WE ARE P.J. SWARTZ, INC.
Nationally recognized for superior pipe organ services with more than 40 years of experience
Philip J. Swartz, President, specializes in new instrument consultation, major installations, organ rebuilding, and maintenance of pipe organs ranging from chapels to cathedrals. In addition, the company offers comprehensive builder services including hoisting to elevated locations, on-site or off-site reservoir repair, and re-leathering.
Prior to forming P.J. Swartz, Inc., Mr. Swartz was employed by the Reuter Organ Company where he first served in the capacity of Vice-President of Sales, and then as the company’s Vice-President.
Mr. Swartz attended Jacksonville University in Jacksonville, Florida where he majored in music with a minor in business. He also served as an adjunct instructor at Central Florida Community College in Ocala, Florida.
In addition to its headquarters in Eatonton, Georgia, the company has representatives located in strategic areas throughout the United States to provide prompt emergency services as necessary.
December 2008 Nicholas Schroeder joined our firm in a capacity of lead technician/administrative assistant. Nicholas attended Milwaukee Area Technical School for an automotive sciences course. This experience gave Mr. Schroeder a vast understanding of electrical circuits as well as a great understanding of mechanical engineering.
Suppliers of Solid State components to P.J. Swartz, Inc. are selected based upon their ability to provide quality products and long-term technical support as required. Other vendors of various organ components are selected for on-time delivery and consistency of quality.
P.J. Swartz, Inc. is fully insured to include worker’s compensation, general liability, off-premises insurance, work vehicle insurance, and contractors and manufacturers liability insurance. All work completed by P.J. Swartz, Inc. carries a warranty as identified in each contract.
Our Services Include:
Tuning & Maintenance
Building
Relocation
Digital Stops Upon Request
Other Builder Services: Releather & Rebuild Single Rise Reservoir
Tonal Finishing Services
MEET THE TEAM
Our specialists are are the backbone of P. J. Swartz, Inc.
They have all travelled extensively and are true craftsmen.
Phil Swartz
President & Owner
- Vice President – Reuter Organ Company
- Vice President of Sales – Reuter Organ Company
- Adjunct Instructor – Central Florida Community College, FL
- Music Major, Minor in Business – Jacksonville University, FL
Nick Schroeder
Vice President
- Ford Asset Technician Program – Milwaukee Area Technical College, WI
- Accounting Program – University of Milwaukee, WI
Dennis Wolfgang
Service Department, MidWest
- Director of Music/Organist – Nativity Lutheran Church & Christ Lutheran Church, WI
- Curator – Kimball Organ Installed in Hallamor of the Irish Cultural and Heritage Center
- Director of Music – Milwaukee’s Historic Basilica of St. Josaphat
James Griffin
James recently joined our firm after leaving a welding and fabrication company.
Previously, he spent time in the heating and air conditioning world, as well as doing home improvements.
James is eager to learn and has many talents that will serve him well on his journey to becoming an organ builder.