Celebrating the Anniversaries of Greater Lehigh Valley Companies

MILESTONES Celebrating the Anniversaries of Greater Lehigh Valley Companies

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Victaulic...... 4 Olympus Corporation of the Americas ...... 6 ® 65 E. Elizabeth Ave. VNA of St. Luke’s Home Health ...... 7 Suite 400 Bethlehem, PA 18018 Deiter Bros. Heating Cooling Energy ...... 8 610-807-9619 Edwards Business Systems ...... 9 fax 610-807-9612 www.LVB.com Discovery Federal Credit Union ...... 10 Publisher Buckno, Lisicky & Company ...... 11 Michael O’Rourke [email protected]

TABLE OF CONTENTS TABLE The Yurconic Agency ...... 12 ext. 4112 Kitchen Magic ...... 13 Office Manager Allied Personnel Services ...... 15 Cheryl Gaydos Nazareth Pallet Company Inc...... 16 [email protected] ext. 4119 Keystone Precision Instruments ...... 17 Special Inserts White and Williams LLP ...... 18 Account Executive PenTeleData ...... 19 Nancy Signorovitch [email protected] ProtoCAM...... 20 ext. 4117

Zator Law ...... 21 Project Editor Legacy Planning Partners ...... 22 Karren Johnson Ott Consulting Inc...... 23 Contributing Writers Jessica Aiello Mid-Atlantic Technology Professionals ...... 24 Mary Ann Bourbeau RER Energy Group ...... 25 Lizz Dawson Vito Grippi Senior Moves By Design ...... 26 Bethany R. McKay Jen Vogelsong

Contributing Photographer CELEBRATIONS ARE HAPPY EVENTS, and this special issue Diane Richter Photography of Milestones falls in that category. In this issue, we profile Graphic Designer many companies throughout the Greater Lehigh Valley that are Wendy Martin celebrating special anniversaries in 2019. In this year’s edition we are celebrating three prominent Lehigh Valley companies that Events Director Dayna Edelman have hit the century mark—Victaulic, Olympus Corporation [email protected] of the Americas and the Visiting Nurse Association of St. ext. 4109 DEAR READERS Luke’s—along with dozens of other companies hitting significant For subscription information and milestones, as well. questions, please call The companies featured in the 2019 edition of Milestones come from all over the 888-506-5770. Greater Lehigh Valley and from many different industries, as well. One thing all of these companies have in common is the ability to adapt and grow in this changing economic environment. These companies have been successful because of the hard work and dedication of their employees. As a result, these companies have evolved into some of the Published by most prominent businesses in the Greater Lehigh Valley. BridgeTower Media I would like to congratulate all of the businesses that are featured in this year’s edition of Milestones and wish all of the businesses throughout the Greater Lehigh Valley much success in 2019. We look forward to celebrating your future successes! Thanks for reading.

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Mike O’Rourke | Publisher, Lehigh Valley Business

WWW.LVB.COM MILESTONES 2019 3 100 Years VICTAULIC

100 YEARS OF INNOVATION: COMMITTED TO CUSTOMERS AND COMMUNITY IN THE MIDST OF WORLD WAR I, Lt. Ernest Tribe of the Brit- The company’s portfolio of more than 100,000 products ish Royal Engineers saw an opportunity to develop a better pipe and patented technologies promote freedom of design, as well as joint for military applications. simplified inspection and maintenance for the life of any system. Soon after the war’s end, Tribe filed for and was granted a pat- As added value, Victaulic provides customer support through ap- ent for a mechanical pipe joining solution called The Victory Joint plications engineering, virtual design and training. that enabled critical piping infrastructure to be installed faster, Its products perform in critical settings such as mining, power safer and less expensively than traditional methods in use at the generation, wastewater treatment and fire protection. Over the time. With the help of prolific inventor Dr. Henry Hele-Shaw and decades, Victaulic has supplied solutions for iconic projects such a group of investors, Tribe transformed his idea into The Victory as the Hoover Dam, Eiffel Tower, Beijing Olympic Stadium, Pipe Joint Co., which became Victaulic—a combination of “vic- Petronas Towers and Hudson Yards. tory” and “hydraulics.” In 1967, Victaulic purchased Lehigh Foundry, its largest mal- Now known as the Victaulic coupling, Tribe’s invention went leable iron casting supplier at the time; in 1977, Victaulic’s Forks on to become a commercial success as it could hold up to gases foundry opened. In 1982, the company moved its headquarters and chemicals flowing under very high pressure and accommodate to Easton. Today, it employs more than 4,000 people across 55 changes in both vibration and temperature. international facilities and serves customers in over 120 countries. The grooved mechanical bolted coupling with a leak-proof “From the tallest buildings to the deepest mines, customers ring proved to be a good alternative to the long-standing practice rely on Victaulic systems every day,” said Eric B. Luftig, Vice of threading or flanging two pipes together in a rigid manner. President - Marketing. “Today, one billion Victaulic solutions In 2019, Victaulic celebrates its 100th “Innoversary”—a have been installed worldwide.” century of developing and patenting more than 2,000 ground- As it celebrates a century of service, the company is expanding breaking technologies for the commercial building and industrial its manufacturing operations around the globe by nearly a million construction industries. square feet.

1919 1 Lieutenant Ernest Tribe (Inventor) 0 UK & EMPLOYEES PRESIDENT/CEO OFFICES SERVICE AREA 2019 4,000+ John F. Malloy 55 Global 4 MILESTONES 2019 LEHIGH VALLEY BUSINESS World Headquarters: 4901 Kesslersville Road Easton, PA 18040 610-559-3300 www.victaulic.com

Pictured: It all started with an idea. An idea to connect our world faster and safely. For nearly 40 years, Victaulic has called the Lehigh Valley home as it’s continued to grow.

A new, state-of-the-art, 400,000-square-foot manufactur- Victaulic’s new product development efforts are collaborative, ing facility in Lehigh Valley is expected to open in 2020 to meet with sales and engineering teams incorporating customer feedback domestic demand for the company’s products. Advanced manufac- to help solve their construction challenges. Every year, the company turing technology will bring enhanced quality to Victaulic’s global hosts more than 500 customers at its headquarters, further captur- customer base. ing the voice of the customer, while Additional expansions are planned also providing manufacturing tours and for the company’s international “From the tallest buildings to facilities. the deepest mines, customers educational opportunities. In China, a new space in close With more than 40 years in the proximity to the company’s current rely on Victaulic systems Lehigh Valley, Victaulic is ranked among facility will support customer de- every day. Today, one billion top places to work by the Morning Call mand in Asia and worldwide, while newspaper and has been consistently adding manufacturing and product Victaulic solutions have been recognized by the United Way and other development capabilities. installed worldwide.” nonprofits for its leadership throughout An expansion of its Poland opera- the region. In addition, the company tions will include new gasket produc- has been recognized with more than 100 tion, and coupling and valve assemblies, as well as a new paint line. In Toronto, employees are expected to move to a larger and industry awards for its products, facilities and dedication to safety. more modern facility in the fall of 2019 to continue meeting the “Our company is truly an exceptional place to work because of demand of Canadian customers. The new facility brings greater ef- the dedication of our employees and the passion for customer excel- ficiencies as well as better access to these customers, located within lence that is shared across the entire global Victaulic family,” said 30 minutes of major freight carriers. John F. Malloy, Chairman, President & CEO.

WWW.LVB.COM MILESTONES 2019 5 100 Years OLYMPUS CORPORATION OF THE AMERICAS

3500 Corporate Parkway Center Valley, PA 18034-0610 484-896-5000 www.olympusamerica.com

Throughout its 100-year history, Olympus has focused on being true to society and making people’s lives healthier, safer and more fulfi lling.

