January 2024

January 2024

A Monthly Publication of ABC Keystone

2024 CHAIR OF THE BOARD

JOHN LEHMANN Poole Anderson Construction, LLC

ABC Keystone Leadership 2024 Executive Committee: Chair of the Board

John Lehmann Poole Anderson Construction, LLC

Chair-Elect

Guy Kingree IMC Construction

1st Vice Chair

Steven Kearns James Craft & Son, Inc

2nd Vice Chair

Ed Engle Smucker Company

Secretary

Jeff Witmer Pathway Business Advisors

Treasurer

Timothy A. Kershner, CPA Walz Group

2023 Chair

Steve Conway Pyramid Construction Services, LLC A Quandel Company

2024 Board of Directors: Robb Beiler Jeff Bright Roger S. Brubaker Scott Duke Joe Finkey Michael L. Fiore Brian Floyd Ken Funk John H. Hykes II Anthony Leer Matthew Shehan Patrick Snyder Lee L. Summers, Jr. Jan L. Wagner Nora Brooks Weder

Wohlsen Construction Company Offit Kurman MVE Group The Witmer Group Martin’s Flooring Leonard S. Fiore, Inc. EPIC Insurance Brokers & Consultants Arthur Funk & Sons, Inc. B&B Integrations Leer Electric, Inc. Benchmark Construction Company, Inc. First Commonwealth Bank C Mechanical Services Wagman Construction, Inc. mulá group

Scott Wengrenovich

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Message from the Chair

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From the Desk of G. David Sload

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2024 Leadership Team

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Apprenticeship Update

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Advocacy Update

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2024 Membership Renewal

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New Members

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Calendar

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Anniversaries

G. David Sload, President-CEO

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John Lehmann

President, Poole Anderson Construction

A YEAR IN REVIEW "As this year's chapter chair, it is essential to provide a little history about ABC Keystone, where we currently stand amongst our peers across the country, and where we are going as a chapter in 2024."

WHO IS ABC KEYSTONE? Keystone is entering its 65th year as a chapter of arguably one of the nation's largest construction associations. We were one of the earliest ABC chapters chartered in 1959 and have contributed significantly to ABC's mission of supporting free enterprise and the merit shop philosophy, both on a regional and national level. Stephanie Schmidt (Poole Anderson Construction) was the first ABC Keystone member to serve as National Chair in 2022.

WHAT HAS KEYSTONE CHAPTER BEEN UP TO? Currently, Keystone is the 3rd largest ABC chapter in the country (no easy feat for any organization). We hold the highest accreditation you can receive for an ABC chapter, which means we are one of the top-performing chapters and top-level against our peers.

Keystone exceeded the 90% retention and growth goals for the last three years and ended 2023 with 663 members, the most in Keystone's history. Legislatively, we stood behind the Clean Slate legislation bill, continue to fight against PLAs, and are a major voice in advocating for properly written RCOs, which are popping up across the state and challenging merit shop contractors' ability to bid work. All of this was done while we were providing world-class training, from apprenticeships, safety and education courses, management, industry certifications, and leadership, that has helped Keystone members become among the best builders in the nation.

WHAT'S IN STORE FOR MEMBERS IN 2024?

The last few years have been challenging, and with an election looming this year, there are many uncertain-

ties. Keystone will stay vigilant, and we will continue to block and tackle on behalf of our members to ensure they survive and thrive! Our retention and growth plan remains to exceed 90%, and our goal for membership is to exceed 670 members. We will continue to support legislation that breaks down barriers for re-entry and those trying to enter the industry. We will continue to fight RCOs and PLAs aggressively to help our members. We will be the resource for educational offerings and networking events like we always have been.

Think of ABC as that anti virus that runs in the background of your computer, always on duty, providing protection.

WHAT'S NEW AT ABC KEYSTONE? Keystone will be holding its first-ever Safety Expo in May, in which we will bring members, industry experts, and suppliers together to advance our knowledge in Total Human Health and with a sneak peek into today's cutting-edge technology or resources that are out there to support our safety initiatives. In April, we will host a brand new Young Professionals & Apprenticeship event to advance relationship-building across the business for our young workforce.

