The Company
R.A. Van Etten Paving has been in business since 1947 and is based in
Cornwall, NY.  Matthew & Doreen Brodmerkel are the owners.  Matthew
grew up in Cornwall, NY and is dedicated to maintaining a prosperous
business in his home town.
Our Mission
R.A. Van Etten is committed to providing premium asphalt work, with a
pleasant and neat crew, to ensure customer satisfaction.
Our Values
  • Provide the highest quality of work to our customers.
  • Honor all agreements with our customers and vendors
  • The crew and equipment will maintain a neat and clean appearance.
  • Our customers will receive a timely, courteous response to their
    questions and concerns.
  • Suppliers will be paid in a timely fashion.
  • Employees will be fairly compensated and treated with respect.
  • We will donate time and services to the local community.
The company name was later
changed to R.A. Van Etten
Paving.
Michael & Ellen Kelly purchased
the company from Mr. Van Etten
in 1982.  They keep the Van
Etten name because it is so
well known.
Matthew Brodmerkel began
working for Michael Kelly in
1988.  Matthew was Michael's
apprentice and he aspired to
own the company one day.
In 2004, after 16 years of paving
experience, Matthew purchased
the company.
Matthew's wife, Doreen,
assists with the administrative
function of the business.  They
reside in Cornwall with their
two children.
Mr. Van Etten started the
company in 1947 as Van Etten
& Tremper Excavating Inc.
Company History
R.A. Van Etten Paving - Company Information
About Us
Our Vission
R.A. Van Etten Paving aspires to be the premier provider of paving and
asphalt maintenance for the Hudson Valley by offering rewarding and
fulfilling careers to our employees who will in turn provide the highest
quality of service to our customers.