text: Joseph H. Orr, III, a fifth generation, continued the tradition by graduating from Lehigh University and received a degree in Civil Engineering and a Masters Degree in Business. He is currently Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of the company.
  J C Orr & Son, Inc., still operates a retail lumberyard. This lumberyard has been serving customers successfully for 122 years. Orr Lumber services building, roofing, sheet metal and heating contractors within a 90-mile radius of Altoona. Zane Seilhamer is currently the General Manager.
  J C Orr & Son, Inc., is proud of its heritage and tradition. Many of the buildings in Blair County and surrounding areas stand as testaments to the Orr Family’s century of quality and dedication. The 122 years in business speaks for itself and reflects the reputation of J C Orr & Son as a premier builder in Central Pennsylvania.
  Union Roofing & Sheet Metal Co., which was founded in 1900, was purchased by Joseph H. Orr, Sr., in 1960. The Orr family has continued to operate and manage this business. Union Roofing is managed by Gerry Rubritz and completed commercial and industrial roofing throughout Central Pennsylvania.