As 2024 Chair of the Board, my goal this year is to serve the chapter and our members to the best of my ability. It is a heavy responsibility to carry on the great work of this chapter and my predecessors. I will focus on meeting our goals and supporting our new initiatives. I am also passionate about enhancing our focus on technology with the help of Matt Abeles, the VP of Technology and Innovation at ABC National. Technology is advancing at light speed, providing the construction industry with challenges and opportunities.

With the advent of AI, our members will need all the knowledge and support they can get to navigate this new reality.

It's an honor to serve as your chapter chair, and I look forward to what 2024 has in store for all of us!

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WELCOME TO 2024!

As happens every January, we ring in a new year. For the Keystone Chapter, 2024 will be a year of celebration.

Sixty-five years ago, in 1959, the Keystone Chapter became the first Chapter chartered outside of the State of Maryland, where ABC was formed and started. While a significant number of things have changed our mission and fight for the “Merit Shop” way, it still exists.

For 2024, we welcome and look forward to the leadership of John Lehmann, Chair of the Board of Directors (before 2002, the position was called President). John becomes the 63rd person to hold this seat. Everyone who has sat here brings their leadership style and passion to ABC. This and the previous 64 Boards are what has made Keystone successful. Let’s look at a few milestones of the last 64 years.

1968

PA approved Registered Apprenticeship program started.

1972

Keystone ERISA Apprenticeship Trust started.

1978

A 7,800 sq. ft. office building was built in Rapho Industrial Park.

1992

3400 sq. ft. addition added to accommodate more meeting space and non-apprenticeship training.

2005

2000 sq. ft. lab and classroom built in the basement to start moving apprenticeship training in-house (previously held at career and technology centers).

2014

20,000 sq. ft. addition and renovations to the existing 11,200 sq ft to accommodate bringing all apprenticeship in-house and providing classroom and lab space.

2022

Consolidation of the Central PA ABC Chapter into the Keystone Chapter, taking our footprint from 10 to 33 counties.

2023

A 1200 sq. ft. mezzanine was added to the shop area to provide more hands-on lab space.

These milestones are only a snapshot and do not include all the legislative initiatives, events, and educational opportunities worked on and offered each year. All the above is because of you, the members. Keystone is member-driven, and we will continue to deliver based on the needs of our members. Our Members, our Board of Directors, and the dedicated staff give Keystone the “IT” factor.

I want to start the new year by asking the incoming Chair and the Board of Directors, “What’s Next”? What will be your legacy in adding to the storied past of the Keystone Chapter and the “IT” factor?

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Connecting You with Colleagues in Your Area!

NO-COST EVENT BRING A COLLEAGUE!

TOPIC: Moving PA Labor Policy Forward in 2024 Join us as we review current policy priorities, the status of bills, and how to shore up successes in a critical election year.

PRESENTER: Jim Willshier

Director of Government Affairs ABC Keystone

“I thoroughly enjoy the premise of the “Wake-up Call” meetings. They are early in the morning so as not to break up or interrupt the day. The topics I have seen have all been relevant and worthwhile, the venues have been convenient to my location, and the times have been condensed to where I obtain great information but can still make it into my office by 9 a.m.”

– Tony Forlizzi Sheet Metal Specialists, LLC

For More Information Contact:

Carpentry Technology Mike Bachman Steven College Director Thaddeus of Membership of Technology

mike@abckeystone.org

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.

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REGISTRATION: 7:15 am - 7:30 am | MEETING TIME: 7:30 am - 9 am • FEB 6 Capital Region | Sponsored by Boyer & Ritter

Location: Penn Harris Hotel

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Location: RKL Host Venue, Wyomissing, PA • FEB 22 Nittany Valley Region

Location: ABC Keystone Nittany Valley Office

Howard, PA • FEB 28 Southwest Region | Sponsored by McConkey

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Location: ABC Keystone

Manheim, PA

2024 LEADERSHIP TEAM Being a leader for ABC invokes words like Principled, Integrity, Strength and Quality, words that have roots in Keystone’s own foundation and basic principles.

ABC Keystone has nearly 65 years of tradition and success, from struggling to survive against the foes of free enterprise to becoming the first ABC chapter outside of Maryland in 1959, to today, being known throughout all of ABC as a leading chapter in the nation.

ABC Keystone is thrilled to announce our 2024 Leadership Team!

