ABC Keystone The Merit Shop Spokesman - September 2021

Merit Shop

September • 2021

The

Spokesman A Monthly Publication of ABC Keystone

Look Forward to Live Look Back to Learn

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Make Your Vote Count!

Members to Vote on Board of Directors

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Your Voice is Needed!

ABC Keystone Leadership

Merit Shop The

Spokesman

2021 Executive Committee:

CHAIR of the BOARD – Cleo Weaver, Triangle Refrigeration Co. CHAIR-ELECT – Keith L. Eldredge, CPA, RKL LLP

1st VICE CHAIR – Steve Conway, Pyramid Construction Services, Inc., a Quandel Enterprises Company

Contents

2nd VICE CHAIR – John Lehmann, Poole Anderson Construction, LLC SECRETARY – Guy Kingree, Warfel Construction Company TREASURER – Timothy A. Kershner, CPA, Walz Group

2 Message from the Chair 3 Message from the President-CEO 5 STEP Recipients & OSHA Partners 6 Ask an Attorney 7 Summer Mixer Photos 9 Advocacy Update 11 Chapter Calendar 12 MSTRC Scholarships 13 Meet a Graduate!

15 New Members & Anniversaries 16 Member Spotlight 17 Member News 20 Apprenticeship Update 21 YP Spotlight

IMMEDIATE PAST CHAIR – Roger S. Brubaker, Meadow Valley Electric, Inc.

2021 Board of Directors:

Doug Detwiler, DeRock Electric Company Douglas M. Dvorchak, Murray Ed Engle, Smucker Company Brian Floyd, Gunn-Mowery, LLC Wayne Fuhrman, The Witmer Group Michael B. Funck, Wohlsen Construction Company Ken Funk, Arthur Funk & Sons, Inc. John H. Hykes II, B & B Integrations Steven Kearns, James Craft & Son, Inc. Michael D. Monaco, Mowery David H. Oblender, Engle-Hambright & Davies, Inc. Jon Sensenig, Speedwell Construction, Inc. James Stephens, CFSP, Clark Associates, Inc. Bethany Tesché, Houck Services, Inc. Jan L. Wagner Thomas O. Williams, Esq., Reager & Adler, P.C.

G. David Sload, President-CEO ABC Keystone | 135 Shellyland Road, Manheim, PA 17545 (717) 653-8106 | abckeystone.org

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A Message from the Chair

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t’s time for a bit of reflection. As I look back at my career of over fifty years, it brings me great satisfaction to visualize the journey. If you are like me, I trust that you likewise can look at the history of your career and say, “It was good!”

I’ve heard it said, “Look forward to live and look back to learn!”

Just like driving a vehicle, most of your attention needs to be looking forward through the windshield, combined with a small amount of time looking in the rearview mirror. Every one of us has made a mistake at some point in our lives or careers, and we definitely need to look back to learn from it.

But if we get fixated on the past - in the rearview mirror - we will surely crash our future! Whether you are early in your race, or nearing the finish line, setting goals and planning for progression sets the tone for victory!

Recently, I met with ABC Keystone’s Young Professionals Committee to discuss their vision and future goals. I found it very energizing to sit around the table listening to discussion focused on how ABC can serve their needs for education, apprenticeship, training, and encouragement. I was impressed as they shared ideas for moving forward and also serving the needs of future generations while embracing the latest technologies and adapting to the shifting challenges of tomorrow’s trade and business professionals.

This September, we welcome a new class of apprentices with their own future careers and goals in front of them. ABC is dedicated to supporting everyone’s success in their chosen field as look forward to build tomorrow’s leaders. You can assist in this vision by helping these apprentices achieve their goals. Ask yourself this question, what can I do to pass on my knowledge or my treasure of a ‘career well lived’ to the next generation? The answers will be as individual as each of us, and the value to those who follow us will be immeasurable.

Later this month, ABC Keystone has an opportunity to look forward and set the entire Chapter’s strategic goals for the

next three years. This responsibility is one we do not take lightly, and it is one we anticipate with great excitement. We are running the equivalent of a competitive relay race in the construction industry, and looking forward to pass the baton is a critical skill that we all need to master, whether it is for ABC or for our individual businesses. Whether a sole proprietorship, a mid-size business or a large national business, every business needs to plan for transition and future success.

