The Merit Shop Spokesman - ABC Keystone - May 2023

ABC Keystone Leadership

2023 Executive Committee:

CHAIR of the BOARD Steve Conway Pyramid Construction Services, LLC, A Quandel Company

CHAIR-ELECT John Lehmann Poole Anderson Construction, LLC

1st VICE CHAIR Guy Kingree, IMC Construction

2nd VICE CHAIR Steven Kearns, James Craft & Son, Inc

SECRETARY Ed Engle, Smucker Company

TREASURER Timothy A. Kershner, CPA, Walz Group

2022 CHAIR Keith Eldredge, CPA, RKL

2023 Board of Directors:

Eli Ace, Nexen Construction, LLC

Robb Beiler, Quality Buildings LLC

Jeff Bright, Saxton & Stump Lawyers and Consultants

Roger S. Brubaker, Meadow Valley Electric, Inc.

Scott Duke, The Witmer Group

Joe Finkey, Martin’s Flooring, Inc.

Michael L. Fiore, Leonard S. Fiore, Inc.

Brian Floyd, EPIC Insurance Brokers & Consultants

Ken Funk, Arthur Funk & Sons, Inc.

John H. Hykes II, B&B Integrations

Anthony Leer, Leer Electric, Inc.

David H. Oblender, EHD

Matt Shehan, Benchmark Construction Company, Inc.

Jan L. Wagner, Wagman Construction, Inc.

Scott Wengrenovich, Murray

Jeff Witmer, Pathway Business Advisors

On Thursday, May 25, 98 apprentices will graduate from the ABC Keystone Apprenticeship program, marking a milestone in each one of their careers. Graduates will be representing 42 different companies across seven various trade programs (carpentry, construction craft laborer, electrical, heavy equipment operator, HVAC, plumbing, and sheet metal). What an extraordinary achievement for each of these individuals! Reaching this milestone doesn't happen without hard work, dedication, drive, and commitment to their trade.

To provide some perspective on the work involved, each of these individuals is required to complete the following to receive their journeyman's certificate:

• 144 hours of related training instruction for each year of their program.

• Achieve a passing grade of at least 70%.

• Obtain their OSHA 10-Hour Construction and First Aid/AED/CPR certifications.

• Log 2,000 hours of on-the-job training (OJT) for each year of their program.

CELEBRATING 50 YEARS OF APPRENTICE SUCCESS!

This year is ABC Keystone's 50th Apprenticeship graduation ceremony! Since the program's inception, ABC has graduated 2,882 apprentices (including this year's graduates). The program has grown and evolved over the years, adding more trades and steadily increasing the number of enrolled students to a current enrollment of 403 apprentices. Due to the members' steady growth and interest in formally training their staff, ABC has evolved the program into one that now employs both full-time and part-time instructors. The training center expansion, completed in 2015, was considered adequate for training for the foreseeable future. However, the center is nearing capacity only eight years later, with discussions of possible expansion on the horizon.

In addition to members enrolling employees in the apprenticeship program, ABC is doing its part to influence future upstream candidates through articulation agreements and pre-apprenticeship programs in the surrounding school districts. These pre-apprenticeship programs intend to provide career exploration into the construction industry, while articulation agreements help satisfy the general education credits of the early stages of apprenticeship. We work hard to give a perspective on a career path alternative to the traditional post-secondary education model, where young adults can "earn while they learn" without the burden of student loans.

Please mark your calendar for May 25 to come out and participate in the celebration of our industry's newest journeymen. These individuals have made a commitment to our industry and deserve all the praise for their accomplishments.

G. David Sload, President-CEO

From the Desk of G. David Sload

Steve Conway Pyramid Construction Services, LLC A Quandel Company

ABC’s Commitment to Training Tomorrow’s Workforce Y EARS

Clipper Magazine Stadium

650 N. Prince Street, Lancaster, PA 17603

Get Into Politics or Get Out of Business...

