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Swope Joins Ownership Team at Warfel

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Warfel Construction is pleased to announce Vice President Conlan Swope, LEED AP will be joining the company’s ownership team.

“We are inspired by Conlan’s enthusiasm and dedication to serving his teammates and our Clients,” said President Matthew Hartzler. “Through his continued investment in Warfel, we look forward to providing our Clients with steady leadership and commitment to our mission of creating Clients for Life.”

“One of the highlights in my career is bringing a new partner into Warfel to help lead the organization for many years to come,” said CEO Ralph Simpson. “Over his time here, Conlan has exhibited our values of initiative, honesty, accountability, and teamwork, but most importantly he possesses unquestioned integrity.”

“Conlan’s passion for providing our clients with an exceptional experience and his high energy, results-focused approach is a great asset to Warfel,” said Vice President Brett Calabretta. “I’m excited to have him join the partnership and look forward to his continued leadership in operations.”

Swope joined Warfel in 2008 as a Project Intern. In 2009, he was hired as a Project Engineer, and was promoted to Project Manager in 2011. He currently provides senior leadership to the company’s the firm’s 100+ field operations and office operations employees, including manpower needs, logistics, and quality control. He also serves on Warfel’s executive team.

Swope graduated from Solanco High School and the Pennsylvania State University with a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering. He is a LEED (Leadership in Environmental Energy and Design) Accredited Professional.

Swope will serve on Warfel’s ownership team alongside Hartzler, Simpson, and Calabretta.

Swope lives in Lancaster with his wife Melissa and sons Crosby and Tanner.

Calabretta Joins Ownership Team at Warfel

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Warfel Construction Company is pleased to announce Vice President Brett Calabretta will be joining the company’s ownership team.

“Identifying new owners at Warfel is a responsibility we take seriously,” said Ralph Simpson, CEO of Warfel Construction, in a statement to employees last week. “As we tell our clients, we need people that share our values of honesty, integrity, accountability, initiative and teamwork. We also need capable people that understand the enormous risk that is inherent in this type of business and people that have the fortitude to push on when difficulties arise.”

“We are excited to welcome Brett to the Warfel ownership team,” added Warfel President Matthew Hartzler. “He epitomizes the values and culture our organization stands for, and his positive contributions to the business have been an example to others. Throughout his tenure, Brett has helped our team cultivate long lasting partnerships that deliver our mission: Clients for Life. I look forward to his continued leadership as we grow the business and provide opportunity for others.”

Calabretta joined Warfel in 2005 as a Project Engineer and held positions as Project Manager and Senior Project Manager before starting the company’s Preconstruction department and being named Vice President in 2013.  He currently provides senior leadership to the company’s Preconstruction, Estimating, Virtual Design and Construction, and Business Development and Marketing teams and is a member of Warfel’s executive leadership team.

Calabretta holds a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from The Pennsylvania State University, a Masters of Business Administration from York College, is a LEED Accredited Professional and a licensed Professional Engineer.

Calabretta will serve on Warfel’s ownership team alongside Simpson, Hartzler, and Rupert Taylor, CFO.

Calabretta lives in Lancaster with his wife and four children.