(L-R): Reddy Vantari (Nucor Skyline), Isabella Kennedy (GZA GeoEnvironmental), John Regan (GTR), Justin Zarrella and Brad Roberts (GZA)
A longstanding tradition, the Foundation & Marine Contractors Association of New England (F&MCA) gathers each December for a Holiday Social to celebrate the regional industry and provide members and friends with an evening of seasonal enjoyment and engagement. For the second consecutive year, F&MCA invited the Pile Driving Contractors Association (PDCA) to participate in the event in Downtown Boston. Both organizations share a similar mission of representing deep foundations professionals who are involved in the driven pile industry. The Holiday Social took place on December 14, 2023, at the Revere Hotel - Boston Common, where attendees enjoyed a networking reception with industry colleagues and friends, reconnecting over seasonal refreshments. Later, the group was served a buffet-style dinner which included a collection of fine desserts.
 (L-R): F&MCA Pres. Tonning, PDCA E.D. Frank Peters, Tina Peters |
Under the leadership of Pres. Bob Tonning, VP Tom Day, Treas. Steve Hinterneder, and Sec. Justin Zarrella, the F&MCA included at the event, a donation drive for Boston Area Food Banks. "It was a big success last year and it provided some holiday cheer to those who need it most," stated Tonning. "We proudly encourage attendees to consider giving a donation of any size to help people in our community who are financially challenged. It's simple, donations are collected at the door and we later deliver your goodwill to food banks and shelters." PDCA Executive Director Frank Peters, in attendance at the event, informed F&MCA leadership that the PDCA Board enthusiastically directed a $500 donation to the charitable effort. At the last update, the organization says the Holiday Social raised at least $3,000 for local charity. |
As noted, several members of F&MCA are also members of PDCA, and many of them attended the 2023 Social. Examples include Engineering Affiliate members Brad Roberts and Justin Zarrella, PDCA members who have a history of service at F&MCA; Justin is the current Secretary of the organization and succeeds Brad in that post. In 2024, Brad begins a second year serving on the PDCA Board of Directors.
Several PDCA members who also participate in F&MCA, attended the Holiday Social. See who was SPOTTED:
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