HANOVER - Key Persons
Job Titles:
- Sales Director - Northeast Region
- Technical Sales Director Northeast
Starting her career at Hanover® in 2012 as a Customer Service representative, Aislinn VonSas is the Technical Sales Director for the Northeast Region. Born and raised in Hanover, she attended Southwest High School, moving on to obtain a BA in History at Shippensburg University. Very detail oriented, Aislinn takes pride in seeing orders through from start to finish, tracking order progress and communicating the status to customers on a regular basis. She especially enjoys customer interaction and building relationships.
Aislinn loves spending time with husband of 11 years, Matt, their 3 sons, and their dog, Dezi. She also enjoys spending time with her large family and helping out her grandparents. As a mom of 3 active boys, a lot of her time is spent at sporting events, mainly baseball, but when time allows, Aislinn likes to try out new cooking recipes or take motorcycle trips with her husband.
Job Titles:
- CAD Designer / Layout Assistant
With several years of experience in manufacturing, sales, and architectural design, Alex Huntington is Hanover's in-house CAD Designer. Born in Hanover, PA and raised in East Berlin, he obtained a Bachelor's in Environment Design in Architecture from Marywood University. Alex also heads up the Roof & Plaza Layout Assistant service that Hanover® provides. His areas of expertise include rooftop terraces with pedestal set applications and providing custom paver designs for water jet cutting. Alex is proud to have designed Half Pint Creamery's outdoor patio as well as representing Hanover® at AIA & ASLA 2019 in Las Vegas and San Diego. Traveling and working on different projects throughout the country is one of his favorite perks of the job.
When he's not at work Alex enjoys golfing, fishing, snowboarding, and spending time with his friends and family. He's also looking forward to marrying his fiancé, Breanne in 2021!
Job Titles:
- Accountant
- Cost Accountant
Born and raised in York County, Angie has served as Hanover's Cost Accountant since 1997. A graduate of Spring Grove High School, she earned a Bachelor's degree in Accounting at York College and is a Certified Public Accountant. Drawing from over thirty years of experience in the manufacturing and construction industries, Angie focuses on cost accounting and financial reporting at Hanover®. Her position keeps business at Hanover® running smoothly by analyzing financial data.
Angie enjoys spending time with her husband, Patrick, and their dog, Domino. She has a wide variety of hobbies including reading, gardening, and home improvement projects.
Annette began her career with Hanover® in 2008, originally working in the Sample Department before transitioning to Customer Service, and is currently serving as Freight Coordinator. She grew up in Hanover, PA, and is a graduate of Delone Catholic High School. Her day consists of scheduling and coordinating flatbed, intermodal/rail container, and LTL shipments. She also helps out as a Customer Representative for the West Region. She thoroughly enjoys the challenges that come along with the job, as well as working closely with different sales representatives and freight carriers.
Family get togethers are Annette's favorite way to spend time. She has 2 daughters, 2 cats, 2 bunnies, and several goldfish and koi which live in her pond where she likes to relax. She also enjoys bird watching, cooking, grilling, and baking. Annette is also an active blood donor.
Starting her career at Hanover® in 2001, Brandi is the Marketing Team Leader. Born and raised in York, PA, she graduated from Eastern York High School and attended Bradley Academy for the Visual Arts where she earned an Associate Degree in Graphic Design. With over 19 years of experience, she takes pride in keeping the marketing department running smoothly, performing a variety of tasks from project coordination and event planning to ad scheduling, social media posts, and general graphic design. Keeping up with the latest design trends and marketing company values is a priority, making each day different. Brandi enjoys being creative - brainstorming and interacting with coworkers. One of her career highlights is designing a trade show booth from design conception to completion.
Eloping in Las Vegas, Brandi and her husband, Adam, have been married for 6 years. Brandi has two children, Milo and Lucy, and a rescue dog, Reggie. She enjoys spending time with her family, as well as camping, hiking, reading, and home renovation projects. When she finds the time, she likes to relax outside with knitting project in hand.
