WELCOME TO THE TEAM, JIM! | | |
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This past month, we welcomed Jim Bishop aboard as our Interim CEO. During his introductory office tour, he has greatly enjoyed meeting you all and seeing each location.
"Folks, it is a pleasure to connect with you. Having just joined ARRO, I look forward to continuing to learn more about you individually and collectively. The path forward for our industry is exciting and I look forward to being on that journey as a part of the ARRO team. As you plan for summer vacations, enjoy your time away and safe travels."
Welcome, Jim!
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GET TO KNOW
OUR NEW HIRES!
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JAMES SMOKER
TITLE: RPR IV
OFFICE LOCATION: Lititz
MANAGER: Jami Eller
WHAT IS ONE THING THAT INSTANTLY MAKES YOUR DAY BETTER? Any time I’m on my boat.
WHAT IS THE BIGGEST RISK YOU EVER TOOK? Getting married for the second time, to a woman who had two little girls of her own. Now I’m happily married with four not-so-little girls!
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BETHANY STOLL
TITLE: Engineer I
OFFICE LOCATION: Frederick
MANAGER: Alexandria Tomasini
WHAT IS SOMETHING ON YOUR BUCKET LIST? Drive and explore the cities along the portions that are still accessible of Route 66.
WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE QUOTE? "Smile and the world smiles back."
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RILEY NOLAN
OFFICE LOCATION:
West Chester
MANAGER:
Andrew Tuleya
WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE QUOTE?
"It isn’t what we say or think that defines us, but what we do." - Jane Austen
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DREW MURTA
OFFICE LOCATION:
Birdsboro
MANAGER:
Kim Holman
WHAT IS SOMETHING ON YOUR BUCKET LIST?
Getting to travel Europe for a week.
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LUKE WRIGHT
OFFICE LOCATION:
Frederick
MANAGER:
Alexandria Tomasini
WHAT ACTOR WOULD YOU CHOOSE TO PLAY YOU IN YOUR BIOPIC?
Michael Cera (from the 2010s).
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STELWIN BROWN
OFFICE LOCATION: Doylestown
MANAGER:
Pat DiGangi
WHAT IS SOMETHING ON YOUR BUCKET LIST? Travel to England and watch a Liverpool FC soccer game.
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KATLYN RIVERA
OFFICE LOCATION:
Lititz
MANAGER:
Gavin Freeman
WHAT IS ONE THING THAT INSTANTLY MAKES YOUR DAY BETTER?
Being greeted by my dog Cupid every morning and when I get home from work.
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ELIJAH RUPPERT
OFFICE LOCATION:
Orwigsburg
MANAGER:
Dave Walasavage
WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE QUOTE?
"Work hard in silence, let success be your noise."
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CASSIDY RITTENHOUSE
OFFICE LOCATION:
Lititz
MANAGER:
Ed Van Arsdale
WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE QUOTE?
"This above all: to thine own self be true."
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MATTHEW HENDRICKSON
OFFICE LOCATION:
West Chester
MANAGER:
Casey LaLonde
WHAT IS ONE THING THAT INSTANTLY MAKES YOUR DAY BETTER?
Accomplishing something—whether something small like winning a board game or something more important like scoring well on a test.
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AND WISHING THE BEST TO...
The following employees are no longer employed with ARRO:
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Eric Johnson
Kaitlyn McPeak
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DID YOU HEAR THE
EXCITING NEWS?
