It’s easy to look at construction as an industry of numbers. Too often, success is measured by who can build it faster and who can build it cheaper. But at Kinsley Construction, our story has never been defined by numbers alone. From the very beginning, we have been guided by a deep commitment to our values: earning a strong reputation, showing respect, and above all, supporting the people who are the backbone of our company.
What began in 1963 with Bob Kinsley, his wife, Anne, and their five sons has grown into a nationally recognized company built on a simple promise: construction done right. More than six decades later, that promise continues to live through the people who show up every day. Hundreds of team members have spent more than two decades with us and some have dedicated their entire careers here. For many, this isn’t just a job. It’s where they found a calling, raised families, formed lifelong relationships and helped keep us right by our roots.
Spending 20 or 30 years with one company is an incredible achievement. But dedicating more than 45 years? That represents something much deeper. We sat down with three of our longest-tenured employees to hear their stories—the moments that defined their careers, the mentors who shaped their journeys and what it truly means to be a part of the Kinsley Construction legacy while building one of their own.
Celebrating 48 Years of Dedication with Mark Baummer
Two years past traditional retirement age, Mark Baummer, Industrial superintendent, keeps working because he genuinely loves the joy his job brings to clients and communities. He still leads from the front every day, walking the job site ahead of his crew, helping wherever he can and instilling Kinsley Construction’s values in the younger generation. It’s a level of leadership he’s practiced for nearly five decades, but his journey started with a simple, grounded interaction.
As a York County native, Mark grew up watching our iconic red trucks driving through his neighborhood. At the time, he was a young mason taking on carpentry work for a small local contractor, but he found himself looking for a bigger challenge. In 1978, that search led him to Kinsley Construction’s original headquarters in Southern York County—a place located on Bob Kinsley’s personal property and affectionately known as “Water Street.” When he walked into the Water Street office to apply, he was greeted on the spot. Mark handed over his paperwork and said, “Here you go, Mr. Kinsley.” Bob looked at him, offered him the job and immediately set the tone for Mark’s entire career: “Don’t call me Mr. Kinsley. Just call me Bob.”
Mark began his journey laying cinderblock and brick, but his curiosity quickly pushed him to master concrete and carpentry. He spent two decades doing commercial work before transitioning to our Industrial Division, where he has served as a superintendent for the last 24 years. For Mark, industrial work perfectly fits his passion for craftsmanship. He is the kind of guy who takes pride in accuracy; while others might accept a building corner that is a quarter-inch off, Mark’s goal is always to have it “dead on.”
Over his career, Mark has seen Kinsley Construction grow from a local contractor into an industry powerhouse, yet his personal experience has always remained rooted in mentorship. He learned the “Kinsley way” from the old-timers who came before him, earning their respect one job site at a time. Years later, when Mark sat down with company leadership to express his gratitude for everything the company has taught him over his lifetime, the response he received perfectly captured his true impact: “Mark, we didn’t teach you. You taught us.” If he could look back and give advice to his younger self before stepping into his first red truck, Mark wouldn’t hesitate: “Go for it. Go full stride ahead.”
A Career Built on Excellence: Dennis Seitz, 55 Years Strong
The Kinsley family wasn’t just known as local business owners to equipment operator Denny Seitz; they were his next-door neighbors. By the time he was a teenager, Denny knew opportunity was just a short walk away at Kinsley’s Water Street office. While his classmates headed to the beach or went surfing after graduation, Denny visited the office, asked for work and got straight to it on his very first day out of high school. He never left, and Kinsley Construction still remains the only employer Denny has ever had.
Denny began his career as a laborer on a paving crew. Over the next five decades, he became a true jack-of-all-trades, trying his hand at concrete, structural steel, wall building and form carpentry. Eventually, he found his true calling in the cab of an excavator. As an equipment operator, Denny has spent decades digging footers across the region, shaping the foundations of countless landmarks. When asked if he ever desired to move up into a foreman or management role, Denny just laughs, “I never wanted a fancy title. I just wanted to do the work.”
Denny’s front-row seat to Kinsley Construction’s journey has given him a unique perspective on the company’s growth. He watched Bob Kinsley build the business from the ground up, witnessed his sons expand the company’s footprint and is now watching his grandkids lead today. 
At 73 years old, Denny gives 110% every day, notoriously skipping lunches and breaks because he simply loves the physical satisfaction of a hard day’s work. He notes with a grin that his legacy might be a bit “grumpy” and that he isn’t afraid to tease his crew to get a reaction, but it’s all in the name of camaraderie and keeping the job site fun. If he could pass on one piece of wisdom to the younger generation stepping onto a Kinsley Construction site today, it would be a practical lesson in longevity: “Show up, work hard and get into the 401(k) as soon as you start. You’re going to need it eventually.”
From Then to Now: Gene Myers' 50-Year Career
Long before Gene Myers ever wore a Kinsley Construction hard hat, he was a 14-year-old kid pumping gas at a York County service station. Day after day, he’d look up from the pumps as one of our red trucks would drive by. To a young kid who loved the outdoors, those trucks represented an opportunity—a chance to work in the fresh air and, as Gene puts it, “play in the dirt.”
In 1976, after weeks of calling our Water Street office to ask for a job, Gene was finally hired as the 27th employee in company history.
His first assignment as a laborer wasn’t a typical job site. Instead, he was sent to the slopes of Roundtop Mountain Resort and Liberty Mountain Resort, tasked with tearing down, relocating and rebuilding ski lifts. Over the next five decades, Gene worked his way through nearly every operational level the company had to offer. He moved from laborer to foreman, stepped up to superintendent, transitioned into project management and estimating, and rose to Vice President of Utilities. Driven to learn everything he could about the trades, Gene even mastered the art of hand-finishing concrete alongside his brother, making them a rare pair of siblings to both cross the 50-year milestone with the company.
Massive change is inevitable over 50 years, but Gene argues that Kinsley Construction’s core values have remained untouched. To him, the secret to the company’s success isn’t its size, but its heart of the people who work here. “What’s consistent is it’s still a family company,” Gene emphasizes. “They’re here for you.” He firmly believes that a supportive environment and integrity are what set Kinsley Construction apart from the competition. That standard was modeled for Gene early on by his first foreman, the late Denny Falvey, who mentored him and gave him his first real push into leadership. Today, Gene makes it his mission to pay that exact same guidance forward to the next generation.
Celebrating half a century with the company, Gene has a wealth of wisdom for newcomers: keep an open mind. “Put your nose to the grind,” he says. “Learn everything that you can… it will definitely help you out in the future.” Of course, looking back on his career is bound to bring out Gene’s sharp sense of humor. He cracks a quick joke, saying he hopes to be remembered as a “troublemaker” when he finally retires. But that humor easily gives way to the genuine care of a leader. “I just hope that everyone that I worked with feels that I helped them along the way,” he shares. “Somehow, I gave them what they needed to be successful.”
Passing the Hard Hat: The Next Generation
The values that guided Bob Kinsley when he started the company still drive everything we do: earning an undeniable reputation, showing respect and treating our team members like family. But those principles didn’t survive on their own. They have been carried, protected and modeled by people like Mark, Denny and Gene—the ones who continue to show up, pass down their knowledge and hold true to who we are. Now, a new generation is stepping up to carry that responsibility into our next chapter, which relies on the young men and women stepping onto our job sites and into leadership roles today. As our story continues, we look forward to introducing you to some of these rising faces—the next generation of Kinsley Construction that is bringing fresh perspectives and sharp skills all while honoring the legacy passed down by those who paved the way.