DVB supports teachers at Pinehurst Space Conversion Project

Daniel Mills and DVB team up with Junior Achievement to participate in the very first JA Inspire event.

Over 1,200 students learned about the vast array of careers available right here on the Eastern Shore!

Junior Achievement of the Eastern Shore hosted its very first JA Inspire event on March 12, 2019. 1,200 students learned about the vast array of careers available right here on the Eastern Shore!

Delmarva Veteran Builders exhibits at Junior Achievement "Inspire" event at the Wicomico County Civic Center.

We had so much fun yesterday at the Junior Achievement of the Eastern Shore Inspire event. Attempting to convey the steps of the building process, our creative and marketing team put together a Stack challenge using giant color-coded Jenga blocks. Students had to follow directions, work as a team and race to stack the blocks correctly in the shortest amount of time with out toppling the structure. Some kids were determined to get the best time, and the winners from Mardela Middle completed the challenge in 24 seconds, where the average time overall was over a minute, thirty seconds! Way to go! We were honored to exhibit at this wonderful career fair for the 8th-grade students of Wicomico County! Thank you to Sherry Eiseman of United Rentals - Branch #321 for donating the use of the Mini Excavator. We can’t wait to come back next year.

ABC 47 features the women of Delmarva Builders.

As part of their segment on “Women in Construction”, ABC 47 came to our headquarters for a round-table discussion with all of the women that are an integral part of what makes DVB so successful.

Delmarva Veteran Builders selected for Pinehurst Elementary project

SALISBURY, Md. – January 22, 2019 – Delmarva Veteran Builders, the region’s only commercial construction firm dedicated to bringing employment to U.S. Armed Forces Veterans, announced it has been hired by the Wicomico County Board of Education for the Pinehurst Elementary Space Conversion project.

3700 square feet of the East Wing will be repurposed to host the school's new administrative suite and auxiliary offices. A portion of the renovation also includes a new guest entrance. Years ago, the wing housed a therapy pool that was later filled-in and currently serves as a storage facility. The space will be completely gutted to make way for much-needed improvements for faculty, teachers and staff. Pinehurst Elementary was established in 1937 and currently enrolls over 580 students from Pre-K to 5th grade.

“Pinehurst is known throughout the county as hosting the largest special-needs student population, so it is important that we keep the learning environment as unspoiled and safe as possible during the construction phase. Our primary concern is delivering on-time so the incredible educators at Pinehurst can continue to create a positive impact with our local students. We are thrilled to be chosen on such an important project for Wicomico County.”

— Chris Eccleston, Delmarva Veteran Builders

According to Delmarva Veteran Builder project manager Kathryn Ellis and superintendent Brian Sanders, the project is scheduled to be completed by August 2019.

For more information, visit DelmarveVeteranBuilders.com

DELMARVA VETERAN BUILDERS ADD FOUR NEW EMPLOYEES TO THE TEAM.

SALISBURY, Md. – January 25th, 2019 – Delmarva Veteran Builders, the region’s only commercial construction firm dedicated to bringing employment to U.S. Armed Forces Veterans, announced the addition of Gen Chamberlain, Daniel Burton, Jenny Kerr Schroen, and Patrick Spence to the team. 

“We invest in people.” said Chris Eccleston, Delmarva Veteran Builders.  “I believe that each new team member can bring their talents to the table in order to make the customer experience even better.”

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Gen Chamberlain

Gen Chamberlain will be diving right in with the accounts division, working alongside Office Manager Heather Welch. Gen is a native of Salisbury and an Alumnus of Salisbury University where she received both her bachelor’s and master’s degree in Education. She taught for 10 years at St. Francis de Sales and three years at Woodson Elementary in Crisfield. 

Although embarking on a new carrier path, she is no stranger to the construction process. “My Father’s a custom-home builder.” Gen says, “I grew up in the building business, and I am glad to be a part of it again.”

Gen and her husband Nick live near the university with their two children, Bella and Beckett. In her spare time, Gen loves spending time with family and friends.

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Daniel Burton

Daniel Burton started on January 18th as DVB’s new Project Manager. He medically retired after serving for 12 years in Army Aviation, where he completed three deployments to both Iraq and Afghanistan. Relocating to Salisbury, he brings his wife and three daughters while currently finishing up a degree in Psychology. Growing up in Stone Mountain, Georgia, his father was in the commercial construction industry where Daniel would oftentimes accompany him to job sites.  He has since worked as both a foreman and superintendent for a residential construction company in Athens, Georgia. 

“I wanted to work for this company.” Daniel says. “We moved here because I wanted to be a part of a business dedicated to helping veterans.”

In his spare time Daniel enjoys watching sports and outdoor activities like camping, hiking, hunting and fishing.

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Jenny Kerr Schroen

Jenny Kerr Schroen began 2019 as DVB’s new creative and marketing developer. Jenny is a native of Covington, Kentucky and received her B.A. in graphic design from Flagler College in St. Augustine, Florida. She has 16 years of experience in the graphic design industry. Out of college, she designed for a leading real estate design firm in Jacksonville, Florida. Jenny’s career has taken her throughout the country, including Cincinnati, Los Angeles and San Francisco. For the past three years, she has been designing for Close Quarters Defense in Vienna. 

