UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. – The Penn State Board of Trustees today (March 10) approved, 22-8, the naming of the field at Beaver Stadium as West Shore Home Field at Beaver Stadium. The visionary and significant gift from the Werzyn family and West Shore Home® provides incredible support and momentum to the Beaver Stadium Revitalization project, helping to ensure a future foundation for Penn State Football and for all of Penn State’s 31 athletics programs. In recognition of the generosity of the Werzyn family and West Shore Home, the field will be known as West Shore Home Field at Beaver Stadium beginning with the 2025 season through the 2039 season.
“We are incredibly grateful to B.J., P.J. and West Shore Home for this game-changing gift as their commitment to Penn State Athletics and the institution will have a lasting impact on our student-athletes, fans and community,” said Patrick Kraft, vice president for intercollegiate athletics. “As an alumnus of our great University and a business owner in Central Pennsylvania, B.J. understands the critical role that Beaver Stadium plays in our community, as well as the importance of preserving the great traditions of Penn State while helping us build a strong future. We are thankful for the Werzyn family and West Shore Home for their generosity and dedication to Penn State.”
The transformational support from the Werzyn family and West Shore Home to the Beaver Stadium Revitalization project is a testament to the power of the Penn State community. Philanthropic support is the driving force that allows Penn State Athletics to modernize the stadium for year-round use and improve game day experience while preserving the rich history of Beaver Stadium.
“West Shore is proud to be founded and based in Pennsylvania and this partnership with Penn State is an exciting opportunity for our company,” said B.J. Werzyn, founder and chief executive officer of West Shore Home, LLC. “West Shore Home sets the standard for excellence in home remodeling and Penn State sets the standard for excellence in academics and athletics. It’s a great relationship.”
In addition to their incredible support of Penn State Athletics, West Shore Home is committed to the academic mission of the University and the continued enrichment of Penn State students and is committed to a new partnership with the College of Information Sciences and Technology (IST) and the Nittany AI Alliance. This new IST partnership aims to provide Penn State students with opportunities to expand their studies in their chosen field through internships with West Shore Home that connect their academic pursuits with real-world experience. West Shore Home is committed to its mission of providing easy and convenient home remodeling solutions by leveraging cutting edge technologies and AI. “Leveraging technology enables us to provide even greater levels of accuracy, quality and convenience for our customers,” said Werzyn.
“This gift from the Werzyn family and West Shore Home is a testament to their incredible generosity and unwavering commitment to Penn State,” said Neeli Bendapudi, Penn State president. “Their support is meaningful in driving the Beaver Stadium Revitalization project forward and I’m also thrilled at the ongoing discussions on developing a new partnership that will provide hands-on experiences for our students in the College of Information Sciences and Technology. The Werzyn family and West Shore Home embody the spirit of our Penn State community – fueling success on the field, in the classroom and beyond. We are deeply grateful for their visionary leadership and dedication to shaping Penn State’s future.”
A 1999 Penn State graduate, B.J. Werzyn is the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of West Shore Home, LLC. West Shore Home, headquartered in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania, is a leading technology-enabled home remodeling service provider with an expanding national footprint. Since the company’s founding in 2006, Werzyn has made West Shore Home one of the premiere home remodeling companies in the nation with 40 locations in 20 states. As part of West Shore’s mission to Bring Happiness to Every Home®, their West Shore for Warriors program serves deserving U.S. veterans by gifting bathroom remodels.
“On behalf of the Board of Trustees, I am proud to announce the naming of the field at Beaver Stadium in recognition of the extraordinary generosity of the Werzyn family and West Shore Home,” said David Kleppinger, chair of Penn State’s Board of Trustees. “This forward-thinking gift is yet another powerful example of how the Penn State community coalesces to invest in our future. Their support will not only elevate the game day experience but also has potential to provide Penn State students with applied learning opportunities, which is central to President Bendapudi’s vision. B.J. and P.J. Werzyn, along with their partners at West Shore Home, are setting a new standard for how philanthropy and innovation can shape the future of our University and its students for years to come.”
Once completed, the Beaver Stadium Revitalization project will also create additional revenue to benefit all 31 sports programs at University Park while simultaneously fostering economic growth across the region.
Beaver Stadium in 2025
Construction continues on the Beaver Stadium Revitalization project with work currently being undertaken on both the East and West sides of the stadium. Micropiling has begun on the West side of the stadium in preparation for the construction of the PAM Health Misitano Family Tower, suite levels, expanded concourses and elevator/stair towers on the perimeter. In addition, 7,900 temporary bleacher seats will be installed on top of the suite level, along with temporary concession and restroom amenities for the season. On the East side, expansion of the main concourse is under way as well as critical maintenance projects to repair some of the aging elements of the stadium.
The Revitalized Beaver Stadium
The completed revitalization will offer a new mix of seating options for Penn State fans, including non-premium seats, located in the lower and upper level, accounting for approximately 75% of seating on the West side. The West side will also include a variety of premium seating options and amenities in line with modern stadiums around the world. The premium spaces will include suites, the Schuyler Family Club, the Marzano Club and loge boxes. The Lubert Family Welcome Center, Schuyler Family Club and Marzano Club will also offer year-round opportunities for private events.
For more information on the Beaver Stadium Revitalization, please visit gopsusports.com/beaverstadiumrenovation.
About Philanthropy at Penn State
Support for the Beaver Stadium Revitalization project advances the University’s historic land-grant mission to serve and lead. Through philanthropy, alumni and friends are helping students to join the Penn State family and prepare for lifelong success; driving research, outreach and economic development that grow our shared strength and readiness for the future; and increasing the University’s impact for families, patients and communities across the Commonwealth and around the world. Learn more by visiting raise.psu.edu.