Who We Are
AEONRG History & Recognition
AEONRG, a VA-certified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small
Business (SDVOSB), was founded in 2012 by Bill Belknap and Cass Forkin. Since
its founding, the company has provided construction, facilities management,
electrical, plumbing, and maintenance services to the Commonwealth of
Pennsylvania and federal government agencies. In 2026, Grant Mallalieu joined
the company as CEO and co-owner, further strengthening AEONRG’s leadership and
strategic direction.
Since its establishment, AEONRG has earned numerous awards from small business organizations, as well as recognition from Congressional and State Representatives, most recently:
- 2025 SBA Eastern PA Veteran Small Business of the Year
- 2023 Small Business of the Year – Chester County Chamber of Business and Industry
- 2017 Business World Magazine “William Belknap is Most Responsible CEO in US Construction”
From the beginning, AEONRG has maintained a strong
commitment to social responsibility by supporting veterans, seniors, and the
communities it serves. This mission remains at the core of the company’s work:
preserving government facilities, honoring those who have served, and creating
meaningful employment opportunities for Americans.
Meet Our Leaders
Grant Mallalieu, MBA, MPA
Grant Mallalieu is CEO of AEONRG, a Philadelphia-area construction firm specializing in renovations, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) management.
Prior to AEONRG, Grant was a strategy consultant at Boston Consulting Group in Washington, DC, where he specialized in federal projects. He has extensive government and private sector leadership experience, having served in a variety of operational roles, including as an entrepreneur and as a US Army platoon leader and commander.
He graduated a Distinguished Cadet with a BS in engineering from the US Military Academy at West Point, where he was a Winant Scholar. He also received an MBA from the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania and an MPA from Harvard University, where he received a full scholarship from Harvard’s Center for Public Leadership.
Grant is a proud Army veteran and Eagle Scout. In his free time, he enjoys golf, spending time with family and friends, and volunteering through Service 2 School to assist fellow veterans as they work to complete their educations.
William Belknap Sr., MBA (Bill)
Bill Belknap is President and Co-Founder of AEONRG, a Philadelphia-area construction firm specializing in renovations, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) management, which he co-founded in 2012.
A retired Army Major, Bill served 20 years in roles including Director for the Army Science Board at the Pentagon, government contracting, and tank division assignments
in the U.S., Türkiye, and Germany. His military honors include the Legion of Merit, Joint Meritorious Service Medal, Meritorious Service Medal with four Oak Leaf Clusters, and the elite Ranger Tab and Airborne Badge. Following military service, he spent 10 years at Pfizer Animal Health as general manager and M&A integrations leader.
Bill advocates for veterans and small businesses, serving on the Board of Directors for the National Veteran Small Business Coalition and as First Vice Chair of the National Small Business Association. He is a West Point graduate with an MBA from Wayne State University and recipient of multiple awards, including most recently the 2025 SBA Eastern PA Veteran Small Business of the Year and the 2024 Megastar – Boy Scouts of America.
Together, Grant and Bill focus on delivering high-quality construction and maintenance solutions, strengthening client relationships, and upholding the trust AEONRG has built with its customers.