So, let’s all focus on looking forward and passing the baton in every aspect of ABC - to the next generation, the next board member and the next committee member. Join us for Strategic Planning in September to share your vison for the future of the association. Every one of us has different talents and skills, but I believe we all share the desire to make the future a better place for those that follow us.

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...ABC is dedicated to supporting everyone’s success in their chosen field.”

Remember, look forward to live, look back to learn, and may we all make the best of the opportunities each day brings us. I am trusting you can, or will someday, look back on each phase of your career and say, “It was good!”

Cleo Weaver 2021 Chair of the Board Triangle Refrigeration Co. cweaver@trianglerefrigeration.com (717) 656-2711

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Hear from the President-CEO

Make Your Vote Count!

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ight now, when you hear “Make your vote count,” it brings up painful memories of election night November 2020. Let me start by telling you that is NOT what I am here to talk about. It is that time of year when your Board of Directors puts forth a slate of candidates to run for open Board seats. For many years, individuals were nominated and put on a ballot mailed to members to provide an opportunity for them to officially vote for their Board of Directors.

The challenge over the last several years, is that we have seen a huge decline in the number of ballots returned. After doing some reconnaissance, the biggest reason provided for the decline was that there were only four openings on the Board for which to vote and only four people from which to choose. In other words, we really weren’t voting, but reaffirming the slate the Board put forward. As this is a member-driven association, the Exec team and Board want to make sure you do have input.

The election to fill the class of 2022 will be different. With more people having the desire to serve the members, the time is right to have an open election. For 2022, we again have four openings. However, the nominating committee put forth a slate of five individuals to run for those four seats. The Board ratified that slate during their August meeting. Therefore, you will have a choice, and we will request that you take the time to review and submit your ballot when you receive it.

Let me introduce you to the candidates and some of their ABC service (listed in alphabetical order):

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Robb Beiler, Director of Business Development, Quality Buildings LLC

Rob is currently serving on the Young Professionals Committee and the Workforce Development Committee.

Jeff Bright, Senior Counsel, Saxton & Stump Lawyers and Consultants

Jeff is currently serving on the Safety Committee and is a frequent presenter for certain educational seminars.

Roger Brubaker, Director of Construction Services, Meadow Valley Electric, Inc.

Roger is currently Immediate Past Chair of the Board (serving both the Exec Committee and Board), PAC Chair, PA ABC Board member and serves on the Government Affairs Committee.

Joe Finkey, Builder Commercial Sales Manager, Martin’s Flooring, Inc. Joe is currently serving as the Chair of the Membership Committee.

John Hykes II, President/Human Resources, B & B Integrations

John is currently serving on the Board, a Trustee for the Apprenticeship Trust, and serving on the Membership and Events Committee.

At the end of September, you will receive a ballot with a self-addressed envelope in which to return your vote. Between now and then, please feel free to reach out to the candidates and get a sense on

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how they plan to represent you and our industry. In addition, should they reach out to you, please listen to their thoughts and ideas. This is your chance to have a direct impact on the direction of your Chapter. Make it count and VOTE!

G. David Sload President-CEO dave@abckeystone.org (717) 653-8106

Congratulations to Our 2021 STEP Recipients & OSHA Partners!

Diamond:

The top Diamond STEP level requires a company to maintain an incidence rate at least 50 PERCENT BELOW the national average at an EMR of .80 or lower.

Quandel Enterprises, Inc.

Platinum:

The Platinum Level is presented to those companies whose achievements in safety have been certified. These companies are eligible for ABC National Safety Award submission and have presented a higher-than-average standard for safety in the construction industry.

Commonwealth Fire Protection Co. Conewago Enterprises, Inc. DeRock Electric Company Eisenhart Crane Service, LLC Garrety Glass, Inc. Genesis Corporation Houck Services, Inc. Hursh Painting Co., Inc. Keystruct Construction, LLC, A Viocity Company Leo Kob Co., Inc. Legacy Electrical Services, Inc. Mowery Paramount Contracting, Inc. Poole Anderson Construction, LLC Wagman Construction, Inc. H.L. Wiker, Inc. Wohlsen Construction Company

Gold:

To achieve Gold, each company had to not only meet the scoring component, but to have an incidence rate EQUAL to or BELOW the National Bureau of Labor Statistics average for the North American Industry Classification Systems code for that year.

Benchmark Construction Co., Inc. CLARK, Inc. Double D Roofing & Sheet Metal Inc. High Construction Company Leer Electric, Inc. M. Potteiger, Inc. Smucker Company

Is your company on this list?