Officers of the Board

Chair of the Board John Lehmann

Poole Anderson Construction, LLC

Secretary

Jeff Witmer

Pathway Business Advisors

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Chair-Elect

1st Vice Chair

2nd Vice Chair

IMC Construction

James Craft & Son, Inc

Smucker Company

Steven Kearns

Guy Kingree

Ed Engle

Treasurer

Past Chair of the Board

Walz Group

Pyramid Construction Services, Inc., a Quandel Enterprises Company

Timothy Kershner, CPA

Steve Conway

Board of Directors

Robb Beiler

Wohlsen Construction Company

Joe Finkey

Jeff Bright Offit Kurman

Michael Fiore

Martin’s Flooring

Leonard S. Fiore, Inc.

John Hykes II

Anthony Leer

B&B Integrations

Lee Summers

C. Mechanical Services

Roger Brubaker MVE Group

Brian Floyd

EPIC Insurance Brokers & Consultants

Matt Shehan

Scott Duke

The Witmer Group

Ken Funk

Arthur Funk & Sons, Inc.

Patrick Snyder

Leer Electric, Inc.

Benchmark Construction Company, Inc.

First Commonwealth Bank

Jan Wagner

Nora Brooks Weder

Scott Wengrenovich

Wagman Construction, Inc.

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2024 INAUGURAL

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APPRENTICESHIP

UPDATE

Some classes have even been doing other handson projects within the shop. In Sheet Metal 1, students worked on two projects: square duct fitting with Pittsburg Seam and 90-degree flat elbow pieces. Our Plumbing 3 apprentices have been installing mixing valves in the project. We also had our Electrical 1 students learning to bend conduit.

Visit www.abckeystone.org/apprenticeship for more apprenticeship or pre-apprenticeship information.

HVAC 4

Everyone's projects are coming along well. Check out what our fantastic apprenticeship students have been up to!

PLUMBING 3

The new year is coming in hot in the ABC shop.

Our apprentices have been hard at work adding pieces to "the module," like our HVAC 4 class.

These apprentices were installing a condensing boiler in our module.

SHEET METAL 1 ELECTRICAL 1

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APPRENTICE INSIGHT

Wesley Schooley | CARPENTRY 2B JEM Group, Inc. What motivates you to work hard?

What motivates me to work so hard is the need to know more and grow smarter every day.

Where do you see yourself in 5 years?

I can see myself owning my own business or multiple houses for cash flow.

What do you like to do in your free time?

I love to do photography and small side hustles.

Are you a morning person or a night person?

I am both, but it matters if I work out in the middle of the day or afternoon.

What made you choose the trade you are learning?

I love being hands-on, and I love learning new things every day.

What is one thing that surprised you about the trade you are learning?

What surprised me about my trade was how much you must remember for a workday.

What is your favorite thing you have learned in your apprenticeship program so far?

My favorite thing that I have learned in the apprenticeship program so far has to be the amount of work I will be able to accomplish on my own.

For more information about ABC Keystone's Apprenticeship Program contact: Cindy DeWire at cindyd@abckeystone.org

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IMMIGRATION FORUM FEBRUARY 14, 2024

Hybrid Event! Attend In-person or Virtually What to Know About Hiring Immigrant Workers Join us for a forum on hiring Immigrants and Refugees. Learn how to navigate the hiring process and legal issues with visas and work permits. In this forum, you will gain an understanding of “statutes” and Employment Authorization cards and how to follow the requirements outlined in the I-9 form. Come prepared with your questions and hear from our experts.

Speakers: Jeanne Martin

Associate Director for Integration Church World Services, Lancaster

Alain Martinez de la Torre Church World Services

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February 14, 2024 7:30 AM - 9:00 AM Hybrid Event In-Person at: ABC Keystone 135 Shellyland Road Manheim, PA 17545 Virtual: Link will be sent upon registration.

JIM WILLSHIER

ABC KEYSTONE, DIRECTOR OF GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS

WELCOMING 2024 2024 has arrived, and while there may not be much stock to put into zodiac signs, the Chinese Calendar marks 2024 as the year of the dragon and is expected to be challenging. There are apparent challenges ahead in politics with a significant election year for the White House, Congress, and state legislature; a state House that has been on tipping points of deciding who is in the majority and will continue to look like a teeter-totter; and the great unknown of the second state budget proposal from Governor Shapiro that can always sweep in surprise taxes and harmful policies.