This phrase was coined by an early ABC Freedom Fighter to help members understand the value of being engaged in order to protect your business. As ABC’s history has evolved, at times we believe we are making progress. As a result, we tend to let off the gas and become complacent. If you are not aware you and your businesses are under attack.

From national to state and even down to the local levels, government wants to run your business and tell you what is for the best for you and your employees. We at ABC are here to watch, listen and react. However, we need you, the members, to help. In essence all ABC members are Freedom Fighters and together we are an army to keep government honest.

At the national level we are dealing with PLAs, an NLRB (National Labor Relations Board) agency that wants to wind the clock back decades and a multitude of executive orders that are designed to cripple your business. Here in Pennsylvania, we are quickly seeing several pieces of proposed legislation around independent contractors, employee misclassification, and indemnification just to mention a few. To top it off the PA House is looking at a constitutional amendment revolving around unions rights to organize.

Clearly ABC supports an individual’s right to join or not join a union. In fact, the NLRB has been more than capable of overseeing elections and any employees claims. House bill 950 is nothing more than a solution to a problem that does not exist. But then again all we hear a lot of our political leaders talk about are good union jobs. I guess the 87.3% of workers that choose not to be represented by a union don’t have good jobs.

How can you help?

Get engaged with your legislator. Let them know where you stand on issues that are important to your business.

Download the ABC Action App. This tool allows you to communicate with your national and state legislators when asked to by ABC. When you are called to action on the app it takes less than two minutes to respond.

Be vigilant. If you here or see something that causes you to question, reach out to us at the ABC office at (717) 653-1806.

ABC will lead the charge, but we need you. If you want your business to survive and grow, you need to get engaged in politics. Yes, it can seem dirty, but you need to “Get Into Politics or Get Out of Business!

CONSTRUCTION WARS — A First-hand Look at Careers in Construction

For three days in April, more than 200 middle school students got a first-hand look at careers in the construction industry at the Chapter's Construction Wars. The students had the opportunity for hands-on work with industry professionals in carpentry, masonry, sheet metal fabrication, electrical, plumbing, and HVAC trades.

Represented schools in Adams, Cumberland, Dauphin Lancaster, Lebanon, and York counties included:

• Garden Spot Middle School

• Hueskin Middle School

• Allen Middle School

• New Cumberland Middle School

• Crossroads Middle School

• Manor Middle School

• Warwick Middle School

• Steelton-Highspire Middle School

• Yellow Breeches Middle School

• Northern Lebanon Middle School

• Eastern York Middle School

• Milton Hershey School

• Elizabethtown Area Middle School

• Donegal Junior High School

• The Janus School

• La Academia Charter School

• Marshall Math Science Academy

• Eagle View Middle School

• Manor Middle School

• New Oxford Middle School

• Cocalico Middle School

• ELCO Middle School

"We offer this event to provide middle school students with exposure and awareness of our industry and hopefully spark their interest as they make decisions moving into high school," shared Stephanie Larkin, VP of Education, Safety & Workforce Development. The students created various take-home projects during the event, including a sheet metal toolbox and a wooden bench. Additionally, they wired lightbulbs, created a circuit, laid bricks, were introduced to basic safety and CPR, and learned about refrigeration. Now is the time for students to consider careers in construction. The demand for trade skills grows annually. Average wages for some trades are $70,000 per year, and apprentices participate in earn-while-youlearn programs, allowing them to access educational opportunities while working, with the potential to graduate debt free.

ABC Keystone Construction Wars would not be possible without the help of our volunteers and generous member sponsors who provide hard hats, safety glasses, hearing protection, t-shirts, construction materials, and lunches. Fall Construction Wars is scheduled for October 10-12, 2023, if you would like to become a sponsor, please get in touch with Stephanie Larkin at stephanie@abckeystone.org.

THANK YOU SPONSORS!

PRESENTING SPONSOR

STRUCTURAL SPONSOR

LUNCH SPONSORS

Acuity Advisors & CPAs, LLP

Flyway Excavating, Inc.