Job Titles:
- Member of the Dispatch & Loading Team
- Facilities & Grounds Manager
Job Titles:
- Technical Sales Director for the Midwest Region
- Technical Sales Director Midwest Region
Beginning his career at Hanover® in 1999, Chris is the Technical Sales Director for the Midwest Region. Born and raised right here in Hanover, and a graduate of Delone Catholic High School, Chris has garnered 20 years of experience working in the paver manufacturing and sales industry. Chris loves to work with Roof Top Plaza Paver Systems and is well versed in the challenges that come along with those projects.
Married with two children, he enjoys spending his time in the great outdoors. Some of his favorite activities include golf, hunting, and playing baseball with his son.
Cory began working here in 2022 as a Web Designer. Born in Westminster, MD, he later moved to Hanover, PA where he earned his diploma at South Western High School. Afterwards, he studied at both Southern New Hampshire University and General Assembly with focuses in software development, web design, and communications. As the web designer, Cory is responsible for maintaining the various websites under the Hanover® umbrella. Beyond that, Cory works alongside the marketing team on various tasks, ranging from ad creation and video editing to resource management and social brainstorming.
With over 37 years of experience, Dan began his career with Hanover® in 1983. Born in Harrisburg and raised in York and Hanover, he graduated from Hanover High School and went on to earn an Associate's Degree in Business at York College. Dan's areas of expertise include problem solving, mediation, and relationship building - where he enjoys opportunities to lift people up as well as being part of new product development. Some of his favorite projects to have worked on include the Commonwealth Pier development in Boston, and Our Lady of Angels Monastery in Huntsville, AL.
Dan enjoys spending time with his lovely wife Missy, 3 daughters, 2 grandchildren, and his stray farm cat Patches who keeps the mice at bay! He also keeps himself busy outside of work with hardscaping & landscaping projects, home renovations, and volunteer activities at his church.
Born and raised in Hanover, Danielle manages our Human Resource department here at Hanover®. As our Human Resources representative, Danielle's priorities include managaing the companie compensation and benefits, interviewing and hiring, employee compliance and relations, and regulation occupational safety and health.
Danielle graduated from South Western School District and attended college at Lock Haven University, going into education as a Physical Education teacher for 5 years before joining the team. When she's not in the office, she enjoys exercising, sports, landscaping/gardening, and investing a majority of her free time into her son, whether it's his sporting events, travel desinations, or simply spending time together at home.
Donna has been a part of the Hanover Team since April of 2007. Born and raised (along with 7 other siblings!) in Hanover, PA, she graduated from Delone Catholic High School, where she also gained experience working as a receptionist. She loves interacting with customers, and developing connections with those that frequent our doors and phone lines. Donna's job goes beyond greeting our customers to include responsibilities such as ordering office supplies, coordinating outgoing mail, and fulfilling customer literature requests. You'll always see Donna wearing a smile, as she truly enjoys her job!
Married for over 40 years to her husband Rick, with 2 sons, and 5 grandchildren, she enjoys spending time with her family and relaxing in the peace and quiet of nature. She has a passion for outdoor activities including: fishing, family cabin get-aways, and motorcycle cruising with her husband.
Job Titles:
- Member of the Dispatch & Loading Team
- Accounts Receivable & Invoicing
Job Titles:
- Education Director
- Educational Director
Harold has devoted more than 36 years to Hanover. Despite recently retiring, he continues to share his passion for the industry by dedicating his time as the Education Director and sharing his extensive knowledge with the sales team. Harold's knowledge of unit paver systems and installation procedures makes him an invaluable resource. He is the former Technical Sales Director for the Northeast Region where he spent years traveling and educating, making him the perfect fit for this new role. Born and raised in Lewistown, PA, Harold graduated from Chief Logan High School in 1969. Harold went on to develop his skills further at York College, PA, obtaining CSI and CDT certifications.
Married with two sons, 6 grandchildren, and the cutest, sweetest, most intelligent little dog in the world, Harold enjoys spending time with his Church fellowship and playing golf.
