Chester County Commissioners Josh Maxwell, Marian Moskowitz, and Eric Roe announce the appointment of George Martynick, Jr. as Director of the Chester County Facilities Department. Martynick has been serving as Acting Director since October 2023, following the retirement of former Director Jan Bowers. Chester County Commissioners’ Chair Josh Maxwell said, “During his time as Acting Director, George has taken on responsibility for the County’s full range of facilities, from our buildings, large and small, to the maintenance of our parks and trails. His project management and budgeting skills will serve him well in this role, and he holds important sustainable and safety credentials that are essential to leading a facilities department.”As Facilities Director, Martynick will oversee the department’s staff and contractors, and will be responsible for the management, operations, maintenance, repairs, and capital improvements of the County’s buildings and parking facilities. Commissioner Eric Roe said, “A facilities director must understand and oversee all sorts of systems – mechanical, electrical, plumbing, elevator, and HVAC – trades, and building codes.