Samaritan Consulting Group

Stevens & Lee

SAFETY GLASSES SPONSORS

EPIC Insurance Brokers & Consultants

Durex Coverings, Inc.

Hursh Painting Co., Inc.

HARD HAT SPONSORS

Benchmark Construction Co., Inc.

Pyramid Construction Services, LLC

Quality Buildings, LLC

Red Rose Interior, Inc.

Tradesmen International

Warfel Construction Company

Wickersham Construction & Engineering, Inc.

Wohlsen Construction Company

MASONRY STATION SPONSOR

The Witmer Group

PLUMBING STATION SPONSOR

Brubaker, Inc.

HAJOCA Corp.

SHEET METAL STATION SPONSOR

James Craft & Son, Inc.

BUILD YOUR TEAM!

JIM WILLSHIER ABC KEYSTONE, DIRECTOR OF GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS

2023: A Quietly Important Election Year

There is an important election in Pennsylvania coming in May. On May 16, Pennsylvania will have its Primary Elections for municipal offices throughout the Commonwealth, leading to an important General Election in the fall. While this may not get as much hot attention as electing a president or a potential special election for a state House of Representatives seat that could tip the widely known narrow majority in that chamber, it’s crucial.

For starters, municipal elections include all of your local government officials – county commissioners, mayors, school board members, judges, and maybe even dog catchers if that is still a thing in your area. The key is to think about the breadth of how many of those offices can affect your daily personal life and work life. There is rightfully national attention on a president and the impact that office can have on every global citizen and everyone in the U.S. However, isn’t the local public official more likely to have more direct decision-making on you? And don’t you have a better chance to contact them directly when something is critical? They are the ones to decide whether that signage in front of the business park is allowed or its size limitations. They’re the ones that can choose on street parking in front of your home (I can say that from personal experience). They are the judges that might sign off on a legal document or make a ruling that can have repercussions for years.

So, who is running for those offices this May in your area? If not, there’s a month to learn who is running and what they stand for, with potential opportunities to talk with them. ABC encourages you to do this as a civic duty because knowing the individuals willing to take responsibility to serve you as a constituent is helpful.

If you’re skeptical about all of that still, then keep one other thing in mind: not every elected official stays in that elected seat. Many of those running for office this year will have the ambition of running for another office in the future. Some state legislators even leave Harrisburg in pursuit of wearing a black robe if not going to Washington, D.C. Even our current Governor, Josh Shapiro, ran for state representative, county commissioner, and Attorney General before being elected governor.

If you don’t know who you might be voting for, check in with your county Board of Elections for the candidate names, or the Pennsylvania Department of State can give you the “unofficial” list of candidates. After doing all that, if you haven’t registered to vote, make sure to do that before the deadline on May 1!

• Create your own workforce through formalized training.

• Increase productivity, safety & profits.

• Expand your workers' knowledge base.

• Bid work more competitively.

OUR MEMBERS SAY IT BEST!

“There is no one else with whom James Craft & Son, Inc. would trust our apprentices’ education. ABC Keystone provides their apprentices with a comprehensive educational approach that incorporates both classroom and hands-on learning. Our employees can collaborate with their classmates and learn from their work experiences as well as the experiences of their instructors. We could not ask for a better educational experience.“

- Jessica Craft-Schlosberg James Craft & Son, Inc.

11400 Inc.

Allied Mechanical & Electrical

Arthur Funk & Sons, Inc.

Benchmark Construction Co., Inc.

CB Construction Services, Inc.

CCS Building Group

Cedar Run Construction, LLC

CH+N Site Construction Inc.

Commonwealth Fire Protection Co.

Conewago Enterprises, Inc.

Conewago Manufacturing, LLC

Conexus, Inc.

DenTech Industrial

Double D Roofing & Sheet Metal Inc.

EG Stoltzfus Construction, LLC

ESCO Security

Galbraith/Pre-Design, Inc.

Hayden Power Group

High Construction Company

Hursh Painting Co., Inc.

Ira G. Steffy & Son Inc.

