Ben Krupinski's Legacy Lives On In Business's New Owners

EAST HAMPTON, NY — After a tragic plane crash in June took the lives of Ben and Bonnie Krupinski, their grandson William Maerov and pilot Jon Dollard, Ben Krupinski Builder of the Hamptons, NY & Connecticut has announced new ownership.

Taking the helm are long-time employees Stratton Schellinger and Ray Harden.The company was founded in 1986 by Krupinski, who passed away tragically on June 2, a release said.

“Our intent is to carry Ben’s legacy forward,” Schellinger said, adding that he and Harden worked closely with Krupinski for 31 years and 16 years respectively. “We will honor Ben’s legacy through our mutual passion and mission to deliver consistent excellence to our clients in the Hamptons, Manhattan, Westchester and Connecticut.”

Clients appreciate the the importance of their privacy, a release said. "We will continue to give them the security they value,” added Harden.“We will also continue our aggressive approach to each project with the same energy and commitment to deliver projects on time and to budget.”

The firm's notable public projects in the Hamptons include constructing The Parrish Art Museum in Water Mill, renovating Guild Hall for Visual and Performing Arts in East Hampton, building the Children’s Wing of East Hampton Library, rebuilding Scoville Community Hall in Amagansett, and, restoring the George Fowler House in Springs.

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