Brandon Meck, Author at ELA Group, Inc.

2023 MID-ATLANTIC WEST ASCE STUDENT SYMPOSIUM

On April 14, 2023, Michelle E. Madzelan, P.E. (Senior Transportation Manager), and Ryan A. Martin, EIT (Project Engineer) volunteered for the 2023 Mid-Atlantic West ASCE Student Symposium held at Penn State Harrisburg. The event was sponsored by both Penn State Harrisburg and York College of PA, and was held on April 13-15th.

The event was a friendly competition between several different PA, and MD colleges on the following events: ASCE Student Symposium Paper Competition, AISC/ASCE Student Steel Bridge Competition, ASCE UESI Surveying Competition, ASCE Sustainable Solutions Competition, and Concrete Canoe. Michelle volunteered as a judge for the paper competition and Ryan volunteered to talk to the students about continuing their ASCE membership after graduation.

EASTER BUNNY VISITS ELA GROUP

ELA Group got a visit from the “Easter Bunny”, who brought Peanut Butter and Krispy Peanut Butter Easter Eggs in for the staff. The Easter Bunny was played by our very own Tiffany Oberholtzer, Senior CAD Designer. Tiffany hand-made her eggs using a recipe that she has mastered to perfection, and she also hand-made her bunny costume many years ago, and it has stood the test of time. Thank you, “Easter Bunny” for hopping the halls and bringing a smile to the staff of ELA.

ELA GROUP IS PROUD TO SPONSOR WARWICK BASEBALL

On Saturday, March 25, 2023, ELA Group proudly sponsored the defending state champion Warwick Baseball Team’s Game Day Pitch at the Warwick High School Varsity Baseball Field. They hosted Gettysburg and took home the victory (13-3). Tyler Hill, Project Manager, represented ELA by throwing out the first pitch.

ELA GROUP, INC. WELCOMES RYAN A. MARTIN, EIT AS PROJECT ENGINEER

ELA Group, Inc., Engineers and Landscape Architects, of Lititz, State College, and Butler, PA, welcome to our team Ryan A. Martin, EIT, as a Project Engineer in our Civil/Municipal Engineering Department in our Corporate office location in Lititz, PA. Ryan brings with him experience working in the fields of land development, stormwater management and erosion and sedimentation control, permitting, traffic and transportation, and construction.

Ryan graduated from the Pennsylvania University of Pittsburgh, Johnstown PA with a B.S. in Civil Engineering, in 2020, and a Minor in Mathematics. He holds a PA State Certification as ACI Concrete Field Testing Technician, Grade I, which he received in 2019. He received his Engineer-In-Training in 2021.

Ryan’s responsibilities at ELA will include overall stormwater management and design,

ELA GROUP, INC. WELCOMES CAROL L. MOULDS, EIT AS PROJECT ENGINEER

ELA Group, Inc., Engineers and Landscape Architects, of Lititz, State College, and Butler, PA, welcome to our team Carol L. Moulds, EIT, as a Project Engineer in our Civil/Municipal Engineering Department and Traffic and Transportation Services Division in our Corporate office location in Lititz, PA. Carol brings over 18 years of experience in civil engineering.

Carol graduated from the Pennsylvania University of Pittsburgh, Johnstown PA with a B.S. in Civil Engineering, in 2004. She is professionally affiliated with the American Public Works Association, the American Society of Civil Engineers, and the Institute of Transportation Engineers. She received her Engineer-In-Training in 2007.

Carol’s responsibilities at ELA will include traffic signal design, traffic signal permitting,

MINGI CHOU ACHIEVES CHESAPEAKE BAY LANDSCAPE PROFESSIONAL STATUS

The Chesapeake Bay Landscape Professional program, announces that Mingi Chou, EIT, CBLP, Project Engineer for ELA Group, Inc. located in Lititz, PA, has earned the Chesapeake Bay Landscape Professional (CBLP) designation.

The achievement of the CBLP Level 1 designation demonstrates an advanced level of professionalism and knowledge of sustainable landscaping practices for a healthier Chesapeake Bay. Certification is voluntary and candidates must pass a comprehensive exam that assesses an individual’s command of sustainable practices in the design, installation, and maintenance of landscapes. Advanced, Level 2 credentials are also available for highly experienced design (CBLP-D) and installation (CBLP-I) professionals.

CBLP-certified professionals have in-depth knowledge of sustainable landscape best practices and a focus on maintenance of stormwater best management practices.

ELA GROUP, INC CELEBRATES 25 YEARS

ELA Group, Inc. graciously thanks our clients for your support throughout the years as we celebrate our 25th Anniversary.

In October of 1996, ELA Group, Inc. (ELA) opened our doors to provide Engineering and Landscape Architecture solutions for our communities and clients from our corporate office in Lititz, Pennsylvania. Charles R. Haley, Jr., P.E., one of nine Principals, leads our staff from this location as our President.

In October of 2000, Matthew R. Harlow, RLA, Principal, wanting to move his family back to his homestead, opened our Central Pennsylvania office in State College, locally known as “Happy Valley”. Mr. Harlow, as our District Director: Central PA, oversees the daily operations of business and assures that our projects run smooth and within budget for our local clients.

JESSICA LONGENECKER HITS 20 YEARS OF SERVICE

At our January staff meeting, our president Charles Haley recognized Jessica Longenecker, Director of Invoicing, for her 20 years of service with the firm. We’re grateful she’s part of our team!

“LYNNLEY’S LIGHT” NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION STARTED BY ELA EMPLOYEE AND FAMILY

Wayne and Kristi Hummer and son Calan are working to turn their family’s loss into a comfort to others.

In the fall of 2017 the Hummers were expecting the arrival of a baby girl. Tragedy struck and their baby girl, Lynnley Rose, was stillborn just four days before her scheduled delivery date. The hospital was equipped with a “Cuddle Cot”, which allowed the Hummers to have time to spend with their little girl, in their hospital room, as they said goodbye.

A Cuddle Cot is a machine that allows families that have suffered the loss of a child, more time to form a bond with their child as they grieve and say goodbye.