About Us

Leadership

At Flagger Force, we often refer to ourselves as a ‘people company’. Our intention is to hire and develop our employees to have fulfilling careers at every level of our organization. The key to providing valuable career opportunities starts by assembling an effective leadership team. Only by attracting and retaining the best talent can we continue our vision of making a positive difference in the safety of others as well as the quality and expectations for the traffic control industry. We have high standards, and they start from the top down. Our leadership is responsible for the lives and well-being of over 2,000 employees, thousands of clients, and countless members of the traveling public. Everyone at Flagger Force is committed to keeping our communities moving.

Learn more about our executive leadership team below.

We Keep Our Communities Moving

Mike Doner
president and CEO
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Mike Doner

president and CEO

Mike Doner, is the president and CEO of Flagger Force. As part of his everyday responsibilities, Mike oversees strategic operations, internally and externally, and expanding the company into new markets.

Since co-founding the company in 2002, he has focused on creating an environment where employees have the knowledge, tools, and passion to provide safe, quality work zones and keep our communities moving throughout the eastern United States. He is committed to helping employees at every level of the organization realize their professional and personal potential.

Mike was recognized as an Entrepreneur of the Year 2024 Greater Philadelphia for his leadership and strategic company growth. Additionally, under his leadership, the Central Penn Business Journal has recognized the company as Business of the Year (2016) and a 50 Fastest Company for over a decade. Flagger Force has consistently earned national recognition from Engineering News-Record’s Top 600 Specialty Contractors list and the INC 5000, highlighting the company’s continual development and excellence in the short-term traffic control industry.

He graduated from Reading Area Community College and Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania with a bachelor’s degree in communications. When Mike is not in the office or conducting job site visits throughout the company’s footprint, he enjoys boating on the open water from the Chesapeake Bay to Florida and the Bahamas.

Safety Message

No task is so important, and no service so urgent, that we cannot take the time to perform our work safely.

Quality Message

“Be a yardstick of quality. Some people aren't used to an environment where excellence is expected.” - Steve Jobs
Karen Parody
vice president of human resources
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Karen Parody

vice president of human resources

Karen Parody is vice president of human resources at Flagger Force. She strategically leads the organization’s human resources capabilities with nearly 2,000 dispersed frontline employees and values high performance and professionalism.

She joined Flagger Force in 2022, bringing over 20 years of experience driving organizational growth, workforce recruitment and retention, and legal compliance programs. Karen received her Bachelor of Science in human services with a minor in social work from Elmira College in New York and a master’s degree in human resources management and development from Chapman University in California.

As a wife and mother of four children, Karen is a proud supporter of their college sports. When not watching sporting events, she spends her time volunteering at Special Olympic events and helping with local charities. Karen believes that it is better to give than to receive.

Safety Message

Prepare for your day the night before: pack your snacks, water bottles, and gear bag, so you are not rushing in the morning.

Quality Message

Communication is key when on the job. Ensure that your radios have extra batteries you can share important information with your co-workers and clients to stay connected.
Sean M. Lightner
vice president of business development
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Sean M. Lightner

vice president of business development

Sean M. Lightner is the vice president of business development. As a member of the executive leadership team, Sean is responsible for the development and execution of new market entry, joint ventures with strategic partners and managing the company’s marketing and brand initiatives.

Sean joined Flagger Force in December of 2013, bringing more than 20 years of sales experience from TransUnion as well as other players in the financial services industry. He received his Bachelor of Art degree in psychology from Syracuse University and completed an Executive Leadership Program from the Harvard Business School Executive Education.

As a husband and father of three children, Sean is passionate about his family and helping people achieve their goals both professionally and personally. For the past several years, he has served on the board of directors for the Northern York County School District Polar Bear Foundation and also serves on the board for the Northern York Lacrosse Club.

Safety Message

Get the appropriate amount of rest. It makes a world of a difference from a safety perspective.

Quality Message

Acknowledge quality each time you see or receive it – that is how you drive consistency.
Mark A. Bender, CPA
vice president, CFO
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Mark A. Bender, CPA

vice president, CFO

Mark A. Bender is the vice president and CFO. He joined Flagger Force in June of 2014, after working for various accounting firms and serving 10 years in the United States Air Force. He still enjoys flying today and recently obtained his private pilot license. Mark is a youth soccer coach and an avid fan of his three sons who play at both the college and academy level.

Safety Message

Safety demands vigilance constantly. In our ever-changing business environment we can never be content that we have arrived at a final policy, practice or posture.

Quality Message

Quality is evaluated by the recipient of a product or service and is differentiated not by the cost or effort injected through the production process, but by what the recipient gets out of it.
Kathleen Fabrizi, MSLBE, MMOAS, CLSSMBB, PMP, CCMP, CHEP
vice president of operations
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Kathleen Fabrizi, MSLBE, MMOAS, CLSSMBB, PMP, CCMP, CHEP

vice president of operations

Kathleen (Kathy) Fabrizi MSLBE, MMOAS, CLSSMBB, PMP, CCMP, CHEP, is vice president of operations at Flagger Force. With over 25 years of leadership experience through her time with the Air Force and Air National Guard, she leads the organization’s operations services center in Hummelstown, PA, which includes client services, field operations, and resource allocation.