STEP Up to Safety today!

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Silver: Associated Products Services, Inc. Bertolet Construction Corporation Digging and Rigging, Inc. H&S Industrial, A Viocity Company Paul Risk Construction EG Stoltzfus Construction, LLC Vision Mechanical, Inc. Waggoner Construction, Inc. Warfel Construction Company White Rose Interiors, LLC Wickersham Construction and Engineering, Inc.

Bronze: Ames Construction, Inc. B&B Integrations CB Construction Services, Inc. CCS Building Group CMC, Inc. C Mechanical Services Conewago Manufacturing, LLC Cyprium Solutions, Inc. Dolan Construction Inc. J.D. Eckman, Inc. ESCO Security Flyway Excavating, Inc. John E. Fullerton, Inc.

Arthur Funk & Sons, Inc. Galbraith/Pre-Design, Inc. D.E. Gemmill, Inc. C.M. High, Inc. Kinsley Construction, Inc. Meadow Valley Electric, Inc. RSR Electric, A Viocity Company S & S Structures, Inc. Speedwell Construction, Inc. Stuebner, Inc. Triangle Refrigeration Co. The Tuckey Companies

OSHA Partnership: Benchmark Construction, Co., Inc. Arthur Funk & Sons, Inc. Hursh Painting Co., Inc. Mowery Paramount Contracting, Inc. Paul Risk Construction Wohlsen Construction Company

Ask an Attorney By: Thomas O. Williams, ESQ., Shareholder, Reager & Adler, P.C.

Leaving Disputeville

“The best laid plans of mice and men go oft awry.” - Robert Burns

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Translated from his native Scottish to English

he above quoted line from Robert Burns’ poem “To A Mouse” is often quoted. A translation of this famous passage for modern day contractors would be: no matter how carefully and thoroughly a project is planned, something may still go wrong. Even in the best planned projects, often unanticipated things go wrong before a project can be completed. Suddenly, the unpredictable occurs. One day your project manager calls you and says that while excavating the site, a fully intact Tyrannosaurus Rex skeleton is uncovered. Or, a pandemic sweeps across the globe forcing your workforce to quarantine and placing the entire project on hold. Undoubtedly, these occurrences, which could not have been predicted, impact a contractor’s bottom line, potentially converting an otherwise profitable project into potential financial disaster. “But surely the owner will agree to pay my company additional compensation for this,” you may say to yourself. But, when you submit your claim notice and/or change order request, the owner says, “Oh, no, no, no.”

ConsensusDocs requires the parties to engage in direct discussions in an effort to negotiate a resolution as a first step. Both the AIA and ConsensusDocs contracts provide contractors and owners with alternative dispute resolution procedures or ADR. These alternative dispute resolutions, typically mediation and/or arbitration, are alternatives to litigation. When the parties mutually select an alternative dispute resolution process, the parties must follow the agreed-upon dispute resolution process. The courts overwhelmingly favor enforcement of contractual alternative dispute resolution processes. If a contractor, owner or subcontractor files a lawsuit in court without first proceeding to the negotiated dispute resolution procedure contained in the contract, the court will order the parties to go to mediation or arbitration in keeping with the contract. It is surprising that even experienced attorneys sometimes “jump the gun” and go directly to court on behalf of their clients only to be ordered to mediation or arbitration.

And thus, you have now entered Disputeville.

There is an important exception to this rule however. Contractors and their lawyers should file a Complaint or Writ of Summons in court if the applicable statute of limitations or contractual statute of limitations is about to run out. For even though the Court will likely order the parties to proceed to mediation or arbitration, the statute of limitations will be tolled and will not expire while the parties proceed through the mediation or arbitration process.

So how do you navigate through and get out the other side of Disputeville? Where do you go to get your claim dispute resolved? Fortunately, chances are you already have the roadmap. The contract you negotiated and signed all those months ago likely contains dispute provisions directing the parties as to where and how the claim gets resolved.

Whether it is an AIA or ConsensusDocs form contract or a homemade contract, your first step is always to refer to the contract. First, your contract will tell you the timeframe in which you must notify your contracting partner that you have a claim and you believe you are entitled to additional compensation. These time frames may be extremely short, and contractors should be prepared to send these notices promptly in accordance with the contract requirements.

