TONY FONTANETTA
General Superintendent
Tony is responsible for ensuring that each project is completed on schedule, within budget and exceeds all client expectations. As General Superintendent, he is the director of onsite activities and is in control of all labor coordination. Tony understands that diligent planning is required for the successful completion of every project and he works hard to develop logistical and implementation plans that ensure each project is built efficiently and effectively, no matter the scenario.
BACKGROUND & EXPERIENCE
With over 35 years in the construction industry, Tony brings a great deal of knowledge and experience to the ACCEND team. Even at a young age, Tony always knew that he wanted to work in construction. At 14 Tony developed an interest in the building trades. In high school he participated in a building workshop that built addition’s and garages in the community. Tony’s love for construction quickly grew and influenced him to pursue an apprenticeship at Washburn Trade School. There was no stopping him from there. He went on to work for various construction companies and has assisted in the successful completion of many projects in the Chicagoland area. Tony’s passion for construction and hunger for knowledge are two of the many reasons he is so valuable to the ACCEND team. He truly loves his work and takes pride in every one of his projects. He is focused on meeting client needs and making the construction process easy and fun.
MANAGEMENT STYLE
Tony values teamwork above all else. He knows that it is necessary for everyone to work together in order to have a project run smoothly. Because of this, Tony encourages communication and collaboration. He puts worth in creating an open environment that allows team members to speak their mind and provide valuable input.
INTERESTS & HOBBIES
Coaching wrestling, carpentry work around the house, traveling, attending sporting events
PROJECTS
TECH
1871
Big Machines
Centro
eBay/Braintree
Google Regional HQ
Matter
Motorola Mobility World HQ
Sprout Social World HQ
Strata Decision Technology
FINANCIAL
Alyeska Investment Group
American National Bank
Beecken Petty O’Keefe
CapitalOne
CreditSuisse
JPMorgan Chase
Pentwater Trading
Ronin Capital
Spot Trading
TD Securities
The Private Bank
GENERAL BUSINESS
ACE Group
Beam Suntory North American HQ
Boeing World HQ
Combined Insurance
ConAgra World HQ
Constellation Brands
JMC Steel
Levy Home Entertainment
Mead Johnson Nutrition World HQ
Navigant Consulting World HQ
Northwestern Memorial Faculty Foundation
Spencer Stuart World HQ
Terra Museum of Art
UPM
Whole Foods Chicago HQ
World Kitchen
LAW
Dentons
Drinker Biddle & Reath
McDermott Will & Emery
Ropes & Gray
Tressler, Soderstrom,
Maloney & Priess
HOSPITALITY
Boka Group
Soho House
LABORATORY
Blachford Acoustics
Eichrom
Motorola GNPO
NEW CONSTRUCTION
American Society of
Anesthesiologists
Cambridge Place Condominiums
Fletcher Jones Audi of Chicago
Fletcher Jones Auto Service Center Chicago
Mercedes-Benz of Chicago
Fletcher Jones Mercedes-Benz Ontario
J & B Signs
HEAVY RENOVATION
150 N Michigan Sidewalk and Vaults
Central Baptist Village
Fletcher Jones Audi Beverly Hills
Fletcher Jones Audi / Volkswagen Chicago
Fletcher Jones Honda Chicago
Fletcher Jones Mercedes-Benz Fremont
Fletcher Jones Mercedes-Benz Las Vegas
Fletcher Jones Mercedes-Benz Newport Beach
Fletcher Jones Porsche Fremont
Old Saint Pat’s Church
Whitman Hart Fulton Market (MarchFirst)
Some projects listed above were completed while working for a previous construction company.