331 South Main Street
Washington, PA 15301
724-228-1900 - Phone
724-228-4311 - Fax
sales@
chapmancorporation.com

Committed to Providing the Best Construction Services
In 1945 shortly after completing studies in engineering at the University of Pittsburgh and the Carnegie Institute of Technology, John W. Chapman formed the Chapman Corporation, a Pennsylvania company established to provide construction services to the industrial, commercial and institutional marketplaces.

In the mid-1960’s, a civil construction group was formed to provide our customers with complete mechanical, electrical and civil construction capabilities. In the late 1970’s and early 1980’s additional growth plans put into effect the acquisition of a 14 acre headquarters site, a new advanced engineering center as well as expanded fabrication facilities, all located in Washington, PA.

Currently, Chapman employs approximately 100 management and office staff with 700 to 1,400 trade employees in the field. Our professional staff includes full-time project managers; purchasing and expediting agents; electrical, piping, civil and sheet metal estimators; engineers and draftsmen; and technicians.

Executive Team Members
Art W. Hathaway, President
Art has over 40 years of electrical and mechanical project management experience with the corporation. he has served on numerous commercial and institutional projects with particular emphasis on industrial jobs. Starting as a Design/Project Manager, Mr. Hathaway soon became the Vice President of Project Management for the corporation. As the Vice President of Operations, Mr. Hathaway was responsible for virtually every phase of the corporation's management needs from estimating, design and engineering through to installation. Those same responsibilities remain today as President of the company. He has the ability to lead and direct the efforts of his subordinates, and gains respect through his leadership. He is goal oriented, establishes controls and follows up to insure achievement. Mr. Hathaway maintains a positive attitude, analyzes problems well and makes correct decisions. Mr. Hathaway graduated with a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from West Virginia University in 1971.

John L. McCarthy, Vice President, Finance
John McCarthy has an extensive background in construction financial management with particular emphasis on cost controls, budgeting, competitive price analysis, forecasting and financial analysis. Mr. McCarthy's strength lies in over 20 years of experience as the single source financial control of construction management projects ranging in size from $20 to $100 million. Mr. McCarthy coordinates all of the financial transactions between the corporation and its customers. Being the single source financial responsibility for all Chapman projects, customers are able to get concise answers quickly on accounting and reporting matters. Familiar with operations of contracting, engineering and construction firms, Mr. McCarthy develops sound customer confidence and trust in his ability to implement financial programs that allow opportunities for customers. He has set the tone for sound financial management that has translated into measurable increases in opportunity for each division of the company. This encompasses budget preparation, project control and reporting, billing, and systems and procedures that are necessary with Chapman's computerized project cost reporting systems. Mr. McCarthy received a B.S. in Accounting and Business Administration from Thiel College in 1982.

Joan A. Chapman, Vice President, Systems
Ms. Chapman has been associated with the organization’s activities for over 35 years. This experience encompasses nearly every aspect of the businesses operations. With such a diversity of projects, Joan recognized the need many years ago for an extensive and sophisticated networked computer system that would link the company’s various reporting functions which include numerous payroll accounts, purchasing, estimating, and account payables and receivables. A centrally located IBM AS-400-Advanced 36 mainframe system was installed with numerous Personal Computers and Workstations. Additionally, data phone lines were established to keep job sites around the country connected to the central office. Since Chapman’s satellite job site offices change location with each new project, the ability to set up instant remote connections to the company’s main computing power is essential. Currently, Ms. Chapman’s role as Vice President of Systems involves seeking new methods to increase productivity with the use of technology. She oversees daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly and year-end reporting as well as authorizes the purchasing of hardware and software. She coordinates with computer consultants to help the company with assorted installation software and other technical problems. Joan, who led the organization into the "computer age," has a B.A. Degree in both Economics and Education from Washington and Jefferson College, Washington, PA.