Even after sending a timely notice of your claim, there is still the question as to how the claim gets resolved and where you must go to have it resolved.

The AIA family of documents require that disputed claims first be submitted to an Initial Decision Maker; whereas

Importantly, contractors should always keep in mind that even if mediation is not required under the contract, the parties are always in control as to how their disputes are resolved, and together they can always agree to an alternative to litigation at any time. That is to say the parties are always free to agree to mediate a dispute even after litigation has been commenced, and even if the parties have been locked in litigation for many years.

Sometimes lengthy, expensive, contentious litigation has the parties reconsidering the merits of a negotiated resolution facilitated by an experienced mediator and retaking control over how their dispute will be resolved.

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On August 3, over 300 Keystone Chapter members attended the annual Summer Outdoor Mixer held at John Wright Restaurant. This popular business development event brings great conversations as attendees network and meet our newest members while enjoying live music, summer sunshine and a beautiful venue along the Susquehanna River. Thank you to our sponsors, including presenting sponsor Saxton & Stump Lawyers and Consultants, for supporting this event. It was an energetic, enjoyable, and successful evening, and we thank all for attending. We look forward to seeing you at the next event!

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Join ABC at the next event! abckeystone.org

Advocacy Update By: David G. Greineder, IOM ABC Pennsylvania Director of Government Affairs

Your Voice is Needed I

n previous Spokesman articles, you read about the progress the government affairs team has made in calling for an end to discriminatory rules in the apprenticeship training standards.

In August and September, ABC chapters were proud to host members of the House Labor & Industry Committee to tour training facilities and participate in a roundtable discussion on our concerns. Those events were a tremendous success and put a spotlight on the unfairness between joint and non-joint rules.

Now, we need your voice to get us to the finish line. On October 25, ABC of Pennsylvania will be hosting an in-person Free Enterprise Day in Harrisburg – our first since the COVID-19 shutdown. During the day, you will have the opportunity to interact with key legislators who hold the power to make the changes we are seeking.

They need to hear directly from you, as you and your workforce are on the frontlines facing these challenges.

Training opportunities will be available before the event to prepare you on policy issues and event logistics. Breakfast and lunch will be provided. Sponsorships available! Go to abcpa.org and click on the calendar for more details, to register, and to sponsor. We need you!

As a reminder, last month you read about the importance of financially supporting candidates that support ABC, the merit shop, and free enterprise. There is no doubt Pennsylvania will be a key state in determining the majorities in the U.S. House and U.S. Senate. Fundraising

will be key. The Keystone Chapter has several options for you to consider: • PA ABC PAC: This political committee options accepts private donations only.

There is no limit in the amount you can contribute. Every candidate we support is vetted through ABC boards and committees to ensure there is a commitment to defend free enterprise.

• Advancing the American Dream Fund: This option accepts corporate or private donations. There is no limit to the amount you can contribute. This fund is aimed at issue advocacy by highlighting candidates that are committed to the merit shop philosophy.

All activities and materials are thoroughly vetted through our leadership to ensure your contributions are directed appropriately and invested wisely.

As you know, it is extremely important ABC continues to support candidates that defend free enterprise and free markets. We are committed to engaging our passionate advocates seeking change and we will continue to be so.

We can’t do it without you! Stay connected so you don’t miss out an opportunity to get involved.

If you are not signed-up to receive email alerts, please download the “ABC Action App” from the app store on your mobile device, or at abc.org/abcaction.

“Now, we need your voice to get us to the finish line.”

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Join ABC PA Chapters at Annual Free Enterprise Day! October 25, 2021 - in Harrisburg • Be a part of ABC’s advocacy efforts • Connect with elected officials and staff to further free enterprise and the merit shop philosophy through policy • Meet ABC members from across the Commonwealth and build relationships • Learn more about the current state of politics and policy in Pennsylvania • Tour the Pennsylvania Capitol and meet with elected officials from your respective region to discuss issues that are of importance to the association

Register: abcpa.org

Chapter Calendar - Register Today!

September

October

10/4 - Adult AED, CPR & Basic Medic First Aid Starts 10/6 - Dynamic Crew Leadership Starts 10/11 - OSHA 10-Hour Construction 10/12 - Self Management Part of the Leadership Development Series 10/12 - Leadership Development - Entire Series!

