Our History

Ralph E. Jones, Inc. — A Timeline of Values

A living history told through three perspectives: Beth Peiffer (leadership & legacy), Denny Milletics (craft & reliability), and Matt Mumma (field-office bridge).

  1. 🏢
    Post-WWII Beth Peiffer
    LeadershipExcellence

    The Peiffer legacy begins

    Beth’s father and uncle join Ralph E. Jones, Inc. after World War II. Her father quickly becomes a foreman—laying a foundation of grit, loyalty, and high standards that would shape the company’s culture.

    “He never complained. He just worked really hard to provide for his family.”
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    1978 Denny Milletics
    CraftsmanshipReliability

    Denny Milletics hired as Estimator

    Recruited to Ralph E. Jones, Denny apprentices under veteran estimators, mastering takeoffs and job pricing from blueprints and field realities.

    “We shared the load. I learned from mentors with decades in the field and carried that forward.”
  3. 🛡️
    2008–2010 Beth Peiffer
    LeadershipReliability

    Great Recession: Resilience under pressure

    Work vanishes overnight. Beth holds the company together—adjusting, sacrificing, and protecting jobs while steering REJ through a once-in-a-generation downturn.

    “We lost 75% of our business overnight—but we still made it through.”
  4. 👤
    2010s Beth Peiffer
    LeadershipCommunitySustainability

    Beth purchases the business (WBE)

    Beth acquires Ralph E. Jones, Inc., qualifying as a Woman Business Enterprise and doubling down on a values-driven future, from servant leadership to B-Corp principles.

  5. 👷
    Two+ Decades Matt Mumma
    LeadershipCraftsmanshipReliability

    Matt Mumma: Field & Office bridge

    As Vice President of Field Operations, Matt connects what’s planned in the office with what gets built in the field—championing mentorship, safety, and quality.

    “I’m the connection between everything that gets done in the field and the office—and proud of the product we put out for our community.”
  6. 🐾
    2012 Beth Peiffer
    CultureCommunity

    Office cats & culture of care

    Beth and Matt adopt rescue kittens, sparking an office tradition. The lighter, kinder environment strengthens teamwork and empathy.

  7. ⭐
    2010s–Present Denny Milletics
    ExcellenceReliability

    Reputation reinforced

    Decades of dependable delivery. From preconstruction to punch-list, REJ is known for quality, zero-defect handoffs, and owning the work from start to finish.

    “Tens of thousands of jobs—never defaulted. We make sure every job is done well before we turn it over.”
  8. 🌿
    Today Beth Peiffer
    CommunitySustainabilityLeadership

    Servant leadership • Green practices • “Painting a Better Community”

    Leadership training, employee engagement, community service (VFW & Beacon Clinic), eco-conscious operations, and a mission centered on strengthening Central PA.