But those challenges bring opportunities in the coming months. ABC is more engaged with all our public officials sitting in the office.

drafting our legislation at the state and local level to combat issues attacking merit shops through an uneven playing field.

The political climate is as volatile as ever, and this will be a challenging year. But ABC continues to rise to the challenge and is making headway with public officials to support the work you are doing every day in their backyard. For what will be a quick pace in responding to these challenges, please sign up for our ABC Action Center and consider joining our Government Affairs Committee to help shape a year for more solutions than the problems we’ve seen in the last year.

ABC is preparing for how to move voters to ballot boxes in this year’s election. ABC is developing more policy materials to educate the public and legislators on our issues, particularly with Responsible Contractor Ordinances (RCO) and apprenticeship ratios. ABC is leading stakeholders to advance one of our policy priorities to remove barriers for individuals with a suspended license for not paying a fine. ABC is

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MEMBERS RENEWED THROUGH 12/15/23 A

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Abacus Sports Installations Ltd. Abel Construction Co., Inc. Acuity Advisors and CPAs, LLP ADMAR Supply Company, Inc. All Set Tile & Marble Co. Inc. Alleghany Industrial Insulation Co. Allison Crane & Rigging, Inc. Alpha Consulting Engineers, Inc. American Construction & Concrete, LLC American Testing Laboratories, Inc. Ameron Construction Co., Inc. Ames Construction, Inc. Arch Insurance Group Associated Products Services, Inc. Atlantic Caisson Corp.

BCF Group, Inc. BC Supply, LLC B.N. Excavating, Inc. B.J. Baldwin Electrical/Mechanical, Inc. Barley Snyder Beam's Custom Woodworking Behney Management Strategies, LLC Bench Dogs Benchmark Construction Co., Inc. Benchmark Site Development, LLC BeneChoice Enrollment Solutions & Technology, Inc. Beneco, Part of FuturePlan By Ascensus Berg Construction, LLC Bertz, Hess & Co. L.W. Bishop & Son Electric Blatt Construction Inc. Dba Blatt Group Boger Concrete Company Boyer & Ritter LLC George D. Boyer & Sons, Inc. Brecknock Builders, LLC Broderick's Landscape Contracting, LLC Brooklawn Paving, LLC Brown's Glass L.H. Brubaker Appliances Brubaker, Inc. Burgard CB Construction Services, Inc. CCS Building Group CV Services, Inc. C&N Bank Louis P. Canuso Capital Coating, Inc. Capital Electric Cassel Cedar Electric, Inc. Cedar Run Construction, LLC Centre Concrete Company Centurion Construction Group, LLC Cheran, Inc. Clapp Associates, Inc. Clark Contractors, Inc. Clear Vision Window Films Clelan and Company Clelan's Custom Welding, LLC Cohen Seglias Pallas Greenhall & Furman PC Coleman's Custom Floor Service, LLC Commonwealth Fire Protection Co. Commonwealth Partners Chamber of Entrepreneurs, Inc.

Concrete Simplicity Consulting & Supply, LLC Conewago Enterprises, Inc. Conewago Manufacturing, LLC Consolidated Medical Services, Inc. Construction Masters Services, LLC Contractor Benefits Group LLC COR Construction Services, Inc. Core and Main LP (Formerly HD Supply) CORL Communications, Inc. Crane Rentals, LLC Crownstone Equipment - Bobcat of York, Adams Co. Custom Plumbing & Heating, Inc. Cyprium Solutions, Inc.

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D&H Electrical Construction, LLC DM Industries, Inc. D&T Electric, LLC DABMAR Company, Inc. Dale Carnegie Mid-Atlantic DanCo Construction, LLC David Miller/Associates, Inc. DeGol Carpet DeRock Electric Company Design Data Corporation Detwiler Roofing DIG Prevention Consulting DMS Safety Consultants Doceo Dolan Construction, Inc. Douple Agency, Inc. Ben Druck Door Co. Durex Coverings, Inc.

