Our Team

The oldest Funk brother, Bob Funk has construction in his blood.  Throughout his teenage years, he did work for the family business over the summer. His belief that it was important to see the world, led him to the United States Air Force where he specialized as a computer technician. After the service, construction drew him back, and Bob earned his BS Degree in Structural Engineering.  He soon took on the task of designing bridges, sanitary treatment plants and buildings for other engineering and construction firms. Called back to the family business, he returned to become a Project Manager and soon took over the reins as President.

Today he instills in his team a love for the industry, service to the client, and a mission to construct a quality building that will be a testament to the legacy of Arthur Funk and Sons’ mission to build quality structures and long lasting customer relationships.

Favorite App: Naviaonics
Favorite Pastime/Vacation: Any waterway to navigate his boat

For Ken Funk, construction is in his DNA.  He likes nothing better than when a customer comes to the firm with a problem and the Funk team works together to solve the problem in a way that is a win-win solution!  To him rewards mount as a project meets the customer’s goals and exceeds the customer’s expectations when the doors open and the finished project is put into use.

Ken’s philosophy is that it’s important to give back to his community, and he has been active on many boards and volunteers at many civic and service organizations. Most recently he joined the boards of the Association of Builders and Contractors Keystone Chapter and the North Cornwall Township Planning Commission.

Ken does find time to relax with his family at their lakeside cabin.

Favorite Athlete: Watching his children on the field of their sport
Favorite Beverage: Coffee

The middle son, David Funk, has a lifelong story of servant leadership. After graduating from Syracuse University with a BS in Civil Engineering and a brief stint in the business world, Dave volunteered in the Peace Corp where he served in West Africa as a rural development volunteer building roads, bridges and wells.  When he returned to the US and the family business, he has contributed locally through his work with Habitat for Humanity and more recently a food bank and homeless shelter. With Dave's support, his wife Laurie opened a coffee shop where high school students have an opportunity to develop work and life skills while engaging with the community.  As Project Manager, he serves his clients in the same manner as he serves his community, with passion and focus. Dave enjoys the outdoors and has been a competitive endurance athlete his entire life. This passion began as a long distance runner in high school and university and later transformed into triathlons, mountain biking and long distance canoe events. Dave rides his fixed gear bike every day to work.

Favorite Sport: Cycling
To Relax: Kayaking

Dedication to a Project describes Scott Yiengst.  Scott has been a vital member of the Arthur Funk & Sons team since starting his career as a laborer. He quickly ascended the ladder and moved from carpenter to superintendent.  He soon came inside the office and used his past talents as a carpenter, superintendent and an Estimator to become an effective Project Manager.   This unique field experience makes him adept at recognizing challenges and resolving any issue presented.

Favorite Sport:  Baseball
Favorite Music:  Chicago and Beach Boys

Jessica Kosoff’s interest in the industry started in college when the engineering program included a construction class taught by a retired NYC contractor.  As he shared his experiences in the business, she was hooked.  With her problem solving and getting-things-done attitude, she knew instantly a career in commercial general construction project management was for her.

At Funk Construction, she relishes the variety and the unexpected that makes every day different.  She receives a tremendous sense of personal accomplishment when projects continually evolve and are completed.  As she states: “I try my best to always communicate with our customers to keep them informed as a project progresses.”

In addition to balancing construction with her active family life, Jessica holds a Real Estate License and is active in her community, volunteering with many charity and civic organizations.

Favorite Food: Cheese Curls
Favorite Movie: Shawshank Redemption

Steve began his professional career in the family business, Ira R. Stickler & Son Construction. After a few years, he decided to change gears, joining the auto industry working at a dealership as Finance Manager. He went on to become the General Manager. Having reached the top, Steve returned to his roots in the construction industry when he joined Arthur Funk & Sons Inc. The combination of diverse experience in the construction and finance industries make him a valuable asset to our company. Balancing his duties as Senior Estimator for Arthur Funk & Sons Inc. Steve is the company’s IT administrator.

To Relax: He must have two wheels
To Drink: He loves iced tea

What started as a career in designing and drawing kitchens, bathrooms and home designs has grown into Commercial Construction. This led Nathan to attend the Thompson Institute where he later taught these skills to students.  He soon realized he would rather focus on construction design and went to work at a well-known and respected architectural firm before joining Funk Construction.

