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ABOUT US

40 Years of Employee Owned Dedication

Ameron Construction is an employee owned company, dedicated to providing top quality construction services at a competitive price. With over 40 years experience in the Centre region, we know our business.

AN EMPLOYEE OWNED COMPANY

Ameron Construction Company Inc., originally organized in 1969 as Ashcraft Construction, has been active in the excavation, utility and site development business in the State College and surrounding marketplace for over 50 years. The corporation has been owned by individuals until 1997 when an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) Trust was formed and purchased 100% of the business. The Corporation is currently an Employee Owned Company whereby all qualified employees share in the annual distribution of stock from the trust.


Because of the investment of each employee, Ameron Construction Company is recognized as a leader in the industry for its timeliness, professionalism, quality of work and client satisfaction. Our greatest strength is our reputation with governmental agencies such as townships, boroughs and utility authorities as well as private developers. These long lasting relationships have allowed Ameron Construction Company to be hired directly or included as “special invitation bidders” on select projects. Furthermore, our ability to provide project management, construction layout and value engineering has elevated our project success rate above the competition.


Ameron Construction Co., Inc. is poised to maintain its position in the marketplace and enthusiastically looks forward to hiring new Owners to join us in improving operations as further challenges unfold.

OUR MISSION

Our mission at Ameron Construction Co., Inc. is to provide construction services to the industrial, commercial or residential market place, with the opportunity to develop long term client relationships based on the competence and performance of our employees. Our company is committed to our client's satisfaction, safety, quality, cost, schedule and the integrity of our people. 


Client Satisfaction - Ameron Construction continuously monitors client satisfaction and maintains open lines of communications to management for client convenience. 


Safety - Ameron Construction ensures a safe and efficient workplace both in the office and the field through continuous training and monitoring of all employees. Mandatory safety meetings, project hazard analysis and onsite project safety audits are some of the tools that help us maintain our excellent safety record. 


Quality - Ameron Construction thoroughly screens and tests all project supervisors and craftsman, prior to hiring, to assess their knowledge and capability and maintains continuous training after hiring in order to meet the highest standards of quality. 


Cost - Ameron Construction recognizes that each of our clients requires cost-effective products and services in order to maintain their competitiveness in the market place. Ameron’s professional staff offers you cost-effective products and solutions without sacrificing safety or quality.


Schedule - Maintaining the required schedule and keeping our clients fully informed as to the progress of their project is essential. Specific daily and weekly project completion objectives are established and monitored closely on each project. Corrective action is promptly initiated when necessary to ensure schedule compliance. 


Integrity - The foundation for Ameron’s reputation and the continuation of our relationships with each of our clients is the integrity of our company and as well as that of our employees. Ameron’s employees will conduct themselves professionally and honestly at all times.

OUR EMPLOYEES

Every member of our team is a thought leader who has made significant contributions to our organization. 

Each one brings a unique set of skills and expertise to our organization. 

Alison

Kurtz

President

Graduated from Penn State University in 1991 with B.S. in Business Administration. Since joining Ameron Construction in May 1991, she has become responsible for all financial aspects of the business, including overseeing the accounting department and ESOP trust. Alison also serves as the in-house computer network administrator. Appointed President in January 2000. 

Lamar

Kunes

Chief Financial Officer

Lamar joined Ameron Construction in May of 2019 directing its financial management along with overseeing its ESOP Trust. Prior to joining Ameron, Lamar spent 28 years in the Investment Management Industry, as a Chief Financial Officer and Chief Operating Officer managing all company financial and office operations. Prior to that, Lamar worked as a CPA for Grant Thornton Int’l in Pittsburgh, PA. Lamar is a graduate of Indiana University of Pennsylvania with a B.S. in Accounting. 

Paul

Hardy

V.P. Equipment & Shop Manager

Attended Penn Tech for two years where he studied service and operation of heavy machinery.. Joined Ameron in 2009. In his position as Shop Manager, he has the responsibility to maintain all equipment, order materials and supervise lead and junior mechanics. Prior to becoming Shop Manager, Paul was employed by Cleveland Brothers where his duties included truck engine tech, foreman, and heavy equipment tech.