Jill began her career with Hanover in May 2001 as a Collections Representative. Born and raised in Hanover PA, she graduated from New Oxford High School and moved to Colorado shortly thereafter. She worked in several areas of the LCD industry including manufacturing, Quality Control and Engineering/Manufacturing document management. She served various roles in Accounting before transitioning to her current role as Contract Coordinator where she supports the Sales team in collecting and verifying customer/project data to ensure all contracts are completed thoroughly. Although, she misses the customer interaction in Accounts Receivable, she enjoys project research, working with others to develop work procedures and lending a hand with special projects whenever needed.
Growing up with 6 siblings, Jill is the oldest of the sisters and maintains a close relationship with her family. She enjoys spending time with her husband of 39 years, their daughter, son, 4 grandchildren and rescue dog, Dodger. They stay active and adventurous through outdoor activities, from hiking, biking, camping and the grandkids school and sport activities.
Beginning her career with Hanover® in 2005, Jill Verdier works as the Office Manager. Born and raised in Spring Grove, PA, she attended Spring Grove High School, going on to Yorktowne Business Institute to obtain an Associate in Specialized Business degree. Coming from a paraprofessional accounting background, Jill spent time mentoring in the Accounting Department while learning the various aspects of the business, before transitioning to Office Manager. With over 15 years of experience she specializes in staff support, training, educating, and problem-solving daily office tasks. Jill takes great pride in seeing her co-workers succeed, as her favorite part of the day is teaching and encouraging others to be self-sufficient.
Jill was married for 21 years to her late husband, Jason, whose beautiful memory will forever be in her heart. Since his passing she has been thankful for a wonderful work family. Jill enjoys spending time with her nieces and nephews, and 2 cats - Finnegan and Grayson. Her hobbies include photography, fishing, boating, and creative writing. She also volunteers for the Central Pennsylvania Endometriosis Support Network, providing education and helping to organize events.
Ensuring a smooth production process from start to finish, Joe is Hanover's Texturizing Coordinator. He was born and raised in Hanover, PA and attended New Oxford High School. With over 19 years of experience, Joe began working at the plant in 2001, fulfilling multiple positions from loading trucks to operating a press before transitioning to Production Coordinator in March of 2019, then Texturizing Coordinator in 2022. Joe's background and knowledge of the manufacturing process allow him to act as a liaison, keeping a constant line of communication flowing between the Sales Team and Plant Managers.
Joe enjoys spending time with his family - his wife Angela, 2 sons, and 1 grandson. Joe is an animal lover having 4 pets currently (2 dogs and 2 cats!). When Joe isn't spending time on home improvement projects, he likes to go fishing or play golf.
Born and raised in Hanover, PA, Kevin Repasky began his career with Hanover® at a very young age and began working full-time in 1991. After graduating from Delone Catholic High School, Kevin went on to York College, majoring in Business Administration. He also attended Moody Biblical Institute.
Having worked in just about every position in the company, from the Assembly Line to Marketing and new product development, Kevin has developed skills in leadership, innovation, and strategic thinking. His journey to taking on the responsibilities of becoming company President have helped shape HAP into one of the country's leading paver manufacturers.
Married for 22 years, Kevin enjoys spending time with his wife, Christy, and their 3 children. Hobbies include reading, fly fishing and backpacking, along with coaching soccer and wrestling. He and his family are passionate about mission trips to Africa, where they've drilled wells in Zambia, Central African Republic, and Sierra Leone.
Job Titles:
- Technical Sales Director for the Southeast Region
- Technical Sales Director Southeast
Starting his career at Hanover® in December of 1988, Larry Jackson is the Technical Sales Director for the Southeast Region. Larry's 31 years of experience have helped build his areas of expertise which include paver manufacturing, roof and on-grade installation methods, and vertical wall applications. Born in Maryland, Larry moved to Hanover when he was 15, graduating from Hanover High School.
Married for 41 years, Larry enjoys fishing, taking walks, and riding bikes & motorcycles. Some of Larry's career highlights include (without name dropping) meeting with some famous and some not-so-famous celebrities at airports and restaurants. An extrovert by nature, Larry enjoys meeting people. He has built many amazing relationships and friendships over the years - something he believes is the key to being successful in the sales industry.
