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 at other business ventures and to focus on writing and teaching.
E-Impact Marketing helps small and mid-sized businesses grow online through services like website design, SEO, and content creation. Founded by Chris Stoltzfus in 2015, E-Impact has since relocated its headquarters to downtown Lancaster and opened an office in Brooklyn, New York, to better serve its diverse client base. The company’s commitment to client success has earned national recognition, including spots for E-Impact on the Inc. 5000 list in 2024 and 2025, the 2025 Financial Times Fastest Growing Companies List, and recognition as a Google Premier Partner in 2025.
The new owners aim to build upon the strong foundation established by Stoltzfus, bringing fresh perspectives and specialized expertise to drive future growth for both the company and its customers. This change marks a new era for the company; the collective leadership of Wenger, Charles, and Steele will shape not only E-Impact’s future but also its role in the evolving digital marketing industry.
For James Charles, Co-owner and COO, “stewardship” rather than “ownership” defines his vision of the future for E-Impact. He says, “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.”
Joel Steele, Co-owner and CPO (Chief People Officer), is most excited about connecting with more people as E-Impact grows. For Steele, “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.”
Together, the team is set up to continue delivering meaningful and measurable results for clients in sectors such as storage sheds and garages, pole barns and roll forming, and construction and outdoor living. They also have their eyes on what’s next. As Steele puts it, “In the future, I see us adopting new profit centers, perfecting our craft, and always being on the front lines of what the digital world demands of us.”
This new leadership team is strategically guiding E-Impact Marketing towards continued growth. PB