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ECS Mid-Atlantic, LLC E&G Concrete, Inc. EHD E.K. Services, Inc. EMC Insurance Companies Dba Employers Mutual Casual Eagle Rental Inc. Easy Does It Drywall, Inc. Ebersole Builders, LLC Eckert Signs, Inc. J.D. Eckman, Inc. Edwards Electric & Telecom, Inc. Eisenhart Crane Service, LLC ElecTech Contracting, Inc. Elite Plumbing Heating & AC, LLC Elkwood Installation Services Energy Transfer Solutions, LLC Engles & Fahs, Inc. Ephrata National Bank EPIC Insurance Brokers & Consultants W.C. Eshenaur and Son, Inc. Eurofins Lancaster Laboratories Everest Energy Solutions

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R.F. Fager Co. The Farfield Company Fidelity Contracting LLC Leonard S. Fiore, Inc. First Capital Insulation, Inc. First Commonwealth Bank Flow Mechanical, LLC Forbes & Buchanan, LLC S.M. Fridy Mechanical Contracting, LLC John E. Fullerton, Inc.

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Fulton Bank Arthur Funk & Sons, Inc. D.H. Funk & Sons LLC

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GCM, Inc. (General Construction Management, Inc.) GM Equipment Corp.

Galbraith/Pre-Design, Inc. Gallagher Garden Spot Electric, Inc. Garden Spot Mechanical, Inc. Garrety Glass, Inc. Garvey Roark, LLC Gas Field Specialists, Inc. Gassert Mechanical & Industrial Insulation, Inc. Gatti-Morrison Construction Service, Inc. Geisinger Systems Services Geo-Technology Associates, Inc. Glass Mender Mirror & Plate John W. Gleim, Jr., Inc. Moses B. Glick, LLC D.C. Gohn Associates, Inc. Goodco Mechanical, Inc. Gooding Group, LLC GPLA Structural Engineers & Builders Greater Johnstown Career & Technology Center Green Scapes Landscape Construction, LLC Groff Tractor & Equipment, LLC Groff's Heating, A/C & Plbg., Inc. John E. Groninger, Inc. Grudi Associates Gunn-Mowery, LLC

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HC Quality Doors HFL Corporation H&H Sales Associates, Inc. H&S Industrial, A Viocity Company P.C. Haines, Inc. Hajoca Corp.

Haller Enterprises Hanover Concrete Co., Inc. Hawk Industries, Inc. Hayden Power Group K.S. Heagy Contractor/Property Maintenance, Inc. Heidler Roofing Services, Inc. Herbein + Company, Inc. Hershey Advisors, P.C. Hertzler Electric, Inc. The Hess Agency Hess Auctioneers, LLC C.M. High, Inc. High Concrete Group, LLC High Mountain Hardware, Inc. Hondru Fleet Horst Construction Co. Hostetter Supply Co., Inc. Houck Services, Inc. Hummer Turfgrass Systems, Inc. Hursh Painting Co., Inc. Hutchinson Excavating, Inc. HVAC Distributors, Inc.

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Iddings Electric, Inc. IDP Consulting, LLC Indoor City Industrial Caulk & Seal, Inc. IntegrityWorks Coaching Interstate Fleet Services

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JG Environmental, LLC J&J Heating & Cooling, Inc. JPT Architects, PC Jack Frost Construction, Inc. Jackson's Window Shoppe Johnston Construction Company Jones Masonry Restoration Corporation

NuTec Design Associates, Inc. H.C. Nye Company, Inc. Diagnostic Solutions, LLC O Optics Optimum Controls Corp.

P PA Pride Insulation, Inc.

PBCI-Allen Mechanical & Electrical PDQ Industries PSQ, Inc. Paradise Masonry, LLC Paragon Engineering Services, Inc. Paramount Contracting, Inc. Pathway Business Advisors Penn State Mechanical Contractors, Inc. Penn Stone Penn Waste, Inc. Pennsy Supply, Inc. Pennsylvania College of Technology Pennsylvania Construction Associates, Inc. PeoplesBank, A Codorus Valley Company Personal Wealth Advisory, LLC Philips Brothers Electrical Contractors, Inc. Pickering Valley Landscape, Inc. Pincus Elevator Company, Inc. M. Potteiger, Inc. Power Component Systems, Inc. Precise Concrete Walls, Inc. Precision Fire Protection Inc. Prestige Painting Princeton Hydro, LLC Print-O-Stat, Inc. Pro Max Fence Systems, LLC PROAC Corporation Professional Flooring Systems Protech Mechanical Contractors, Inc. Providence Engineering

Caulking, LLC K KC Kauffman Kitchens

Kautz Construction Co. Keller Engineers, Inc. Keller Equipment Sales, Inc. Kessel Construction, Inc. Keystone Fire and Security Keystone Gun-Krete, LLC Kilgore Electric, Inc. Kinsley Construction, Inc. Leo Kob Co., Inc. B.R. Kreider & Son, Inc.