Job Titles:
- Technical Director Southeast
- Technical Sales Director for the Southeast Region
- Technical Sales Director Southeast Region
Beginning her career at Hanover® in 2005, Laura Chaney is the Technical Sales Director for the Southeast Region. Born in Baltimore and raised in Carroll county, Laura then graduated from Delone Catholic and has built up 15+ years of experience since her establishment at Hanover® Architectural Products.
You can find Laura spending her free time boating on the Chesapeake or volunteering with various shelters and charities. Laura also works with Operation Gratitude, coordinating donations for our troops. One of Laura's career highlights, and her favorite project so far, is Denver's historic Union Station - which was enhanced with an impressive amount of Prest® Brick!
Job Titles:
- Member of the Dispatch & Loading Team
- National Sales Director
- Technical Sales Director for the West Region
With over 33 years of experience at Hanover® Architectural Products, Lee Fuhrman is the Technical Sales Director for the West Region. Prior to Hanover's Regionalization in 2014, Lee assisted designers from all across the country. Lee has experience in all areas of unit pavers including manufacturing, sales and installation knowledge, for on-grade and roof applications. Born and raised in Hanover, PA, he attended York College of Pennsylvania, where he studied Business Administration.
Married with 4 children and 2 grandsons, Lee loves spending time with his family. He enjoys the outdoors whether time is spent hiking, biking or sitting by a fire. Lee was an avid basketball official who dedicated over 25 years to the youth involved in the Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic Association (PIAA), Junior Colleges and small Division III colleges. He has also completed 9 marathons and an Olympic Triathlon.
Job Titles:
- Inventory & Production Coordinator
Having begun his career with Hanover® in 2019 working with our Retail team, Lucas is currently in charge of managing inventory as well as scheduling production. He was born and raised in the Gettysburg area and graduated from Delone Catholic High School in 2015. After high school, Lucas pursued higher education at Penn State Mont Alto with a focus on business management and marketing. Here at Hanover®, he applies what he learned on a daily basis by managing supply chain constraints, providing inventory management / adjustments, and putting together the puzzle pieces that accompany production scheduling.
At home his time is usually spend with his fiancé Jessica and two girls, Maelynn and Tinleigh. They're also joined by their 3 rescue dogs and a small flock of chickens. In his free time, he coaches wrestling for Delone, enjoys hunting and fishing, and is currently working on building an authentic, historically-accurate Revolutionary War rifle.
Makenzie began her career with Hanover® in June of 2022, taking on the role of Regional Sales Support. Born in Annapolis, MD, she was raised in the Gettysburg area and graduated from Littlestown High School in 2010. Bringing with her sales and customer service experience, she currently handles a multitude of tasks from entering quotes and orders to coordinating sample requests, taking pride in supporting the sales staff. Her favorite part of the job thus far is quote creation!
Born and raised in York County, Mary has served as Hanover's Controller since 2008. Earning her Bachelor of Science in Accounting at York College of Pennsylvania, she is a CPA with over two decades of experience in the accounting industry. Mary has worked in both the public and private sectors of accounting and is a member of the Pennsylvania Institute of Certified Public Accountants and the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants. Mary provides a variety of accounting, tax, compliance, and technical assistance to management and staff, providing vital information and assisting with decision-making processes. Her role at Hanover® allows her to support and encourage others, foster accountability, and maintain Hanover's integrity. She thinks there is nothing more fun than solving a problem with a spreadsheet!
Mary lives in the country with her husband Dave and a talkative yellow cat named Happy New Year. She loves cooking and doing anything outdoors, including hiking, gardening, stargazing, and catching a beautiful sunrise or sunset.
Working together to create beautifully designed products for projects of distinction
Michelle Williams began her career with Hanover® in 2019 as part of the Accounts Receivable Team. Born and raised in Hanover, PA, she is a graduate of Hanover High School. Among other responsibilities, she ensures customer payments are processed and applied to their accounts. Michelle also spends time filing and organizing payment records, keeping the Accounts Receivable department running like a well-oiled machine. She enjoys helping her co-workers and being part of a well established team.
