G&C Fab-Con designs and builds national cemeteries for the United Stated Department of Veterans Affairs. We build, like no other, a beautiful place where the ones who were left behind can come and feel at home, at peace and may demonstrate those feelings of loss. A place where the service member will know that his/her family feels safe, welcomed, honored and among friends who, too, have come to be near, to reflect and to remember. We produce results that are to the satisfaction of the owner, the Department of Veterans Affairs, at a fair price and in a timely manner. The same regard is extended to the employees of G&C Fab-Con. As we strive to establish and maintain a long term relationship with the Veterans Administration, so do we with our employees. We will create a safe working environment, with the necessary tools needed for our people to perform to the best of their ability. The owners are dedicated individuals who place quality and integrity before profit. With these objectives in mind, we will grow to become the premier construction company dedicated strictly to this niche of our society. Veteran Centric At every touch point, we will have an unquestionable focus on our Veterans and their families we serve. High Performance We will continuously raise the bar by investing and focusing on the Retention, Acquisition and Development of the best talent in the marketplace. We will create a high-performance culture that rewards personal and professional growth, aligned with our objectives. Service Oriented Our people are our greatest assets, and services are our value! We will always lead with focus on and investment in the unique value of our service portfolios. Military If you’re an active reserve service member looking to expand your career, or a military veteran transitioning to civilian life, G&C Fab-Con is interested in your services. Recruiting current and ex-military members has consistently been a staple of how we build our team. The discipline, skill-sets and strategic acumen acquired through military service translate perfectly into the roles and responsibilities you may face, should you join the G&C Fab-Con family. Meet the Team James Griffith, M.D. President James Carter Griffith together with three partners, formed G&C Fab-Con in 2005. As the President, he oversees numerous construction projects for the US Department of Veterans Affairs and the Army Corp of Engineers, primarily building and renovating national cemeteries and VA medical centers.He has used his managerial skills acquired in a 25 year Army career together with the past 15 years of cemetery design/construction of veteran cemeteries throughout the United States to make a significant contribution to the day-to-day operation of what has become an industry leading company. Richard E. Creter Vice President Richard E. Creter is the Vice President of Construction of G&C Fab-Con. He has managed numerous construction projects for the US Department of Veterans Affairs and the Army Corp of Engineers, primarily building and renovating national cemeteries and VA medical centers. These projects include the initial construction of the 95-acre Cape Canaveral National Cemetery, the construction of the Washington Crossing National Cemetery, the Millennial expansion project at Arlington National Cemetery as well as several expansion and renovation projects for national cemeteries and VA medical centers throughout the United States. Mr. Creter is a CPA. Prior to G&C Fab-Con, he successfully owned and managed a manufacturing company and was past mayor of Raritan Township, New Jersey. He has also served as a member of several municipal boards and associations in New Jersey. Matt Creter Lead Design/Construction QA/QC Matt Creter graduated with a B.S. in Economics from the University of Connecticut. He has 18 years of experience in the construction industry, with 13 years dedicated to G&C Fab-Con. His professional qualifications include the OSHA 30-Hour Training Course, NPCA Training as well as being a certified ACI Concrete Field Testing Technician. As a lead Design/Construction QA/QC, Mr. Creter has overseen many large- scale construction projects over the past few years. These include, but are not limited to, the Calverton National Cemetery – 90 Acre Gravesite Construction Project in Calverton, NY, Phase 1 Development of the Cape Canaveral National Cemetery in Mims, FL and Design/Build 2,500 PPC for Camp Butler National Cemetery in Springfield, IL. Cole Vettraino Senior Design/Construction Manager Cole Vettraino graduated with a B.S. in Building Construction Management from Michigan State University. Since starting his career in the construction industry in 1998, Cole has earned extensive experience in estimating and project management, primarily focusing on the construction and design/build of large and smaller projects for the Department of Veteran Affairs. Cole’s professional qualifications include a 30-Hour OSHA Training Course, LEED Qualifications, Stormwater Management Qualifications and he is Construction Quality Control Management Certified. As the Senior Project Manager at G&C Fab-Con. Mr. Vettraino has an extensive portfolio of projects ranging in sizes from $100k to $38M across the United States and Puerto Rico. Some of these projects include the construction of the Cape Canaveral National Cemetery and large-scale cemetery expansion projects in locations such as the Indiantown Gap National Cemetery and the Sacramento Valley National Cemetery. “It is with honor that I continue to serve the military community as President of G&C Fab-Con. My 25 years of active service has taught me a great deal about responsibility, dedication and loyalty; all of which I bring to this excellent company.” — James Griffith, President Contact Us Phone 908 782 0526 Fax 908 782 0188 New Jersey Headquarters 5 Foster Lane, Building A. Flemington, NJ 08822 Quick Nav Home Capabilities Projects About Us Culture Contact