Penn State partners with West Shore Home in landmark agreement
UNIVERSITY PARK — Beaver Stadium, long recognized as the beating heart of Penn State football Saturdays, now carries a new name on its field: West Shore Home Field at Beaver Stadium. The announcement of the 15-year naming rights agreement between Penn State Athletics and West Shore Home is more than a business deal, it’s a full-circle moment for founder and CEO B.J. Werzyn.
“Penn State is something that is very important to me,” Werzyn said via email. “Growing up, I was always a fan, and then I was lucky enough to go to school there and get my degree. Now, as a business owner, I’ve been fortunate enough to support the school in multiple ways over the years. I’ve had a close relationship with Coach Franklin, and I’m inspired by the program he has created. I’m always looking for ways to expand our support of the University as well as grow the West Shore Home brand. So when this opportunity presented itself, it made perfect sense. I am honored and humbled to have the West Shore Home name on the stadium.”
A legacy in the making
For Werzyn, a Johnstown native, the deal symbolizes more than brand exposure. It reflects a family commitment to Penn State’s athletic, academic and philanthropic missions.
“It’s really about West Shore Home establishing our legacy and supporting PSU athletically, academically and philanthropically,” Werzyn said. “This partnership goes beyond our name on the stadium. It is also creating a pipeline for Penn State’s brightest technology students to gain valuable hands-on experience with the company. We just had our first class go through the program this summer, and it was a huge success.”
West Shore Home, known for its rapid growth in the home remodeling industry, has been positioning itself as a leader in technology and AI. The Penn State internship program through the College of Information Sciences and Technology marks a significant expansion of that effort, directly tying Nittany Lion academics to real-world applications.
Shared standards of excellence
The partnership, Werzyn said, aligns with both Penn State’s football culture and West Shore Home’s ambitions.
“Coach Franklin is building a legacy there, one that will go down in the institution’s history books. He inspires excellence and hard work from his players. At West Shore Home, we are working on building our own legacy of excellence,” he said.
Symbolically, stamping West Shore Home’s name on Beaver Stadium carries weight.
“At West Shore Home, we identify with PSU’s standards of excellence. It’s something we strive for every day with our employees, our customers and our community. Our vision is to become America’s most admired home remodeling brand. Partnering with college football’s most admired program, with the largest and most enthusiastic fan base, is a natural fit.”
For Werzyn personally, it’s a point of pride.
“As someone who grew up in Johnstown and graduated from Penn State, I never thought the name of my company would be on the stadium; it is an honor. I hope this can inspire other Penn State grads and companies affiliated with the University to stay here in PA and give back as well.”
Looking ahead
The agreement also connects to Penn State’s ongoing Beaver Stadium renovation plans, a project designed to modernize one of college football’s largest venues while opening the door to year-round uses.
“Not only am I excited about this renovation solidifying West Shore Home Field at Beaver Stadium as the best college football stadium in North America, but I am also looking forward to seeing this catapult the stadium into a year-round venue for events like concerts and outdoor hockey,” Werzyn said. “The ability to bring new, exciting opportunities to Penn State is a win for everyone. To be a part of this next chapter in this storied stadium is very special.”
As Penn State fans prepare for another season under the lights in Happy Valley, the West Shore Home name will now be part of the backdrop — a reminder of how deeply the university’s reach extends, from the gridiron to graduates shaping industries across the state.