A 100-YEAR HISTORY OF INNOVATION AND SERVICE TO HUMANITY OLYMPUS’ HISTORY OF INNOVATION and service to to continue its development as a global medical technology humanity go back 100 years, when the company founders in (medtech) company. An integral part of this plan includes the Tokyo, Japan, introduced its first product, a microscope. newly established Therapeutic Solutions division, which will The spirit of creation that infused the company at its found- be managed from the United States—taking advantage of the ing has been passed on through the years, advancing Olympus largest therapeutic device market. to become a precision technology leader in medical technolo- How does such leadership in medical device innovation gies, life sciences, industrial solutions and consumer products. contribute to society? A statistic from just one slice of the Its solutions enable specialists to look inside the human body, Olympus business is inspiring: because of the technologies further scientific research, ensure public safety and capture im- developed by Olympus and companies like it, the number of ages of the world. people in the U.S. who have survived colorectal cancer now Olympus was founded on October 12, 1919, in Japan un- exceeds one million. der the original name of “Takachiho Seisakusho.” Its founder, “Olympus’ significant achievements over the years are Takeshi Yamashita, established the company with the goal of thanks to our employees—champions who remain True to achieving the domestic production of microscopes. Six months LIFE and committed to the wellness and happiness of people after the company’s establishment, Yamashita’s dream came around the world,” said Nacho Abia, President and CEO, true with the introduction of the first product—the Asahi Olympus Corporation of the Americas. “Also heroic are the microscope. In 1949, the name of the company was changed people who use our products, whether doctors saving or ex- to Olympus Optical Co., Ltd.—named after Mt. Olympus to tending lives, safety professionals on the front lines of industry, reflect its strong aspiration to create high quality, world-famous researchers pioneering new discoveries or artists enriching products. the human experience. We celebrate all of these people as we Today, Olympus is known for pioneering many “world’s celebrate our 100th anniversary.” first” products across its core business areas, and also for being a Olympus Corporation of the Americas (OCA)—a wholly global leader in medical innovations and technology, with a 70 owned subsidiary of Olympus Corporation in Japan—is head- percent market share for gastrointestinal endoscopes. Olympus quartered in Center Valley, PA, and employs more than 5,300 recently announced a comprehensive transformation program employees throughout locations in North and South America. 1919 83 Takeshi Yamashita (Founder) 1 Japan & EMPLOYEES PRESIDENT/CEO OFFICES SERVICE AREA 35,000+ Hiroyuki Sasa (through March 2019); More than 200 facilities Global – 99 group companies in 2019 Yasuo Takeuchi (effective April 2019) worldwide 36 countries worldwide 6 MILESTONES 2019 LEHIGH VALLEY BUSINESS 100 Years VNA OF ST. LUKE’S HOME HEALTH

240 Union Station Plaza 1st Floor Bethlehem, PA 18015-1281 484-526-1100 www.slhn.org/vna/home-health

Pictured, Left to Right: The VNA fl oat in the 1926 Red Feather Drive Parade; VNA nurses in June 1947 pose outside the offi ces at 217 E. Broad St.; VNA nurses before they hit the road in 1953; Baby Clinic in 1928.

PROVIDING HOME HEALTH FOR 100 YEARS, HOSPICE FOR OVER 30 YEARS THE VISITING NURSE ASSOCIATION OF ST. LUKE’S has unwavering commitment to excellence as we care for the sick and roots all the way back to 1919. That’s right—100 years ago! injured; educate physicians, nurses and other health care provid- It’s no small victory for a business to last a century, and the ers; and improve access to care in the communities we serve, Visiting Nurse Association of St. Luke’s isn’t just your ordinary regardless of a patient’s ability to pay for health care,” said Lisa business venture. As a part of the St. Luke’s University Health Giovanni, President of St. Luke’s Home Health and Hospice. Network—a fully integrated, regional, nonprofit network that One of the organization’s greatest gratifications is being able provides health care services at 10 hospitals and more than 300 to provide care to its patients in their own homes. With age and outpatient sites in eight counties, St. Luke’s Home Health cares illness comes a deep need for comfort, and there is nothing like for patients in their homes in an eight county territory. being able to deliver that, as well as the medical care they need, Their beginning has its roots in Bethlehem, where the in the setting that they enjoy the most. Home Health services Visiting Nurse Association and the Baby Welfare Association are provided under a treatment plan established and approved provided mothers of newborn babies with pasteurized milk and by the patient’s physician, and generally includes the profes- childcare advice, also testing women for tuberculosis and other sional skills of a registered nurse. If needed, additional services, public health concerns in the 1920s. Eventually, the two as- such as physical, occupational or speech language therapy, sociations merged and acquired responsibility for home nursing medical social workers and home health aides are provided. in cases of communicable diseases, held baby conferences for Even after 100 years of service, the extraordinary team of mothers, and began an affiliation with the St. Luke’s School of compassionate, selfless nurses, therapists and other professionals Nursing to provide students with home health experience. at the Visiting Nurse Association of St. Luke’s looks forward to In 1986, a hospice component was added. Known today being able to provide its home health and hospice services for as the Visiting Nurse Association of St. Luke’s Home Health their communities longer still. & Hospice, Inc. to reflect the connection through ownership “Our foundation in home health of 100 years is reason for to St. Luke’s University Health Network and Home Health, celebration and pride,” said Giovanni. “It is both a privilege they’re still providing community based care and education to and an honor to care for patients in their homes, and we patients recovering from surgery or managing an illness. thank patients and families for welcoming us to do just that “The mission of St. Luke’s University Health Network is an for 100 years.”

1919 1 Dr. Cora Brewster (Director) 1 Bethlehem & EMPLOYEES PRESIDENT/CEO OFFICES SERVICE AREA 2019 350 Lisa Giovanni (President) 1 Lehigh Valley and surrounding counties WWW.LVB.COM MILESTONES 2019 7 90 Years DEITER BROS. HEATING COOLING ENERGY

Main Of ce and Showroom: 1226 Stefko Blvd. Bethlehem, PA 18017 1-800-DEITER-1 www.dbrothers.com Pictured: From full-service Operations Centers on Stefko Boulevard in Bethlehem (left) and Bushkill Drive in Easton, Deiter Bros. Heating Cooling Energy serves families, businesses and institutions throughout the Greater Lehigh Valley and Western NJ.

COMMITMENT TO CUSTOMERS SPANS NINE DECADES, FOUR GENERATIONS IT’S 1929 IN THE LEHIGH VALLEY, the first year of the Great surrounding Lehigh Valley, as well as parts of New Jersey. Depression. Picture three teen boys, Sam Deiter, Bill “Buss” “Not many family businesses survive intact for nine decades, Deiter and “Herbie”—two brothers and a cousin—determined much less continue to grow, as we have been fortunate to do,” to make a living, whatever it took. There was one truck bought said James G. Deiter, Vice President of Deiter Bros. “Clearly, the with a $600 loan, lots of ice and “iceboxes”—the household credit for this longevity belongs to two groups which span the refrigerators of the era—in their hometown of Bethlehem. generations: our employees and our loyal customers.” Hard work and a “can do” attitude saw the original Deiter The company’s growth has never changed the core value Bros. grow their family business beyond ice delivery, expanding of their company: exceeding the expectations of their faithful their delivery offerings to include coal and, later, heating oil. customers. Throughout the next four decades, with the joined efforts of “Never lost on this first generation of Deiter Bros. leadership, four generations of family members, they earned the trust of the or on the second, third or fourth generations, is the fact that we Lehigh Valley and grew into one of the largest heating fuel and are here to deliver much more than products or services,” said HVAC services companies in the area. Deiter. “We are here to deliver customer satisfaction.” Deiter Bros. expanded their services in 2010 to offer propane Their dedication is noticed. In 2019, Deiter Bros. Heating delivery as well. Currently, they provide online scheduling and Cooling Energy was named #1 who’s who in business for their automatic delivery service, as well as same day and next day 32nd year. They also celebrate their 90th consecutive year emergency fuel oil delivery service eliminating any worries about of serving the families and businesses of the Lehigh Valley. running low on heating oil or propane. The immense pride in their products, services and family They also sell, install and service all types of heating and air leadership is equaled only by their primary focus: one-on-one conditioning equipment. From just a tiny operation delivering customer relationships. ice to families on the south side of Bethlehem, Deiter Bros. has “Earning the loyalty of customers lives at the very heart of flourished into one of the top regional heating oil companies and what we have done everyday throughout the past 90 years and, local propane suppliers in Bethlehem, Allentown, Easton and the good Lord willing, well into the future,” said Deiter.

