Luxury custom building brand welcomes industry-veteran Samuel Ebersol as CEO among other strategic team advancements
(PARADISE, PA) March 2025 — Baüen Unlimited, leaders in luxury custom construction, introduce a new generation of leadership. The family of brands, which includes nationally recognized B&D Builders, Mid-Atlantic Timberframes, Vintage Wood & Forged Iron, Vintage Millwork & Restoration, Blackwood Equestrian Stalls, and Mid-Atlantic Steel Fabrication, welcomes a new era of growth and innovation with the announcement of four strategic changes within the team.
Following a distinguished 39-year career, Ed Ferderbar will retire from his position as CEO of Baüen Unlimited and will be succeeded by Samuel Ebersol. Following his 13 years of leadership as general manager of Mid- Atlantic Timberframes, Ebersol now passes the reins to Michael Banta who advances from operations manager to general manager. At sister company B&D Builders, Amos Ebersol is being promoted from his role as director of preconstruction to general manager.
“Throughout each division of Baüen, empowerment remains a core value,” Sam Ebersol shared. “Our goal is to equip our people for success in every stage of their career because they are truly the most important component of the organization. As CEO, I am excited to work beside the general managers within the Baüen organization to further advance their vision for each business and enhance the employee and customer experience.”
“Each brand under the Baüen umbrella was founded from a passion to transcend the idea of what was possible in heritage building,” Ferderbar reflected. “Although different within their craft, each division is deeply committed to delivering a best-in-class experience from product sourcing to construction and customer service. As we look toward the future, we remain steadfast in these values while continuing to reimagine luxury custom building.”
The Next Generation of Leadership
Business partners and co-founders Ben Esh and Daniel Glick established B&D Builders in 2000. “Ben and I founded the company on the principles of family, church, then business,” says Glick. “We carried that into how we wanted the culture at B&D and its sister companies to be cultivated. SEEDS, which stands for Servant Leadership, Empowerment, Excellence is in the details, Do what’s right, and Stewardship, are our guiding principles and ones that we fully entrust to Sam, Mike, and Amos as they step into these new leadership roles.”
About Sam Ebersol, CEO – Baüen Unlimited
Dynamic and results-oriented, Sam Ebersol has more than 30 years of experience in the construction and manufacturing industries. With extensive expertise in timber frame construction, strategic leadership, and operational management, Ebersol is recognized by his peers and colleagues for his ability to drive growth, foster innovation, and deliver exceptional results. As CEO of Baüen Unlimited, Ebersol will direct strategic operations of the holding company that manages the six construction and manufacturing firms. He will also develop long- term business strategies to enhance profitability and sustainability, cultivate relationships with stakeholders to strengthen partnerships and market position, and lead organizational transformation initiatives to optimize efficiency and innovation.
About Mike Banta, General Manager – Mid-Atlantic Timberframes
From a young age, Mike Banta was fascinated by the exposed structural elements of timber framing and admired the longevity and character of the timbers. For nearly 20 years, he has been designing timber frame structures and has advanced expertise in structural steel and other architectural materials, including cross-laminated timber, glue-laminated timber, and reclaimed and recycled timber. He is also experienced in mechanical, restorative, and sustainable design, technical drafting and detailing, CNC programming, prototyping, and quality control. In his new role at MATF as general manager, he oversees daily operations, driving performance improvements and market expansion. He also manages multimillion-dollar projects, ensuring timely completion and adherence to quality standards while implementing process optimizations that increase productivity and cost efficiency.
About Amos Ebersol, General Manager – B&D Builders
After growing up on a dairy farm in Lancaster County, Amos Ebersol understands the value of hard work and accountability. He spent the last 35 years applying those principles to a career in the construction industry. Beginning as a mason, Ebersol rose through the ranks to foreman, project management, and, later, to executive leadership. He joined B&D Builders in 2023 as preconstruction director where he focused on developing the design team, refining internal workflows, and improving collaboration between sales, drafting, and estimating. As general manager, Ebersol will refine internal processes, ensure B&D continues to operate with efficiency and transparency, set revenue goals, review contracts, and make sure the team has the resources needed to achieve objectives, keeping the company’s commitment to quality at the forefront.
ABOUT BAÜEN UNLIMITED
Headquartered in Lancaster County, PA, Baüen Unlimited provides luxury custom construction by uniting the brands of B&D Builders, Mid-Atlantic Timberframes, Mid-Atlantic Steel Fabrication, Vintage Millwork & Restoration, Vintage Wood & Forged Iron, and Blackwood Equestrian Stalls. Stemming from the German word meaning ‘build,’ Baüen represents the founders’ heritage and 25-year expertise in luxury residential, commercial, and equestrian design-build processes. Our mission is to bring superior design, high-quality materials, fine craftsmanship, and unmatched customer service to all our projects. For more information, please visit BauenUnlimited.com.
