East Petersburg, PA—Warfel Construction is excited to announce Garret Barbush as its new Director of People Engagement and Support. This strategic hire aligns with the company’s continued focus on nurturing a dynamic and supportive culture. With 15 years of experience in leadership, business development, and relationship-building, Garret will be key in fostering employee well-being and enhancing the Warfel experience for its growing team.
Garret’s career is a testament to his dedication to people and organizational development. Prior to joining Warfel, Garret served as President and CEO of Men of Iron, a nonprofit organization focused on leadership and mentoring. In this role, he led strategic planning, fundraising, and program development. Additionally, he held leadership roles at BCF Group, where he was responsible for business development, and began his career as a Loan Officer at MidAtlantic Farm Credit (now Horizon Farm Credit).
With a degree in Business Administration from Malone University and an MBA from Lebanon Valley College, Garret is deeply passionate about fostering personal connections and building strong relationships. This dedication to people aligns with Warfel’s mission of creating lifelong client relationships while maintaining a thriving and supportive company culture.
In his new role, Garret will focus on strengthening relationships across the organization by meeting one-on-one with employees to understand their roles, challenges, and career aspirations. This foundation of personalized support will empower the team to thrive professionally and personally. He is particularly excited to enhance Warfel’s culture through mentorship and providing opportunities for employees to grow in all aspects of their lives.
“I’m thrilled to join the Warfel team,” said Barbush. “The company’s core values of honesty, integrity, accountability, teamwork, and initiative deeply resonate with me, and I’m excited to contribute to a culture that prioritizes relationships, both within the organization and with our clients. I look forward to working with the team to create an environment where people feel supported and empowered to live their best lives, both at work and beyond.”
Garret is actively involved in several community organizations, including serving as Director and Head Coach of Manheim Mat Club, a youth wrestling program. He also volunteers with Men of Iron, leading retreats and mentoring others, and supports Harbor Ministries as the Northeast Representative, recruiting participants for their various programs. Garret enjoys golfing, hunting, working out, camping, and watching NCAA wrestling in his spare time.
“We are thrilled to welcome Garret to the Warfel team,” said Conlan Swope, President at Warfel. “His extensive leadership and organizational development background will be invaluable as we continue to grow and evolve. We are confident he will have a positive impact on our culture and support our employees in meaningful ways.”
About Warfel Construction Company
Established in 1911, Warfel Construction Company provides general construction and construction management services to clients throughout Pennsylvania, Virginia, Maryland, West Virginia, and surrounding states. Learn more at warfelcc.com.