1929 3 Founders: Original Deiter Bros.: Sam, Bill and Herbie 1 Southside Bethlehem & EMPLOYEES PRESIDENT/CEO OPERATION CENTERS SERVICE AREA 45 President: James A. Deiter 2 Lehigh Valley and contiguous 2019 Vice Pres. & General Manager: James G. Deiter counties plus Western NJ 8 MILESTONES 2019 LEHIGH VALLEY BUSINESS 65 Years EDWARDS BUSINESS SYSTEMS

Regional Headquarters: 2240 City Line Road Bethlehem, PA 18017 610-266-0200 www.edwardsbusiness.com

Pictured, Left and Top Right: Regional Headquarters in Bethlehem; Center: Original 1954 location in West Reading; Bottom: James B. Edwards, Chairman and CEO of EBS and VBS Business Systems

OFFICE EQUIPMENT COMPANY GROWING WITH ITS CLIENTS AFTER 65 YEARS EDWARDS BUSINESS SYSTEMS (EBS) started in 1954 ing high-performance products. as a small mom and pop shop in West Reading, selling and “We’re a company that our customers want to do business servicing typewriters and adding machines. This year, they’re with,” said Ray Fuentes, president of EBS. “We’re one of the celebrating 65 years of having successfully grown into one largest in the country, so we have the assets and wherewithal to of the largest independent office equipment companies in be able to provide the support. What separates us from other North America with offices from West Reading to Bethlehem, companies is that we’re in the community, we serve the com- Pottstown, Harrisburg, Lancaster, York, and Scranton/Wilkes- munity, we’re more responsive to the community.” Barre, Pennsylvania. They’ve also expanded into Virginia Busi- This, added Fuentes, is because of the good people that ness Systems, serving Richmond, Charlottesville, Lynchburg, work for the company, “no question about it.” Proud to be in Shenandoah Valley, Hampton Roads, and Roanoke, Virginia. their third generation of family leadership, they also consis- The company provides not only products, but solutions to tently have employees who have been with the company for a diverse list of small and large-scale businesses. From supply- 20 years or more. EBS sponsors community events, such as ing their customers with all their printing needs, ranging from Musikfest, and is very supportive of philanthropic organiza- small desk to large-scale industrial printing, to providing appli- tions including, Salvation Army, the Allentown Art Museum, cations and software for printing and document management, Caron Foundation and Diakon Lutheran Ministries. They’ve EBS prides themselves on delivering fully-integrated office been consistently named an “Elite Dealer” by ENX Magazine, a environments and document management. Their technology is prestigious title awarded to top office equipment companies. by the best-known names in the office equipment industry, and When asked about their future, Fuentes explains that the in- their solutions are backed by knowledgeable professionals. They dustry as a whole is going through a turbulent time. Ho wever, also provide security software and label printing, as well as work as a larger dealer, they will continue to grow organically and with small businesses in IT service management. use the challenges as opportunity. With their dedicated staff, EBS’ slogan “Growing with our clients for over 65 years,” is high-end products, and willingness to serve their customers and much more than a phrase to the company. It’s a commitment. community, industry issues look like no match to another 65 They take immense pride in being “customer-facing,” deliver- years of business for Edwards Business Systems.

1954 4 Joseph J. Edwards 1 Berks County & EMPLOYEES PRESIDENT/CEO OFFICES SERVICE AREA 187 James B. Edwards, CEO, Edwards and Virginia Business Systems; 14 PA Regions: East, Northeast, Southeast, Central 2019 Raymond Fuentes, President, Edwards Business Systems VA Regions: Northwest, West, Central, Southeast WWW.LVB.COM MILESTONES 2019 9 60 Years DISCOVERY FEDERAL CREDIT UNION

2744 Century Blvd. Wyomissing, PA 19610 610-372-8010 www.discoveryfcu.org

Pictured: Discovery FCU’s location in Wyomissing, PA. Bottom Left: Discovery FCU employees happily serve members. Bottom Right: (standing from left) Discovery FCU President/CEO, Edwin Williams and Discovery FCU COO, Kevin Unger

HELPING MEMBERS TURN FINANCIAL GOALS INTO FANTASTIC REALITIES DISCOVERY FCU HAS BEEN SERVING the Berks County made to decommission the Reading plant, the credit union region for more than half a century. Founded in 1959, the converted to a community charter allowing everyone who credit union has continuously grown in size, membership and lives, works, worships or attends school in Berks County to be capability, yet they maintain a value-driven, member-focused eligible for membership. This new charter provided the credit philosophy that sets them apart. union better opportunities to increase its membership and The credit union was formed 60 years ago when a devoted invest in new technology to keep up with the changing needs of group of employees of the Western Electric facility in Lau- its members. reldale, PA, joined together to open WELaurel FCU to help In 2004 the credit union changed its name to Discovery its hard-working employees achieve their financial goals. At FCU and shortly thereafter constructed and moved to a new the time, only employees of Western Electric and their family state -of-the-art facility in Wyomissing. In 2010 the credit members could belong to the credit union. As Western Electric union added Business Services to its product offerings and flourished and employed hundreds of Berks County residents, added First Mortgages in 2011. Throughout those years the the credit union grew in size. The Muhlenberg Township facil- credit union also welcomed the members of New Visions FCU, ity eventually became known as the Reading Works of AT&T Reading Tube Employees FCU and Barta Berks Community Technologies and in 1981 the credit union changed its name to FCU through mutually acceptable mergers. The credit union Reading Works FCU. upgraded its core operating system in 2015 to provide new As the facility started to experience reduced employment, operating efficiencies and evolve with current technologies. The the credit union needed to pursue additional growth oppor- upgrade allowed the credit union to offer its members a robust tunities to better serve its members. Shortly before Reading online banking product, mobile banking, shared branching and Works became part of Lucent Technologies in 1996, the credit more. Over the last three years Discovery FCU has implement- union moved to Spring Township and converted to a multiple- ed several new innovative and dynamic growth strategies using sponsor credit union, which diversified its membership to allow digital technology and process improvement techniques to offer employees at other select businesses to join the credit union. its members the ultimate banking experience and provide new Once Lucent Technologies became Agere and the decision was opportunities for future growth and success.

Serving Western Electric Company and the Bell Tele- 1959 7 volunteer board directors Alfred Izzarone 1 phone Laboratories, Laureldale, PA plant employees & EMPLOYEES PRESIDENT/CEO OFFICES SERVICE AREA 19 employees, 9 volunteer board directors, Serving everyone who lives, works, worships or Edwin Williams 1 2019 2 volunteer associate board directors attends school in Berks County 10 MILESTONES 2019 LEHIGH VALLEY BUSINESS 50 Years BUCKNO, LISICKY & COMPANY

Two City Center 645 Hamilton St., Suite 204 Allentown, PA 18101 610-821-8580 www.bucknolisicky.com

Pictured, Main Photo: Allentown Offi ce;Top Left: Managing Shareholder, Lou LeMaster, CPA and Sherry Sohaney, Offi ce Manager; Bottom Left: Founding Shareholders – Gene Buckno, CPA and Jack Lisicky, CPA

FOUNDATION BUILT ON TRUST, CONFIDENTIALITY AND COMMUNICATION THE CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS and business “There is no greater reward than to see our clients prosper,” specialists at Buckno, Lisicky & Company are celebrating half a said Karen Hoff, marketing director. “Excellent client service century of serving clients in the Lehigh Valley. That’s certainly never goes out of style and has been the cornerstone of our suc- no easy feat for a company that began with a 100-key adding cess over the past 50 years.” machine and a glorified picnic table. With offices in Allentown, Bethlehem, Lehighton and Ce- That’s all Jack Lisicky had to work with back in 1969 dar Knolls, N.J., Buckno, Lisicky & Company’s 60 employees during his first season at Grey, Buckno and Company. But he work hard every day to help their clients solve any issues they soldiered on, and in 1979, he and Gene Buckno formed Buc- might face. In addition to traditional tax and accounting kno, Lisicky & Company after acquiring full interest in Grey, services, they have developed expertise in a number of areas, Buckno and Company. including tax compliance, employee benefit plan auditing, “I have never worked a day in my life because I don’t cost segregation, fraud investigation, litigation support and consider what I do as work,” said Lisicky. “It is something that estate and retirement planning. I love doing.” What also sets Buckno, Lisicky & Company apart is the During the years that followed, they continued to grow the fact that its founding owners continue to be involved in the business, acquiring the Bethlehem practice of Harold J. Eisen- operation. hauer; Loch, Geiger, Elsenbaumer of Lehighton and Steven N. “I have always had a close relationship with my clients,” Kaplan & Company of New Jersey. In 2002, they merged with said Buckno. “We were not only partners in their business but Filipos, McDonald and Company. family.” Gene Buckno and Jack Lisicky believe trust, confidenti- Buckno, Lisicky & Company’s owners and employees have a ality and open communication are the foundation of their stake in their community and aim to help it prosper and grow. solid reputation for developing strategic long-range plans for “I have enjoyed much success in the Lehigh Valley commu- their clients. They take pride in understanding each client’s nity over the years and I made it a priority to always give back unique business plan and developing profit strategies and in some way, serving on a multitude of boards and volunteering tools for them. over the past 50 years,” said Buckno. “It’s a big part of who I am.”