J. Vinton Schafer, A Quandel Company

MAY

James Craft & Son, Inc.

John E. Fullerton, Inc.

Johnston Construction Company

Kessel Construction, Inc.

LEW Site Construction LLC

M. Potteiger, Inc.

MVE Group

Nittany Building Specialties, Inc.

Paul Risk Construction

Pincus Elevator Company, Inc.

Quality Buildings, LLC

Quandel Enterprises, LLC

Smucker Company

Stuebner, Inc.

Susquehanna Valley Construction Corp.

The Farfield Company

The Tuckey Companies

Vision Mechanical, Inc.

Warfel Construction Company

Wohlsen Construction Company

Take

• Discuss current construction issues over breakfast.

• Talk with your local legislators.

• ABC Keystone President/CEO Dave Sload & Jim Willshier, Director of Government Affairs will be on hand to answer questions.

“I have found the topics discussed at the ABC’s Regional meetings relevant to issues facing today's contractors. In addition, the meetings are located in areas where I can schedule to attend.

I have used the knowledge from the ABC meetings in our management team meetings to manage better and retain our co-workers.”

– Thomas W. Bertolet Bertolet Construction Corporation

For More Information Contact: Mike Bachman Director of Membership

mike@abckeystone.org

Connecting You with Colleagues in Your Area!

MIKE MULLEN

EAST COAST SALES CONSULTANT BENECO: PART OF FUTUREPLAN BY ASCENSUS

(484) 332-1737 mmullen@beneco.com www.beneco.com

Q:

Develop your business network and get pertinent info on topics that affect your livelihood. Network and exchange ideas and views with your peers from the region.

• Network with ABC members in your area and grow your business

• Valuable information on topics that affect your business

• No-cost opportunity to engage with ABC Keystone and members

• Invite a colleague to join you!

Register today for this FREE event!

REGISTRATION: 7:15 am - 7:30 am | MEETING TIME: 7:30 am - 9 am

• MAY 4 Southwest Region Location: OSS Health, York, PA

• MAY 12 Northeast Region Location: RKL, Reading, PA

• MAY 24 Nittany Valley Region Location: ABC Nittany Valley Office, Howard, PA

• MAY 25 Capital Region Location: Penn Harris Hotel Camp Hill, PA

• MAY 30 Lancaster Region ABC Headquarters Manheim, PA

Q:

What role do you play in your organization? Sales Consultant, helping clients save money and grow their business through education about Prevailing Wage and the Davis-Bacon Act.

Why do you wake up and go to work every day?

I enjoy helping people learn things, and my job allows me to do that daily. Also to provide the best life I can for my fiancée, Kaela, and my dogs, Cadi and Moe.

How has your involvement in ABC Keystone provided you value in your professional life?

ABC Keystone has exposed me to a new set of people through abundant educational and networking opportunities throughout the chapter and exposed me to all kinds of construction work that I was previously unfamiliar with.

What are your hobbies?

I am a huge sports fan. In most of my free time, I watch and cheer on my favorite teams, the Phillies, Eagles, Flyers, and Notre Dame Football. I like to travel as well, mainly to see new baseball stadiums. When not doing that, I can be found outside with my dogs, hiking on local trails.

Q:

Favorite or inspirational quote?

“Hungry Dogs Run Faster!”

- Jason Kelce, Philadelphia Eagles

Favorite concert:

Billy Joel at Madison Square Garden or Chris Stapleton with Willie Nelson

For inclusion in future issues of the Merit Shop Spokesman, please send your YP Spotlight to: emily@abckeystone.org

PERSPECTIVE

CJ LAPORTA

,

CRPS®, AIF®

CORPORATE RETIREMENT PLAN ADVISOR STONEBRIDGE FINANCIAL GROUP

Attaining and Retaining Talent Using Your Retirement Plan with SECURE Act 2.0

In the last couple of years, almost every company has experienced or is currently struggling to attain and retain talent. Right now, across the United States, there is a labor shortage in which there are about two jobs available for every person looking. Even if you find talent, employees jump from company to company for better pay and benefits. Offering higher wages is a clear first step to finding and keeping talent, but it has limitations to maintaining profit margins attractive and bids competitive. Another solution to this problem is utilizing or starting your company’s retirement plan, especially with the passing of the SECURE Act 2.0.

