At Flagger Force we often refer to ourselves as a ‘people company’. Our intention is to hire and develop our employees for 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 as a whole. We have high standards and they start from the top down. Our leadership is responsible for the lives and well-being of over 1,600 employees, hundreds 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.
Mike Doner
Mike Doner
Michael (Mike) Doner is president and CEO, of Flagger Force. As part of his everyday responsibilities, Mike oversees strategic operations, internally and externally.
Since co-founding the company in 2002, he has been focused on creating an environment where employees have the knowledge, tools, and passion to provide safe, quality work zones, keeping our communities moving throughout the eastern United States. He is committed to helping employees at every level of the organization realize their potential, both personally and professionally.
The company has been recognized as one of the Top 50 Fastest Growing Companies and Business of the Year in the Central PA region and named one of the Top 600 Specialty Contractors by Engineering News Record (ENR).
He is a graduate of the Reading Area Community College and the 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 is on the open water, boating and kayaking.
Jen Strobel, SPHR
Jen Strobel, SPHR
Jennifer M. Strobel is the vice president of human resources. She has been with the company since February of 2012 and is responsible for strategic planning for hiring talent throughout the company. She also oversees administrative functions, organizes internal training, and directs the development programs such as Managing from the Inside Out.
Professionally, Jen is passionate about helping women grow their self-confidence and succeed at the highest levels in all industries, but specifically in the construction industry. She volunteers on a regular basis for various organizations including Central Penn Food Bank and Leadership Lancaster.
Sean M. Lightner
Sean M. Lightner
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.
Mark A. Bender, CPA
Mark A. Bender, CPA
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.
Luke Lazar, CSP
Luke Lazar, CSP
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 Engineers (ASSE).