Company Culture

Whitestone provides outstanding customer service not only to our clients, and also believes that same level of dedication must be extended to our employees. Whitestone has established and maintains a “corporate family” atmosphere and makes certain a balance exists between hard work, social opportunities, and quality of life outside the workplace.

Additionally, Whitestone has cultivated a culture of volunteering and giving back through donations of time, resources and funds to a variety of charitable organizations. Through these efforts, Whitestone’s Community Outreach & Volunteering Group (comprised entirely of Whitestone employees) promotes a charitable spirit and fosters involvement with and reinvestment into the communities in which we live and work. Whitestone has been involved with multiple volunteering initiatives (from building homes for the homeless to volunteering at food-based charities) and will continue to make paying forward and giving back a cornerstone of our company culture.

August 2024 – Whitestone’s Community Involvement & Volunteering focus group collected school supplies for the Boys & Girls Club organization local to our offices to provide some relief to families preparing for the upcoming school year and with the goal that children in our communities won’t experience the first day of school without such basic necessities.

 

July 2024 – For the third year in a row, Whitestone doubled its presence once again with two teams competing in Gee-Gee’s Beach Volleyball League in Manasquan, NJ.

June 2024 – Whitestone’s Employee Engagement & Satisfaction Committee planned a night of fun at local TopGolf venues for our spring employee event.

May 2024 – Whitestone’s Community Involvement & Volunteering committee visited the Boys & Girls Club’s Asbury Park, NJ location on Saturday May 4th. During this “Meet & Greet” with the members of the teen program, Whitestone staff described their professional roles and shared their unique journeys that lead them to the engineering field. The morning included a tour of the impressive facility, some friendly games, inspiring conversations, and plans to continue a meaningful partnership between Whitestone and the Boys & Girls Clubs of America.

March 2024 – A great time was had by all during Whitestone’s company-wide ‘Bowling for a Cause’ team-building event. The winning team, PAWs, was awarded $500 to donate to their chosen charity PAWS.

December 2023 – Whitestone’s annual Holiday Gala at The Loft NJ in Whitehouse Station, New Jersey.

December 2023 – Whitestone’s Community Involvement & Volunteering #EmployeeFocusGroup organized another successful Christmas Toy Drive to benefit charitable organizations near our branch offices. Whitestone employees also teamed up to collect and donate coats to Jersey Cares (NJ), The Spring of Tampa Bay (FL), Northern Children (PA), Button Up Connecticut (CT), and Open Door Mission (NY) for distribution to local school districts, children’s shelters, and community centers.

November 2023 – Whitestone’s Community Involvement & Volunteering Group sponsored Habitat for Humanity’s 2nd Annual Salute to our Veterans 5k run on November 18th. To show appreciation for veterans’ service, HFH created the “Veterans Initiative” Critical Repair and Healthy Homes Program to assist vets at risk of homelessness. Congrats to Whitestone’s Martin Rafla for winning his age group!

October 2023 – Whitestone’s Community Involvement & Volunteering #EmployeeFocusGroup organized another successful volunteering opportunity at Saint Peter’s Haven Food Pantry in Clifton, New Jersey on October 14th.

October 2023 – Whitestone’s Community Involvement & Volunteering #EmployeeFocusGroup organized another successful volunteering opportunity at Feeding Hands Food Pantry in Hillsborough, New Jersey.

October 2023 – Whitestone is proud to again be ranked among NJ’s Best Places to Work for 2023

September 2023 – Whitestone’s continued growth warranted celebrating our annual Family Days with employees and their families at four regional events: an afternoon at the ballpark cheering on the Worcester Red Sox in Worcester, MA and the Rochester Red Wings in Rochester, NY; an afternoon of barbecue at the beach in Point Pleasant, NJ; and an afternoon brunch in Orlando, FL.

August 2023 – Thousands of children in our service areas begin their school year without the critical supplies they need for academic success. Whitestone’s offices teamed up to collect and donate school supplies to Jersey Cares (NJ), Mary’s Place Refugee Outreach (NY), Bucks County Opportunity Council (PA), Hillsborough Education Foundation (FL), and United Way of Central and Northeastern Connecticut (CT) for distribution to local school districts, children’s shelters and community centers.

July 2023 – After a fun 2022 season, Whitestone doubled its presence with two teams competing in Gee-Gee’s Beach Volleyball League in Manasquan, NJ this year. Whitestone’s “corporate family” atmosphere ensures a balance between work and social opportunities.

May 2023 – The Employee Engagement Committee hosted a night of friendly competition for employees at indoor racetracks in each region.

March 2023 – A great time was had by all during Whitestone’s company-wide ‘Axing for a Cause’ team-building event. The winning team, Looking Sharp, was awarded $500 to donate to their chosen charity THE AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR THE PREVENTION OF CRUELTY TO ANIMALS. To learn more about ASPCA, please visit https://www.aspca.org/.

February 2023 – Whitestone had a great time sponsoring the ACE Mentor Program of Greater Philadelphia 2023 GIANT JENGA TOURNAMENT. An acronym for “Architecture, Construction and Engineering,” ACE engages, excites, and enlightens high school students to consider or pursue careers in the integrated construction industry through mentoring, scholarships, and grants. ACE’s volunteer mentors include architects, engineers, construction managers, and contractors.

January 2023 – Whitestone employees teamed up to collect and donate coats to Jersey Cares (NJ), The Spring of Tampa Bay (FL), Northern Children (PA) and Ocean State Job Lot (CT) for distribution to local school districts, children’s shelters, and community centers.

December 2022 – Whitestone’s annual Holiday Gala at The Loft NJ in Whitehouse Station, New Jersey.