Kathy has worked as a consultant for several years focusing on process improvement and project and change management. She received her Bachelor of Science in business administration from Gwynedd-Mercy University and a master’s degree in leadership and business ethics from Duquesne University, both in Pennsylvania. Kathy is a highly recognized and decorated leader, a lean six sigma master black belt, and an adjunct professor at Penn State University.

Flagger Force achieves operational excellence with a 99.86% success rate for on-time arrivals and a 99.81% success rate for service delivery, covering over 3 million service hours in 2024.

Safety Message

When arriving at your job site, conduct a pre-job brief with your crew and client. This will help everyone understand the schedule for the day and how each person can support one another to make it a safe work zone and keep the families in our communities safe.

Quality Message

DRIFT= Do It Right The First Time.
Luke Lazar, CSP
vice president of risk and safety
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Luke Lazar, CSP

vice president of risk and safety

Luke Lazar, CSP, is the vice president of risk and safety at Flagger Force. With close to 30 years of safety consulting experience throughout various industries and companies, he is a certified safety professional (CSP) with the Board of Certified Safety Professionals.

In his current role, he strategizes the policies and practices of the company to ensure all employees and clients are safe on the job site or at the office. He oversees a team of safety professionals throughout the eastern United States with a range of skills and experiences, coaching and mentoring individuals to prevent incidents. Lazar also manages the training programs within the Flagger Force Academy for new and current field employees. While continuously advancing the safety culture of Flagger Force, his future vision for the risk department is focused on three things: being present, being proactive, and being predictive.

Lazar received his bachelor’s degree in occupational safety and health from Millersville University of Pennsylvania and is an active member of American Society of Safety Professionals (ASSP).

Safety Message

This works 100% of the time…before you do that, please stop. Assess what could go wrong and visualize the worst possible outcome. Make it personal. Analyze how to adequately reduce risk. Ask yourself, do I have the proper knowledge/tools/training/PPE/etc. to safely complete the task. Act. Take the time that is necessary to ensure safety, follow procedures, use the correct tools, and ask for assistance.

Quality Message

Budgets and deadlines are important, but do not let them trump quality.

Our Compelling Vision

To Fulfill a Greater Purpose, We exist to make a difference, We believe what we do matters

…and to that end we express that purpose as We Keep Our Communities Moving®

Together as Flagger Force, we strive not only to make our roadways safer, but also to keep our communities moving. We hire. We educate. We empower. And we give back. We are the faces of our clients on jobsites allowing them to focus on restoring the power, repairing the bridges, and keeping the water flowing. And yes, we keep people moving on the roads too – getting them where they are going, safely. It isn’t just a community – it’s our community and we’re proud to keep it moving with everything we do.

Our Energizing Mission

  • To protect our people, our clients and the public
  • To share our Safety-Driven passion with others
  • To serve with integrity and professionalism
  • To cultivate a team of leaders, providing opportunities for growth
  • To be respected as an industry leader in safety education and work zone management across the nation

Our Shared Values

  • Leadership – A dedication to willingness, initiative, perseverance and caring
  • Integrity – Speaking and living the truth in an authentic manner
  • Respect – A commitment to honoring the diversity of others with dignity
  • Trust – Counting on ourselves and each other to give our best every single day.

“The Flagger Force Operations team has done a great job at providing me consistency on my job site this week. I appreciate all the hard work.”

- Owen Crouse, Foreman, Riggs Distler

“Today, Flagger Force did an excellent job on our work zone. I was very impressed with their level of professionalism and knowledge in traffic control. They did some great work.”

- Phil Vigue, Foreman, Cianbro Corp.

“The crew from Flagger Force did a great job today. These two were professional, patient, and pleasant to work with.”

- Charles Curtis, Foreman, Verizon

“Flagger Force has some of the best crews. They are always attentive, listen to what is needed and they all have been a pleasure to work with.”

- Donnie Hoffer, Foreman, Brubacher Excavating

“Flagger Force employees are polite, courteous, and very professional. It is always nice to have them on our site.”

- Scott Gates, Foreman, UGI

“Our Flagger Force crew did an outstanding job today. I am impressed with the quality of the level of service they provided. They were safe, courteous, and were a pleasure to have worked alongside of our crew.”

- Steve Krizan, Foreman, BGE-Underground

“The crews at Flagger Force are great to work with. We had a complicated rolling slowdown and they had the operation down to a science. I am very pleased with the job they performed.”

- Andrew MacPherson, project manager, CW Wright Construction

“The crew with my team today was outstanding. My employees made sure to tell me how knowledgeable, polite, and hardworking each member of this crew was throughout the day.”

- Damon Barbour, Supervisor, Reg Operations Line & Sub, West, Potomac Edison

“I want to thank Flagger Force for providing us with an outstanding and professional crew. The dedication your employees show on the road is very gratifying knowing they are the ones protecting our crew. Thank you for keeping us safe.”

- Shane Satterwhite, foreman, Pike Electric

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