BRUBACHER - Key Persons
Job Titles:
- Survey Department Manager
As Controller at Brubacher, Alisha is responsible for overseeing essential day-to-day financial operations. From tax documentation to thorough financial audits and all other critical financial information, she prepares and executes every task in its entirety by being honest and transparent throughout every step of the process. She is the go-to resource for all team members when internal questions arise about financial documentation or standing. Her knowledge and work efforts consistently reaffirm that Brubacher has the resources to continue providing team members and clients with the great experience they deserve.
Alisha's values, combined with more than 10 years' experience in public accounting, contribute to her overall success in this position. She is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA), and has her BS degree in Business Administration and Accounting from Shippensburg University. Most recently, leading to her transition to Brubacher, Alisha served as a manager of her audit engagement teams, auditing organizations of all sizes.
In addition to her career goals, Alisha is passionate about inspiring her two young daughters to be hard workers. She enjoys spending quality time with them, especially every opportunity to attend their class field trips and gymnastics events.
Job Titles:
- Director of Estimating and Project Management
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- Chief
- Technology Specialist
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- Clearing & Demolition Manager
Benjamin S. Brubacher founded the company in 1971 and led the company as President for over 30 years. Ben currently serves on the board of Brubacher. His unrelenting commitment to excellence set a high standard upon which we build today. Ben's knack for recognizing and responding to the abilities and needs of those around him built a strong culture of initiative. Clients and employees alike benefit from his ongoing influence in the next generation.
Ben Brubacher founded our company in 1971 with a heart for helping people and a love for hard work and digging in the dirt. At a young age, he invested in a John Deere backhoe, inspiring his passion for serving others, fulfilling a need in our community, and providing great work at a fair value. This led to a growing team and a business built on servant leadership and quality workmanship.
While our team, fleet, and scope of services has grown remarkably over the decades to best serve the needs of our clients, our focus on honoring Ben's commitments has never wavered. This means we do what's right - even when no one is looking. We never cut corners or hide the obstacles we come across and we treat our clients' resources as if they are our own. It also means we take our responsibilities as an employer to heart. We focus on creating a workplace where team members can build meaningful and lasting careers, provide for their families and truly thrive in their work. We deliver on the promises we make and keep a steady focus on living the values Ben Brubacher instilled all those years ago when he set out to carve new paths.
"I want to be remembered as a person who gave others a chance to become something, a chance to make a difference. I want people to be treated well here, and I want them to know that I believe in them." - Ben Brubacher, Founder
Job Titles:
- Director of Field Operations
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- Fleet Administrative Assistant
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- Director of Human Resources
As Director of Human Resources, Carolyn's uncommonly refreshing approach to people helps shape an environment that is engaging and enjoyable for all team members. In her role, Carolyn ensures that employees feel valued and are engaged, retained, and provided with a culture that promotes the well-being of themselves and their families. Additionally, she works with the leadership and management teams to attract new talent to the company. Carolyn models Brubacher's core values and ensures that every team member is treated with the respect and admiration he or she deserves; she thrives with the opportunity to be creative in ways that help bring the team together and recognize their efforts. Carolyn brings more than 20 years of HR experience in recruitment and staffing, employee relations, training and development, and benefits administration for corporate manufacturers. She has a BS degree from State University of New York College at Oneonta and is a Certified Professional with the Society for Human Resource Management. Outside of the office, Carolyn enjoys spending time with her three dogs, attending her stepchildren's theater performances, golfing with her husband, and attending Penn State football games with friends and family to cheer on their favorite team! Why Brubacher? "Coming from a corporate background, I found working for a family-owned business in a new industry to be intriguing. Brubacher offers an unmatched work-life balance, which is something I was seeking. Today, our core values are a constant thread throughout my job daily, but they also translate to different facets of my life: marriage, parenting, personal relationships, etc."
Job Titles:
- Utilities Project Engineer
Job Titles:
- Business Development Director
Charles "Chuck" Grier has more than 40 years of experience working in the construction industry, with 35 of those years at Utility Contractors, Inc. (UCI). He has held numerous positions at UCI, including his current position as chairman and CEO of UCI and its parent holding company, FTF Holdings, Inc.
Mr. Grier is committed to the community and has served on several non-profit boards, including Goodwill Industries, Heartspring, YMCA, Ronald McDonald House, and the Quivira Council. He has also received awards for his long-term service to the Boy Scouts of America. He is currently a vice chair of the Kansas Chamber of Commerce, a past president of State Chapters of the Associated General Contractors of America in Kansas and Oklahoma, a lifetime national director of the AGC of America, and a member of International CEO and Rotary.
Mr. Grier attended Stanford University's Summer Construction College, and he holds a B.S. degree in construction science from Kansas State University (KSU), where he serves as chairman of the College of Engineering Advisory Council. Mr. and Mrs. Grier both serve on the KSU Foundation Board as well. He attended the US Army Engineer Basic Officer course at Ft. Belvoir, Virginia after graduating from KSU - ROTC and was commissioned as a 2nd Lieutenant.
