A New Chapter for E-Impact Marketing: Ownership Transition Complete
PA-Based Digital Marketing Company, Formerly Owned By Chris Stoltzfus, Transitions Ownership To Eric Wenger, James Charles, And Joel Steele.
[Lancaster, PA, February 2026] – E-Impact Marketing, a full-service digital marketing agency founded in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, in 2015, has officially completed a transition in ownership. As of February 4, 2026, the company is now led by new co-owners Eric Wenger, James Charles, and Joel Steele, who succeeded the founder of E-Impact, Chris Stoltzfus. Stoltzfus stepped down as CEO of E-Impact to spend more time on other business ventures and to focus on writing and teaching.
While leadership has evolved, our mission remains the same: helping small and midsized businesses grow through strategic, metric-driven digital marketing.
Steel says it best:
“One of the new directions we want to go involves branching into neighboring niches. We have specialized in the shed/portable building industry for the last 10+ years, and we are excited to take the excellence we have provided there and expand it to other businesses in similar worlds.”
Built on a Strong Foundation
Founded in 2015 in Lancaster, PA, E-Impact Marketing was created with a clear purpose—to help businesses win online through effective website design, SEO, and content marketing.
Over the past decade, we’ve grown significantly by relocating our headquarters to downtown Lancaster, opening a second office in Brooklyn, New York, expanding our team and service capabilities, and earning national recognition for growth and performance.
Our agency was named to the Inc. 5000 list in 2024 and 2025 and was recognized on the Financial Times Fastest-Growing Companies List in 2025. We were also honored as a Google Premier Partner in 2025, an achievement that reflects our commitment to delivering measurable results for our clients. These milestones reflect the dedication of our team and the trust of the businesses we serve.
Leadership Rooted in Stewardship
For James Charles, Co-owner and COO, the word “stewardship” better defines this transition than “ownership.”
“This business is an avenue to serve and bless a lot of people, and our goal is to protect it and ensure it reaches its full potential.”
That mindset shapes how we approach growth, not simply scaling for the sake of numbers, but building something sustainable, impactful, and people-centered.
Joel Steele, Co-owner and Chief People Officer, shares that perspective.
“The future of E-Impact starts with the people. As we grow and shift with the ever-changing digital landscape, we get to keep recruiting amazing individuals to help take us into the future. Our people are what set us apart from other organizations.”
Our team has always been our greatest asset. As digital marketing continues to evolve, our focus remains on hiring, developing, and empowering top talent to serve our clients at the highest level.
Continuing to Deliver Measurable Growth
At E-Impact, we will continue to deliver high-level, performance-driven marketing for construction, manufacturing, and B2B companies. As our company has grown, we’ve built deep expertise in industries such as storage sheds and garages, pole barns and rollforming, construction, and outdoor living.
Through paid media, SEO, and web development, we focus on delivering measurable ROI, not vanity metrics. Our clients rely on us to generate real leads, real revenue, and real business growth.
Looking ahead for E-Impact, our new leadership is planning to expand into new profit centers and continue adapting and staying proactive in the continually evolving marketing industry.
As Steele puts it:
“I’m, excited about new roles that don’t even exist in our current org chart to help facilitate that growth + retain amazing people. In the future, I also see us adopting new profit centers, perfecting our craft in different ways, and always being on the front lines of what the digital world demands of us.”
Looking Forward
This ownership transition means far more than just a change in leadership. For E-Impact, this is a new era of opportunities in the digital marketing industry. With specialized expertise, each new owner brings a unique set of skills and vision to their mission of delivering innovative digital marketing solutions.
Built on a strong foundation laid by Chris Stoltzfus, E-Impact Marketing is positioned for continued growth, deeper client partnerships, and greater impact in the digital marketing industry.
We’re excited about what’s ahead, and we’re grateful to our clients, partners, and team members who continue to be part of this journey.
To learn more about E-Impact Marketing, read their story. To get in touch with James Charles for a free marketing consultation, request a consultation, or contact us.
