Garrett is Dave’s oldest son and is employed by Ajax Paving Industries of Florida. He worked with his father and uncles for several years at Fonson Inc. before graduating from Ferris State University with a degree in Construction Management. After graduation he moved to Ft. Myers, Florida where he current resides.  Garrett has always had a passion for the construction, something that created a strong bond between him and his father.  At Ajax, Garrett’s title is Construction Manager and he is directly responsible for field operations. Safety and truck safety is of the utmost importance every day.  Garrett is committed to the Truck safety fund and plans to use it as a means of making public roads and construction work zones as safe as possible.

Brendan is Dave’s youngest son and is employed as a project manager in the construction industry. He worked with his father and uncles for several years at Fonson Company, Inc. and was mentored by Dave on every aspect of the construction business, including safety. Brendan shares his father’s passion for improving our infrastructure and roads. Dave shared his considerable experience and expertise with Brendan to help guide him in his career trajectory. Brendan is strongly committed to helping the fund carry on Dave’s passion for safety in the field of construction, as well as preserving the safety and well-being of those who use our roadways.

Courtney is Dave’s daughter. Having her father, grandfather, brothers, uncles, and cousins in the construction field has given her a profound appreciation for dangers that are involved and the importance of continued safety training and education. Additionally, Courtney holds advanced degrees in Wellness, Health Promotion, and Injury Prevention, as well as Clinical Psychology. She is devoted to aiding the fund in it’s mission to provide education about truck safety to professionals and the general public. She is also passionate about helping victims and family members affected by trucking accidents through various types of support and resources.

Andy is the Vice-President for Ajax Paving Industries of Florida, LLC, with over 18 years of construction experience. He shares the same passion and dedication to the construction industry as Dave and his family. This common bond has been the foundation of his longtime friendship with the Fons Family. As a member of the Florida Transportation Builders Association, the Asphalt Paving Association of Florida and the Southwest Florida Transportation Initiative, he knows how impactful an organization with a clear vision and common goals can be. Actively involved in company safety policies and programs, he understands the importance of continuous education and training. Andy’s devoted to making a difference. He hopes to use his knowledge in construction to help develop professional truck safety training and promotional education programs.

Michael Fons is Dave Fons’ nephew. Michael is a heavy equipment operator at Fonson Company. He worked for Dave directly for more than 10 years. Dave taught Michael what it takes to create a safe working environment. Every day is a new challenge, not only on a job site but on roads and highways as well. Michael is fully committed to fulfilling the needs of the Dave Fons Memorial Fund, not only through training and support but to also make sure his coworkers return home safely at the end of each day.

Craig Fons is Dave Fons’ brother. Craig is the owner of multiple aggregate and construction-related businesses. He and Dave worked together most of their adult lives. They were both committed to making their job sites as safe as possible for their employees. Craig is a long-time and active member of the Michigan Infrastructure and Transportation Association. Craig is committed to ensuring that the fund has professional opportunities to provide safety training to truck drivers. He is also passionate about shifting the atmosphere of the construction and aggregate field to one that is more safety minded.

Michelle Fons is Dave’s daughter-in-law. She has extensive experience in business and financial management. At her current position, she is responsible for fleet and asset management. She is in charge of safety program initiatives and analyses, as well making sure all vehicles in the fleet are properly maintained for safety. Michelle is extremely organized and excels in event planning. She loves working with the many people who support our organization and is constantly working to further the fund’s reach. She strongly believes in road safety being everyone’s responsibility and is always welcoming to anyone who is interested in being involved in our organization to help make a difference.