A Jack of All Trades with a Heart for Service – Staff Spotlight on Curt Moyer

For more than three decades, Curt Moyer has been helping keep Cornwall Manor running smoothly. Curt joined the Maintenance Department in 1993 as a painter and over the years has grown into one of the community’s most versatile and dependable team members.

After attending vocational training classes, Curt expanded his skills in electrical work, plumbing and HVAC systems. Today, he is known as a go-to problem solver who is always willing to tackle whatever challenge comes his way. One of the things he enjoys most about his work is the variety.

“Every day is different,” Curt says. “You never know what you’re going to be working on next.”

Over his 30-plus years at Cornwall Manor, Curt has witnessed tremendous growth and change throughout the campus. When he first arrived, Gatehouse Lane had not yet been built. Since then, he has seen numerous projects transform the community, including renovations to Bradley Hall, construction of the Wright Family Wellness Center and the new Health Center, development of all the Woods neighborhoods, the demolition of North Hills (next to the Chapel) and the addition of the Trailside Organic Farm and Clubhouse. He has even seen the Maintenance Shop relocate from the train and woodshop area to its current location in the former Food Service building.

A Berks County native and graduate of the Tulpehocken Area School District, Curt’s career path has been anything but ordinary. Before joining Cornwall Manor, he worked for a farmer, a plastics plant, a painting contractor, Woodmasters and Tree Industries, where he created layouts for sewing top machines while also performing general maintenance duties. At one point, he spent six months in Alabama working as a foreman and supervising a team of 15 employees.

After high school he hoped to join the military. However, at just 92 pounds, he was turned down because of his size. Instead, he began building a life and career of hard work and hands-on problem solving. After moving out on his own at age 17, he settled in Lebanon County, started a family, and eventually found his way to Cornwall Manor.

Creativity plays a major role in Curt’s life outside of work. An accomplished painter, he has painted everything from traditional artwork and signs to race cars, figurines, and even ostrich eggs. He also enjoys wood carving and chainsaw carving, combining artistic talent with craftsmanship. Not surprisingly, he is always working on projects around the house and enjoys finding solutions for just about anything that needs fixing.

Family is equally important to Curt. He and his wife, Laura, who met at Cornwall Manor, will celebrate their 25th wedding anniversary next year. The couple met right here on campus. Curt is the proud father of three sons and a daughter, and he has one grandson.

These days, Curt and Laura live near Jonestown, where he spends much of his free time helping both of his sons on farms. Whether tending to animals, renovating his home or planning the restoration of a 1958 Ford pickup truck, Curt is happiest when he’s working with his hands and creating something meaningful.

Through decades of dedication, adaptability and craftsmanship, Curt has helped shape Cornwall Manor in countless ways. His wide-ranging talents, strong work ethic and commitment to serving others have made him a highly valued member of the Cornwall Manor family.