In 1984, Art Rectenwald Co-founded Rectenwald Brothers Construction, Inc. with the goal of providing unsurpassed retail construction services.  The philosophy was and remains - to provide the same personal service and un-compromised craftsmanship instilled in him by his father, R.J. Rectenwald, Sr., who exemplified these qualities in his 40 years as proprietor of a small carpentry business. 

Mission Statement

To provide the absolute best possible services through a relentless pursuit of excellence in all facets of the construction process.  To apply professionalism, integrity and expertise through outstanding individuals striving to achieve results for the success of the company, each project and each client.

Key Employees

Art Rectenwald, President, Director and Stockholder since 1984 ∙ Total of 36 years construction experience ∙ RCA Member since 1996, elected to board 2004, elected to   Vice President 2007 ∙ GC License holder - Alabama, Georgia, North Carolina, Oregon, South Carolina, Virginia, West Virginia

Laura Carolla, Vice-President, Finance ∙ Joined company in 1993 ∙ Over 30 years construction accounting experience ∙ Bachelor of Science in Business Administration Indiana   University of Pennsylvania ∙ Certified Public Accountant since 1986

Jerry Rectenwald, Vice President of Business Development ∙ Joined company in 1997 ∙ Over 29 years experience ∙ Bachelor of Science, Slippery Rock University

James McCaffrey, Manager IT Group

∙ Joined company in 2002
∙ Total of 23 years hardware/software experience
∙ Bachelor of Arts, West Virginia University
∙ Microsoft Certified System Engineer
∙ Novell Certified System Engineer
∙ Certified Accounting Applications Specialist

Karen Niemczyk, Accounting Specialist

∙ Joined company in 2002
∙ Over 37 years of business/accounting experience

Clint Rounsfull, Project Manager

∙ Joined company in 2007
∙ Total of 14 years construction experience
∙ Bachelor of Arts, Allegheny College

Adam Timko , Project Manager

∙ Joined company in 2008
∙ Total of 17 years construction experience
∙ Construction Management/Estimating, Community College   Allegheny County

Betsy Williams, Bid Administrator/Project Management Assistant

∙ Joined company in 2005
∙ Total of 9 years business experience
∙ Bachelor of Science, Robert Morris University

Kim Miller, Bid Administrator

∙ Joined company in 2011
∙ Total of 9 years business experience
∙ Bachelor of Science, Penn State Erie, the Behrend College

John Tory, Project Manager

∙ Joined company in 2003
∙ Total of 40 years construction experience
∙ Bachelor of Engineering, University of New South Wales, Sidney Australia
∙ MBA, University of New South Wales, Sidney Australia

Luke Lofink, Project Manager

∙ Joined company in 2008
∙ Total of 7 years construction experience
∙ Bachelor of Science, Geneva College
∙ Master of Science MBA, Waynesburg University

Barbara Posteraro, Accountant

∙ Joined company in 2011
∙ Total of 24 years accounting experience
∙ Bachelor of Science, Penn State University

Tim Aubel, Assistant Project Manager

∙ Joined company in 2010
∙ Total of 5 years construction experience
∙ Bachelor of Science, Slippery Rock University

Brittany Pearson, Executive Assistant

∙ Joined firm in 2007
∙ Total of 5 years business experience
∙ Attending Point Park University, Masters Degree Program, Organizational Development
∙ Bachelor of Science, La Roche College, Marketing & Management

Matt Padgett , Estimator

∙ Joined firm in 2011
∙ Total of 32 construction experience
∙ Associates Degree, Building Construction, Community College of Allegheny County