Offering a retirement plan, such as a 401(k), Simple IRA, or cash balance plan, to your employees is often one of the critical benefits individuals look for in a job. Not only do retirement plans offer an excellent benefit for employees to save towards their retirement effectively, but they also offer many benefits to businesses and business owners. With our nation’s retirement crisis, congress recently passed SECURE ACT 2.0, which provides many enhancements to retirement plans to incentivize retirement savings. To name a few:

If you do not offer a retirement plan, the 3-year small business startup credit is 50 percent of administrative costs, up to an annual cap of $5,000. Section 102 changes the credit by increasing the startup credit from 50 percent to 100 percent for employers with up to 50 employees. For 51 to 100 employees, the applicable percentage is 100 percent in the first and second years, 75 percent

in the third year, 50 percent in the fourth year, 25 percent in the fifth year – and no credit for tax years after that. This makes starting a retirement plan more affordable and offers another valuable benefit to employees.

In 2024, employers could match student loan payments with plan contributions, which can attract labor.

In 2025 part-timers would have to be enrolled in their employer’s 401(k) after two years instead of the current three, which can help retain labor.

There are many great options when configuring a retirement plan customizable to what your company is looking to accomplish for the benefit of the business and employees. For example, implementing a new plan or ensuring your current plan is properly designed, is a great additional tool to help your company attain and retain valuable talent.

For inclusion in future issues of the Merit Shop Spokesman, please send your YP Perspective to:

emily@abckeystone.org

DANE FAHNESTOCK

(717) 877-0453

dfahnestock@recruitingcaddies.com www.recruitingcaddies.com

How did you get involved in the industry?

I have been in the construction industry since 2005. Recruiting Caddies was founded to provide the best construction industry recruitment services, as other options are needed to produce desired results.

Did you know?

The strategies for Recruiting Caddies were developed 5-7 years before the company was founded.

Tell us about your company?

Recruiting Caddies has been in business since 2021. Our mission is to provide HR consulting services with exceptional service to our clients. We currently offer talent acquisition, talent optimization, and general HR consulting.

The best business advice you’ve ever received. In leadership, follow the platinum rule* instead of the golden rule.

*Platinum Rule: Do unto others, wherever possible, as they would want to be done to them.

The best part about the work you do.

We have the opportunity to meet and talk to amazing people every day!

Your favorite tech gadget.

My favorite gadget is my standing desk. It allows for me to stand and stretch, especially during virtual meetings!

Most days after work, you’ll find me...?

#1 with my family

#2 on the golf course

For inclusion in future issues of the Merit Shop Spokesman, please send your Membership Spotlight to emily@abckeystone.org

RECRUITING CADDIES OWNER/CEO

Supporting Clients’ Needs Flexible Recruiting Services HR/Operations Consulting Talent Optimization

ASK AN ATTORNEY

Your Lawyer As a “Trusted Advisor” –A Guide For Construction Companies to Maximize Their Legal Counsel Investment

By: Michael Metz-Topodas, Esq. Saul Ewing LLP

As construction is truly a team sport, a contractor’s success hinges on the contributions of all team members—the laborers and tradesman, the project managers and office personnel, c-suite executives, and, yes, the company’s lawyer. Too often, however, construction companies turn to counsel as a necessary expense, not an investment. A contractor’s lawyer, however, can improve a project’s bottom line in three key ways: contract review, project advising, and dispute resolution.

