George Martynick, Jr.
Chester County Commissioners Josh Maxwell, Marian Moskowitz, and Eric Roe announce the appointment of George Martynick, Jr. as Director of the Chester County Facilities Department. Martynick has been serving as Acting Director since October 2023, following the retirement of former Director Jan Bowers.
Chester County Commissioners’ Chair Josh Maxwell said, “During his time as Acting Director, George has taken on responsibility for the County’s full range of facilities, from our buildings, large and small, to the maintenance of our parks and trails. His project management and budgeting skills will serve him well in this role, and he holds important sustainable and safety credentials that are essential to leading a facilities department.”
As Facilities Director, Martynick will oversee the department’s staff and contractors, and will be responsible for the management, operations, maintenance, repairs, and capital improvements of the County’s buildings and parking facilities.
“In this role, George is on the frontline of meeting the goals of our County’s Climate Action Plan, which pledges to reduce by 80 percent the greenhouse gas emissions in County-owned buildings by the year 2050,” said Commissioner Moskowitz. “George is tasked with finding ways to make our buildings more energy efficient, incorporating sustainable design, and transitioning to renewable energy. It’s a tall order, but one we know George can assume.”
George joins Chester County following a career of 30-plus years with the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission, where he began as an Emergency Response Worker before moving to the position of Facilities Analyst, and finally Regional Facility Manager for the Department of Facilities and Energy Management. There, he managed operations for over 80 properties with an appraised value of $250 million.
Commissioner Eric Roe said, “A facilities director must understand and oversee all sorts of systems – mechanical, electrical, plumbing, elevator, and HVAC – trades, and building codes. George has this diverse knowledge and experience, and we are fortunate to have him on the County team in such an important role.”
Martynick holds professional memberships to the PA Facility Managers Association, the Professional Facility Management Institute and the Green Building Council. He lives in West Goshen and has been active in the Boy Scouts of America organization for 45 years, and currently serves as a Scoutmaster.
Congratulations George! Wishing you much success in your new role.