Meet the Team - LC Construction

Bill Krapf

Chief Development Officer

Bill Krapf

Chief Development Officer

Bill is an accomplished commercial real estate executive, relying on over thirty years of experience in the commercial construction, property management, and land development industries to consistently deliver on the vision of Capano Management ownership.

Responsible throughout the life cycle of every new and existing project, Bill provides determined, supportive leadership to his team of 14 direct reports, the balance of the Capano executive team, and third party partners such as lenders, design teams, local municipalities, and state agencies. Bill guides and connects these teams through the successful acquisition, design, financing, construction, management, and redevelopment as required, of an extensive existing and growing portfolio.

Utilizing a holistic approach to the development of Class-A real estate, and working directly with ownership, Bill drives the company’s corporate strategy to deliver sustainable, innovative, and proven models of successful CRE developments. Under his continuing stewardship, Capano Management is well-positioned to continue to thrive.

Bill graduated Summa Cum Laude from Lehigh University with a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering.

Casey Falls

Senior Project Manager

Casey Falls

Senior Project Manager

Casey brings 20 plus years of engineering, design, and construction experience to his position leading Capano Management’s commercial construction division. He manages his team of project engineers, assistant project managers, superintendents, and admin staff in ground up construction of apartment complexes, homes, storefront shopping centers, and offices.

His collaborative approach means cross-division coordination with Capano marketing, accounting, financial and HR leadership. Externally, Casey manages relationships with vendors, subcontractors, and financial institutions. Casey remains steadfast in his commitment to value engineering: utilizing efficient ways to build while incorporating a design that will stand the test of time. He has overseen construction of projects up to $250 million.

Before joining Capano, Casey worked in general contracting and construction at Wolson Construction, Norwood Construction and Tracy Mechanical. Casey earned his Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from Drexel University.

Casey is a graduate of Drexel University with a concentration in Mechanical Engineering and certifications in LEED AP, Green Advantage, and Healthcare Constructor. With over 20 Years of experience, Casey has managed the construction of hospitals, pharmacies, museums, facilities of higher education, and senior care and office complexes. He is actively involved in numerous industry associations, including Delaware Valley Green Building Council, Engineers without Borders, and ABC – DE & Eastern PA Chapters.

Dan Lyons

Assistant Project Manager

Dan Lyons

Assistant Project Manager

Favorite Delaware restaurant?
Woody’s Dewey Beach Bar & Grill
Favorite Delaware vacation spot?
Cape Henlopen State Park
What Delaware building inspires you?
The Pilot School – my first construction project
Best Delaware memory?
I got married at Delaware Seashore State Park
Who is your favorite famous Delawarean?
Aubrey Plaza
What is your favorite regional sports team?
Eagles…Go Birds!!
What DIY project are you working on at home?
Waterproofing my basement

Jennifer Newton

Construction Administrative Assistant

Jennifer Newton

Construction Administrative Assistant

Favorite Delaware restaurant?
La Tolteca
Favorite Delaware vacation spot?
Rehoboth
What Delaware building inspires you?
Several 1800 early 1900 architectural buildings
Best Delaware memory?
Time at the beach with my children
Who is your favorite famous Delawarean?
Valerie Bertinelli, I grew up watching her TV movies and she grew up right down the street from where I live.
What is your favorite regional sports team?
Phillies
What DIY project are you working on at home?
Replacing deck and re-designing landscape retaining wall

Before joining LC Construction as our Construction Administrative Assistant, Jennifer worked in several different industries: Technical, Sales, Manufacturing, Automotive and Construction. Her background includes 20+ years in the areas of finance, human resources and payroll. Jennifer is our point-of-contact for all contracts, insurance, permits, invoices and AIA’s.

George DiFrancesco

Superintendent

George DiFrancesco

Superintendent

Favorite Delaware restaurant?
Middletown Pizza
Favorite Delaware vacation spot?
Rehoboth Beach
What Delaware building inspires you?
St. John’s Catholic Church
Best Delaware memory?
Driving around Newark in High School with friends & Muscle cars
Who is your favorite famous Delawarean?
George Thorogood
What is your favorite regional sports team?
Wilmington Blue Rocks
What DIY project are you working on at home?
Restoration of a 1969 Chevy Chevelle SS 396

With a 30-year-career in construction, George joined LC Construction in 2014. He brings deep knowledge and expertise in all areas of field operations and project management work. His background as a construction superintendent includes vast experience in the development and implementation of large, multi-phased projects. George is a carpenter by trade, and bolstered his skills through intense coursework with the Delaware Contractors Association. He is also trained in OSHA laws and regulations, asbestos removal, First Aid and CPR.

Zachary Busby

Director of Marketing

Zachary Busby

Director of Marketing

As Director of Marketing and Communications, Zachary is involved with every aspect of Capano Management: homebuilding, residential, commercial, hospitality, corporate giving, and human resources. He ensures clear communication with both internal and external audiences. Zachary develops cross-marketing opportunities for partners and shopping center tenants, advertising for residential communities, recruitment materials for potential hires, and campaigns for the varying lines of business.

Zachary and his team of in-house creative, social media and fund development experts follow a strategy that helped support company growth – now at more than 5,000 multi-family apartment residence, 1MM sq. ft. of commercial office space, 1.5MM sq. ft. of retail space and $100MM of assets under development.

Zachary brings over 15 years of marketing and communications strategy to the Capano Management team.

He earned a Bachelor of Arts in Corporate Communication from Elon College in North Carolina.

Designs and implements integrated marketing and communications campaigns leveraging online, social and traditional media channels for branding and messaging. Specializing in Real Estate Development, with lead responsibility for managing cross-functional teams and third-party vendors to achieve objectives per deadlines on or below budget.

Mike Edwards

Superintendent

Mike Edwards

Superintendent

Favorite Delaware restaurant?
Woody’s Bar & Grill in Dewey.
Favorite Delaware vacation spot?
Fenwick Island Area
What Delaware building inspires you?
Can’t say I have a favorite building. I like looking at the older buildings like banks and government buildings that are filled with 19th century craftsmanship.
Best Delaware memory?
Favorite Delaware memory is watching the Cowboys play the Eagles in Lincoln stadium or spending summers as a kid at my Aunt Martha’s house in Fenwick Island.
Who is your favorite famous Delawarean?
My favorite Delawarean would probably be Valeria Bertinelli that played in One Day at a Time with Snyder the maintenance man.
What is your favorite regional sports team?
Regional sports team would be The New York Yankees
What DIY project are you working on at home?
I’m not a huge fan of DIY projects. My girlfriend and I like to use our own creativity to do remodeling projects.

Mike joined LC Construction in 2009. With 25 years in the industry, he is Green for Green certified and Energy Star qualified. His background as a production manager includes extensive framing, mechanical and all around construction knowledge stemming from high end custom homes, multifamily dwellings, remodeling and fit out projects and commercial structures. Mike has extensive experience in job cost estimates, and was trained in architecture, management and marketing.