Jason Motter currently serves as the President / Chief Operating Officer. He has been with I.B. Abel since 2010 and has served in various roles; Foreman, Estimator, Project Manager, Manager of Project Management, WEEVE Manager, Distribution Operations Manager, Regional Director, and Vice President of Utility Services. Jason has experience as an IBEW Journeyman Lineman from Local Union 126. He also has experience working in the outside electrical construction field since 2005.

Jeffrey Zarfoss has been with I.B. Abel since 2009 as the Chief Financial Officer. Jeff spent his first 11 years performing audit and tax services at a regional public accounting firm, where he held the position of Senior Manager. He is also a Certified Public Accountant with more than 17 years of financial experience in the construction field. Jeff earned a Bachelor’s of Science and Business Administration in Accounting from Shippensburg University.

Dennis Geiger has been with I.B. Abel since 1990, and currently serves as the Chief Business Development Officer. He previously held the position of Vice President, Electrical Services for 12 years overseeing our commercial, industrial and substation work. He holds an Associate of Applied Science Degree from the Pennsylvania College of Technology and has completed a five-year electrical apprenticeship program with I.B. Abel. Dennis has hands-on experience in the HVAC and electrical fields, in addition to a background in electrical estimating and project management.

Stephanie Kennedy joined I.B. Abel in 2020 and currently serves as the Chief Human Resources Officer. Stephanie has over 20 years of progressive Human Resources experience including achievements in Organizational and Leadership Development, Talent Acquisition, Succession Planning and Employee Engagement. Stephanie earned her Bachelor of Arts in Organizational/Leadership Studies from the University of Wisconsin Parkside and her Master’s degree in Human Resources Management from Keller Graduate School of Management. Stephanie has also maintained her SPHR Certification since 2014.

James Trebilcock has been with I.B. Abel since 1990, and has served as Vice President of the Communications Division since 2006. His experience is well-rounded having served in the positions of Estimator, Project Manager, and Division Manager. Jim completed the I.B. Abel five-year electrical apprenticeship program, various trainings through BICSI (Building Industry Consulting Services International), and earned his RCDD (Registered Communication Distribution Designer) Certification in 2000. He has a background in communication and electrical construction with experience working in the field since 1988.

Thomas Miller currently serves as the Vice President of Electrical Services. Thomas has over 30 years of experience in the Electrical and Substation industry in various roles including Foreman, Project Manager, Estimator, and Business Unit Manager. Thomas started his career as an IBEW Journeyman Wireman from Local 143 and has worked in several management positions for Electrical and Substation Services since 2003.

Christopher Uhl joined I.B. Abel in 2014 and has served as a Project Manager, Project Executive, and currently as the Vice President, Utility Services. Chris has over 15 years of experience in the utility industry, project management, and operations management. He earned his Bachelor of Science in Business Management/Marketing from Penn State University and a Project Management Professional (PMP) certification in 2013.