Michelle spends time taking care of her 3 children, along side her husband of 13 years, Brian. From driving to spectating, she enjoys supporting her kids in their sports and extracurricular activities. When time allows, she also enjoys reading, family game nights, and watching movies.
Job Titles:
- Information Technology Team Leader
Starting his career with Hanover® in 1990 and working through multiple areas of the company, Mike Miller leads the IT Department in Network Security, Server Management and Hardware/Software implementation. Born and raised here in Hanover, Mike graduated from Delone Catholic High School and also attended Millersville University. Mikes expertise in IT also comes from various Microsoft training courses and his experience in the Marines, where he worked in Communications Center Security. One of his career highlights includes building the HAP server room which is the backbone of Hanover's electronic communications and file storage.
Married for 15 years to his lovely wife Denise, with 3 sons, 4 grand dogs, and 2 grand cats, Mike enjoys spending time with his family, golfing, and riding his motorcycle. He volunteers at a local church's soup kitchen, and donates his time to the Pete Kuhns' Memorial Christmas for Kids Charities program, which provides funding to other local charities.
Job Titles:
- Member of the Dispatch & Loading Team
- Programmer
Born and raised in York, PA, Molly Gard works as Hanover's Programmer. She is a graduate of York Suburban High School and Ithaca College with a degree in Computer Science. With over 40 years in the field - 20 of those with Hanover® - Molly ensures that all internal software is functioning properly, keeping daily activities at Hanover® running smoothly. Molly works with different departments throughout the company to make necessary program adjustments, contributing to the effectiveness of company procedures. Her work includes developing custom programs to track inventory, schedule production and search project locations. Though the work can sometimes be challenging, she finds the job to be very rewarding and enjoys the team environment.
Molly loves time spent with her family, including her husband George and two sons. She also enjoys traveling to her family cabin, reading fiction novels and volunteering at her local food bank.
Nathan began his career with Hanover® in 2014 and works in the Information Technology department. Born in Hanover and raised in Littlestown, he graduated from Littlestown High School and went on to Penn State University where he earned his degree in Security of Risk Analysis. Nathan ensures an uninterrupted flow of Hanover's daily operations- performing hardware/software troubleshooting and handling any networking issues that might arise. He's also leading the company into new online webinar technologies, configuring our conference rooms to be Zoom Meeting ready!
Married for 5 years, Nathan loves spending time with his wife Karli, their son, and their dog Mauti! He loves playing recreational sports, especially baseball, and also enjoys grilling, cooking, and smoking meats.
Starting her career at Hanover® in 2022, Nicole is the Social Media Coordinator. Born and raised in York, PA, she graduated from Kennard-Dale High School and attended Full Sail University where she earned her Bachelor's Degree in Graphic Design. With over 10 years experience in design, Nicole is skilled in logo design, custom apparel, social media, print design, and more. She uses her design and analytical skills to help keep Hanover's social media accounts trending and maintains relationships with industry related professionals. She also performs a variety of other marketing related tasks such as designing print materials and creating email campaigns.
Nicole enjoys spending her free time with her boyfriend Mat, and their two huskies Roxie and Bandit, as well as their three cats. Some of their favorite activities include going to car shows, riding mopeds, and trying new breweries. In her free time, you can find Nicole at a concert or relaxing with Roxie and a good book.
Beginning her career with Hanover® in November 2020, Samantha works as part of the Accounts Receivable Team. Growing up in Spring Grove, she attended Spring Grove High School before moving on to York College where she earned an Associate's degree in Business. Samantha's daily routine includes initial processing of checks, wire transfers, credit card payments, as well as communication with customers for due payments and account maintenance. Her favorite part of the job is building relationships with, and getting to know, the Hanover® clientele.
Samantha and her family - significant other Patrick, twins Kaitlynn & Cooper, dog Paisley, and cat Tigger - love spending time together cooking, crafting, and traveling to their family cabin. Samantha enjoys supporting her kids in their extracurricular activities like wrestling and dance. When time allows, she can be found outside gardening.
