Who We Are
AEONRG History & Recognition
AEONRG LLC was founded in 2012 and soon began the process of becoming a VA-certified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB). By 2013, the company was contracting with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and the Federal Government to deliver construction, management, electrical, plumbing, and maintenance services.
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 start, the company has maintained a strong commitment to social responsibility – supporting veterans, seniors, and the communities we serve. As Bill summarizes, “We founded AEONRG to preserve government facilities, honor our veterans, and create meaningful jobs for Americans.”
Meet Our Leaders
William Belknap Sr., MBA (Bill)
Bill Belknap is CEO and President 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.
Catherine Forkin, MBA (Cass)
Cass Forkin is Vice President of AEONRG, where she manages fiscal health, delivers cost-effective client solutions, streamlines processes, and fosters a positive workplace culture.
Prior to AEONRG, Cass founded the Twilight Wish Foundation in 2003, the first national nonprofit granting wishes to seniors and veterans. She also advocated for women in legislation, honoring WWII’s Rosie the Riveters that led to resolutions and the first national recognition celebration in 2017, and the Congressional Gold Medal in 2024. Earlier in her career, Cass led multi-million-dollar healthcare organizations in both nonprofit and for-profit sectors.
Cass holds an MBA in Healthcare Administration, a BS in Accounting from LaSalle University, and a certificate in Nonprofit Management from the New York Council of Nonprofits. She has received numerous awards, including the 2026 Remarkable Women Award, 2023 L’Oreal Paris Top Ten Women of Worth and 2018 Humanitarian of the Year by the Chapel of Four Chaplains. Her work has been featured by CNN, People Magazine, USA Today, and Woman’s World.
Bill and Cass are married, and together they have four children and two grandchildren.
Grant Mallalieu, MBA, MPA
Grant is Vice President of Program Management, where he oversees programs to ensure on-time delivery, budget compliance, and alignment with client, organizational, and quality requirements.
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.
Meet the Team
Laura Marcoux –
Controller
Jim Cancila –
Business Development Manager
Kathy Kilkenny –
Contracts Administrator
Elaine Stromberg – Executive Assistant