1969 5 2 1 Lehigh Valley & EMPLOYEES SHAREHOLDERS OFFICES SERVICE AREA 2019 60 13 4 Northeast Pennsylvania and New Jersey WWW.LVB.COM MILESTONES 2019 11 50 Years THE YURCONIC AGENCY

5910 Hamilton Blvd. Allentown, PA 18106 610-770-6600 https://yurconic.com

Pictured, Left: (left to right) John T. Yurconic, President; Helena Yurconic, Vice President; and John Yurconic, CEO; Pictured, Right: (left to right) back row: John T. Yurconic; Jeff Boardman, Bus. Ins. Manager; Amanda Abrahams, Personal Lines Manager; and Colleen Driscoll, COO

AGENCY MARKS THREE GENERATIONS IN BUSINESS WITH REBRANDING TO CELEBRATE 50 YEARS in business, the John Yurconic one point in the 70s, he lost his office building and our house, Agency has rebranded and is now The Yurconic Agency. Why but he was able to keep the business. My dad has incredible the change? perseverance.” “We are bigger than one person,” said John T. Yurconic, the Yurconic was always suited for the business world. He began son of founder John Yurconic. “We are the sum of every person working at age 12, running his own lawn care and snowplow who makes up this incredible organization. Our new brand businesses. His dad made him an offer to work at the agency, means it is not just about John Yurconic, my father or myself. emphasizing his name would be on the sign and he would It is about the evolution of this agency and all of the wonderful never lose his job. Yurconic saw the company through another team members we have today who are committed to our core rough patch as the industry dealt with governmental changes, values and to our clients.” and today, The Yurconic Agency serves 10,000 clients. Last What started out as a mom and pop organization has summer, Yurconic’s son, John T. Yurconic II, and nephew become a leading provider of personal, business, life, health and Mason Groff worked as interns. specialty insurance coverage, as well as vehicle registration and “There’s nothing like having your son work with you,” Yur- driver’s license services, with 12 offices in six counties. conic said. “Now I know what my parents experienced when I In 1969, the elder John Yurconic was an insurance adjuster showed up that first day.” with two kids and a third on the way. He dreamed of a better The company also gives back generously to the community future and in seeing the success of the agency he supported, and, in honor of its 50th anniversary, is donating $50,000 to decided he could do the same for himself. He borrowed money various entities, including Good Shepherd Rehabilitation Hos- from his mother, hired two employees and bought a small book pital, St. Luke’s Hospice and the American Heart Association. of business. “We are strong believers that we need to support the com- “My father struggled for many years,” said Yurconic. “At munities that support us,” said Yurconic.

1969 2 John Yurconic 1 Lehigh County & EMPLOYEES PRESIDENT/CEO OFFICES SERVICE AREA 74 John T. Yurconic 12 Lehigh, Northampton, Carbon, Berks, 2019 Schuylkill and Luzerne counties 12 MILESTONES 2019 LEHIGH VALLEY BUSINESS 40 Years KITCHEN MAGIC

4243 Lonat Drive Nazareth, PA 18064 800-237-0799 www.kitchenmagic.com

Pictured: (left to right) Cindy Pursell, Brett Bacho, Lotte Bacho and Renate Sprung

AN INNOVATIVE SPIRIT AND UNFLINCHING COMMITMENT TO CUSTOMERS AT FIRST GLANCE, the most distinguishing feature of the in- generation entered the business early—Cindy Purcell was the conspicuous gray building set back from route 191 in Nazareth, first of the three Fleck daughters to work for Kitchen Magic. PA, is the two giant red hats on the gnomes of the Kitchen Her sisters, Renate Sprung and Lotte Bacho followed (Lotte Magic logo. is married to President Brett Bacho). Together with Brett’s But inside, the first thing you’ll notice is energy and activity. brother, Chad, the MIS director, the business gained momen- It’s not just the whir of CNC machines or the buzz of saws in tum. Josh Mamroud, the first of the third generation to help the factory, the air is alive with people in motion, working, write the Kitchen Magic story has focused on Web Technol- discussing, learning and problem solving. ogy—software implementation and digital marketing. In its 40th year, Kitchen Magic is challenging the status quo “People always ask how we can work with family every day,” in every area of their business. said Brett Bacho, company President, who joined the company Since 1979, the focus of the family-owned company has in the early 1990s. “We have a lot of love and respect for each been kitchen cabinet refacing. In conjunction with new custom other, but mainly, all agree that we work for the same thing— cabinetry, countertops, flooring and backsplashes, refacing is the what is best for Kitchen Magic. The rest follows.” foundation of a complete, custom kitchen transformation with Every Kitchen Magic project is accompanied by top-quality minimal disruption at a fraction of the cost of a major remodel. and stellar customer service supporting the company’s core The company has been evaluating every aspect of its opera- values. “We make it easy for people to work with us,” added tions for efficiency and quality, first with new state-of-the-art Bacho. “When we make promises, we know our team is going business process management and accounting software, active im- to keep them.” plementation of The Great Game of Business open-book manage- Today, Kitchen Magic serves seven states in the Northeast, ment, and new powerful software running the in-house contact offering complimentary in-home consultations. center. And talented professionals in every area from accounting Named #1 in Kitchens Nationwide by Qualified Remodeler to sales, production and marketing have joined the cause. Magazine, Best of Houzz & Angie’s List Super Service Award, Jost Fleck and his wife Reine founded Kitchen Magic in Kitchen Magic is also a seven-time Lehigh Valley Top Work- 1979 in a tiny basement office in Allentown, PA. The second places winner.

1979 1 Jost J. Fleck Headquarters in Allentown, PA PA and NJ & EMPLOYEES PRESIDENT/CEO OFFICES SERVICE AREA 225 Brett Bacho Headquarters, Production Facility and PA, NJ, NY, CT, RI, MA, DE & NH 2019 Showroom in Nazareth, PA WWW.LVB.COM MILESTONES 2019 13 CUSTOM ARTICLE REPRINTS & PLAQUES

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Has your company appeared in LVB? Get the complete article reprinted or made into a plaque with the official Lehigh Valley Business Trademark. Contact Lisa Arnold 717-323-5213 | [email protected] 35 Years ALLIED PERSONNEL SERVICES

Corporate Of ce: 752 Union Blvd. Allentown, PA 18109 610-821-0220 Easton Of ce: 91 Larry Holmes Drive Easton, PA 18042 610-253-9779 www.alliedps.com

Pictured: (left to right) Janell O’Brien, Director of Corporate Services; John MacDonald, President/CEO; and Susan Larkin, Vice President