CONTRACT REVIEW AND DRAFTING

Construction project work starts with a written agreement, which warrants a lawyer’s review. That review can range from drafting the agreement (highest cost) to checking a few key terms (lowest cost). Determining the services needed depends on the project’s unique circumstances from the basics—public or private project; project scope and cost; contracting parties’ relationship—to the advanced—contractor’s key objectives and major risks. Because all these factors direct an agreement’s terms, discussion with counsel should (a) describe the project, (b) explain the ideal successful performance, and (c) identify major problems to avoid. With these “big picture” objectives, counsel can sort out the details in the contract language and drive the agreement’s negotiation to achieve these goals as best as possible. Finally, contractors should consider having counsel prepare a bullet point analysis (or even checklist) of the final agreement’s key terms to give project executives and managers an easy reference guide for items like claims deadlines and payment application requirements.

DAY-TO-DAY PROJECT ADVICE

This less-often used legal services investment can reap the greatest benefit. Because literally millions of variables can disrupt a project’s planned operation, a contract’s fundamental agreement—an expected scope of work for an expected price—remains constantly at risk. When a contractor encounters unforeseen conditions, has its progress delayed, or has to perform additional work, the contractor risks taking on increased

costs. And, if the contractor does not take the proper steps to obtain increased compensation, then by basic arithmetic, the project’s profit margin decreases. Investing in legal counsel to chart the best possible path to resolve project issues and preserve claims as they arise can pay dividends in multiples. All too often a problem that a few hundred dollars of legal advice could have resolved at its inception becomes one requiring a few tens (maybe hundreds) of thousands of dollars to address months later. Further, counsel’s advice can help a contractor maintain a clear record of project developments to preserve contract rights should disputes arise.

DISPUTE RESOLUTION

A properly-prepared contract and an effectivelymanaged project usually foreclose disputes, but of course they still occur sometimes due to all that can go wrong. Regardless of the forum—litigation, arbitration, or mediation—at the dispute’s outset, discussion with counsel should include these critical questions: “How much does the company stand to recover or lose?; What likelihood of success does the company have?; What cost has the company incurred (or expect to incur) in the dispute?” Multiplying the maximum potential recovery or loss by the likelihood of success and comparing that figure to the overall spend provides the metric needed for business-oriented decision-making throughout the dispute. Developing an accurate such metric requires investing in counsel’s time to gain an indepth understanding of the case, but this initial expense yields significant savings as the matter progresses and helps establish an early strong position to leverage a favorable settlement.

CONCLUSION

Following the above guidelines helps to ensure legal services minimize losses and increase revenue, and that transforms legal expenses into company investments. Contractors should seek out counsel who can both develop such service plans tailored to your company’s unique needs and implement them successfully—in other words, a trusted advisor.

Career Development Education, Safety Training & Networking

JUNE

5/2

WELCOME NEW MEMBERS!

Thank You for Your Support of the Merit Shop Mission!

C&N Bank

Jeffrey Snyder, Regional Executive

2951 Whiteford Road York, PA 17402

Moses B. Glick, LLC

Elam M. Stoltzfus, Owner

ABC KEYSTONE EVENTS ABC KEYSTONE EVENTS NITTANY

(717) 881-6959

jeffreys@cnbankpa.com

Sponsor: James P. Craft, James Craft & Son, Inc.

DIG Prevention Consulting

Brenda V. Reigle, Owner/Excavator Trainer 87 Bucktail Trail Halifax, PA 17032 (717) 903-2999

brenda@dpc-pro.com

Sponsor: Jan Wagner, Wagman Construction, Inc.

Morrison Geothermal, LLC

NITTANY VALLEY OFFICE

Edward Lopez 63 Gambers Corner Road Duncannon, PA 17020 (717) 648-7924

lopez.e@comcast.net

58 Hartz Road Fleetwood, PA 19522 (610) 921-8848

elam@mbglick.com

Sponsor: Robb Beiler, Quality Buildings, LLC

S&T Bank

Kevin J. VanPelt, Vice President, Commercial Banking Portfolio Manager 205 Granite Run Lancaster, PA 17601 (717) 715-1372

kevin.vanpelt@stbank.com

Sponsors: Kevin J. VanPelt, S&T Bank Steve Conway, Pyramid Construction Services, LLC, A Quandel Company View

HAPPY ANNIVERSARY

Congratulations to these members celebrating milestone anniversaries in May 2023!