10/13 - Quality Customer Service Part of the Professional Development Series 10/13 - Microsoft® Office Training Excel® 2016: Basic 10/14 - Construction Industry Overview

Part of the Understanding the

Construction Process Series 10/14 - ABC Keystone’s Tailgate Party

Presented by Barley Snyder 10/18 - Competent Person for Fall Protection 10/20 - VIRTUAL: Executive Leader Contractor Peer Group

(CEO/Owners/Executive Leadership)

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Discover Events, Education & Training at ABC! Register Online: abckeystone.org

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9/1 - Conflict Management Part of the Professional Development Series 9/10 - Adult AED, CPR & Basic Medic First Aid 9/13 - Competent Person for Confined Space Entry 9/14 - Misclassification & Independent Contractor Hot Topic Seminar: What You Need to Know Starts 9/15 - ABC Keystone’s Strategic Planning - Open to All Members!

9/15 - Coaching Employees, Performance Feedback & Appraisals Part of the Human Resources Management Academy Starts 9/15 - Project Management Starts 9/15 - Basic Blueprint Reading 9/16 - Planning & Scheduling Part of the Superintendent Training Program (STP) 9/20 - Mobile Elevating Work Platform (Aerial Lift) Training 9/21 - Project Planning & Execution Part of the Understanding the Construction Process Series Starts 9/22 - OSHA 30-Hour Construction 9/23 - ABC Keystone’s Clay Shoot Presented by OSS Health 9/24 - Rough Terrain Forklift Training Starts 9/28 - SalesWorks!

11/3 - ABC Keystone’s Excellence in Construction Awards

10/20 - Conducting Investigations, Disciplining, and

Terminating Employees - Part of the

Human Resources Management Academy 10/20 - Microsoft® Office Training

PowerPoint® 2016: Basics 10/21 - Executive Leader Contractor Peer Group

(CEO/Owners/Executive Leadership) 10/22 - Rough Terrain Forklift Training 10/25 - Competent Person for Excavation and Trenching 10/27 - Microsoft® Office Training Excel® 2016:

Intermediate I 10/27 - Advanced Blueprint Reading 10/28 - Contract Documents

Part of the Superintendent Training Program (STP) 10/28 - Growing with Traction Workshop 10/29 - Mobile Elevating Work Platform

(Aerial Lift) Training

CONTACT US TODAY! (717) 653-8106 Barbara Holtzapple (Career Development) Kevin Keith (Safety)

ABC Keystone’s Clay Shoot Presented by: OSS Health!

Test Your Clay Shooting Skills & Network with ABC Members!

Thursday, September 23, 2021

Register: abckeystone.org

9 am & 1 pm flights

at Central Penn Sporting Clays, Wellsville

The Future of the Industry...

Merit Shop Construction Scholarship Program Assisting individuals seeking to further their education in careers in construction.

Each academic year, scholarships are awarded to 8-12 outstanding applicants. The amount of each scholarship is determined by the Merit Shop Training & Research Center Committee and generally ranges between $1,000 and $5,000 per scholarship. To date, a total of $550,350 has been awarded.

Deadline for applying is February 25, 2022.

To view information on past awards and to download an application, please visit the News & Resources section of abckeystone.org.

For more information, please contact:

stephanie@abckeystone.org

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▪ Applicants must enroll in a trade school, college or university program directly related to a construction career.

▪ Sponsored by Keystone Chapter of Associated Builders & Contractors.

▪ Administered by the Merit Shop Training & Research Center.

▪ Scholarship recipients will be selected by the Merit Shop Training & Research Center Committee solely on the basis of merit and without regard for the race, color, religion, national origin and sex of applicants.

Meet a

Eric W. Warfel

2021 Electrical Graduate What led you to your craft?

Graduate!

I was helping out a friend, and I discovered it was a good choice for me.

What is your favorite part of your career choice?

Electrical, like any trade, is an art. Whether training your wires neatly, running a rack of conduit, or completing neat terminations in transformers, it all takes skill.

Someday, someone will see the work you did and think “Wow, that person knew what they were doing and did a nice, clean install.” Also, there is variety which makes you think and plan.

Dalton L. Fearnbaugh

Easy Does It Drywall, Inc. 2021 Carpentry Graduate What led you to your craft?

I grew up helping my dad, an owner of his own remodeling business. This made me realize that I enjoyed working with my hands and watching projects come together.

What is your favorite part of your career choice?

I like being able to turn nothing into something.

What advice do you have for future apprentices?