CELEBRATING OVER 35 YEARS OF PROVIDING QUALITY STAFFING SOLUTIONS NOT ALL STAFFING COMPANIES are created equal, which a professional and customer-first manner. is evident when you look at Allied Personnel Services, an “While we continue to staff for manufacturing roles, our independent staffing firm serving the Lehigh Valley for the focus has also expanded to include warehousing, office and past 35 years. professional, and scientific and technical roles,” Larkin added. Allied opened its doors in 1984 with two staff—founder “Although the types of roles we staff have changed, our strong Sadie Kline and current company president, John MacDonald. connection to our clients hasn’t.” Kline was no stranger to staffing, said vice president, Susan “We have many clients who have been with us for 30 years Larkin, who has been with Allied for 25 of its 35 year history. or more; that is unique in this industry,” said Larkin. “Compa- “Sadie ran one of the first staffing offices in the Lehigh nies come to us not just to find an employee to do a job, they Valley back in the 1950s,” said Larkin. “Then she worked at also consider us a partner in their hiring process. We provide a community college doing student job placement. It was her customized solutions for them and are always thinking big entrepreneurial spirit and love for bringing people together that picture, which is what our clients expect of us.” prompted her to open Allied. Sadly, she is no longer with us, Big picture thinking has also led Allied to focus on new but her legacy remains.” Today, Allied has 25 staff in two offices, Allentown and technologies to help grow their recruitment efforts. Easton. “The size and long-term tenure of our staff, and the “Right now, with the labor market as tight as it is, recruit- fact that each and every one of them is focused on customer ment is so important, so the addition of new technologies and service makes us stand out from other staffing firms,” said staff focused specifically on seeking out talent enables us to Larkin. meet the demands of our clients,” said Larkin. “While technol- The job market in the Lehigh Valley has evolved since 1984, ogy can never replace what we do, it plays a vital role in our and Allied has evolved with it. As the Valley transitioned away day-to-day operations. Integrating new technology into our from a heavy industrial workforce (think Bethlehem Steel), client-centered services allows us to remain the staffing leader there was a growing need for staffing services to be delivered in in the Lehigh Valley.”

1984 2 Sadie Kline 1 Lehigh Valley & EMPLOYEES PRESIDENT/CEO OFFICES SERVICE AREA 2019 25 John D. MacDonald 2 Lehigh Valley WWW.LVB.COM MILESTONES 2019 15 35 Years NAZARETH PALLET COMPANY INC.

800 Held Drive Northampton, PA 18067 610-262-9799 https://nazpallet.com

With growth comes promise. Nazareth Pallet’s promise to its employees is recognition. We recognize they’re people, not numbers and we have always acknowledged their effort. They made us who we are today. We appreciate that and together we now proudly celebrate 35 years in business.

A 35-YEAR TRADITION OF GOING ABOVE AND BEYOND FOR EMPLOYEES WHEN GEORGE FRACK JR.’S FATHER started Nazareth food and drinks, bus or gas discounts, and even work equip- Pallet Co. 35 years ago, pallet recycling was a fairly new ment. These bucks are awarded to employees who are seen industry. At age 14, George Jr. joined the company, learning carrying out acts of kindness or thoughtfulness toward another the ropes by doing every job in the company. From the start, employee. the key to being successful was clear: treat your employees and Additionally, employees are assured their safety and wellness customers the way you want to be treated. are taken seriously. Nazareth Pallet Co. employs a full-time “Our continued success comes from our people,” said Frack. safety manager, “which is pretty unusual in our industry,” said “They’re passionate about what they do.” Frack. The manager not only works to insure their on-site safe- The amount of personal managerial attention is, in part, ty, she also takes interest in their personal health and wellbeing what keeps employees long term, added Frack. Beyond good by offering presentations on diet, nutrition, personal welfare benefits, small details like providing hot chocolate on cold days, and more. An in-house medical program also addresses muscle extra breaks, and cold water and ice pops on scorching sum- ailments that can be expected from this type of work. mer days go a long way. A full-service canteen is also at their The company uses social media platforms to engage disposal every day. potential accounts, as well as potential employees. “We are “I must add that we offer better than average industry completely transparent in that regard,” said Frack. “And by wages. I’m sure that’s also a big part of it, too,” joked Frack. doing so, receive many unsolicited calls about jobs and requests Nazareth Pallet also creates a positive atmosphere by going for quotes.” beyond the expected during the holidays. “Who else in any Nazareth Pallet also seeks former military personnel and business has an Easter egg hunt or a Halloween Trick or Treat works with various second chance programs by bringing on party for the guys,” said Frack. “They get a huge kick out of all work release candidates. “That has really worked well for us,” these events.” added Frack. As a result, the company is continually adding Employees are also rewarded with an Earned-Time-Off new employees. program and other financial incentives beyond their weekly “Our people are extremely important to us as we expand our bonuses. Pallet Bucks can be used in vending machines, for business,” said Frack. “To us, they’re people, not a number!”

1984 14 George Frack Sr. 1 Lehigh Valley & EMPLOYEES PRESIDENT/CEO OFFICES SERVICE AREA 152 George Frack Jr. 2 Lehigh Valley and Eastern PA, Northeastern 2019 NJ, Northern Delaware 16 MILESTONES 2019 LEHIGH VALLEY BUSINESS 30 Years KEYSTONE PRECISION INSTRUMENTS

1670 E. Race St. Allentown, PA 18109 800-833-9250 www.keypre.com

Pictured: George Allport, Jr. and Chuck Kuczynski show off some of the solutions in Keystone’s arsenal; Bottom Left: Keith Jones setting up a handheld computer for a railroad construction client.

CREATING MEASUREMENT SOLUTIONS THAT IMPROVE WORKFLOW THE STAFF MEMBERS AT Allentown-based Keystone Preci- since, the company has focused on developing a more intimate sion Instruments are well-versed in the fast-growing pace of relationship with their client-customers. technology, and for the past 30 years they have excelled at keep- “We don’t just sell ‘widgets,’ we consult to create solu- ing their clients in the surveying, construction and engineering tions to our client-customers’ problems that typically yield an trades up to speed. improved workflow within their organizations,” said Allport. One example of that technology is three dimensional image “We invest in finding a solution and tailoring it so that our capture, which uses laser scanning and other measurement client-customers remain productive. Our competitors tend to technologies to create 3-D models of buildings, roadways and be sales based and maybe show people how to use the ‘‘widget,’ other structures that allow engineers to more efficiently design, but not improve the overall processes.” contractors to better understand real world conditions and Providing an educational experience for their client-custom- property owners to really know what their assets are. ers is important to Keystone Precision Instruments and its staff. The manufacturer at the forefront of developing new tech- And to celebrate their 30th anniversary this year, Keystone nologies is California headquartered Trimble. Keystone is the is working with the Pennsylvania Society of Land Surveyors to only Trimble dealer in eastern Pennsylvania. George Allport, Jr., President, has seen the company evolve offer a scholarship for students working on a college degree in and grow since he started as an intern in the summer of 1997, Land Surveying. They are also launching a series of seminars for but changes in technology have happened even earlier than land survey professionals to obtain continuing education credits that. to maintain their licensure. “In the 60s, surveyors were using essentially the same tech- When asked why this focus on education is so important, nology as was used in George Washington’s time, but over the Allport said, “We believe, passionately, that collaborating pro- past 30 years, the technology curve has dramatically acceler- duces a better outcome in business and creates a better society. ated,” said Allport. We will continue to leverage that collaborative spirit to help That need to keep pace was one reason why Keith Border solve measurement challenges with our client-customers, utiliz- founded Keystone Precision Instruments in 1989, and ever ing leading edge measurement technology and techniques.”

1989 2 Keith Border 1 Eastern PA & EMPLOYEES PRESIDENT/CEO OFFICES SERVICE AREA 2019 39 George Allport, Jr. 4 Maine to Virginia WWW.LVB.COM MILESTONES 2019 17 30 Years WHITE AND WILLIAMS LLP

Lehigh Valley Of ce: 3701 Corporate Pkwy. Suite 300 Center Valley, PA 18034 610-435-8414 www.whiteandwilliams.com

Pictured, Left: Lawyers and professional staff in the Lehigh Valley offi ce, led by offi ce Managing Partner Nancy Conrad (front left); Top Right: Lawyers at the kick-off of Thomas Jefferson Elementary adoption; Bottom Right: At work in the Lehigh Valley offi ce.