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Lancaster Barnstormers Lancaster County Timber Frames, Inc. Lancaster Electric, Inc. Lancaster Lebanon Habitat for Humanity Lancaster Prefinishing LaPorte Painting Inc. Lebanon Building Supply Lebanon Valley Electric, Inc. L.S. Lee, Inc. Leer Electric, Inc. LEW Site Construction LLC LifeStages Development Lift, Inc. Lincoln Pavement Services, Inc. RL Livingston, Inc.

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MVE Group David M. Maines Assoc. Inc. Major Builders, Inc. William S. Malany & Sons, Inc. MARC-Service, Inc. Martin Data Solutions, LLC dba MDS RS Martin / Varner Systems, Inc. Martin's Flooring Masonic Villages Matchline Mechanical, LLC McCarty & Son, Inc. H.B. McClure Company McCoy Brothers, Inc. McKonly & Asbury McNees Wallace & Nurick, LLC Members 1st FCU Mervac Plumbing & Heating, Inc. Midline Mechanical LLC MidState Mechanical & Electrical, LLC Mid-State Paving, LLC Miller Brothers Staffing Solutions LLC Miller Builders' Supply Co. Mister Sparky Electric GR Mitchell, Inc. Mobile Dredging & Video Pipe, Inc. Modern Art & Plate Glass Co., Inc. Monarch Products Co., Inc. The Motter Agency Murray Murry Management Co. Myers Building Product Specialists

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NEFCO, Inc. New Enterprise Stone & Lime Co., Inc. Nexgen Automation, Inc. Nittany Building Specialties, Inc. Nolt Electric, Inc. North Bay Mechanical, LLC Northeastern Casework Installations

Simon Lever Simplify Construction, LLC Slaymaker Rentals & Supply Co. Smash My Trash - Harrisburg East Donald B. Smith, Inc. Keith D. Smith Concrete Contractor, Inc. Smucker Company J.C. Snavely & Sons, Inc. Somerset County Technology Center Spangler & Boyer Mechanical, Inc. Spectra Contract Flooring Speedwell Construction, Inc. Spencer Mechanical Stephenson Equipment, Inc. Stevens & Lee Stief Concrete Work, Inc. Stoltzfus Drywall, LLC Stuebner, Inc. Surface Preparation Technologies, LLC Susquehanna Valley Construction Corp.

Swift Kennedy & Associates, Inc. Swirnow Building Systems Group

Buildings, LLC Q Quality Quandel Enterprises, LLC Questmont

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RGS Associates, Inc. RKL R.L. Insulation Co., Inc. RSR Electric, A Viocity Company Raintree Services, Inc. Real Services, Inc. Red Rose Cabinetry, Inc. Remco Inc. Ressler & Mateer, Inc. Reynolds Restoration Services, Inc. Riley, Inc. River Supply, Inc. RiverLogic Solutions, LLC Rogers Electric, Inc. Rohrer's Quarry, Inc. Ross Buehler Falk & Company, LLP Royal Square Development & Construction SAA Architects, Inc.

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SMR Mechanical, LLC Sahd Metal Recycling Samaritan Consulting Group R.E. Sanders, Inc. Saxton & Stump Lawyers and Consultants Scenic Ridge Company Schaedler Yesco Scheffey Marketing & Communications Richard L. Sensenig Co. Sentry Fire Protection, Inc. Shank Door, LLC Sheet Metal Specialists, LLC Sheetz, Inc. Sherwin-Williams Co. Shuman Development Group Sidium Solutions, Inc. Silvertip, Inc.

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T&J Giftland Trophies Tekrins, Inc. The Contractors Plan Thermolite, Inc. Ben Thomas Associates, Inc. Top to Bottom Interiors TREW HR Triad Engineering, Inc. Tri-Boro Materials, Inc. Triple Crown Corporation Trout CPA True Edge Performance Solutions, LLC The Tuckey Companies Two Dudes Painting Company K.L. Tyndale, Inc.

U Utility Services Group, Inc. Supply Inc. V Valley Vernon Bitzer Associates, Inc. Versapros, LLC Greg A. Vietri, Inc.

