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 firm’s growth into one of the region’s 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 company’s operations, securing commercial and employee health insurance, human resources and all accounting functions. When he’s not working he likes to ride his motorcycles. 

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Manager in 1993. Since then, he oversees shop production, personnel, purchasing and safety. 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.

Cynthia Huggins- Assistant to Director of Operations

Cynthia began her career at Papp Iron Works in the year of 1990 and has moved up in ranks from an Administrative Assistant to Assistant to the Director of Operations.  She has attended the “New Jersey School of Business” and has sound leadership; negotiating skills and her self-assured personality have helped PIW in varied business situations. As Project Manager, Cynthia has managed numerous commercial building projects and is heavily involved in the administrative support of the firm’s numerous projects. She enjoys playing badminton, volleyball and biking.

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 NJ’s most notable high profile projects and is currently working on the New Meadowlands Stadium. He’s an avid outdoorsman and spends his free time hunting and fishing as well as spending time with his family.

Frank Stephan- Director of Operations

Frank Stephan studied pre-law at Seton Hall University but opted for a career in steel construction and went on to study Steel Construction and Management at the Institute of Design and Construction in Brooklyn NY after which he enlisted in the Marine Corps. He previously owned and operated Altona Welding Works, a miscellaneous Iron Shop. Mr. Stephan has been with Papp Iron Works for 10 years previously serving as Senior Project Manager. Frank oversees the entire Papp Iron Works operation which includes Engineering, Fabrication, Field Operations and the Project Management Department.

Stanislaw (Stanley) Kowalski – Chief Draftsman

After receiving his M.S. degree in Applied Mechanics from Warsaw University of Technology, Stanley obtained diversified practice in metal industrial equipment design and manufacturing. He joined Papp Iron Works in 1988 and brought his years of project experience and expertise in steel fabrication and detailing. After a few years in the fabrication shop, he joined the engineering and detailing department where he rose to become Chief Draftsman and now runs the Papp Iron Works Drafting Department. In his spare time he loves to hike throughout the tri-state region and has traveled extensively throughout the world.

Ed Olas – Project Manager

Ed began his construction career framing houses back in the 60’s. He attended Union College and the University of Maine while serving in the United States Air Force and then worked as a Design Engineer until joining the steel industry in 1980 as a Contract Administrator. In 2004 Ed joined Papp Iron Works as a Project Manager. He enjoys playing golf and swimming. He raises Koi and other fish in his backyard pond, surrounded by 200 feet of model railroad track.

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.

Cezary Sosidko-Plant Manager

Cezary Sosidko started working at Papp Iron Works in 1990 as a stair and rail fabricator. He graduated from the 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

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