What advice do you have for future apprentices?

Everyone starts “Green.” Once you start, just finish it and go for your Journeyperson card. If you don’t grasp certain things, just pay attention on the job and by the second, third or fourth year, you will eventually get those “a-ha” moments where things start to click. As my one friend told me, “Volts x Amps = What?” (Watt). That has stuck with me, and I still catch myself saying that in my head from time to time.

Work hard and make sure you enjoy doing it.

Ira B. Berman, II

Arthur Funk & Sons, Inc. 2021 Carpentry Graduate What led you to your craft?

My passion to build made this career a good fit.

What is your favorite part of your career choice?

I appreciate the many positive aspects of my job, including utilizing the knowledge that I have acquired, along with the experience gained through hands-on training in the field, while working alongside some of the best carpenters in the area with Arthur Funk & Sons, Inc. What advice do you have for future apprentices?

Keep learning, keep pushing forward, and challenge yourself daily.

Perseverance is a key element to success.

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Ryan C. Baum

Austin M. Sowa

What led you to your craft?

What led you to your craft?

I looked forward to a well-paying career.

I’ve always been interested in electrical work.

Cyprium Solutions, Inc. 2021 Electrical Graduate

What is your favorite part of your career choice?

It’s rewarding to accomplish quality work.

What advice do you have for future apprentices?

Learn to work well on your own.

The Farfield Company 2021 Electrical Graduate

What is your favorite part of your career choice?

It’s always changing and evolving.

What advice do you have for future apprentices?

Wear a tool belt!

Christopher P. Trimble

Wile Plumbing, Inc. 2021 Plumbing Graduate What led you to your craft?

I am not the type of person to sit behind a desk. I helped a buddy do plumbing and enjoyed it, so I went to school for it.

What is your favorite part of your career choice?

I enjoy the constant learning, and I am always learning something new.

What advice do you have for future apprentices?

Always do your best!

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Class of

Philip C. Gregg

Jason J. Bryant

What led you to your craft?

What led you to your craft?

I needed a summer job after college and applied because I knew someone who worked for the company.

I looked forward to having the ability to use my hands and get dirty.

What is your favorite part of your career choice?

What is your favorite part of your career choice?

I really enjoy the environment and culture. Most people on site are hard-working, good people. The teamwork that must occur for the completion of a job is a challenge, but it makes the job very rewarding.

I gain a growing ability to accomplish challenging tasks.

James Craft & Son, Inc. 2021 Sheet Metal Graduate

What advice do you have for future apprentices?

Pay attention during your OJT (On-the-Job Training Hours). Most of the tips, tricks, and efficiency you’ll have as a journeyman will come from OJT.

Leo Kob Co., Inc. 2021 Plumbing Graduate

What advice do you have for future apprentices?

Learn from everyone you work with no matter how nice or mean they may be!

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Welcome to ABC's Newest Members!

Thank you for your support of the merit shop mission!

Code Administrators, Inc. Kati Stevens, Vice President 1525 Oregon Pike Suite 901 Lancaster, PA 17601 ph. (717) 859-3350 kati@codeadministrators.com

Houseal Plumbing

Dan Houseal, President 64 Coffee Goss Road Maytown, PA 17550 ph. (717) 278-6785 danhouseal@comcast.net

Tree Services by Carl Harper Carl Harper, Owner 2742 Harrisburg Pike Lancaster, PA 17601 ph. (717) 305-4799 harpertreeservice@gmail.com Sponsor: Dennis Funk, D.H. Funk & Sons LLC

Wilkinson & Associates, Inc. Pat Wilkinson, Manager Administration Department 1220 Valley Forge Road, Suite 22 Phoenixville, PA 19460 ph. (610) 415-1220 pwilkinson@wilkinsonassoc.com Sponsor: Michael Dellostretto, Benchmark Site Development, LLC

View a searchable membership directory at abckeystone.org!

Download the mobile app at the App Store or Google Play!

Why ABC Keystone? Our Members Say It Best!

Industrial Resolution - Credibility with Our Audience

“We recently posted our company’s Member Spotlight which had been published in the Merit Shop Spokesman, and a contractor we had been talking to for years reached out with a software app development project after seeing the Spotlight.

This contractor told us that our membership with ABC identified not only our commitment to commercial construction, but additionally our understanding of commercial contractor’s needs. Sharing our membership created a business opportunity.”

Happy Anniversary!

