, and the camaraderie”
Fun Fact : “I enjoy the outdoors, my favorite is spelunking and exploring new locations.”
Kenneth Benton Service Technician
Hometown: Nyssa, OR
Favorite Treasure Valley sports team: “BSU”
Favorite Outdoor Activity: “Fishing”
Favorite part of living in the Treasure Valley: “Get to see new places and have a wild life”
Best part of working at PortaPros: “Working with our team”
Kevin Petty Service Technician
Hometown: Ontario, Oregon
Favorite Treasure Valley sports team: “Boise State”
Favorite Outdoor Activity: “Hunting/UTV”
Favorite part of living in the Treasure Valley: “Small Town”
Best part of working at PortaPros: “Working with good people”
David Martinez Service Technician
Hometown: Ontario, Oregon
Favorite Treasure Valley sports team: “BSU Football”
Favorite Outdoor Activity: “Taking kids to the lake”
Favorite part of living in the Treasure Valley: “I was raised here so my favorite part would be that I know a lot of good people”
Best part of working at PortaPros: “The people I work with”
Fun Fact : “Kids are expensive”
Jose Hernandez Service Technician
Hometown: Ontario, Oregon
Favorite Treasure Valley sports team: “Boise State”
Favorite Outdoor Activity: “Taking my son to the park”
Favorite part of living in the Treasure Valley: “It’s home and all my family is here”
Best part of working at PortaPros: “The amazing co workers been super friendly since I first started here at PortaPros.”
Fun Fact : “I am the drummer in my family band”
Scott Dunlap Service Technician
Hometown: Weiser, Idaho
Favorite Outdoor Activity: “Riding my Harley”
Best part of working at PortaPros: “Driving”
Raul Hernandez Service Technician
Hometown: Ontario, Oregon
Favorite Outdoor Activity: “Soccer and fishing”
Favorite part of living in the Treasure Valley: “You don’t have to drive very far to get outdoors, close to family.”
Best part of working at PortaPros: “We all have the same mindset; we want to grow as a company and not just as individuals.”
Fun Fact : “I like to do welding projects.”
Javier Martinez Service Technician
Hometown: Ontario, Oregon
Favorite Outdoor Activity: “I like to go fishing and on family walks.”
Favorite part of living in the Treasure Valley: “Favorite part about the treasure valley is probably all the views and fields there are.”
Best part of working at PortaPros: “The best part about working at PortaPros is the people I work with and how close it is to home. I also enjoying the driving that the job has.”
Jay Moore Service Technician
Hometown: Dallas, Texas
Favorite Sports Team: “Dallas Cowboys”
Favorite Outdoor Activity: “Bush Crafting, build shelter out of the land to go back to.”
Favorite Part of Idaho & Oregon: “Mountains and fishing in Devils Creek Mountains.”
Best part of working at PortaPros: “People I work with, makes coming to work fun. PortaPros cares about their people.”
Fun Fact: “Used to MMA fighting, used to be a singer”
Trey VanEman Service Technician
Hometown: Denver, Colorado
Favorite Sports Team: “Boise State Football”
Favorite Outdoor Activity: “Playing with my son”
Favorite Part of Idaho & Oregon: “Living in Idaho is the scenery”
Best part of working at PortaPros: “We are genuinely cared for and all of our hard work pays off”
Fun Fact: “Powerlifting and strongman competitors”
Kenneth Wilson Service Technician
Hometown: Halfway, Oregon
Favorite Treasure Valley sports team: “BSU Football and ISU Football/Baseball”
Favorite Outdoor Activity: “Fishing and being outdoors”
Favorite part of living in the Treasure Valley: “Having family living here close and see them a lot”
Best part of working at PortaPros: “The people”
Rick Eberly Service Technician
Hometown: hula Vista, California
Favorite Treasure Valley sports team: “Team PortaPros”
Favorite Outdoor Activity: “Fishing”
Favorite part of living in the Treasure Valley: “Living my life!”
Best part of working at PortaPros: “The people”
Fun Fact : “I try and stump my girlfriend when it comes to music. She’s too good though.”
Jason McKee Nampa Dispatch Coordinator
Hometown: Parma, Idaho
Favorite Treasure Valley sports team: “Parma Panthers Track & Field”
Favorite Outdoor Activity: “Hunting and Fishing”
Favorite part of living in the Treasure Valley: “How close we are to a Plethora of fishing areas”
Best part of working at PortaPros: “How well everyone works together so we can all accomplish our goals, at work and in life”
Fun Fact : “I have played the drums since I was 11”
Penny Wightman Nampa Dispatch Coordinator
Hometown: Middleton, Idaho
Favorite Treasure Valley sports team: “BSU”
Favorite Outdoor Activity: “Fishing & Hunting”
Favorite part of living in the Treasure Valley: “Short drive to do anything you like to do all year long.”
Best part of working at PortaPros: “The appreciation to every team member is shown and verbalized.”
Fun Fact : “I love Phantom of the Opera and Shakespeare. ”