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Wagman Construction, Inc. R.A. Walton & Company, Inc. Warehaus Weaver Associates, Inc. N R Weaver Masonry, LLC Weidner Construction Services, LLC Wenrich Painting, Inc. White Rose Interiors, LLC Whitmoyer Auto Group Wickersham Construction and Engineering, Inc. Wile Plumbing, Inc. Wilkinson & Associates, Inc. Williamsport Electric, Inc. Wiring By Wall, Inc. The Witmer Co. Wohlsen Construction Company Woolford Kanfer Law, P.C.

X Xylem Construction, Inc. Y Yoe York P-B Truss, Inc.

Yorkaire, Inc. dba The Yorkaire Group J.M. Young & Sons, Inc.

Z Zephyr Aluminum, LLC

Zimmerman Plumbing & Heating, Inc. Zinn Insurance, LLC, an Alera Group Company Zook Interiors, LLC

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March 7, 2024 | 4:30 pm – 6:30 pm Specialty Contractors, Architects, Engineers, Site Designers, and Suppliers: Meet multiple general contractors!

General Contractors will have booth displays set up, giving attendees the opportunity to work the room at their own pace and have one-on-one and meaningful conversations to make connections and grow their network.

• Showcase your team’s quality work and proficiency.

• Promote your company and build your business • Strengthen relationships with industry-leading General Contractors.

• Gain first-hand information on upcoming projects and bid qualifications

SAVE THE DATE NITTANY VALLEY Meet the Generals MARCH 28, 2024

Register today at ABCKEYSTONE.ORG

WELCOME NEW MEMBERS! Behney Management Strategies, LLC David Behney, Founder & CEO

DanCo Construction, LLC Marianne Stoltzfus, Director of Office Operations

560 Rosebud Road Myerstown, PA 17067

308 Twin Springs Court East Earl, PA 17557

www.behneymanagement.com

www.dancollc.com

(717) 660-0222

717 351 4460

davidb@behneymanagement.com

marianne@dancollc.com

Everest Energy Solutions David Kirchner, Found & CEO

JG Environmental, LLC Shawn Perry, Project Manager

574 Greenfield Road Lancaster, PA 17601

202 Greenfield Road Lancaster, PA 17601

www.everestenergysolutions.com

www.jgenvironmental.net

(717) 682-5037

(717 945 5080

david.kirchner.ees@gmail.com

shawn@jgenvironmental.net

Sponsored By: David Oblender, EHD

Paradise Masonry Abner Stoltzfus, VP of Operations 2771 Lincoln Highway East Ronks, PA 17572 www.paradisemasonry.com

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

(717) 687-6842

Rebecca Wolf Director of Marketing & Communications

abner@pmcdecor.com

rebecca@abckeystone.org

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JANUARY

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ABC KEYSTONE EVENTS

ABC KEYSTONE NITTANY VALLEY EVENTS

1/15

Dynamic Crew Leadership

1/18

1/16

Leading a Multigenerational Workforce Part of the Leadership 2.0 Series

1/17

Pay, Benefits, & Other Rewards

Part of the Human Resources Management Academy - Virtual Event

1/17

ABC Bluebeam® Courses: Bluebeam Material Takeoff & Estimates: Basics – Virtual Event

1/18

Executive Leader Contractor Peer Group

1/18

ABC Bluebeam® Courses: Bluebeam Material Takeoff & Estimates: Advanced – Virtual Event

1/19

OSHA 10-Hour Construction

1/23

ASHE Health Care Construction Workshop

1/23

ABC Bluebeam® Courses: Bluebeam Revu for Administrative Professionals – Virtual Event

1/24

ICRA 16-Hour Certificate Course

Keynote Speaker:

1/24

Reading Construction Documents – Virtual Event

Co-Founder and Training Specialist for Blue-U Defense

1/30

Medical Gas and Vacuum Piping Systems: Installers Certification Course ASSE 6010

Pay, Benefits, and Other Rewards Part of the Human Resources Management Academy - Virtual Event

SAVE THE DATE

SUMMIT May 22, 2024 8:00 am – 5:00 pm

Joseph Hileman

ABC Keystone 135 Shellyland Road Manheim, PA 17545

Career Development Education, Safety Training & Networking

FEBRUARY ABC KEYSTONE EVENTS

2/1

STP 4: Contract Documents Part of the Superintendent Training Program

2/21

Safety, Security, Health, and Leaves of Absense Management Part of the Human Resources Management Academy – Virtual Course

