April 2024

Included in this issue...

• Beating the Odds Foundation
• NatureWorksPark
• Farm Vitality Planning Grants
• Trucks on Local Roads
• New Hires & Meet Our Team
• Employee Celebrations

On March 5th, Keller Engineers presented a check to Beating the Odds Foundation for their Student Success Program, which inspires students to overcome obstacles, discover their potential, and reach goals they never knew were possible.

Keller Engineers believes so strongly in giving back, that it is even included in our Vision Statement. We are so glad to have the opportunity to give back to organizations like Beating the Odds Foundation and the work they do to empower students.

Pictured (L-R): Rocco Scalzi, Founder & CEO, Beating the Odds Foundation and Joseph Keller, President, Keller Engineers

April is National Landscape Architecture Month and we'd like to feature one of our Landscape Architect's favorite projects - NatureWorksPark located in Hollidaysburg, PA!

In 2012, the Blair County Conservation District purchased a 15-acre tract of land in Hollidaysburg, PA and began planning Blair County’s first environmental specific outdoor education and recreation area.

NatureWorksPark is located in the floodplain of the Beaverdam Branch of the Juniata River and adjacent to Exceptional Value Wetlands. The park design contains accessible walking paths, a man-made wetland with boardwalk, a pavilion for 100 people, a pavilion for 30 people, numerous rain gardens for stormwater management, a unique boulder amphitheater classroom, a pollinator garden, and numerous education signs.

Keller Engineers’ responsibilities included completing the design plans, stormwater management calculations, erosion and sedimentation control permitting, NPDES permitting, Chapter 106 permitting, rezoning hearing, building permit applications, land development approvals through Hollidaysburg Borough, bidding, and construction management and inspection. Keller Engineers also assisted with the DCNR grant application and administration. 

Completion Date: December 2018

Project Manager: Adam Long, RLA

The following information is courtesy of the office of Representative Jim Gregory:

The Pennsylvania Agricultural Business Development Center is now taking applications for $500,000 in Farm Vitality Planning Grants. The grants support strategic business planning to expand or diversify farms, or transition of ownership.

Farmers and prospective farmers are eligible for up to $7,500 to reimburse up to 75% of project planning costs. Applications will be accepted until funds are expended.

For more information and to apply click here.

The Pennsylvania State Association of Boroughs (PSAB) is hosting a webinar about truck traffic on local roads. More information and a link to sign up are below:

April 24, 2024

12:00pm - 1:00pm

PSAB Member Rate: FREE

Non-Member Rate: $30

Truck traffic on local roads is a difficult balancing act for many municipalities in Pennsylvania. While trucks need access to pick-up and deliver the goods that are necessary for everyday life and the economy, many local roads are not suitable for truck travel. Furthermore, recent changes to State Laws in Act 31 of 2018 add more complications. This webinar will review current state laws and regulations on truck access and restrictions, discuss the traffic study requirements and options for restricting truck traffic and examine real local truck traffic issues, problems, and solutions.

Click Here to Register!

Welcome to Keller Engineers Carly & Stephanie!

Carly Crofcheck has joined Keller Engineers' Land Development division as an Environmental Scientist. She holds a Bachelor of Science degree from the Pennsylvania State University in Environmental Resources Management with a minor in Watersheds & Water Resources. Carly's strong background in water sampling and analysis, soil sampling, environmental permitting, and surveying, as well as her extensive experience in stream restoration makes her a great addition to the team!

The newest asset to Keller Engineers’ Water/Wastewater Division is Stephanie Buncich. Stephanie has a Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering Technology from the University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown. Her 10 years of experience in the civil engineering industry includes project management, municipal engineering, water quality management, annual reporting for the Department of Environmental Protection, NPDES and E&S permitting, and project bid management.

Thank you Ted for your service and dedication!!

1 YEAR

Ted Brilhart

April

5th - Alex Clark

6th - Brian Wiser

11th - Britton Burnworth

13th - Wayne Huntsinger

15th - Adam Charles

16th - Teddie Kreitz

20th - Nathan Patrick

23rd - Eugene Miller

24th - Joel Reese

26th - Jonathan Chwatek

27th - Bryan Leese

27th - Troy Luchau

May

15th - Sean McAlorum

16th - Stephanie Buncich

19th - Madalyn Heckman-Gonzalez

28th - Bill Henry

29th - Michael MacNamara

31st - Haylee Henry

April

32 Years - Bill Henry

18 Years - Michael MacNamara

14 Years - Rick Drahnak

13 Years - Joe Gaeto

2 Years - Wayne Huntsinger

1 Year - Tate Russell

1 Year - Francis Crocco

May

30 Years - Jay Ebersole

26 Years - Brian Moore

24 Years - Teddie Kreitz

3 Years - Haylee Henry

3 Years - Cameron Lynch

2 Years - Melanie Weidlich

1 Year - Bryce Campbell

1 Year - Tyler Salyards

Thank you to all the following sponsors to date!!

Altoona First Savings Bank

American Legion Auxiliary #516

Altoona Pipe & Steel Supply Co.

Delgrosso Family of Companies

FINDS Consignment

Hollidaysburg Animal Clinic

Hollidaysburg Auto Parts

Imler's Poultry

Musser Engineering, Inc.

Old Canal Inn

PennStress

Ritchey's Dairy

Roundhouse Harley Davidson

Sheetz, Inc.

Stephen S. Lewis, LLC

UPMC Altoona

Ward Transport & Logistics

Webber Advisors

Zane Helsel Excavating Inc.

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