JONATHAN BOWSER

PRESIDENT & CEO, OWNER

Jonathan began his career in commercial banking before moving into economic development as CEO of Cumberland Area Economic Development Corp. He later transitioned into real estate development/construction and founded Steel Works Construction (SWC) in 2021. A highly engaged, strategic and decisive leader, Jonathan has a thorough command of construction and development and a high degree of foresight. He is committed to ensuring SWC employees have the support required to enjoy success and expand expertise while finding new and innovative ways to provide greater value and customer service to clients.

One such way is changing the face of construction with diversity and inclusion in the forefront. Steel Works Construction’s vision is to partner and mentor minority, women, and disadvantaged owned subcontractors and partners to facilitate and expand contracting opportunities in our communities.

Jonathan has been named to The Power 100 by The Central Penn Business Journal (2021 and 2022). He has been named one of South Central Pennsylvania’s 40 Under 40. As well as being awarded the Power of Diversity Black 100 by City & State Pennsylvania (2021 and 2022). Jonathan has been an active member in a number of community and industry organizations. He is the Board Chair of Community First Fund, a Harrisburg Area Community College (HACC) Board Member, a Board Member of the Home Builders Association of Metropolitan Harrisburg, Community First Federal Credit Union and a Planning Commission member of both Susquehanna Township Planning Commission and Dauphin County Planning Commission.