In Memoriam – Christine Chiles

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Christine Carol Chiles, wife of Rob Chiles, construction division president of MITA member ALTA Equipment Company. She was 51 years old. Christine was the loving wife of Robert and the dearest mother of Robert...

In Memoriam – Angelo Iafrate, Sr.

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Angelo Iafrate, Sr. of MITA member Angelo Iafrate Construction Company on August 31, 2019. He was 93 years old. Angelo was the beloved husband of Rebecca and the late Vincenza. He was the loving father...

In Memoriam – Todd Aurand

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Todd Aurand, an estimator for MITA member Site Development, on Saturday, August 3, 2019. He was 52 years old.   Todd was born on August 17, 1966 in Flint, Michigan. He graduated from Byron High School in...

In Memoriam – Don Vaccarelli

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Don Vaccarelli, following a very heroic battle with lymphatic cancer, on June 28, 2019. He was 80 years old. A former U.S. Marine, Don was a long time tunnel construction superintendent who, over the years, built...

In Memoriam – Pete Moutzalias

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the recent passing of Pete Moutzalias, founder and co-owner of MITA member Progress Company, on June 22, 2019. Pete was at his home in Brownstown, MI. Pete founded and co-owned Progress Company since 1966 and was known by...

Lance Binoniemi Named Top Lobbyist

Congratulations to Lance Binoniemi, MITA’s vice president of government affairs, for being named one of the top lobbyists in Lansing by Michigan Information & Research Service (MIRS). Binoniemi has been at the forefront of MITA’s lobbying efforts for increased...