Congratulations to

these members celebrating milestone anniversaries in September 2021!

60 Years:

John E. Fullerton, Inc.

50 Years:

Richard L. Sensenig Co. 15

10 Years:

30 Years:

C.M. High, Inc.

CHM Contracting LLC Clelan’s Custom Welding, LLC Chubb Surety

25 Years:

5 Years:

H.M. Stauffer & Sons, Inc.

15 Years:

Capitol Door & Hardware Co., Inc. DenTech Industrial Wiring By Wall, Inc.

Kauffman Kitchens Lawrence Chevrolet

1 Year:

Grow With Traction Lift, Inc.

Member Spotlight TRIAD ENGINEERING, INC.

Meet the Team!

Tell us about your company!

As a multi-disciplinary consulting firm, Triad Engineering, Inc. (Triad) provides geotechnical and civil engineering, landscape architecture, environmental services, land surveying, construction materials testing and monitoring, drilling, and construction materials laboratory services, to a wide range of clients.

Established in 1975, we pride ourselves in being an employeeowned firm with nearly 200 employees throughout West Virginia, Virginia, Maryland, Pennsylvania and Ohio.

Our professional staff can take a development project from property acquisition through construction. This ability offers our expertise to clients during all phases of a project which ultimately leads to greater project success. At Triad, we are small enough to be responsive to individual client needs, yet large enough to remain at the forefront of our industry. We’ve heard from clients that our people make the difference.

Nicholas Wolfe, Regional Manager nwolfe@triadeng.com

Triad Engineering, Inc 4999 Louise Dr Suite 103 | Mechanicsburg, PA 17055 triadeng.com | 301-797-6400

Nicholas has been with Triad for 16 years. He graduated from college with a geology degree and was first hired by an environmental consulting firm which led to multidisciplinary engineering consulting.

To create a client and employee-focused company, Triad provides clear vision, communication and leadership focusing on strategic growth while also providing a positive work environment that encourages and fosters professional growth. Triad strives to create an efficient and effective corporate structure that encourages investment in resources, training, technology, and support to our personnel to enable the delivery of state-of-the art solutions and exceptional customer services.

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Triad’s first major client was Consolidation Coal Company (Consol) in 1976 for a project at the Bailey Coal Mine.

Ronnie Bidle – Survey, Steve Gyurisin – GeoTech, Bradley Reynolds – CEO, Brooke Wenger – Business Development, Nick Wolfe - Regional Manager, Cyndi Powell – Business Development, Shawn Gilbert – Construction Materials Testing

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ABC Keystone Member Barley Snyder Hires Three New Professionals

Barley Snyder has added additional attorneys and staff to its growing roster of professionals. Ambria Armstrong joined the firm on Aug. 2 as part of the firm’s Business Practice Group. Josh Strickland is a paralegal and joined the firm July 19, working in the firm’s Immigration Practice Group. Cheryl A. Myers is a paralegal with nearly two decades of legal experience that she will use in the Barley Snyder Litigation Practice Group and the Health Care Industry Group. Cheryl started at the firm on July 26.

Boyer & Ritter LLC Director Jeremy Scheibelhut Among Central Penn Business Journal’s 40 Under 40 Professionals for 2021 Central Penn Business Journal has selected Jeremy Scheibelhut, CPA, a Director with Boyer & Ritter LLC as a Forty Under 40 recipient. Forty Under 40 recognizes professionals 40 years of age and younger who have been successful in the Central Pennsylvania area. Honorees, chosen by the Central Penn Business Journal editors, were selected based on professional accomplishments, community service and commitment to inspiring change.

GSM Announces Position Changes, Naming J. Reed Gooding Chairman of Gooding Group, LLC and John Yuko President of GSM Roofing

Reed Gooding began his career with GSM Roofing in May 1993 and progressed to President in 2006. His time as President focused strongly on the GSM ethos of passionate dedication to customer service, commitment to GSM employees, and supporting the community. Reed Gooding’s focus on building a strong team at GSM Roofing, included the addition of John Yuko as Senior Vice President of Operations in 2017.

The Gooding Group consists of two private, family-owned companies: GSM Roofing and GSM Industrial. GSM Roofing is a professional service company, specializing in the installation and maintenance of commercial and specialty roofing with offices in Ephrata, PA and Elkton, MD.