In 2016 Mr. Grier was inducted into the KSU College of Engineering Hall of Fame and delivered the 2017 spring commencement address to the College of Engineering.
Job Titles:
- Receptionist / Fleet Administrative Assistant
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- Manager of People & Development
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- Member of the Board
- President
Keith Brubacher leads the company's purpose, strategy, and culture. He models and instills Brubacher's core values - safety, integrity, initiative, and teamwork - amongst the leadership team and in all departments. He is dedicated to keeping the company's mission Shaping the World We Live In at the forefront of all projects and organizational efforts by building relationships with clients and team members. Keith's passion for the future of Brubacher is displayed daily, ensuring the company continues to serve clients as promised and serves others by creating a work environment that provides positive experiences, opportunities, connections, and outcomes.
As a member of the third generation of Brubachers in excavation, Keith has gained over 30 years of construction experience. Working within the company since a part-time job at the young age of 14, he held multiple positions, including Laborer, Equipment Operator, Safety Manager, Site Superintendent, and Vice President of Operations. His zeal for excellence fuels the daily energy to ensure Brubacher remains a place where team members can thrive and a business that positively impacts the areas and clients it serves.
In addition to his passion for Brubacher's presence in the community, Keith also enjoys spending time with family and friends and living out his purpose to create places of refreshment where others can gather and experience the presence of God. He enjoys landscaping, woodworking, restoring and creating new life out of old things, and ‘diesel therapy' provided by antique earthmoving machinery, preferably with a straight exhaust pipe!
Job Titles:
- Member of the Board
- President of Hinkle Contracting Company
Larry Winkleman retired in December 2021 as President of Hinkle Contracting Company, LLC in Paris, Kentucky, after 44 years in the heavy highway construction and construction materials industry. His work included public, industrial and commercial customers spanning Ohio, Indiana, Michigan, and Kentucky.
In 1998 he received the Executive Director's Award of Excellence for outstanding service to the Ohio Turnpike Commission. He served on statewide committees with the Ohio Contractors Association (OCA) and as the OCA Toledo Chapter President in 1998. He was a board member of the Kentucky Association of Highway Contractors (KAHC) from 2017-2021. In addition to serving as a board member of the Plant Mix Asphalt Industry in Kentucky (PAIKY) from 2017-2021, he was the association's President in 2020.
Larry graduated in 1978 from Ohio Northern University with a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering. He graduated from Heidelberg University with an MBA in 2001 and received the Outstanding MBA Student Award. In 2002, he was inducted into Tau Beta Pi, the national engineering honor society, as an eminent engineer.
Larry is active in the community serving his church through youth ministries, committees, and lay speaking. He actively supports local rescue missions as well as Ohio Northern University.
Larry and his wife, Jan, have three children and seven grandchildren. Jan went home to heaven in 2018.
Job Titles:
- Construction Administrative Assistant
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- Safety Field Representative
Mr. Scott Heintzelman holds a B.S. in accounting from Messiah University and is the Vice President of Finance and Administration at Martin's Famous Pastry Shoppe - home of the Famous Martin's Potato Rolls! Scott's focus at Martin's is on finance, culture, communication, risk management, strategic planning and people development. Before his employment at Martin's, he was a Partner with McKonly & Asbury, LLP where he was in charge of the Family Business Group and in doing so, provided service to some of the region's most well known businesses.
Scott is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA), a Certified Management Accountant (CMA), as well as a Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE).
While employed at McKonly & Asbury, Scott wrote a blog, "The Exuberant Accountant," which Entrepreneur Magazine recognized as one of four best accounting blogs for gaining "a better understanding of your business finances." He also is a frequent lecturer on the subjects of Leadership, Family Business, succession planning, and employee engagement.
Scott currently serves on three family business boards and has been serving for over 15 years as a member of the Board of Trustees of Messiah University. He is a graduate of Leadership Harrisburg, a 2001 recipient of the Central Pennsylvania Business Journal's "Forty under 40" award, an Eagle Scout, and a 13-time Ironman finisher!
Myron has over 17 years in the construction equipment and truck industry. He most recently served Brubacher in the role of Project Manager and Business Development for the Energy Services division.
Myron started working with the company in High School during the summer as a Mechanic. After graduation he held various roles from Heavy Equipment Technician and Shop Supervisor to Director of Fleet. Myron is a graduate of the AGC Project Management Development Program. He is PEC SafeLand and OSHA 10 Hour trained. He has also attained the designation of Certified Equipment Manager (CEM) through the Association of Equipment Management Professionals (AEMP), completed the Construction Equipment Institute and the Kelly Walker Fleet Management courses and is a graduate of Lancaster Mennonite High School
Myron's hobbies include spending time with his wife and three boys, motorsports, and landscaping projects.
Job Titles:
- Executive Administrative Assistant
Job Titles:
- Parts and Small Tools Supervisor