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About Us

Earning your approval and repeat business since 1911.

We survived the great depression, World War II, and the never-ending roller coaster ride of our industry because of our commitment to honesty, integrity, and fairness. In 1911, our founder called it practical business sense. A century later, we call it business as usual.

Warfel Construction is a full-service construction company. We serve clients in a variety of industries across the Mid-Atlantic region. While projects vary in size and complexity, one thing remains the same: Warfel is a trustworthy partner with a commitment to excellence and straightforward values. We have Clients for Life not only because of the quality of the work we do, but because we do it with integrity.

 

We prioritize long-term goals over short-term gains. For that reason, Warfel is one of Central Pennsylvania’s largest providers of construction management, design-build, and general contracting services.

Clients For Life

Our mission is simple: Clients for Life. We achieve this mission not only by the quality of work we do, but how we do it. We do everything with fairness and integrity that our clients can see at work in their own projects. Retaining clients gives us a depth of experience and understanding in a variety of industries, which we use to add value to their projects. Our team emulates our core values: honesty, integrity, accountability, initiative, and teamwork. Living our principles not only strengthens our relationships with clients, it makes good business sense.

What We Value

Honesty & Integrity

We know that construction can be a challenging endeavor, and those challenges become overwhelming when team members aren’t upfront with one another. We’re committed to presenting you with honest, direct feedback – allowing you to make informed decisions that best serve your goals.

Accountability

Constructing a new building should be a rewarding experience for you. We take ownership over the recommendations we make and the work we do so you can be confident in the results. With a strong sense of personal responsibility, we’ve worked our way through a long history of successfully delivering high-quality construction services.

Initiative

One thing we’ve learned in our hundred-plus years is that unforeseen challenges are a part of almost every project. We use our decades of experience and the latest technology to plan for known construction phases and build-out. But, when unforeseeable challenges come up anyway, our motto is to “Run toward adversity.” We are fully committed to doing whatever it takes to meet every challenge head-on to get the job done. We are your partners, and we will work together to keep the budget and timeline on track.

Teamwork

We take a collaborative approach to every project because we know three heads are always better than one. When you partner with Warfel, you’ll benefit from multiple departments working together, challenging each other’s ideas and making value-based decisions for your project. Coming from a place of teamwork strengthens outcomes for our clients and our relationships.

Our Team is Committed to…

Safety

Safety is always our top priority. We are committed to ensuring that our employees, trade partners, suppliers, and Clients leave work each day in the same condition that they arrived. We focus on prevention, going above and beyond OSHA requirements to maintain high standards of safety in each aspect of our business. Each Warfel employee, from laborer to jobsite superintendent, is empowered to hold their teammates accountable.

Keeping It Simple

Our clients’ projects come in many shapes and sizes. But, we are best known for successfully managing long-term, complicated, and multi-phased projects. Part of that success comes from being good at what we do. The other part comes from our ability to explain what we do in a way that makes breaking down complicated projects into manageable phases that seem simple. Possible. Doable.

A Culture Of Innovation

We consistently apply new methods, concepts, and trends in design and construction to constantly grow in what we offer clients. Our team is immersed in a culture of daily collaboration and learning. We’re committed to customizing our approach, services, and methods to best fit your project and meet your unique requirements.

 

Meet our executive team

Matt-Hartzler

Matthew Hartzler, LEED AP

President / CEO

Education: BS Structural Design and Construction Engineering Technology, Penn State University

Years in Industry: 27

Years at Warfel: 27

Ethical, honest, and genuine exemplify the values and personality of Matt Hartzler. Matt’s extensive knowledge and experience, combined with his reputation as a community leader, are a great benefit to Warfel’s entire team. His collaborative effort with architects, trade contractors, and owners provides economical, yet practical building solutions, materials, and methods.

Matt joined Warfel Construction Company in 1995 as a Project Engineer. He was named Assistant Manager of Operations in 2002, and became a Vice President/Manager of Operations and Partner in 2007. He assumed the role of President in 2012 and became President/CEO in 2021.

As President and CEO, Matt’s role is to provide executive oversight on projects from Marketing through Design and Construction. His expertise in building is typically demonstrated during the preconstruction phase, as he works collaboratively with architects and owners to provide economical, yet practical building solutions, materials, and methods to the team. During his tenure at Warfel, Matt has been involved primarily with construction and renovation projects for senior and health care facilities. From minor facility modifications to multi-million dollar expansions, his experience and knowledge in building for these industries is vast and valuable.

Matt currently serves on the boards of Water Street Ministries and Mennonite Home.

Brett-Calabretta

Brett Calabretta, PE, LEED AP

Vice President of Work Acquisition

Education: MBA, York College of Pennsylvania

BS Civil Engineering, Penn State University

Years in Industry: 23

Years at Warfel: 17

Brett is focused on enhancing the experience for clients through innovation, continuous improvement, and consistently delivering on Warfel’s commitment to excellence. His collaborative approach centered on integrity and partnerships are what allow him to excel at developing Clients For Life.