December 2022 – Whitestone’s Community Involvement & Volunteering Employee Focus Group organized another successful Christmas Toy Drive to benefit charitable organizations near our branch offices. Thank you to all who donated!

November 2022 – In the spirit of Thanksgiving and with the desire to give back to the communities in which we work, Whitestone’s Community Involvement and Volunteering Corporate Focus Group coordinated volunteer opportunities at food pantries local to several of our branch offices on November 12, 2022. Philadelphia and Chalfont, PA employees helped distribute food at St. Peter’s in Philadelphia while Warren and Wall, NJ employees prepared food packages at the Community Food Bank of New Jersey.

September 2022 – Whitestone is proud to again be ranked among NJ’s Best Places to Work for 2022.

September 2022 – Whitestone’s offices teamed up to collect and donate school supplies to Jersey Cares (NJ), Bucks County Opportunity Council (PA), Hillsborough Education Foundation (FL) and House of Bread (CT) for distribution to local school districts, children‘s shelters and community centers.

Summer 2022 – Whitestone’s three regional Family Days: Indoor racing at the SuperCharged Racing facility in Oakdale, CT; a day at the beach at Jenk’s Pavilion in Point Pleasant, NJ; and an afternoon at Stone’s Throw along the Riverwalk in Tampa, FL.

Summer 2022 – Whitestone’s New Jersey offices participated in a beach volleyball league on Wednesday nights throughout the summer in Manasquan, NJ.

June 2022 – Whitestone participated in the 23rd Annual Seeds of Peace gathering at Camp Seeds of Peace in Otisfield, Maine. The Seeds of Peace organization works to secure lasting peace in the Middle East.

April 2022 – Whitestone was proud to participate in Clean Ocean Action’s Beach Sweep in Manasquan, NJ. Seeing people come together to improve our communities is truly rewarding.

December 2021 – Whitestone’s annual Holiday Party at The Ryland Inn in Whitehouse Station, New Jersey.

September 2021 – Whitestone employees and their families enjoyed a beautiful day at the races for our annual Family Day event at Monmouth Park Racetrack.

September 2021 – Whitestone is proud to again be ranked among NJ’s Best Places to Work.

August 2021 – Whitestone’s Larry Keller (guitar) and Kyle Kopacz (drums) rocked the annual summer BBQ and Open Mic Night held at our Warren, NJ headquarters.

December 2019 – Whitestone closed out our 25th anniversary year with their annual Holiday Party at The Ryland Inn in Whitehouse Station, New Jersey.

September 2019 – Whitestone employees and their families celebrated the firm’s 25th Anniversary at the Kartrite Resort & Indoor Waterpark in Monticello, New York.

March 2019 – A fun time was had by all during Whitestone’s 5th annual, company-wide ‘Bowling for a Cause’ team-building event. The winning team was awarded $500 to donate to their chosen charity, The Humane Society of the United States.

December 2018 – As a way to give back to our community, Whitestone volunteers helped to sort, prepare and distribute food to those in need at the St. Peter’s Food Cupboard in Philadelphia.

June 2018 – Whitestone staff members enjoyed an evening of team building and axe throwing at both Stumpy’s Hatchet House and Betty Bordon’s House of Whacks.

April 2018 – In an effort to help raise both awareness and funds to directly impact individuals and families affected by autism, Whitestone organized a “Dress Down for Autism Day”. Proceeds were donated to POAC Autism Services (headquartered in New Jersey), The Center for Autism (headquartered in Philadelphia) and The New England Center for Children (headquartered in Southborough, MA).

March 2018 – A fun time was had by all at Whitestone’s 4th annual, company-wide ‘Bowling for a Cause’ team-building event. The winning team – The Bowling Stones – was awarded $500 to donate to their chosen charity, the Homes For Our Troops organization.

October 2017 – Whitestone employees enjoyed a warm autumn day and the beautiful fall foliage while completing the TreeTops Adventure Course at Camelback Mountain Adventures. This team building experience included a full ropes course, zip line and mountain coaster!

August 2017 – Whitestone’s annual Family Fun Day featured employees, family, and friends enjoying an evening of Somerset Patriots baseball, BBQ, and fireworks at TD Bank Ballpark on Saturday, August 5th.

June 2017 – Whitestone employees hit the track for some friendly competition at Lehigh Valley Grand Prix in Allentown, PA. While some controversy arose over the true winner, a good time was had by all!

February 2017 – A fun time was had by all at Whitestone’s 3rd annual, company-wide ‘Bowling for a Cause’ team-building event. The winning team –The Fighting Khantamrs – was awarded $500 to donate to the charity of their choice, the Disabled American Veterans organization.

December 2016 – Whitestone employees, family members, and friends volunteered for the Community Food Bank of New Jersey on Saturday, December 3, 2016 by packaging donated goods for distribution to soup kitchens, food charities, and other organizations in need.

September 2015 – A fun time was had by all at Whitestone’s 2nd annual, company-wide ‘Bowling for a Cause’ team-building event. The winning team –Splitz Happen– was awarded a $500 donation for the charity of their choice, St. Hubert’s Animal Welfare Center.

June 2015 – Whitestone employees, family and friends volunteered time to the “Giving Gardeners’ Project” at the Wagner Farm Arboretum in Warren, NJ on Saturday, June 6, 2015. GGP grows produce for local food banks, soup kitchens and other food-related charities.

December 2014 – Whitestone employees, family members, and friends provided volunteer services for the Community Food Bank of New Jersey on Saturday, December 6, 2014. Whitestone’s work shift included packing donated goods for distribution to soup kitchens, food charities, and other organizations in need.

June 2014 – Whitestone employees participated in a Team Build Day for Habitat for Humanity Philadelphia. Whitestone had the opportunity to work on the construction of four new homes being built in the Germantown section of Philadelphia.