LEGAL COUNSEL AND BUSINESS ADVISORS IN 1989, WHITE AND WILLIAMS LLP expanded to the years, White and Williams has continued to achieve growth Lehigh Valley to better serve its clients in Pennsylvania. The and expansion across the Northeast. It currently has 10 offices company now is a global-reaching, multi-practice law firm with across six states. more than 240 lawyers in 10 offices, with the Lehigh Valley Throughout the firm’s history, its members have achieved office proudly celebrating its 30th anniversary. distinction as lawyers and jurists and have made significant White and Williams represents individuals and public and contributions in service to government, politics and legal private companies in an array of industries, including higher education. Longtime Lehigh Valley Office Managing Partner education, energy and utilities, financial services, health care, Platte Moring recently accepted a political appointment as hospitality, insurance, life sciences, manufacturing, private Special Assistant to the General Counsel at the Department of equity/venture capital, real estate, and technology. The firm is Defense. Nancy Conrad, current Lehigh Valley Office Manag- committed to its clients’ interests and strives to understand each ing Partner, serves on the Pennsylvania Bar Association’s Board client’s unique challenges and how to best address them. of Governors, as an at-large governor representing the interests White and Williams has a longer history, going farther back before its expansion into the Lehigh Valley. It was founded in of women lawyers in Pennsylvania. 1899 in Philadelphia and traces its origins to the partnership of Outside of the office, White and Williams remains dedi- S. Davis Page, Edward P. Allinson and Boies Penrose. Allinson, cated to the legal profession, as well as the communities in and later the Page family, owned The Legal Intelligencer, the which its employees live and work. The Lehigh Valley Office country’s oldest legal journal. Thomas Raeburn White, Sr. participates in the firm’s Adopt-a-School Initiative, a way for joined the firm and, a number of years later, in the late 1940s, the firm to give back to the local community and invest in edu- it merged with another, producing the firm’s final name change cation. It currently partners with Thomas Jefferson Elementary, to the present-day White and Williams LLP. with lawyers and staff visiting the school once a month to read In 1989, its Lehigh Valley office opened to allow the firm with the students, in addition to other initiatives, including the to better serve its clients across Pennsylvania. In the last 30 donation of funds for an educational Lego Wall.

1989 9 (LV) Joe Pinto 5 Legal Services & EMPLOYEES PRESIDENT/CEO OFFICES SERVICE AREA 2019 15 (LV) Patricia Santelle and Nancy Conrad (LV office) 10 Legal Services 18 MILESTONES 2019 LEHIGH VALLEY BUSINESS 25 Years PENTELEDATA

540 Delaware Ave. P.O. Box 197 Palmerton, PA 18071 1-800-281-3564 www.penteledata.net

PenTeleData is proud to support the communities they serve. In the picture on the bottom right, Jason Kurtz, PenTeleData Commercial Account Executive, receives a plaque from The Bloomsburg Fair Board of Directors.

PENTELEDATA: CELEBRATING 25 YEARS AND BEYOND IT’S A MILESTONE YEAR FOR PENTELEDATA. They’re PenTeleData has private peering agreements with major celebrating their 25th Anniversary! Their fiber optics use national content providers and cache servers to reduce network pulses of light that deliver billions of bits of data per second congestion. Interconnect agreements allow them to expand and make fiber connections fast and reliable. After all, they their footprint to serve multiple locations. One of their greatest are responsible for many important transactions, including assets is being locally owned—it allows them to make decisions the transmission of medical records, completion of ATM faster and support their customers better. They don’t outsource and credit card transactions, online research, government support and since they own Pennsylvania’s largest privately communications, and much more. Even wireless towers for owned fiber optic network, it gives them a lot of leverage to cellular service and data require hardware and a network like deploy reliable, scalable fiber based solutions. They pride them- PenTeleData to operate. selves on their ability to adapt their services to meet the specific PenTeleData was founded in 1994 with the purpose of needs of any company. In fact, they’ll build fiber right to your providing affordable Internet access and the vision of providing business’ front door. High-Speed Internet. Their founders saw what the future might As an added bonus, PenTeleData’s Community Wi-Fi offers hold for this “information superhighway” and strategically Internet access points throughout their footprint, especially in planned accordingly. Their partnership includes local cable and larger venues and outdoor areas. telephone companies, including Service Electric Cable TV and PenTeleData’s Cloud Based Voice Platform includes a Communications, Service Electric Broadband Cable, Service comprehensive and expanding suite of end-user features and Electric Cablevision, Ironton Telephone, Palmerton Telephone functionality. Their cost-effective solutions are powered by their and Blue Ridge Communications. Together, they serve 28 privately-owned network and offer feature-rich customization counties in Pennsylvania and New Jersey. to meet the requirements of any company. Since that time, the PenTeleData partnership has invested Some of the area’s most reputable businesses have recog- more than $300 million in fiber optic infrastructure, with nized the benefits of choosing PenTeleData. To see how they nearly 10,000 miles of fiber optic cabling and 60 nodes for are using the network and what their experience has been, visit diversity and redundancy. www.penteledata .net/testimonials.

1994 6 Fred Reinhard 1 28 counties & EMPLOYEES PRESIDENT/CEO OFFICES SERVICE AREA 2019 244 President/CEO: Jeff Reinhard; V.P. of Operations: Jaime Mendes 1 28 counties WWW.LVB.COM MILESTONES 2019 19 25 Years PROTOCAM

6620 Grant Way Allentown, PA 18106 610-261-9010 www.protocam.com

DECADES OF EXPERIENCE AND A COMMITMENT TO SERVICE PROTOCAM, a 3D ADDITIVE manufacturing service provider fraction of the time of more traditional methods. ProtoCAM located in Allentown, was founded by Ron Belknap and has also recently added a DyeMansion Powershot C and a new Ray Biery in 1994. Both Belknap and Biery were longtime air compressor system to their facility. employees of the Ingersoll Rand Company (IR), but ultimately ProtoCAM continues to grow, and in the past year expand- made the decision to leave IR when the company relocated to ed their existing 14,000-square-foot building by an additional Virginia. Belknap and Biery sought to venture out on their own 2,000 square feet. This additional space will allow them to to grow a new business that would support the prototyping rearrange the workshop to more easily accommodate tours of needs of the industrial, medical and consumer markets. the facility and to better streamline efficiency. Lehigh Valley’s location, history and opportunities were Today, ProtoCAM provides value-added additive manufac- attractive to Belknap and Biery, and a new company was born. turing, rapid prototyping and industrial 3D printing services ProtoCAM’s first offerings included Stereolithography (SLA), for customers in the fields of defense, aerospace, automotive, RTV Molds and Urethane Castings, which Belknap and Biery medical, architecture, consumer goods and more. For over 25 utilized and first learned of at IR. Though their initial focus years, product designers and engineers have turned to Proto- for the business was on rapid prototyping, over the years they CAM for the company’s collaborative process, commitment to expanded their capabilities to include many more 3D additive service and engineering expertise. manufacturing services, including Multi Jet Fusion (MJF), Se- With decades of experience and a commitment to service, lective Laser Sintering (SLS), PolyJet Printing, Fused Deposition ProtoCAM works with customers every step of the way, ensur- Modeling (FDM), Metal Prototyping and Advanced Finishing. ing that the finished product they receive meets their exact speci- A new addition to ProtoCAM’s 3D additive manufactur- fications. ProtoCAM offers customers direct access to its team of ing services includes the HP Jet Fusion, which uses Multi Jet engineers and specialists, who are fluent in all aspects of additive Fusion technology to produce high-quality parts up to ten manufacturing and who understand the particular needs of times faster than other 3D printing methods. This technology traditional manufacturers. This collaboration results in consis- produces strong, durable, quality parts, which can include com- tently high-quality prototypes and market-ready goods produced plex, intricate structures and fine detail, and are produced in a quickly (as little as one day) and as cost-effectively as possible.

1994 3 Ron Belknap and Ray Biery (Managing Partners) 1 Northeast United States & EMPLOYEES PRESIDENT/CEO OFFICES SERVICE AREA 2019 16 Ron Belknap 2 Worldwide 20 MILESTONES 2019 LEHIGH VALLEY BUSINESS 25 Years ZATOR LAW

American Heritage Building 4400 Walbert Ave. Allentown, PA 18104 610-432-1900 www.zatorlaw.com

Pictured: The Zator Team celebrates 25 years of service.