Throughout his tenure at Warfel, Brett has provided client-focused solutions on a wide range of projects in senior living, healthcare, education, and commercial markets. He was also instrumental in launching Warfel’s Preconstruction services, and now provides senior leadership to the company’s Preconstruction & Estimating, Virtual Design and Construction, and Business Development and Marketing teams. As a member of the executive leadership team, he is actively involved with defining the strategic goals and vision of the organization and aligning the initiatives and activities of our teams to support them.

Brett is a LEED Accredited Professional and a licensed Professional Engineer. He also displays great passion and commitment to the construction industry, as well as the community. Brett is actively engaged in the community through his involvement with Lancaster City Alliance’s Board of Directors, the Lancaster Chamber’s Community Advisory Council, Hempfield School District Superintendent’s Business Advisory Council, serving as a mentor to local high school students, and his involvement in various industry organizations.

Conlan-Swope

Conlan Swope, LEED AP

Vice President of Operations

Education: BS Civil Engineering, Penn State University

Years in Industry: 14

Years at Warfel: 14

Motivated and creative, Conlan brings a fresh perspective to project management and has earned high praise from both the field staff and project executives for his ability to handle the intense daily operations of a project. His education and training both in the field and in the office at Warfel has afforded him the ability to see ‘the big picture’ of a construction project and to anticipate problems before they occur. He is direct and assertive in his dealings with subcontractors, but also fair in order to create a positive work environment to help bring the project together successfully.

Conlan is deeply passionate about cultivating relationships, curating positive attitudes and ingraining the Clients For Life mentality. Champion of the value-driven culture at Warfel, Conlan has revolutionized our hiring process, ensuring that we find the right people to serve our clients and continue our long tradition of growth.

Conlan serves as a board member of Black Rock Retreat and as Vice President for CrossRoads Mission Haiti. He also volunteers as a youth football coach for LS Youth Football.

Don-Banzhof

Don Banzhof, LEED AP

Vice President of Real Estate Development

Education: BA Psychology, Bucknell University

Years in Industry: 36

Years at Warfel: 17

As Vice President of Real Estate Development, Don works with current and potential clients in assisting them with their real estate needs, including monetizing their real estate holdings. Formerly Vice President of Business Development, Don’s enthusiasm for creating Clients for Life energizes our team to provide award-winning service and best-in-class work for new and existing clients.

Don has served on the board of directors for the S. June Smith Foundation, United Cerebral Palsy, Rotary Club of Lancaster, Central PA Chapter of SMPS, and the First United Methodist Church. Don has also served as the BSA PA Dutch Council STEM Camporee Chairman, a member of the Distinguished Citizen Award Dinner committee, Cubmaster of Pack 102, and Eagle Scout mentor for Troop 99. Don coached recreational soccer and baseball for Manheim Township.

Tony-Smith

Tony Smith, CPA

Vice President of Finance

Education: MBA, University of South Carolina

BBA Accounting, Baylor University

Years in Industry: 5

Years at Warfel: 5

Tony brings more than 25 years of financial and accounting leadership to the company. With experience in public accounting, telecommunications, healthcare, and hospitality, Tony adds a vast knowledge of the industries we serve to our executive team. Passionate about improving business through data, Tony is a strong advocate for influencing decisions via enhanced technology and metrics.

Tony currently serves on the Finance Board of the Lancaster EDC, the Board of the PA Dutch Council for the Boy Scouts of America, and the Board of LogosWorks. He has also been an instructor for Business & Leadership at Messiah University, where he has recently taught courses in strategic leadership and data analytics.

Sean Cotter, LEED GA

Vice President of Preconstruction & Estimating

Education: B.S. Psychology, Millersville University

B.S. Estimating, Harrisburg Area Community College

Years in Industry: 22

Years at Warfel: 11

Sean provides overall leadership and support to the preconstruction and estimating teams through his grasp of the current economy, pulse on the local and national trade markets, and experience of all phases of the preconstruction process.

His experience as a United States Marine along with a degree in Industrial and Organizational Psychology gives him a unique perspective on team building, process efficiencies and client relations.  A strong believer in finding the most direct path to a solution, Sean is consistently looking for new and unique ways to improve the clients experience while building a strong well-rounded preconstruction team.

Sean serves on the advisory board of the Lancaster branch of the Salvation Army.  Previously, Sean volunteered at the Lancaster Chamber on their Small Business Committee as well as a board member at the Historic Preservation Trust of Lancaster County.

Brad Shulenberger

Vice President of Construction Services

Education: B. S. Construction Management, Pennsylvania College of Technology

Years in Industry: 11

Years at Warfel: 6

Energetic and determined, Brad brings insightful leadership to the Construction Services team at Warfel. His previous experiences in project management and business development allow him to operate effectively, capitalizing on his wide knowledge base of the construction industry. From this breadth of experience, Brad specializes in determining new services and methods to meet the changing and evolving world of the construction industry.

Brad works with Warfel’s Facilities and Service Team as well as our Special Projects Group to create customized solutions for clients with unique, small-scale projects. He strives to promote strong relationships with clients and field staff by instilling a culture of teamwork and cooperation within the team.

Brad serves as a board member for the Pennsylvania Technology Student Association.

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1110 Enterprise Road, East Petersburg, PA 17520
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484-329-7200
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