2/5 Adult AED, CPR, & Basic Medic First Aid 2/6

Winter Regional Construction Wake-up Call – Capital Region

2/23

Competent Person for Confined Space Entry

2/6

Working Genius Workshop

2/28

2/6

Journey & Master Level Electrical License Exam Prep

Winter Regional Construction Wake-up Call – Southwest Region

2/28

7 Habits of Highly Effective People®

2/7

ABC Keystone's Economic Outlook Breakfast with Anirban Basu Presented by ABC Insurance Trust

2/28

Basic Blueprint Reading

2/29

Superintendent Training Program (STP) - Improving Productivity & Managing Project Costs

2/9

Competent Person for Jobsite Safety Inspections

2/12

Adult AED, CPR, & Basic Medic First Aid

2/12

Dynamic Crew Leadership

2/13

Winter Regional Construction Wake-up Call – Northeast Region

2/13

Communication is Everything!

- Part of the Leadership Development Series

2/13

Immigration Forum for ABC Members - Hybrid Event

NITTANY VALLEY OFFICE 2/15

The Power of Motivation Part of The Power of People Series - Hybrid Event

2/15

Human Resources Contractor Peer Group

2/22

Winter Regional Construction Wake-up Call – Nittany Valley Region

2/14 Human Resources Contractor Peer Group 2/19 Adult AED, CPR, & Basic Medic First Aid 2/20

Overcoming Incivility in the Workplace - Part of the Leadership 2.0 Series

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HAPPY ANNIVERSARY Congratulations to these members celebrating milestone anniversaries in January 2024!

65 YEARS

25 YEARS

5 YEARS

Warfel Construction Company

Eagle Rental Inc.

Jackson's Window Shoppe

Wickersham Construction and Engineering Wohlsen Construction Company

Stephenson Equipment, Inc.

20 YEARS

York Building Products

Strouse Electric, Inc.

1 YEAR

The Witmer Co.

60 YEARS Jack Frost Construction, Inc. Poole Anderson Construction, LLC

Joseph C. Hazel, Inc.

15 YEARS

Lawson Development & Construction Corp.

ESCO Security

Northeastern Casework Installations

45 YEARS J&J Heating & Cooling, Inc.

Wojcik Communications, Inc.

10 YEARS Red Rose Interior, Inc.

Zebby Sulecki, Inc.

40 YEARS E&G Concrete, Inc.

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#ABCMeritShopProud SEK, CPAs & Advisors Celebrates 60th Anniversary A full-service, certified public accounting and consulting firm, SEK, CPAs & Advisors first opened its doors in 1963. Over the next 60 years, a group of entrepreneurial-minded CPAs grew a small threepartner firm in Maryland into one of the premier CPA and advisory firms in the region. Today, SEK has five offices in Pennsylvania and one in Maryland, employing a total of 200 team members.

At SEK, we have provided personalized attention and the highest quality service to our clients for the last six decades. We couldn’t have achieved this milestone without our incredible team of employees. They don’t stop their hard work when they leave the office. Many team members are active in their local communities through volunteerism, financial contributions, and holding positions on Boards and Committees. To celebrate the team, SEK scheduled multiple events throughout 2023, including a trip to Hersheypark with families, summer office picnics, and an upcoming Cirque Musica holiday show at Luhrs Performing Arts Center.

Among other accolades, SEK was recently named one of the Best Places to Work in PA for 2023 by the Central Penn Business Journal and Lehigh Valley Business, as well as voted Tri-State’s Best Accounting Firm for the second consecutive year by Herald Mail Media readers. The firm also received ClearlyRated’s 2023 Best of Accounting Award for Client Satisfaction for the third consecutive year.

Now, more than ever, it is essential to partner with a firm that will provide you with timely updates and thoughtful guidance as it relates to you and your business. Our unique insight stems from taking the time to listen, evaluate each situation, anticipate needs, and identify opportunities. The result is an unmatched level of knowledge and expertise for our clients.

Client or not, we encourage you to sign up for our email updates at www.sek.com/subscribe. You can also view a complete listing of SEK’s service and industry specializations on our website. For more information about the firm or our services, please visit www.sek.com. We look forward to helping you achieve your goals!

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