Justin

Stoner

PM, V.P. - Business Development

Graduate of Penn State with B.S. in Work Force Education. Previously worked for Penn State University, Office of the Physical Plant as a Designer, Central Mountain Area High School as a Student Teacher of Architectural Drafting/Technical Drafting, and J P Hayes as a Construction Worker. He is experienced with project costs / layout / production. Since joining Ameron in July 2012, he has excelled in his professional responsibilities including estimating and project management in regard to site / land development projects from conception through completion.

Jason

Gagliardi

Paving Estimator - PM / Safety Director

Graduate of St. Johns River College with an A.A. Jason spent 11 years completing all facets of estimating, design / drafting, scheduling, in marine construction for S.E. Cline Construction, Inc. in Palm Coast, FL. Returning to his home state of PA, he has worked for over 10 years with both Civil and GC firms in the Central PA area. Since joining Ameron in March 2018, Jason provides Estimating and Project Management for a variety of clients and project types and oversees the Ameron Safety Program. 

Thadd

Richards

Operations Manager

Joined Ameron Construction in June 1989. He has experience installing water and sewer laterals, plumbing work, concrete finishing, carpentry and operating all types of equipment currently owned. Thadd is responsible for managing/deploying all company labor and equipment.

Daren

Eckley

Estimator / Project Manager


Graduated from Penn State University in 2013 with a B.S. in Civil Engineering. Previously worked for 12 years for a Heavy Highway/Sitework contractor in the State College and surrounding areas managing projects as an Intern, Project Engineer, Estimator, and Chief Estimator. Daren joined Ameron in November of 2022 as an Estimator/Project Manager.

Ryan

Nagle

Professional Land Surveyor,



Graduate of Penn State with B.S. in Environmental Resource Management in 1995. A Professional Registered Land Surveyor since 2011, and 25 years of experience in Land Surveying. Previously worked for several Civil Engineering firms across the Commonwealth. Involved in tens of thousands of acres of boundary determination and resolution, construction layout, FEMA Elevation Certificates, engineering surveys, and wetland delineations. Joined Ameron in September of 2022 as a PLS



Eric

Wible

Concrete Estimator / Project Manager

Eric has over 35 years’ experience in flatwork, curb and structural concrete within the Civil Industry. Since joining Ameron in 2017, Eric as overseen project from estimating to completion in commercial, residential, municipal concrete projects.

Carl A.

Beckwith

Field Superintendent

Joined Ameron Construction in April 2007 as Field Superintendent. In addition to a military background, Carl has over 27 years experience as a pipe crew foreman, project manager and field superintendent.

Mark

Matthews

Concrete Superintendent

Joined Ameron Construction in July 2017. Mark has over 40 years’ experience in site concrete with Heavy Highway experience, and sixteen years as an owner of Custom Concrete in commercial, residential, municipal concrete projects. Mark oversees all concrete estimating, scheduling and production.

Chris

Ireland

Paving Foreman / Superintendent

Joined Ameron in August 2003. He has experience with Trucking, Heavy Hauling, Mining and Asphalt Paving. Chris was promoted to Paving Foreman/Superintendent in February 2020. 

Chris

Dibert

Project Foreman

Joined Ameron Construction in June 2017.  He has being doing construction since 2004 with experience installing all types of utilities, earthmoving and operating all types of equipment currently owned and was promoted to Project Foreman for Ameron in fall of 2019. 

Brad

Peachey

Project Foreman

Joined Ameron Construction in June 1997.  He has experience installing all types of utilities, earthmoving and operating all types of equipment currently owned and was promoted to Project Foreman in fall of 2018. 

Jody

Nevling

Project Foreman

Joined Ameron Construction in July 2016.  He has being doing construction since 1985 with experience installing all types of utilities, earthmoving and operating all types of equipment currently owned and was promoted to Project Foreman for Ameron in Spring of 2018. 

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