“I am thrilled to be working in downtown Salisbury for the first time." Jenny says. "We have a dynamic team of people that I know are motivated, fun, and ready to make a difference.” 

Jenny lives in Salisbury with her husband, J.D. and their four children, Olivia, Ethan, Gavin and Braden. She enjoys traveling with family, mid-century modern furniture and extreme sports like surfing and wakeboarding.

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Patrick Spence

Patrick Spence joined DVB on January 21st as their new estimator. Pat has a rich history of military service, joining the Navy right out of high school. He was deployed on the USS Enterprise as an Aviation Ordnanceman. Already overseas during 9/11, he had the honor to be a part of the first global response to the attack, which came to be known as “Operation Enduring Freedom”.

After leaving the Navy in 2003, he joined the elevator trade as a project manager. His past experience led him to construction estimating while earning a degree in construction management before making the move to Delmarva Veteran Builders. “I love the idea of working with fellow service members again.” says Patrick.

Pat has a 15 year old son named Ethan and enjoys spending time with friends and family.

For more information, visit delmarvaveteranbuilders.com

Delmarva Veteran Builders Welcomes Rich Hertzog and Amanda Hagan to the Team

Amanda Hagen

SALISBURY, Md. – September 21, 2018 – Delmarva Veteran Builders, the region’s only commercial construction firm dedicated to bringing employment to U.S. Armed Forces Veterans, announced the addition of Amanda Hagen to the administrative team and Rich Hertzog as a project manager. 

“As we continue to grow and expand our team, DVB is positioned to keep up with the market, plan ahead and provide quality construction for all of our clients,” said Chris Eccleston, Delmarva Veteran Builders. 

Amanda started at the beginning of September as an administrative assistant. She is responsible for assisting project managers and the estimator, handling operation and maintenance manuals, submittals and requests for information. She has two years of work experience in construction administration. Prior to her work in construction Amanda worked as a medical secretary for 6.5 years. 

“It is nice to work for a company with a great reputation and team,” said Amanda. “Everyone has been so helpful and nice to work with. I am proud to say I work for DVB and am looking forward to learning more about the trade.” 

Out of the office Amanda enjoys camping, hiking, boating and travel. She has a daughter, Kayla, fiancé, Brian and cat, Winnie. 

Rich Hertzog

Rich started in August as a project manager and is responsible for running several job sites to completion and delivery. He comes with 15 years of running his own hardscaping business and was also a project manager for a concrete restoration company. He also has roofing experience from when he lived in Pennsylvania. 

“I was welcomed with open arms,” said Rich. “I’m honored to wear the shirt and be known as part of the DVB team. It is nice to feel like you are part of a family when you’re at work.” 

Rich lives in Salisbury with his wife Danielle and two daughters, Riley, 11 and Laci, 8. The 

family also has a dog, three cats and a couple Guinea pigs. He enjoys paddle boarding, going to Assateague and taking in a good hockey game.

Veteran-Centered Salisbury Business Continues to Grow

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Delmarva Veteran Builders Ranks #456 in the Inc 5000 Fastest Growing Companies in America

SALISBURY, Md. – August 24, 2018 – Delmarva Veteran Builders, the region’s only commercial construction firm dedicated to bringing employment to U.S. Armed Forces Veterans, announced it has been ranked #456 in the Inc. 5000 fastest growing private companies in the United States. 

“Determined, focused and always ready - that is what our veteran team carries with them to every job site,” said Chris Eccleston, Delmarva Veteran Builders. “I congratulate my entire team because we wouldn’t be where we are today without each and every one of them. We owe thanks to our clients for believing in our mission and our work. We promise to stay the course as we continue to grow and serve both our community and our country.” 

The Inc. 5000 is ranked according to percentage revenue growth over a three-year period. To qualify, companies must have been founded and generating revenue by the first week of the starting calendar year, and therefore able to show three full calendar years of sales. Delmarva Veteran Builders reported revenue for 2017 at $18.5M with a 1,114.5% three-year growth. Celebrating its 5th anniversary at the beginning of 2018, the staff grew from 1 to 23 over the course of the first five years in business. 

Companies also must meet the following criteria: 

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U.S.-based 

Privately held 

Independent—not subsidiaries or divisions of other companies 

Revenue in the initial year must have been at least $100,000, and revenue in the most recent year must have 

been at least $2 million. 

About Inc. 5000 

In 1982, Inc. introduced the Inc. 500 list of the fastest-growing privately held companies in the United States. Since then, this prestigious list of the nation's most successful private companies has become the hallmark of entrepreneurial success and the place where future household names first make their mark. Pandora, 7 Eleven, Toys 'R' Us, Zipcar, Zappos.com and numerous other well-known brands have been honored by the Inc. 5000. In 2007, the Inc. 500 list expanded to the Inc. 5000, giving readers a deeper, richer understanding of the entrepreneurial landscape and capturing a broader spectrum of success. 

The Inc. 5000 list is a celebration of innovation, a network of entrepreneurial leaders, and an effective public relations showcase. It ranks companies by overall revenue growth over a three-year period. All 5,000 honoree companies are individually profiled on Inc.com. Inc. also ranks the fastest-growing companies by industry, metro area, revenue, and number of employees, and we also highlight women- and minority- run companies. 

For more information, visit www.delmarvaveteranbuilders.com.