Job Titles:
- Accounts Receivable
- Team Leader
Starting her career with Hanover® in 2008, Sharon Christensen is the Accounts Receivable Team Leader. Born and raised in Boxcartown, PA, she graduated from Penn Trafford High School, going on to obtain a BS in Business from the California University of PA. Before transitioning to her position in Accounts Receivable, Sharon worked part-time with Hanover® helping out with clerical filing and payment posting. With over 7 years of experience in credit and collections, Sharon handles many aspects of our customer's accounts and enjoys the variety of work the position offers her.
Sharon enjoys spending time with her family - her husband for 31 years, their son and daughter, and their dogs, Lizzie and Mollie. They especially enjoy outdoor activities like biking, hiking, kayaking, and gardening.
With a background in customer service and purchasing, Tessa Weishaar has served as an Administrative Assistant for Hanover Architectural Products since May of 2019. Born and raised in the Hanover area, she graduated from New Oxford High School. Tessa handles a multitude of administrative tasks ranging from company email distribution and schedule coordination to receptionist duties and sales staff support. Tessa also distributes AIA & ASLA certifications and places orders for our various products and accessories. She especially enjoys the diverse work flow that the job offers her - each day is different!
Tessa takes pleasure in time spent with her son and daughter- taking them to their various sporting activities from soccer and football to cheerleading. The youngest of her 3 siblings, she enjoys gatherings with friends and family, and going on the occasional shopping spree.
Job Titles:
- Director of Plant Operations
With a background in Environmental Health and Safety, Todd Wagner serves as Hanover Architectural Product's Inventory and Safety Manager. Born and raised in Hanover, PA, Todd has participated in various education and training programs and accrued over 15 years of experience in health and safety. In addition to managing company safety standards Todd also manages product inventory. Competitive by nature, Todd is always striving to do the best job possible.
Todd enjoys spending time with his wife of 12 years, Laura, their three kids, and dog Barkley. As an avid sports fan, Todd coaches youth basketball and football. He takes pleasure in supporting his kids in their sports and extracurricular activities.
Job Titles:
- Assistant Technical Sales Director for the West Region
- Assistant Technical Sales Director West
- Asst. Technical Sales Director West
Starting his career at Hanover® in 2020 in Regional Sales Support, Tyler Hagarman currently serves as the Assistant Technical Sales Director for the West Region. Born and raised in Hanover, he attended Delone Catholic High School followed by Indiana University of Pennsylvania. Ty enjoys seeing orders through from start to finish, tracking order status on a regular basis with frequent communication to his customers to make sure they are informed every step of the way. He works hard to build relationships with his customers to earn their trust.
Job Titles:
- CAD Designer / Layout Assistant
Tyler joined the Hanover® team in May of 2021. Born and raised in Gettysburg, PA, he pursued an interest in architecture at Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology in Lancaster, PA. He became an integral part of the team not soon after, putting his Architectural knowledge and CAD skills to the test. Alongside Alex, he helps to provide Hanover's Roof & Plaza Layout Assistant service. Working with our sales department and clients, Tyler aims to provide realistic renderings to Hanover's clients, allowing for the calculations on product quanitites, as well as recommended placement. His favorite project to-date includes Fort Knox.
Tyler grew up an Eagle Scout, however these days he spends his spare time fishing and rooting for the Steelers. He also enjoys quality time with friends, family, their pet dog, Tucker, and two cats, Jedi and Baby.
Job Titles:
- Member of the Dispatch & Loading Team
- ADMINISTRATIVE Support
Beginning her career with Hanover® in 2013, Yolanda currently works as Administrative Support. Born and raised in the Philadelphia area, she attended of Little Flower Catholic High School for Girls and Temple University where she studied languages. She handles a multitude of tasks from filing and phone support to assisting our account receivable / account payable team, taking pride in supporting the administrative staff as well. Her favorite part of the job is the daily diversity and interaction with each member of the administrative team.
Yolanda spends time taking care of her 2 children, alongside her husband of 15 years, Hector. Together they enjoy gardening, growing vegetables for use in Yolanda's creative vegetarian dishes. She also enjoys reading and crocheting.