Nathan enjoys discovering the best price and subcontractor for each job and offering solutions to challenges a project might present. In fact, he creates visuals to help clients understand and see the benefit of designs.

Jon Belleman’s interest in construction started at a young age when he worked for his dad who owned his own remodeling business.   It may have started before that as both his grandfathers, who had little to no experience in construction, managed to build their own houses. Both houses are still occupied by his grandparents today!

With a Bachelors of Science Degree in Construction Management, Jon is often involved in a project at its inception to develop schedules and detailed estimates, plans and specification to help the owner understand cost and design and, in the end, get the client to the finish line with the best result.

Favorite Athlete: Jordy Nelson
Favorite Vacation Spot: Pine Creek Valley

The road to the construction industry began at a young age for Travis Freed. He liked to build gadgets from whatever he could find.  This led to construction and to engineering, skills he uses today to find solutions for the challenges presented by each project that lands on his desk. The fact that each project is not the same and each brings a different set of hurdles that must be solved is what makes him tick.  He enjoys the teamwork and the many personalities he meets to bring a construction project to life. For that, Travis wish is that every client knows him as “the problem solver and team problem solver.”

Favorite Food: Hot Dog Pie
Favorite App: Pandora
Favorite Drink: Ginger Ale
To Relax: Work on my house

Greg Bishop loved watching his uncle work at carpentry and creating works of art.  When he saw an opportunity at the Career and Tech Center, he knew this career was for him.  Greg started as an apprentice / laborer and moved through most all positions in construction. He is now an advocate for and supervisor of all Funk Construction job foremen and mentors.  He is also responsible for recruiting and training employees.

Greg’s favorite aspect about his career is the variety in the work.   With every day being different from the one before, he thrives on developing and coordinating a well-organized and efficient schedule.

Greatest Achievement: Family
Volunteer: Family raises Seeing Eye Dogs

Aaron Miller has always liked to build things.  In fact, his first career move was with Funk Construction as an apprentice carpenter.  From there, he progressed to Journeyman Carpenter and eventually Project Superintendent.  He did leave our fold to transition into an office position where he served as a Project Engineer and then a Project Manager in a Special Projects group, where he learned the Bid/Buy/Run Project Management style while working for a diverse customer base including educational, medical, industrial, commercial, and real estate development.  Aaron’s career path came full circle when he returned to Funk Construction as a Project Manager.

Aaron’s goal is to listen to a client’s project vision and requirements and bring them to reality.

Favorite Food: Liver and Onions
Favorite Hobby: Woodworking

A descendant of master carpenters, Marilyn grew up around construction.  She watched her dad, an HVAC/Plumbing Specialist, build the family’s new home while in Elementary School. Upon high school graduation, she began her career as a secretary for a construction management company.  Marilyn believes construction literally alters the world in which we live - especially when an idea on paper becomes a reality. To her, “That is pretty cool."  It was on a major High School Renovation project that her talents and skills in communication and organization were recognized. Her meticulous record keeping allowed the Owner to avoid litigation with the prime GC, which saved many resources for the school district. Her goal is to bridge the communication gap between Owners, Project Management and Field Operations.

Favorite Vacation Spot: What is vacation?
Favorite Beverage: Iced Tea

Brent brings to us a diverse resume that includes more than two decades in senior finance roles in the construction industry. Brent’s extensive background in business and finance will position him to monitor, report and make major decisions to ensure accurate statements and invoicing for our construction projects. In addition, he will be managing all departments within the company.

A graduate of Bucknell University with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Administration, Werner started his career in public accounting for a national CPA firm and has also held finance positions with an international manufacturing firm. Most recently, he was Director of Construction Finance and Administration for the Northeast Business Unit of SitelogIQ, Inc., a successor to Reynolds Enterprises based in Harrisburg PA. A Certified Management Accountant, he is a member of the Construction Financial Management Association and the Institute of Management Accountants.

Favorite VSport Spot: Retired . . . but contemplating a return to the softball diamond with the “old guys” or buying a set of golf clubs
Special Membership Mile High Balloon Club in Palm Springs

Unlike most in the construction industry, Stephanie did not always see herself working in construction. She began her adult career as a Cosmetologist but overtime gravitated to the construction industry. She enjoys the challenge and process of bringing a project to life.

Favorite Vsport Spot: Not a sport, but I love running (2 tough mudders, 2 ½ marathons, multiple 5, 8, & 10k races)
Favorite Snack: Gummy candies and BBQ chips