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Lea Garibaldi recently returned from her destination wedding and honeymoon in Hawaii. That's right, Hawaii. Just look at these amazing pictures. Sending a big congratulations to Lea and Michael! | |
On June 3rd Michael Bingham, Steph Kissoon and Tom Luff participated in the 47th Annual Red Rose Run (a 5-mile race through Lancaster). Thanks for representing ARRO out there, guys. Looks like it's time for us to start a running club! | |
Birdsboro intern Ben Meister graduated from Twin Valley High School over the weekend—and with very distinguished honors: he was valedictorian of his class. Congratulations on this incredible accomplishment, Ben! | |
Too good not to share: Dave Walasavage’s son, Derek, and his team recently won their district baseball championship game. Way to go Blue Mountain Baseball! | |
We work hard and play hard at ARRO. Tune in over the next few months to see all the cool places your coworkers are traveling this summer when they're officially #offduty! | |
Michael McRee and his wife traveled to Newfoundland, Canada to celebrate their 28th wedding anniversary. Be sure to ask Mike about their stay at the Cape Spear lighthouse, and the "Screech In" ceremony. Happy anniversary Mike! | |
Another anniversary trip! Melissa Underhill and her husband traveled to the sunny skies and aqua blue waters of Anna Maria, Florida in May to celebrate their 22nd wedding anniversary. Happy anniversary Melissa! | |
Heather Montgomery and her family recently returned from an epic cross-country trip to the Grand Canyon. | |
Jim Stokes and his family spent a fun Memorial Day weekend by Pine Creek in the Pennsylvania Grand Canyon! | |
Kevin Dunn cruised through the Caribbean in May, making stops in Antigua, St. Maarten, St. Lucia, Dominica and Barbados. | |
Kim Holman took her ARRO gear and headed south—here she is looking like she is having way too much fun at Walt Disney World. (Save some fun for the rest of us, Kim!) | |
Scott Miller and his wife took a trip through the Northeast a few weeks ago. Here's a snap from their stop at the Alchemist Brewery in Stowe, Vermont! | |
More visitors for the PA Grand Canyon! Brad Underkoffler and Gavin Freeman spent last week off the grid fly fishing in Pine Creek. | |
Heading north: Jenna Bishop recently took a trip to Maine with a friend. Here she is in beautiful Acadia National Park! | |
...Sneaking in one of my own. I got to spend beautiful Memorial Day weekend by the lake in Deep Creek, Maryland! | |
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"This one is for Karl Schmit, Ed Van Arsdale, Keith Dick, Dave Walasavage, Mikah Schlesinger, Dave Kee, Brad Underkoffler and Lea Garibaldi. Many thanks to these employees for taking all of the Caln Township stormwater projects from design through construction on time and on budget!"
- Casey LaLonde, Assistant Vice President & West Chester Office Manager
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My human:
Denny Townsend
In Denny's words:
Biscuit came to us in January at four months old. After losing our second greyhound and all three cats, I had vowed no more “furry” things in the house. My wife did not agree… welcome Biscuit.
Biscuit has now taken over the house. He is very playful, but also sweet and loving, until he gets that wild look in his eyes... then watch out! His favorite things include any toys at any hour of the day or night, watching backyard wildlife, and kneading his favorite blanket while on Cindy’s lap. He also loves to plow through kitty obstacle courses, squeeze into tiny boxes, and destroy window screens (that last trick is new!). We love him and he has definitely enhanced our lives!
P.S. Does anyone know how much it costs to replace 20 window screens with cat resistant screening?
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My human:
Russell Schlafer
In Russ's words:
Archer was a rescue in 2019 and has the same birthday as my wife (which makes things very easy for me!). He’s almost four years old and enjoys being a 90-pound blanket.
One of the few things that gets him excited enough to get off the couch is the word “treat.” If someone is home, he’ll be leaning on them at all times asking for just one more scratch or a piece of whatever we are eating.
Scared of any cardboard box that isn’t a Bark Box, he isn’t the greatest guard dog in the world but he’ll let you know something is outside while standing behind you so you can take care of it...
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Hatfield Township
Project: Clemens - Employee Rear Parking Area
Contract Amount: $150,000
PA American Water
Project: Fairview WW Chemical & Dewatering Improvements
Contract Amount: $124,570
Conewago Township Sewer Authority (AWS Project)
Project: Wastewater Treatment Plant Operation
Contract Amount: $110,160
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