SMACNA Greater Chicago welcomes 3 new board members

SMACNA Greater Chicago is pleased to announce three new additions to our Board of Directors: Mike Catanzaro, AMS Industries; Alex D’orsi, Partner in MK Industries, Inc.; and Catherine Tojaga, CT Mechanical. We’re excited to welcome fresh new perspectives from each of these industry leaders.

Mike Catanzaro | AMS Industries

A 25-year HVAC professional, Mike Catanzaro began his career in estimating in 1998, then transitioned to a project management/sales role. After 17 years with his first company, he moved to AMS Industries in 2014. Through the years, Mike has held several positions and currently manages the office commercial group and field as Vice President of Commercial HVAC.

In his new role as a SMACNA Greater Chicago board member, Mike would like to see the group take on the challenges of recruitment, growth in the association and enhancing the educational programs.

“I’m excited and honored by this opportunity to serve on the board,” Mike said. “I look forward to being a difference maker in the industry for years to come.”

Alex D’orsi | MK Industries

Alex D’orsi, a Northern Illinois University graduate, brings more than 20 years of professional industry experience through a variety of roles, including engineering, estimating, selling, project management and managing.

“I’m honored to be on the board and look forward to working together with our members to better SMACNA locally and nationally,” Alex said. “I’m excited to be able to bring my knowledge, view on the industry and experiences to the board and look forward to learning from other board members as we tackle any issues or problems that come our way.”

Immediate challenges Alex hopes the board can address and find sustainable solutions for include the shortage of workers and ongoing supply chain issue.

Catherine M. Tojaga, P.E. | CT Mechanical

CT Mechanical President, Catherine Tojaga, P.E., founded her company with the goal of creating a business that emphasizes honesty, collaboration and customer service. CT Mechanical’s finely tuned mix of smart solutions, strong relationships and zero B.S. approach redefines mechanical contracting and is a direct result of Catherine’s hands-on leadership.

During her 25+ years in HVAC construction, Catherine has been recognized by numerous publications, and is a founding member of She Builds — an organization dedicated to recognizing and connecting women in the construction industry. Most recently, she has become the first woman to serve on the SMACNA Greater Chicago board of trustees.

A trailblazer for women in a male-dominated field, Catherine is thrilled with this opportunity to break down barriers, redress inequities within the industry and forever change the face of traditional mechanical contracting.