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The YBA Workforce NOW website is one of York County’s primary resources for information about careers in the construction trades. Check out some of our upcoming events!

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2026 Annual Reception

September 15 @ 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm

Wyndridge Farm 885 S Pleasant Ave, Dallastown

Save The Date: Tuesday, September 15 Location: Wyndridge Farms Help us celebrate our recent successes and recognize our supporters during the 2025-26 school year.

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Workforce NOW Board Member

Jeff Walker

Company
York Excavating Co. LLC

Position
President

How long have you been a YBA member?
* Year

Involvement in YBA Workforce NOW Foundation
Construction Career Days, Career Fair

Why did you get involved with Workforce NOW?

Workforce NOW Secretary

James Sterner

Company
Southern York County School District

Position
Vice Principal

How long have you been a YBA member?
1 year

Involvement in Workforce NOW
Board of Directors

Why did you get involved with Workforce NOW?

Workforce NOW Board Member

Kellin McCullough

Company
Dallastown Area High School

Position
College, Career, and Transition Coordinator

How long have you been a YBA member?
1 Year

Involvement in YBA Workforce NOW Foundation
Workforce NOW Committee, Event Committee

Why did you get involved with Workforce NOW?

Workforce NOW Board Member

Laurie Lourie

Company
York Builders Association

Position
Executive Vice President

How long have you been a YBA member?
8 years as YBA Executive Vice President

Involvement in YBA
As Executive Vice President, I work closely with the York Builders Association Board of Directors on the strategic direction of the association, manage our talented team of employees, develop the culture of the organization, build relationships with YBA members, the community, and other stakeholders, identify potential sources of income and oversee income generating activities. Prior to my role with YBA, I served as Executive Vice President of the Wayne County Builders Association for 22 years.

Why did you get involved with Workforce NOW?
With direct experience working alongside members in the construction trades for three decades, I see first-hand how the lack of skilled workers impacts the ability to meet consumer demand, ultimately affecting our communities and the economy. I also see evidence of how successful and personally rewarding a career in the skilled trades can be. I am committed to generating awareness about the benefits of working in the skilled trades and inspiring more young people to consider the construction trades as a career path.

Workforce NOW Vice President

Ed Hesson

Company
Traditions Bank

Position
Business Services Partner. Commercial lending, deposits, and other business products and services.

How long have you been a YBA member?
16 years

Involvement in YBA
Previously served on the Workforce Committee

Why did you get involved with Workforce NOW?
To educate younger generations about the importance of the trades and the viability of a career in the skilled trades.

Other Community Involvement
Finance Committee & Board Member (York Day Nursery), Finance Committee & Board Member (DreamWrights Youth & Family Theatre)

Workforce NOW President

Michael Lohss, Jr.

Company
Regal, Inc. - Plumbing, HVAC & Home Automation

Position
General Manager - Running day-to-day operations, building/developing business strategy, and assisting other managers in developing and growing their team.

How long have you been a YBA member?
38 years

Involvement in YBA
Vice President of the York Builders Association, Chair of Workforce NOW Committee

Why did you get involved with Workforce NOW?
As a mechanical contractor that is directly affected by the labor shortage, I am very passionate about developing our youth. I see and feel the impact of what's happening to our trades locally, let alone in America. I chose to partner with the York Builders Association and the Workforce NOW Foundation due to their direct contact with the premier builder and associate members locally that are also directly affected by this. By working together, we can achieve an outcome to boost our local economy and help spread the message that college isn't for everyone and that a career in the trades can be just as valuable, if not more valuable, than earning a college degree.

Workforce NOW Treasurer

Tyrus Backer

Company
TC Backer Construction

Position
Owner

How long have you been a YBA member?
5 Years

Involvement in YBA
YBA Board of Directors

Why did you get involved with Workforce NOW?

Workforce NOW Past President

Shonna Cardello, NTP

Company
White Rose Settlement Services Inc.

Position
President of White Rose Settlement Services and a founding partner when the company opened in July 1996.

How long have you been a YBA member?

22 years

Involvement in YBA

Board of Directors (Life Director), 2019 Board President, Women’s’ Council of the York County Builders Association, Marketing Committee, Workforce NOW Committee

Why did you get involved with Workforce NOW?
Working directly with the Builders and trades within the YBA has opened my eyes to the dire need for skilled tradesman. We are all part of the same team and when one team member needs help, we all pitch in. The idea to start a program came from necessity. Our industry is aging and we need younger skilled tradesman. It was a simple endeavor for me to support and become involved in the Workforce NOW initiative. I look forward to continuing to promote this amazing Foundation!

Other Community Involvement
Shonna Stock Cardello is the President of White Rose Settlement Services and Inch Settlement Services LLC and a founding partner with the companies. She is a licensed title agent and has earned the designation of Certified Land Title Professional and in 2015 was awarded the National Title Professional designation by the American Land Title Association (ALTA). She is a Life Director of the Pennsylvania Builders Association and a Past President of the York Builders Association. Ms. Cardello was President during the Charter Year of the Women’s’ Council of the York County Builders Association. Shonna currently is a TIPAC Board of Director for ALTA and is the Pennsylvania Trustee, and serves on the Title Action Network (TAN) and Government Affairs committees for ALTA. Shonna serves, and has served, on many committees for the Realtors Association of York and Adams Counties (RAYAC) and the Pennsylvania Land Title Association.

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Melissa Longenberger

Melissa Longenberger leads the Foundation’s efforts to advance awareness about the skilled trades as a rewarding career path and build connections throughout the community with local organizations, educators, school administrators, employers, and more. She also oversees the Foundation’s efforts to develop resources and programs supporting the mission to empower more students and build our future workforce. In her role as staff liaison, Melissa works closely with the YBA Workforce NOW Board of Directors.

Melissa Longenberger is currently the Executive Director of the YBA Workforce NOW Foundation. She was previously the Vice President of Member Relations for the York Builders Association, where she’s served in a membership role since 2014. Melissa has been at the forefront of the Workforce NOW initiative, including spearheading its inception in 2018.