Allan R. Papp- President

Allan Papp started working at Papp Iron Works during his High School summer vacations. He earned a B.S. Economics degree from St. Peters College and worked outside the business for several years before assuming control of Papp Iron Works in 1978. He has overseen the firms growth into one of the regions leading miscellaneous metals firms having expanded its geographic area into New York and beyond. Allan has served as President of the American Subcontractors Association/NJ and currently serves as officer of the NJ Steel Association. He is an avid golfer, biker, skier, as well as a WWII living history re-enactor. He enjoys international travel and has visited numerous countries in Europe, Asia and the Middle East.

John Connolly Controller

John began his career in construction by working for various local companies while going to college and now after twenty-four years of construction experience behind him and a BS degree in Accounting from Fairleigh Dickenson University, John joined Papp Iron Works in 1997. As a member of CFMA and a CPA, John brings a diverse amount of experience to the table. This includes various financings of the companys operations, securing commercial and employee health insurance, human resources and all accounting functions. When hes not working he likes to ride his motorcycles. 

Mark Yentis - Chief Estimator

Mark Yentis started working in construction field just after graduation from high school. He earned B. S. degree in Industrial and Civil construction from University of Odessa, Ukraine in 1976. He has spent his entire career in the construction business. Starting as draftsman he quickly became a group leader in a major design firm in Ukraine.  He relocated to the United States in 1988 and worked at a New York City Miscellaneous Metals firm as a Draftsperson and Project Manager. Due to his background and experience he quickly demonstrated proficiency in estimating. Mark joined Papp Iron Works Estimating Department in 1996 and has been Chief Estimator since 2001. He is an avid photographer and when he is not working enjoys spending time away at his vacation home.

Dennis Schnabel- Sr. Project Manager

Dennis went to work in the steel industry upon graduation from high school in 1978. He attended Middlesex County College and Rutgers night school studying Mechanical Engineering. Dennis has been in commercial construction side of the business since 1990. He joined PIW in 1997 as a Project Manager and has worked on many of NJs most notable high profile projects and is currently working on the New Meadowlands Stadium. Hes an avid outdoorsman and spends his free time hunting and fishing as well as spending time with his family.

Cezary Sosidko - Director of Operations

Cezary Sosidko started working at Papp Iron Works in 1990 as a stair and rail fabricator. He graduated from Technical School and attended Engineering Institute in Poland. His experience in all aspects of structural and miscellaneous steel fabrications promoted him to the position of Plant Manager in 1993. In that position, he oversaw shop production, personnel, purchasing and safety. In 2011 he was promoted to Director of Operations where he has responsibility for all aspects of the firm’s operations ranging from production, project management and field operations. He is a member of American Welding Society as well as AWS Certified Welding Inspector. He is actively involved in ARC, Special Olympics and Down Syndrome Society. In free time he enjoys volleyball and skiing and spending time with his family.