May 2024

Included in this issue...

• Annual Meeting
• EMS Tuition Reimbursement
• Road Bonding
• PA DEP Grants
• PSATS Township News Article
• Meet Our Team
• Employee Celebrations

On April 19th, Keller Engineers held its Annual Meeting at the U.S. Hotel Tavern in Hollidaysburg, PA. Employees from every office had a delicious lunch buffet and listened to brief presentations/updates from company leaders.

President Joe Keller opened the meeting by providing an update on the company. He specifically discussed the exciting growth of the firm with lots of new faces from younger generations across all divisions.

He also gave a presentation for the Keller Engineers of New Jersey (KENJ) office on behalf of KENJ President Sam Mody.

Presentations were also given by: Diana McClure, Director of Business Development - Jay Ebersole, Director of Survey - Wendy Rossman, Director of Accounting - Michael MacNamara, State College Branch - Brian Smith, Director of Land Development - Erik Vranich & Bill Hill, Gettysburg Branch - Brian Wiser, Assistant Director of Transportation - Dave Cunningham, Director of Water/Wastewater

Following these speakers, everyone had the opportunity to play KEI Profile Bingo, where employees attempted to get bingo by matching coworkers with different profile blocks on their bingo card (e.g. who sings in a choir, who loves board games). It was a great way to learn something new about everyone at Keller!

View more pictures from the event by clicking the button below:

Shapiro Administration Announced Tuition Assistance for EMS Professionals - The Shapiro Administration has launched a $1 million tuition assistance program for emergency medical services (EMS) professionals. Administered by the state Department of Health, the program is funded by a portion of the Fireworks Tax and will be in place for three years.  

Pennsylvania residents who obtained a state certification as an emergency medical responder (EMR), emergency medical technician (EMT), advanced emergency medical technician (AEMT), or paramedic after July 1, 2023, are eligible to have a portion of their tuition reimbursed. EMTs would be eligible for up to $800 while paramedics would be eligible for up to $5,000. 

In addition, EMS agencies licensed in Pennsylvania are eligible to receive a reimbursement for recruitment and retention efforts of up to $1,250 per year. Click here to read the press release. Click here to learn more about the program.  

The information above is courtesy of an article that appeared in the Pennsylvania State Association of Township Supervisors' Morning News.

Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) Accepting Applications for Grant Programs - DEP) is accepting applications for funding under the Growing Greener Plus Grants Program and Watershed Planning and Restoration Grants Program. Both opportunities expect to improve and protect water from nonpoint source pollution associated with agricultural activities, abandoned mine drainage (AMD), stormwater runoff, energy resource extraction, and streambank and shoreline degradation. Municipal governments and authorities may apply through June 21, 2024.

DEP is focusing grants on projects that reduce nonpoint source pollution in targeted areas with watershed implementation plans and projects that reduce nitrogen, phosphorous, and sediment pollution from agricultural and stormwater runoff; as well as AMD-related pollution from iron, aluminum, and acidity. DEP is particularly interested in projects that implement effective best management practices which lead to local water quality improvements. 

Applications are required to be submitted through the eGrants system. For more information, visit DEP’s website. 

The Pennsylvania State Association of Township Supervisors recently published an article in their magazine - Pennsylvania Township News - relating how Engineers help townships navigate obstacles and achieve goals.

Read the article by clicking the button below!

Thank you for your service and dedication!!

1 YEAR  Francis Crocco

1 YEAR Tate Russell

April

28th - Bryce Campbell

HAPPY BELATED BIRTHDAY!

May

16th - Stephanie Buncich

19th - Madalyn Heckman-Gonzalez

22nd - Joan Keller

28th - Bill Henry

28th - Nathan Cunningham

29th - Michael MacNamara

31st - Haylee Henry

June

14th - Angela Reilly

22nd - Vicki Cherry

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

June

30 Years - Tom Roles

29 Years - Brian Wiser

25 Years - Randall Kring

25 Years - Ken Lynch

24 Years - Brian Smith

10 Years - Alex Clark

5 Years - Bob Yogus

6 Years - Kevin Hampton

2 Years - Eugene Miller

2 Years - Brock Bowers

2 Years - Chip Carr

1 Year - Naomi Little

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Thank you to the following sponsors to date!!

Altoona First Savings Bank

Altoona Pipe & Steel Supply Co.

American Legion Auxiliary #516

Delgrosso Family of Companies

FINDS Consignment

Hollidaysburg Animal Clinic

Hollidaysburg Auto Parts

Imler's Poultry

LB Water

Musser Engineering, Inc.

Old Canal Inn

PennStress

Ritchey's Dairy

Roundhouse Harley Davidson

Sheetz, Inc.

S.P. McCarl & Company, Inc.

Stephen S. Lewis, LLC

UPMC Altoona

Ward Transport & Logistics

Webber Advisors

Zane Helsel Excavating Inc.

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