Our people set us apart. Each individual brings experience, energy and enthusiasm to every home we construct. Building homes is not just a job to us, it's a passion. Read on and get to know some of our key players.
Mark Lancaster
Mark worked his way through college by remodeling and renovating
homes. This difficult work provided him with a deep sense of
accomplishment and satisfaction, and it wasn't long before he was
certain that home building would be his career.
With a degree in business administration from Mount Saint Mary's College, Mark brings a unique business perspective to Lancaster Craftsmen Builders. Through his extensive experience in residential remodeling and historic renovation, he has a thorough understanding of each of the professional trades affiliated with the construction process.
A Talented Designer
Mark’s talent for design developed through years of redesigning
to accommodate renovations and additions, as well as studying products
in the marketplace, staying abreast with building trends and working
with the finest consultants. Mark's keen eye and experience in site planning
have helped establish Lancaster Craftsmen Builders as a leader in innovative
building on small tracts of land.
An Innovator and Leader
Marks' belief in superior craftsmanship and intelligent design
earned him recognition as the Frederick County Builder of the Year,
not once, but twice—in 1996 and 2004. Extremely dedicated and
active in the building community, he is a two-time past president of
the Frederick County Builders Association (FCBA), holding the post
in 1997 and 2005. Also involved on a national level, he has served
as a national director of the National Association of Home Builders
(NAHB) from 2004 to 2006.
Giving Back to the Community
Mark founded the Western Maryland Remodelers Council as a division
of the FCBA in 1987, serving as president of the council and holding
several other offices from 1992 to the present. He is also the originator
(and president from 1988 to 1996) of the Frederick County Housing Trust,
an organization that—through donations of labor and materials
from the local building industry—builds a new home for a deserving
family in a single weekend each year. In addition to his organizational
role, Mark worked as the chairman and lead person on the trust's roof-raising
projects in 1988, 1993 and 1996.
Always an advocate for his industry, Mark participates as a member and
trustee of one of the NAHB's 20 Clubs, a unique networking opportunity
that allows non-competing builders from different areas of the country
to share business, marketing and good building practices.
Judy Riley
Judy is our chief financial officer and the positive energy at
the heart of our company. A watchdog over all operations, she
is a calm voice of professionalism and organization in an environment
that can be, at times, hectic. With a master's degree in business
administration, her management abilities have led to the development
of accounting, cost, and sales management systems that are the backbone
of our administrative functions. She also coordinates settlements and
assists with product development and interior designs. With us since
1986, Judy has earned the respect of everyone involved with the company.
Dan Crone
One of our two invaluable site superintendents, Dan joined us in
1989. He handles all the custom details for Lancaster Craftsmen
Builders. This superb craftsman demands the finest work for our
homeowners, always striving for perfection. A low-key, quiet family
man, Dan is constantly on the move, making things happen on schedule.
He is often seen literally running from task to task, and his dedication
doesn't stop when the workday ends. Dan often makes evening calls
from his home to make sure there are no loose ends and schedules are
met.
Greg Cunningham
Our other site superintendent, Greg built hundreds of homes for
one of the area's most respected builders prior to joining Lancaster
Craftsmen Builders in 2000. A master of multitasking, he juggles
his production supervision duties with ease - meeting deadlines while
maintaining top quality. Always the gentleman, he develops a strong
rapport with clients through his conscientious efforts and high personal
standards. It's not unusual to see Greg at a job site on his day
off!
Don Selby
At an age where some would settle into retirement, Don is still
running circles around the youngsters. As our equipment operator,
he is the number one watchdog for each construction site. Don loves
what he does, and that's a little of everything - from concrete preparation
and grading yards, to deliveries and keeping our trucks and other
equipment in meticulous condition. A fiercely loyal team member,
he takes pride in a job well done. His work ethic and positive attitude
has made him beloved by all who work with him.
Ken Abrecht
In March 2007, we were honored to add the talents of Ken Abrecht
to our team. As our director of operations, he brings years of experience
in construction management, engineering, materials handling, technical
specifications and permitting to Lancaster Craftsmen Builders. Born
and raised in Frederick, Ken studied architecture at Virginia Tech.
A former vice president of technical services with Ausherman Construction,
Ken later served as vice president of Devilbiss Construction. Highly
involved in the community, he is a past president of the Frederick
County Builders Association and is the current president of the Frederick
County Student Construction Trades Foundation — an office he
has held since 2000. Ken's extensive knowledge of the industry and
his superb organizational skills are invaluable in helping us keep
our processes efficient and our homeowners more than satisfied.
Mike Moran
Mike is a graduate of the Thompson Institute in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.
He has a degree in Computer-Aided Drafting and Design with a concentration
in architectural and mechanical drafting. Since starting in January
2008 he has taken our construction designs, renderings, and 3D architecture
to a new and unique level. Perspectives created by Mike effectively
help clients visualize their ultimate plans.
Our Carpenters:
Tom Weber, Larry Fisher, Mike Chaney, Jeff Chaney
and Peter Lancaster
All are carpenters are extremely talented and versatile. This team
brings more than 125 years experience to Lancaster Craftsmen Builders.
With their precise skills, they could easily be teachers in their
trade. They bring exacting standards to each job that are unmatched
by other builders. It's their experience and ability that give us
our professional edge and craftsman name.