#ABCMeritShopProud

Arthur Funk and Sons, Inc. - New Hire

Arthur Funk and Sons announced the addition of Brent C. Werner as Director of Finance and Administration. A Certified Management Accountant, he is a member of the Construction Financial Management Association and the Institute of Management Accountants. Werner has more than two decades in senior finance roles in the construction industry.

45 YEARS

McCarty & Son, Inc.

30 YEARS

Douple Agency, Inc.

20 YEARS

Cohen Seglias Pallas Greenhall & Furman PC

15 YEARS

All Set Tile & Marble Co. Inc. L.S. Lee, Inc. PA Pride Insulation, Inc.

5 YEARS Detwiler Roofing

1 YEAR

R.E. Sanders, Inc. The H&H Group

SAVE

June 9, 2023

All entry materials due

June 28, 2023

2023 STEP Applications due*

*STEP membership is a scoring factor in ABC Chapter and National EIC Awards

October 13, 2023

Submit award acceptors

November 9, 2023

2023 EIC Awards Gala

For more information, contact: Emily Winslow Director of Events & Sponsorships

(717) 653-8106

emily@abckeystone.org

Barley Snyder

Achieves Best Law Firm in 26 Practice Areas

Barley Snyder is proud to announce that U.S. News & World Report and Best Lawyers have named the firm a “Best Law Firm” in 26 different practice areas.

Barley Snyder ranked as a Tier 1 firm for the Harrisburg metro area in the following practice areas:

• Banking and Finance Law

• Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights/Insolvency and Reorganization Law

• Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships)

• Closely Held Companies and Family Business Law

• Commercial Litigation

• Corporate Law

• Employment Law – Management

• Environmental Law

• Health Care Law

• Litigation – Banking & Finance

• Real Estate Law

• Trusts & Estates Law

The firm also ranked as a Tier 2 firm in the Harrisburg metro area for the following practice areas:

• Labor Law – Management

• Litigation – Bankruptcy

• Litigation – Construction

• Litigation – Health Care

• Litigation – Intellectual Property

• Litigation – Labor & Employment

• Litigation – Real Estate

• Medical Malpractice Law – Defendants

• Mergers & Acquisitions Law

• Municipal Law

• Personal Injury Litigation – Defendants

• Securities/Capital Markets Law

The firm received a Tier 3 ranking in the Harrisburg metro area in Construction Law and Energy Law.

RKL - Achieves Top Spot

CPA and advisory firm RKL LLP ranked first in Pennsylvania and 57th nationwide in the latest roundup of the 100 largest firms from industry publication Accounting Today. The firm also ranked as 10th largest in the Mid-Atlantic, up five spots from last year’s regional tally.

Saxton & Stump Lawyers and Consultants - New Hires

Saxton & Stump is pleased to announce it has hired Adam Friscia as executive manager of business development and government relations. Friscia is a former business development executive at the Pennsylvania Chamber of Business and Industry where he was responsible for relationships with top executives at businesses and industry organizations throughout the state.

Saxton & Stump is pleased to announce that attorney Harlan W. Glasser rejoined Saxton & Stump as a shareholder in the firm’s Labor and Employment Group, Investigations and Criminal Defense Group, and Healthcare Litigation Group. Glasser worked for the firm from 2015 to 2020 before accepting an appointment as an assistant U.S. attorney for the Middle District of Pennsylvania. He will work with clients to develop risk mitigation strategies and represent his client’s interests in complex litigation.

For inclusion in future issues of the Merit Shop Spokesman, please send your press releases to:

rebecca@abckeystone.org

135 Shellyland Road

Manheim, PA 17545

June 8, 2023

AM Flight: 7:30 am

PM Flight: 1:30 pm

Iron Valley Golf Club Lebanon, PA

June 22, 2023

Shotgun Start: 1:30 pm

Mountain View Country Club Boalsburg, PA