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It is with pride and pleasure that I announce the promotion of Brett Wernersbach to the position of Vice President of General Construction. Brett has 25 years in the construction industry and recently celebrated his 10th year with us. He started his Sweetwater career as project manager and developed into a talented Senior Project Manager. Since joining our team, Brett has embraced the Sweetwater core values of team, integrity, pride, and strength and evolved into an adept construction professional.

In his previous roles as Project Manager and Senior Project Manager, Brett played a crucial role in spearheading key projects, ensuring their successful completion while maintaining the highest standards of quality and efficiency. His ability to navigate complex challenges with grace and determination has earned him the respect and admiration of his colleagues and clients alike. As Vice President of General Construction, Brett will continue to manage projects and can bring his unique strategic vision and operational expertise to further enhance our client experience and drive corporate growth. He will join Sweetwater’s Executive Management team and commence management of various team member projects within his department.

Promotion to Vice President is the result of Brett’s hard work, dedication, loyalty, and perseverance. Brett has cultivated and nurtured strong client relationships and has been instrumental in driving corporate revenue and reputation. His ability to meet or exceed client expectations ensures they return to Sweetwater for their future construction needs. His promotion is well-deserved and his contributions to our organization are numerous.

Please join me in congratulating Brett on this remarkable achievement. I am confident he will excel in his new capacities and look forward to seeing the continued impact he will have on Sweetwater.

Ronald C. Witt, Jr., President & CEO

The Witt family and Sweetwater Construction Corp. are excited to announce the establishment of The Captain Ronald C. Witt, Sr. USNR (ret) ’66 Fund for Project Based Learning at the United States Naval Academy! This fund will support Midshipmen, for years to come, in completing USNA Capstone projects that demonstrate mastery of their chosen field of study. The knowledge gained along this journey will benefit the young men and women as they advance their careers in the US Navy and/or private sector.

Ron and Nancy attended Capstone Day on May 1st and felt an incredible connection to Ron, Sr., and the Midshipmen. “Both of us were moved by the commitment each young man and woman has made to the US Navy and our country. These young men and women transition from the Academy to active military service in defense of our great country. Their honor, dedication, and sacrifice should be beacons of hope for all of us to
emulate.” said Ron Jr.

“This partnership was a meaningful way to contribute and honor my husband and his legacy.” said Nancy.

We also wish to extend our thanks to US Naval Academy Alumni Association for their assistance in establishing the project based learning fund.

Sweetwater Project Superintendents are in the process of renewing their OSHA 10 certifications, courtesy of Selective Insurance Company of America. Here’s half the group taking in instruction on Electrical and LOTO yesterday at our corporate office. We take safety very seriously, so that every project site can be free of risk and injury and insurance rates stay lower.

Framing for the fourth floor is nearing completion and roof trusses are next!  This 220-unit luxury apartment development in Warren, NJ is moving right along, with a posted sign for interested renters to waitlist at www.astergrove.com.

This is the second large scale multi-family project Sweetwater has performed for Canoe Brook Development.  The Inwood Apartments at Renaissance Square in Evesham, NJ included 338 units with high-end amenities and adjacent community retail space.

Frederick Cheung, MBA has been retained to oversee the financial operations of this $100 million company. With 28 years in the financial operations and accounting industry, 8 as a controller, Fred has a thorough knowledge of all financial, technical, and in-depth operational acumen for many types of construction companies which includes job cost reporting, subcontractor management and payment, AR/AP, constructing and analyzing Work-In-Progress (WIP) reports, company financial reporting, forecasting, and analysis. He is a graduate of Rutgers University with a B.A. in Mathematics and earned an M.B.A. at Indiana University, with a concentration in finance and accounting.

During his spare time, Fred enjoys spending time with his wife and three kids, coaching or watching his kids play team sports, skiing, golf, and trying out restaurants of various cuisines with his family and friends.

Sweetwater is thrilled to have Fred aboard, as he brings great experience and a can-do attitude to our Team!

The Crane is on site and setting steel at the 220-unit luxury apartment location for Canoe Brook Development.  The project will continue into construction of 4 stories of residential one, two and three-bedroom apartment units featuring an indoor amenities, fitness center and leasing office, as well as outdoor landscape and pool courtyards with a 4-story, 191-space pre-cast parking deck.

Once again, Sweetwater is pleased to be an Associate Business Member of the Health Care Association of New Jersey! HCANJ’s mission is to promote high quality care for residents in NJ’s long term care facilities. We respect their work and vision, and participate in HCANJ’s events to learn and connect with our clients and colleagues in the Senior Living sector.

Senior Living is a strong and valued market for Sweetwater. Our teams have performed close to 100 related projects at 28 facilities in New Jersey, for 15 clients. The focus for us is to be a strong partner that is reliable, engaged, and effective in all aspects of construction for the well-being of residents and staff.

To view our ground-up and renovation Senior Living projects, click here.

 The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s Light The Night Celebration raised a tremendous $3.2 million dollars this year in New Jersey! The Morris County event, that Sweetwater participated in, was attended by thousands and so inspiring and uplifting. Our 10th place Corporate Team ranking of contributions in NJ, thanks to our friends, employees and subcontractors, is an effort to be proud of as a first time participant.

Best wishes, health and hope to all of the survivors, patients and care-givers this holiday season!