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News

Mowery Breaks Ground on Mountain Ridge Metals’ New Manufacturing Facility in Northern Dauphin County Mowery is proud to begin construction on a new manufacturing facility for Mountain Ridge Metals in Millersburg, Pennsylvania. As the design-build contractor, Mowery completed the initial design work for this project and has begun construction on the 111,565 SF, state-of-the-art manufacturing facility and corporate office space, which will serve the company’s needs far into the future.

RKL LLP Ranked Among Nation’s Top 60 Firms by Industry Publication

RKL eSolutions LLC, a nationwide leader in ERP software and IT consulting, is the #31 value-added reseller (VAR) in the United States, according to a 2021 ranking from industry publication Accounting Today. The company, which is a subsidiary of advisory firm RKL LLP, earned its spot on the 2021 VAR 100 list thanks to 2020 revenue of $27 million.

Warehaus Announces New Chief Financial Officer

Warehaus, a York-based architecture, design and engineering firm, announces the addition of Tim Workinger as Chief Financial Officer. Tim joins Troy Bankert, AIA, CEO, and David Koratich, COO, on Warehaus’ leadership team. Tim previously worked for Quality/Kyocera Mid-Atlantic, where he served as Director of Finance/Controller. He is a York native and proud alumni of York College of Pennsylvania and enjoys spending time with family and friends, golfing, and hiking.

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Your Vision Continues!

You are invited to attend ABC Keystone’s Strategic Planning Sessions!

Wednesday, September 15, 2021 Breakfast 7:00 am; Session 7:30 am – 4:00 pm & Thursday, September 16, 2021 Breakfast 7:00 am; Session 7:30 am – 3:00 pm at ABC Keystone, Manheim

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September is National Suicide Prevention Month According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, construction occupations have the highest rate of suicide, as well as the highest number of suicides, across all occupational groups.

Apprenticeship Update Back to School!

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BC Keystone’s Apprenticeship staff members are gearing up for another successful year of classes! In August, we welcomed Derek Robbins as a full time HVAC Instructor (all levels) and as a Sheet Metal Level 1 Instructor. We are pleased to share that Derek is EPA-certified which will provide HVAC Level 1 apprentices the opportunity to prepare for and take the EPA608 Universal Certification exam. Derek and our instructors are busy preparing for the start of the school year with classes beginning just after Labor Day. Later this month, our top Level 4 apprentices will showcase their skills at the Chapter’s Local Craft Competition on September 18.

This event allows the top-scorers the opportunity to compete on the National level with apprentices from across the country at the ABC National Craft Competition in March of 2022. Stop by the Chapter facility and cheer them on! All are welcome, and this event is free to attend.

Be sure to watch our social media channels and future issues of the Merit Shop Spokesman to follow along with our apprenticeship program this year. We look forward to updating you on latest accomplishments from our apprentices. Thank you to our Apprenticeship & Craft Training Committee for their dedicated efforts as we continue to grow the Chapter’s programs.

ABC Keystone’s Craft Competition

It’s not too late to register your employees!

Develop a safer workforce by enrolling in ABC Keystone’s apprenticeship program.

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Young Professionals

Spotlight

Meet Collin!

What role do you play in your organization?

I am the Construction Trades Account Manager for Aerotek, and I cover Lancaster, Lebanon, Berks, and Schuylkill Counties. We partner with local construction companies to hire full-time and contract trades employees for short-term and long-term projects.

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

I wake up and go to work every day because I love what I do! I get to work with amazing people - both internally and externally - to help their companies and their careers.

The people I work with in the construction industry work together to help build the community by improving and creating new structures.

Where is your favorite place in the world?

Outside of Pennsylvania, my favorite place is Colorado. I have been fortunate enough to travel to parts of Colorado, including some of their national parks. I enjoy all types of outdoor activities including hiking, hunting, fishing, and camping. Colorado has everything to offer when it comes to enjoying the outdoors.

As a young professional, how has your involvement with ABC Keystone helped you?

ABC Keystone has helped me network with people within the industry and has provided an opportunity to get more involved in the community.

What is your favorite or most inspirational quote?

“Success is never owned, it is rented, and the rent is due every day.”

- Rory Vaden

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Collin Cressler Construction Trades Account Manager Aerotek ABC Keystone YP Committee Member ccressle@aerotek.com

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ABC Keystone’s Tailgate Party Presented by Barley Snyder!

Sample Tailgate Food & Homebrews!

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