West Shore Home, Werzyn family announce Penn State field naming gift

Mechanicsburg-based West Shore Home and its founder B.J. Werzyn, are providing a naming rights gift to Penn State University for the football stadium.

The Nittany Lions‘ football field will now be named West Shore Home Field at Beaver Stadium.

“Penn State is a global brand with the largest and most enthusiastic alumni network in the world,” Werzyn, West Shore Home’s CEO and a Penn State alumnus from the Class of ’99, said in a statement. “We’re honored to partner with Penn State in supporting the university and its student-athletes. Penn State’s commitment to achieve academic, philanthropic and athletic excellence mirrors our dedication to our customers and the communities we serve.

“The entire West Shore team cannot wait to see the Nittany Lions storm West Shore Home Field at Beaver Stadium,” added Werzyn.

The 15-year naming rights agreement extends the relationship between West Shore Home and Penn State. The Central Pennsylvania company has been a leader in Name, Image and Likeness (NIL) athletics partnerships to benefit Penn State student-athletes. West Shore Home supports Four Diamonds, which is working to conquer child cancer and assists 100% of patients treated at Penn State Health Children’s Hospital. Several Penn State student-athletes participate in West Shore Home’s annual Toys for Tots drive providing gifts for children in need during the holiday season.

“Penn State is a special place that is developing our future leaders,” Werzyn said. “West Shore Home, my family and I are proud to help advance this critical mission.”

According to a release, West Shore Home is also building a relationship with Penn State’s College of Information Sciences and Technology (IST). The company is dedicated to leveraging technology to make home remodeling more efficient, transparent and easier. Internship opportunities will allow IST students to experience real world applications in the corporate world.

“By partnering with IST, West Shore Home provides valuable, hands-on experiences for students while allowing us to stay connected to new and emerging trends,” said Eppie Vojt, West Shore Home’s chief data and AI officer. “We believe we’ll learn as much from these bright and energetic students as they will from us during their internships.”