FOCUSED ON BUILDING LONG-TERM RELATIONSHIPS WITH CLIENTS ZATOR LAW IS CELEBRATING its 25th anniversary as ing with businesses and developers to make their visions a real- a Lehigh Valley law firm offering professional services to ity helps the firm contribute to the future of the Lehigh Valley. businesses, organizations and individuals. Twenty five years The firm’s drive for excellence and dedication to fostering ago, Joe Zator’s vision was to create a firm that focused on trusted relationships has been recognized by their clients and its clients and on building long-term, successful relationships the community. Zator Law has earned the prestigious Greater with them. Lehigh Valley Chamber of Commerce Excellence in Business “Our firm has expanded through referrals from satisfied cli- Award, Lehigh Valley Magazine’s Best of the Valley Business ents. We are honored with the trust that our clients have placed Attorneys every year since 2012, Best of the Valley Real Estate in us, both with their own work and of those they recommend Attorneys for 2018—and because of the unique working to us,” said Andrew Hoffman, firm partner. environment they have created—Best Places to Work for 2016 The firm centers its law practice on privately owned busi- and 2017. Additionally, their attorneys have been recognized nesses, real estate work, municipal matters, estate planning, and as Local Legal Leaders, Women of Influence, Western Lehigh educational, religious and nonprofit corporations, as well as Chamber of Commerce Volunteer of the Year, Select Lawyers litigation in each of these disciplines. Planned communities and condominiums, workers’ compensation defense, bankruptcy, and Super Lawyers Rising Stars. and title insurance are also part of their legal wheelhouse. “We have a bright, energetic group of people who not only “As a small firm, we like to focus on certain areas of legal work well together on legal matters, but also has a tremendous expertise, though we pursue excellence in all matters that we relationship as friends and coworkers that make our office like undertake,” said Zator. no other,” said Zator. This kind of teamwork is evident in all Zator Law has played a key role in the development of they do. They believe in being a big part of a caring commu- millions of square feet of industrial buildings, retail, office and nity. “Our firm is enriched by assisting others. This reinforces commercial spaces in addition to thousands of residential units. our culture of service as it relates to our clients, recognizing that Recent examples include projects like Ocean Spray, Hamilton we are about something more important than our own bottom Crossings, Madison Farms and Spring Creek Properties. Work- line,” said Zator.

1994 3 1 200 square footage & EMPLOYEES PRESIDENT/CEO OFFICES SERVICE AREA & EMPLOYEES (F-T) ATTORNEYS OFFICES 2019 20 8 15,000 square footage WWW.LVB.COM MILESTONES 2019 21 20 Years LEGACY PLANNING PARTNERS

3440 Hamilton Blvd. Allentown, PA 18103 484-765-9100 https://legacy-online.com

SUCCESS THROUGH THE POWER OF COLLABORATION THE FINANCIAL PLANNING INDUSTRY is proud and Finally, the process is on-going and annual review meet- productive. Many independent and non-affiliated organizations ings are used to discuss how things are progressing and any life do well for their clients, and Legacy Planning Partners is no ex- changes that may call for an adjustment to their plans. ception. After 20 years, Legacy continues to grow with purpose Although the team of financial advisors works with a wide because of their dedication to clients. array of clients, most clients come by referral. Many have sub- Legacy manages its clients’ complete financial picture the way stantial wealth and are looking for ways to manage and transfer it an orchestra conductor creates a grand masterpiece. to the next generation which takes education, and, you guessed Its financial advisors collaborate with a variety of non-affili- it, collaboration. ated professionals such as attorneys, accountants and executive “They are not just focused on growing their assets. They want coaches to help build a team dedicated to your success. to leave a legacy behind,” said Beidleman. “Our advisors feel that people have the best opportunity for The company has financial advisors who focus on family success if they can view their entire financial picture in a com- office services, business owners, institutional retirement plans, prehensive way,” said Angie Beidleman, finance and operations women in transition, and other specialized financial situations. manager. To celebrate its 20-year anniversary, the company is rebrand- That means managing not only investments and insurance, ing and updating its logo. With branch offices also in Plymouth but discussing debt management, retirement and estate planning Meeting, West Chester and Stuart, Florida, Legacy’s next 20 and other specific financial goals. years have them growing and developing their markets, as well as Their five-step process takes clients on a journey that begins continuing to hone in on their multi-generational approach to with education and setting goals. From there, the discussion financial strategies. hones in on a client’s specific needs—whether that’s a business “We have grown substantially and opened doors to opportu- owner planning an exit strategy or a young couple with a new baby looking for life insurance and a way to save for their child’s nities to help more people,” said Beidleman. “We want to take college education. what we have learned so far and apply it to the next 20 years in a “Our advisors are not captive to certain products, they select way that serves a new generation.” the best solution for the client’s specific situation,” said Beidleman. DOFU 01/2019 TN 2395066 1999 3 Jan L. Graybill 1 Able to work with individuals all over the United States & EMPLOYEES PRESIDENT/CEO OFFICES SERVICE AREA 2019 41 Jan L. Graybill 4 Able to work with individuals all over the United States 22 MILESTONES 2019 LEHIGH VALLEY BUSINESS 15 Years OTT CONSULTING INC.

5829 Kings Hwy. S. Zionsville, PA 18049 610-928-4690 www.otteng.com

Pictured, Top Right: Jeffrey L. Ott, P.E., M.B.A., S.E.O., President; Reynold E. Petre, P.L.S., P.D.C., Executive Vice President; visiting a municipal client. Bottom Left: Drone aerial view of Homewood Suites By Hilton in Center Valley, PA

FOCUSED ON CLIENT SATISFACTION—FROM DESIGN TO CONSTRUCTION IN 2003, Jeffrey L. Ott, P.E., M.B.A., S.E.O. and Reynold E. Supporting each project are the company’s core values: Petre, P.L.S., P.D.C. formed Ott Consulting Inc., a consulting honesty, integrity, respect and perseverance. “We hold true to engineering firm that provides civil engineering, land survey- our commitments and will go the extra mile to ensure success,” ing and landscape architecture services. Ott Consulting Inc. added Ott. has grown from three employees to 13 and established loyal The company also takes pride in its highly educated and relationships with customers. The company considers those motivated staff, whose hands-on approach and creative ideas for relationships to be its most valuable assets. Today, the firm each project add a personal touch. The staff take the projects serves a wide array of clients, including industrial, institutional, from conceptual design to construction with a focus on client private developers and municipalities throughout the Lehigh satisfaction—on time and on budget. Valley, Slate Belt, Pocono region and beyond. Going forward, Ott Consulting Inc. plans to continue to Ott Consulting Inc.’s dedicated following is due to its qual- embrace the changes in its industry, using those changes as fuel ity reputation—a reputation that comes from an unwavering for growth and advancement. Ott embraces its values and stays commitment to its clients’ successes and genuine care for the in open communication with its clients, educating them about outcome of its projects. With perseverance and a strong work potential issues and delivering creative solutions. ethic, it’s no surprise that the company has experienced steady Recently, it added drone technology services to meet the growth in offering everything from land surveying, civil and growing needs of its clients. The technology is used for topo- municipal engineering and landscape architecture to envi- graphic survey, inspections, up-to-the-minute aerial site photos ronmental permitting, grant administration and construction and more, enabling the firm to better articulate its clients’ observation services for the past 15 years. visions through all phases of land development. “We provide quality service at a reasonable price,” explained “We plan to stay current in the industry by continuing to Ott, President of Ott Consulting Inc. “Our firm’s principals, acquire the latest technology,” said Ott. “We will continue to who provide 65 years of combined experience, are involved in provide excellent service to all of our clients by listening to their all aspects of every project.” needs and exceeding their expectations.”

