John M. Thorsen
President / COO / Project Executive

Mr. Thorsen has over 22 years experience in Construction and has proven through his career to be a strong, knowledgeable, reliable and trustworthy team player, guide and leader in the roles he plays. His experience includes project management of projects of diverse size and scope, safety and quality control, scheduling, estimating, human resources, training director, mentor and operations management.

Mr. Thorsen received an Architectural Engineering Degree from The Pennsylvania State University in 1986, with a minor in Construction Management.

With this experience, Mr. Thorsen’s enthusiasm and drive to make each project the best it can be for ABS’ clients ensures that all team members will arrive at a mutually successful completion of each project undertaken.

 
 

Professional Resume

Accomplishments

Recipient of Regional and National ABC Awards for the Fulton Opera House, F&M Sports Complex, Lafayette College Sports Complex, Groff Residence, Penn National Gaming work and Fulton Bank Headquarters projects.

  • Recipient of Regional and National CMAA (Construction Management Association of America) awards for the Fulton Opera House project and Penn National Gaming Casino projects.

  • Graduate of Clemson University Safety Academy.

  • Dale Carnegie Training Graduate and Teaching Assistant

  • Lancaster West Rotary Club Chair

  • ERAPPA (Eastern Regional Physical Plant Administrators) Program Speaker

  • ABC Keystone Chapter member

  • Annual Fund Raising and Construction Committee Advisor Fulton Opera House, Lancaster, PA.

Selected Project Experience

As Project Executive

Conestoga Bank Branch, Blue Bell, Pa…………….....………………………………………….$751,000

Candlewood Suites Hotel, West Reading, PA……………………....………………………$5,800,000

210 George Street Additions and Renovations………………………………....………….$1,500,000

Microtel Suites Addition……………………………………………………………...........………$500,000

Albright College Renovations to Selwyn and Teel Halls………………………......………$100,000

Albright College Facilities Upgrades and Renovations………………………….....…….$2,000,000

Wesco Inc. Interior Renovations…………………………………………………..........……….$100,000

Webb Medical Systems Renovations…………………………………………...........…………$500,000

Susquehanna Patriot Bank Allentown…………………………………………….......……..$1,000,000

Tredegar Performance Films………………………………………………………...........……. $500,000

Harrisburg Parking Authority, Harrisburg City, PA
New 12 Story Parking Garage………..........................………………….…………..…$13,850,000

Albright College, Reading, PA
New Wellness and Fitness Center…………………...............................................$4,100,000

Redners Warehouse Market
Joppatowne, MD……………………………………….....................................…….…...$3,800,000

Best Western Inn and Suites
Allentown, PA...........................................…………………………………………..…...$3,700,000

Patriot Bank
Allentown, PA..............................................……………………………………….……...$800,000

Summit Steel, Reading, PA
New Manufacturing Facility…………………………………………................................$5,100,000

Milton Hershey School, Hershey, PA
Renovations to Several Group Student Homes…..……….……….......................….$3,500,000

East Shore YMCA, Harrisburg, PA
Renovations and Additions………………..............................……………….…………..$2,750,000

Pinnacle Health Imaging, West Hanover, PA
New Medical Office Building………………………………....……................................$2,000,000

Fulton Bank Headquarters, Lancaster, PA
New 6 Story Office Building………………………………….……...............................$23,000,000

Mennonite Home, Lancaster, PA
Woodcrest Village Cottages and Apartments……………………….........................$21,000,000

As Senior Project Manager

Lancaster Redevelopment Authority, Lancaster, PA
New Clipper Magazine Stadium…………………………………...........................…..$23,000,000

City of Ithaca, Ithaca, N.Y.
New 8 Story Parking Garage………………………….….............................……….…$13,500,000

Reading Area Community College, Reading, PA
New Technology and Training Center (Preconstruction Services).......................$6,500,000

Reading Area Community College, Reading, PA
New Performing Arts Theater (Preconstruction Services)………........................$13,000,000

Franklin and Marshall College, Lancaster, PA
Roschel Performing Arts Center……………………………............................…….…..$9,700,000

Lafayette College, Easton, PA
New Sports Center……………………………...............................……………………..$22,600,000

Penn National Gaming, Inc., Grantville/Wyomissing, PA

  • New Casino Renovations (Charlestown, WVA)……….………...................$11,000,000

  • Exterior Renovations and Electrical Service (Charlestown, WVA).….........$2,500,000

  • Off Track Wagering Facility (Charlestown, WVA)………...….....................$4,100,000

  • Jockey’s Quarters 1(Charlestown, WVA).…………………….....................…...$500,000

  • Jockey’s Quarters 2(Charlestown, WVA).…………………….....................…...$475,000

  • Grandstand Renovations (Charlestown, WVA)……………….......................$1,200,000

  • New Kitchen Facility and Dining (Charlestown, WVA)………........................$750,000

  • Horse Paddock (Charlestown, WVA)………………………......................……...$300,000

  • Video Lottery Tent (Charlestown, WVA)……………………….......................$1,100,000

  • Off Track Wagering Facility (Lancaster, PA)…………….....................……..$1,500,000

  • Off Track Wagering Facility (Williamsport, PA)…………….....................….$1,600,000

  • Off Track Wagering Facility (Hazleton, PA)…………………......................…$1,400,000

  • Miscellaneous Renovations (Grantville Facility) ……………........................$1,000,000

Franklin and Marshall College, Lancaster, PA
Alumni Sports and Fitness Center……………………………..…...........................…$12,700,000

City of Lancaster, Lancaster, PA
New Police Station……………………………………….................................……………$9,000,000

Groff Residence Additions, Lancaster, PA
Private Custom Residence Additions…………………..............................……………...$630,000

As Project Manager

Fulton Opera House, Lancaster, PA
Historic Renovations and Additions…………………............................…………….…$9,500,000

Blue Ridge Communications, Ephrata, PA
New TV Studio, Offices and Support Buildings…….........................………………..$1,700,000

Southern York County School District, York, PA
Glenn Rock Elementary School Additions………………………...........................…..$2,500,000

U.S. Army, Aberdeen, MD
New Training Facility……………………………………….................................………..$1,200,000

U.S. Department of Defense, Aberdeen, MD
New Chemical Processing Facility……………………………............................…….$12,000,000

Manu Life Real Estate, Washington, D.C. 1100 New York Avenue
12 story office building………………….............................................................$42,000,000

Manu Life Real Estate, Washington, D.C. 1350 I Street
12 story office building………………………................................................……..$23,000,000

Dept of Defense, Fairfax, VA
Defense Mapping Facility……………………………................................…………….$15,000,000

 

   

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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