OUR STORY
Our passion for creating unique and healthy living spaces was born from necessity.
THE BACKSTORY
For many years Jen just never felt right, and doctors didn't have answers.
After battling fatigue and the sudden onset of allergies and sensitivities to countless foods, cosmetics, fabrics and household cleaning products, Jen decided to seek help. It was Jen's environmental doctor who was finally able to identify the root of the problem—mold. Residues from mold were present in Jen's lab test, indicating toxic levels of mold exposure in her home.
Jen learned her body's overactive immune responses were sensitivities to molds, formaldehyde, pesticides, and many other elements that surround us on a daily basis. An air quality test of her Dallas apartment led to the discovery of a severe black mold problem (stachybotrys) that had existed behind the walls for years.
Unhealthy living and working environments can trigger the onset of allergies, sensitivities and a whole host of nervous system and immune problems. Jen realized that moving into a healthy living environment free from chemicals, mold and allergens was key to restoring her health.
The problem was this did not exist, so Jen set out to build one of the first truly chemical-free healthy homes using main-stream, modern day building materials in 2012. Armed with an arsenal of knowledge in home building, design and healthy living practices, Jen has made it her mission to build better lives through healthy home building.
we're the experts in sustainable & non-toxic home building
At JS2 Partners Healthy Home Builders, we recognized the need for a fundamental change in the way homes are built. So we're doing something about it!
We're not just sustainable, we're focused on wellness—which is different.
Our 20 years of residential and commercial building experience and healthy living expertise is what sets the JS2 team apart.
HOW WE'RE DIFFERENT
Our homes are designed around comfort + wellness first.
People spend 90% of their time indoors, which is why our construction philosophy is centered around crafting a home that provides comfort & wellness.
We only use thoughtfully selected, healthier materials in your home.
Here you won't find common building materials such as mdf or solvent coatings in our homes. JS2 Partners uses hardwoods, zero VOC paint, natural materials, and non toxic building materials throughout every home building project.
We're all about transparency and collaboration with our homeowners.
We run projects like a true partnership—clear communication, realistic expectations, and decisions made with you (not for you). From early planning through the final walkthrough, our team keeps the process organized, documented, and detail-driven.
Jen’s health struggles, caused by her home, became the launching pad for what is now a full-time mission. The Stouts are leading the charge for safer building practices, healthier materials, and better indoor living environments.
Watch their story to see how it all began.
OUR LEADERSHIP TEAM
Rusty Stout
president & director of construction
Rusty Stout brings more than 25 years of construction and development experience, having managed over $300 million in projects across residential and commercial sectors.
After building and successfully exiting a commercial contracting company, he partnered with his wife Jen to co-found JS2 Partners—the world’s first healthy home building company—with a focus on building high-performance, wellness-driven spaces. Together they also launched Healthier Homes, a paint brand and e-commerce platform dedicated to non-toxic home products.
Rusty is the former President of the Hill Country Builders Association and currently serves as Chairman of the City of Horseshoe Bay Builders Committee, advising on building regulations and development standards. He is a licensed Texas Realtor, co-author of the book Healthier Homes, and holds a Real Estate Development certificate from Cornell University and a Project Management Professional (PMP) designation.
Jen Stout
vice president & lead designer
Jen is an entrepreneur, author, and leader in the healthy building movement. She co-founded JS2 Partners—the world’s first healthy home building company—and Healthier Homes, a wellness-focused paint brand and e-commerce platform, alongside her husband, Rusty.
With a background in marketing and business development, Jen combines strategic leadership with a passion for designing homes that support human health. Her mission is deeply personal: years ago, her own home made her sick, sparking her commitment to transforming how homes are built and the materials used inside them.
Jen holds a Bachelor of Science in Journalism from the University of Colorado Boulder and an MBA from Southern Methodist University. She is a member of the Forbes Business Council, former Executive Director of the Hill Country Builders Association, and co-author of the book Healthier Homes.