2003 3 Jeffrey L. Ott, P.E., M.B.A., S.E.O. 1 Lehigh County, PA & EMPLOYEES PRESIDENT/CEO OFFICES SERVICE AREA & EMPLOYEES PRESIDENT/CEO OFFICES SERVICE AREA 2019 13 Jeffrey L. Ott, P.E., M.B.A., S.E.O. 2 Eastern and Central PA WWW.LVB.COM MILESTONES 2019 23 10 Years MID-ATLANTIC TECHNOLOGY PROFESSIONALS

4949 Liberty Lane, Suite 125 Allentown, PA 18106-9018 610-434-8400 www.m-atp.com

Pictured, Top Left: Trevor Miller (owner); Top Right: The Team; Bottom: The Fleet

A DECADE PROVIDING BUSINESS & RESIDENTIAL TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS “NOT GEEKS, JUST PROFESSIONALS” is the tagline ence and you produce a very strong troubleshooting force,” of Mid-Atlantic Technology Professionals, a full-service IT said Miller. “In our line of work, you never know which client company located in Allentown, which is celebrating its 10th will call on a given day, so I need professionals who can quickly anniversary this year. assess what the problem is and correct it quickly.” Owner and Operations Manager, Trevor Miller, started the Collectively Miller views his team as “IT generalists,” in that company after a decade in the corporate IT world and a stint they can provide professional technology support for absolutely as an independent IT consultant. He wanted to help busi- any aspect of an organization or individual’s network. nesses across the Mid-Atlantic region that lacked their own IT According to Miller, the company’s clients include nearly all staff deal with “the ever increasing complexity of information verticals ... retail, hospitality, medical, logistics, manufacturing, security,” particularly as it relates to “the cloud.” and of course, other professionals such as accountants, financial “Security is the largest IT challenge today … especially planners and lawyers, some of whom still work from home, striking a balance between secure systems and productivity (the “and that’s OK,” Miller said, “we all started somewhere.” most secure computer is the one turned off and unplugged),” Even with these myriad of diverse clients, Mid-Atlantic said Miller. “Our firm brings a layered approach, continually evaluating new technologies to offer best in class solutions. We Technology Professionals is focused on growth, purchasing take the approach that the fewer computer systems that are another IT firm—Computer Troubleshooters of West Al- compromised, the more secure we all are. Protecting comput- lentown—in 2015, adding its staff and expertise to expand by ers is very similar to protecting against a virus in the human nearly a third. Plans are in the works to expand yet again in population. The more people who are inoculated against it, the 2019, nearly doubling Mid-Atlantic’s office space, said Miller. better we all are generally.” To celebrate the success of the past 10 years and look ahead That security support and expertise is provided by Miller to the future, Mid-Atlantic Technology Professionals will begin and his staff who mostly started out as tinkerers. “I like to hire hosting a live online Q&A session every Friday morning on its people who began their careers by tinkering with their own Facebook page and is planning a celebration with its customers technology, add strong academics and a few decades experi- at the Lehigh Valley Iron Pigs in July.

2009 1 Trevor Miller 1 Western Lehigh Valley & EMPLOYEES OWNER/OPERATIONS MANAGER OFFICES SERVICE AREA 2019 8 Trevor Miller 1 Entire Mid-Atlantic Region 24 MILESTONES 2019 LEHIGH VALLEY BUSINESS 10 Years RER ENERGY GROUP

Corporate Of ce: 4700 Pottsville Pike Reading, PA 19605 610-332-7232 http://rerenergygroup.com

Pictured, Clockwise from Left: Jim Kurtz, RER Founder and CEO; One of several solar projects completed for Boscov’s; Madison County, NY, 2.4 MW project, which will save over $3 million in energy costs; A&A Global Industries, 1.6 MW rooftop array; AVON Central School District, largest solar school project in New York.

MAXIMIZING THE BENEFITS OF COMMERCIAL SOLAR ENERGY IN 2008, PRESIDENT OF RER ENERGY GROUP, Jim Kurtz, market for helping with its customers’ receptivity to the prod- came back to Reading after years of working on Wall Street uct. However, developing clients’ trust through education and and for large marketing companies to join an electrical con- transparency has also been paramount to its success. Nearly 50 tracting business founded by his great-uncle. Kurtz was hired percent of recent business comes from repeat clients, demon- to look for growth opportunities and he came across solar strating how its customer-focused mission drives success. energy, an up-and-coming industry he felt could be a great “Our partners and clients tell us we are more transparent way to “do good” work and “do well” in business. and thorough than other firms,” said Kurtz. “This philosophy While the business initially grew out of Reading Electric, in has led to our clients feeling secure in their decision to do solar 2009 Kurtz spun out RER Energy Group as a wholly indepen- and confident to do solar with RER Energy Group.” dent company designing, building and financing cost-efficient The company’s willingness to continue to learn and pursue and quality commercial solar energy systems. new markets and opportunities is fundamental to its ability to Ten years later, RER Energy Group is a national leader in develop a solar energy solution that brings the highest value to commercial solar development headquartered in Reading with the customer. offices in Frederick, Maryland, and Ankeny, Iowa. To date, the Recently, RER Energy Group has been recognized as the company has developed over 40 megawatts of solar arrays at #1 Solar Commercial Developer in Pennsylvania for the fourth over 100 business, school and municipal facilities throughout consecutive year and ranked on the Inc. 5000 list for the the United States and Mexico. fourth consecutive year. They were ranked in the Top 20 U.S. “Much of our success comes from our customer-centered Solar Commercial Development Companies in 2018, and are approach and ability to provide all aspects of solar, from regularly featured as a Fastest Growing company by the Lehigh developing a project and helping the customer see the value, to Valley and Greater Reading Chamber Alliance. designing and building it, to procuring the most innovative and With these kinds of accomplishments in only 10 years of advantageous financing,” said Kurtz. operation, as well as a strong commitment to its customer- Since RER Energy Group began 10 years ago, the U.S. solar focused values, there’s no doubt of RER Energy Group’s industry has grown over 25 times. RER credits the booming future success.

2009 5 Jim Kurtz 1 Pennsylvania & EMPLOYEES PRESIDENT/CEO OFFICES SERVICE AREA 2019 20 Jim Kurtz 3 U.S. and Mexico WWW.LVB.COM MILESTONES 2019 25 10 Years SENIOR MOVES BY DESIGN

3050 Hamilton Blvd. Suite 220B Allentown, PA 18103 610-295-0036 www.seniormovesbydesign.com

Pictured: Led by Jill Kearney, Founder and CEO (inset photo), Senior Moves by Design specializes in decluttering, staging, downsizing and relocation.

PREPARING SENIORS FOR LIFE’S TRANSITIONS FOR MANY, MOVING IS STRESSFUL. But for Jill Kearney, home so it gets a better sale price. a realtor’s daughter, it was always a fun experience; a chance to “A lot of people don’t know where to begin,” she said. “We create something new. seem to be innately gifted in helping people with discernment. When a member of her church asked if she could help an Our process is to sit down and listen to what they want, what older woman with floor plans for a move in 2008, Kearney was they need, and what they are concerned about.” glad to assist. She had been working as a real estate stager and Kearny and her design team help create safe and functional designer and loved painting walls, decorating and finding the floor plans that incorporate all the things a client loves but best way to use a given space. She realized there was a need for none of the bothersome excess. the kind of help she could offer, and Senior Moves by Design The company’s move days begin at 8:30 a.m. and finish was born. at 5:30 p.m. with the kitchen all set up, lights plugged in, During the past decade, Kearney and her team of 25 have electronics functioning, beds made and boxes taken away. They helped more than 700 families with moves. They hope to help even expertly hang art on the walls. 150 more in the coming year. “It’s nice because it’s a quick process to get settled,” she said. As Baby Boomers age, 10,000 Americans turn 65 each day. “For a lot of folks, their homes are just not going to work for The senior moving industry has doubled in size since them long term,” she said. Kearney started the business a decade ago, and she partners In some cases, the team helps adapt a home to make it more with others who do the same thing in other states to coordi- accessible and easier to manage. That usually means declutter- nate interstate moves. She hopes to open an office in Lancaster ing and redesigning the existing space and adding inexpensive- County by the end of the year to serve an expanding client base yet-practical items such as railings and grab bars. there. In other situations, the team helps a client sort through “Transitions—whether done by choice or not—can be a belongings and decide what to keep, sell, donate or toss. They difficult time and we partner with folks to take the stress away,” assist with packing and preparing for a move and staging the Kearney said. “We believe in joyful transitions.”

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