Warfel Construction Co.

Education: MBA, York College of Pennsylvania

BS Civil Engineering, Penn State University

Years in Industry: 18

Years at Warfel: 12

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 the years, 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, the Lancaster Chamber of Commerce and Industry, coaching youth wrestling, and is also involved in various industry organizations.

Education: BA Psychology, Bucknell University

Years in Industry: 32

Years at Warfel: 13

As Vice President of Real Estate Development, Don works with current and potential clients to help them find the right location to provide world-class service. 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 currently serves as an Eagle Scout Mentor and Committee Member to Troop 99. He is an executive committee Member of Gate Club and a DCAD committee member for BSA PA Dutch Council. Previously, 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 BSA PA Dutch Council STEM Camporee Chairman, Cubmaster of Pack 102, and coached recreational soccer and baseball for Manheim Township.

Education: BS Civil Engineering, Penn State University

Years in Industry: 36

Years at Warfel: 31

Ralph Simpson currently serves as CEO of Warfel Construction Company. A professional engineer, Ralph has dedicated most of his life to the building industry, learning and experiencing every aspect. From working in the field in his teens and earning a civil engi­neering degree, to his years in estimating, project management and eventually to executive oversight, his knowledge and experience is extensive and comprehensive. Combined with his reputation as a community leader, Ralph is a great benefit to the entire team. Involved with projects of all scopes and sizes throughout his career, he has the insight, knowledge and expertise needed to be a resource throughout the preconstruction and construction phases of your project.

Ralph serves as a board and executive board member for ABC, currently serves as the Tocqueville Society Chair for the United Way, the board chair for Millersville Area Youth Soccer Club, coach and board member of Lancaster Firebirds Ice Hockey, and Prospers Chair of EDC. He is past chair of the United Way board, the United Way Search Committee, and Lancaster Chamber of Commerce and Industry.

Bryan has been the Director of Preconstruction with Warfel Construction Company since November 2016. He has 22 years of design and construction experience, starting out as a Structural Design Engineer, working as an engineer/estimator for a specialty structural company, a project manager for a variety of hospitality, healthcare and commercial construction projects and a preconstruction manager for Warfel. Bryan graduated from McGraw Central High School in New York and obtained a B.S. and M.E. in Civil Engineering from the University at Buffalo.

Judd Foelker has been a member of the Warfel Construction team for six years, with over twenty years construction industry experience. Judd enjoys client interactions and problem solving associated with his role as Preconstruction Manager. When not working or blogging, Judd enjoys singing in a family Ska band.

Amber Schnader started working at Warfel in 2011, following her graduation from Bucknell University with a degree in Civil & Environmental Engineering. She spent 3 years as a Project Engineer and was then promoted to her current position of Project Manager. Amber's favorite thing about working at Warfel is the close-knit culture, where employees all know each other on a personal level and are always willing to lend a helping hand to one another. At home, Amber and her husband, Travis, enjoy renovating their home and doing outdoor activities like gardening and taking their dog, Cole, on hiking excursions.

Dale has been a Senior Project manager with Warfel Construction Company since February 2014. He brings 40 years of construction experience from his start in construction as a carpenter, project foreman, general superintendent, and Vice President of Construction to his current role. Dale is a graduate of Penn manor High School and Willow Street Vo-Tech.

Phil has been the Senior Director of IT for Warfel Construction Company since February 2015. Phil brings 18 years of prior technology experience from a variety of competitive industries including, construction, manufacturing and professional services. At Warfel, he serves as a strategic IT leader responsible for planning, selecting, executing, and overseeing the design and implementation of the company’s IT equipment, network infrastructure, security and software needs. Phil earned a Bachelor’s Degree from Elizabethtown College and an Associate’s Degree from York Technical Institute, both with an Information Technology focus.