Meet the Team

Greg Kunkle
Chief Executive & President
Greg brings 24 years of experience to Patriot Construction. His broad range of experience spans from out of the ground construction, interior tenant fit outs and both private and public projects. Greg handles all of the Pre-Construction and estimating services for the company as well as Business Development. He holds a BS in Construction Management Technology from Spring Garden College.
Colleen Murphy
Vice President
Building on over 20 years of professional experience with DOW Chemical, Colleen offers a wealth of knowledge and organizational skills that she applies to Patriot as the Office Manager and Human Resources representative. Her attention to detail allows her to help support the project management team and office personnel through all phases of the process from pre-construction, submittals, to project close-out. Colleen’s work experience and expertise make her a great asset to the Patriot team.
Jim Papagno
Senior Contract Manager
Jim brings over 30 years of construction experience and over 25 years of experience managing multifaceted Government IDIQ, JOC and Saber term contracts. Jim handles the Pre-Construction, estimating and oversees project management for all of our government/public contracts. He holds a BS in Industrial & Engineering Management from Widener University.
Nico Sharkoski
Estimator

As Estimator, Nico plays an integral role in Patriot’s bidding process. Whether it’s communicating with subcontractors or making site visits, Nico utilizes his skillset to deliver pricing proposals on time and on budget. He holds a BS in Business Administration with a focus in contract management and acquisitions from Strayer University.

Garret O’Neill
Senior Project Manager

Garett’s diverse background includes more than 20 years in both construction and facilities management roles. Having worked on both the contractor and owner sides of the construction industry, he’s gained a unique perspective and developed a collaborative, problem-solving attitude. His varied experience allows him to provide thoughtful and professional service to Patriot’s clients and building management partners. Garett earned a BS in Civil Engineering at Lafayette University.

Justin Miner
Project Manager
Justin is a valuable asset to Patriot Construction and assists our whole team in all facets of construction. His main focus and role is working with our GSA team on our Government IDIQ contracts. Justin’s duties include pre-construction services, project management and construction closeouts. He holds a BS in Construction Technology from Millersville University.
Tom Schultz
Superintendent
Tom has 25 years of experience in the construction industry. He owned his own carpentry company for 12 years. Tom brings the experience, knowledge and the creative know how on how to keep a project on schedule. His hard work and determination makes him a great asset to Patriot Construction.
Elaine Mealy
Controller

As Controller, Elaine plays an integral role in all accounting operational functions. With a varied career in the construction industry, she is perfectly poised to manage her department. She is involved in Patriot’s payroll, accounting, cash management, and all other financial duties. She earned a BS from The College of New Jersey.

Greg McLaughlin
Project Engineer

A recent college graduate, Greg rounds out our Project Management team as our company’s Project Engineer. He is involved in both our GSA as well as private projects from award to completion. His responsibilities include assisting in the estimating and project management process as well as supporting our on-site Superintendents. Greg’s passion for construction came from a young age when he would help his dad out with home improvements. Greg graduated from Thomas Jefferson University with a bachelor’s degree in Construction Management.

Mackenzie Kunkle
Business Development and Marketing Manager

Mackenzie’s background in social media management and public relations allows her to apply a strategic mindset to every task she tackles. Whether it’s scheduling social media campaigns, corresponding with clients, or exciting marketing initiatives, her written and oral communication skills are an asset to Patriot. She applies her knowledge of the latest marketing tactics to ensure that Patriot stays relevant in today’s digital age. Mackenzie earned a BA in Communications & Specialization in Strategic Communication and Public Relations from Rutgers University. Mackenzie@patriotconstruction.com

Deborah Walls
Accounts Payable Specialist

Deborah brings over 30 years of accounts payable experience to the table. Her current duties include working with subcontractors, creating contracts and purchase orders, and supporting the overall Accounting department. Her experience reigns from a variety of jobs over the years from clerk to supervisory positions. Deborah earned a BA from Ashford University. On the weekends, she enjoys being an active grandmother to two lively grandchildren.

Rick Kron
Founder, Retired

After serving 30 years in the Construction industry, Rick has retired from his role at Patriot Construction and is no longer involved in the company operations. Despite this, Rick maintains a seat on the Board of Directors for Child Guidance Resource Centers, Temple University College of Engineering Industrial Advisory Board, and the Parks and Recreation Board of Upper Providence Township of Delaware County. From time to time, Rick stops by the office to say hello and check-in with the company that he started 20 years ago.