TOPPING OUT “Business owners looking to pass their companies to the next generation need to beware! The amount of assets that can be exempted from federal estate and gift taxes will be substantially reduced beginning January 1, 2026. The coming change in tax law will have the dramatic impact of going from $0 being owed in taxes to millions of dollars being owed. The tax rate over the exemption amount is 40%.” Terry Resnick, Partner, Resnick Succession Group
SEAA Director Tom McAleese Retires Tom McAleese, Account Manager for Mazzella Companies, and formerly of Indusco Wire Rope & Supplies, recently retired from a lifelong career in the rigging supply business. “Tom’s extensive experience in crane ropes, block applications, rigging and fall protection enabled him to offer valuable information to erector members over the years,” said David Deem, President of SEAA. “He has been my go-to guy when it comes to rigging inspection and safety.” He first got involved in SEAA in the late 1980s. During that time, he served as a SEAA Director for more than 20 years. SEAA launched the Trade Show as part of Convention in 1993. “Tom was instrumental in the development and ultimate success of the event, including recruiting other vendors to participate,” said Deem. “Tom skillfully handled coordination of exhibitors and promoted networking among the attendees. In later years, his coordination of the fishing tournament made it a favorite excursion. His contributions to the Events Committee will be immensely missed. On a personal note, Tom offered me guidance and support when I was initially elected to the
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Advanced Construction Robotics, Allison Park, Pennsylvania, utilizes robotics and artificial intelligence to innovate and commercialize a wide range of autonomous products to lead the long-term transformation of the construction industry. Recruited By: Jack Nix, Shelby Erectors Alpha Steel Erectors, Memphis, Tennessee, provides customers with 28 years of combined experience in the structural steel and miscellaneous metals industry. Recruited By: Greg Phillips, Titan Steel Erectors American Erection LLC, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, is a certified Women Business Enterprise that specializes in the erection of structural steel, pre-engineered buildings, stud installation, stairs, railings, Delta Beams, pre-cast planks, and industrial work.
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Board. I appreciate all he has done,” said Carrie Gulajan, SEAA Vice President and Chairperson of the Events Committee.
Crane Risk Logic, Sugar Land, Texas, is a Global Crane Risk Improvement service provider delivering data and science-based consulting integrated with patented technologies for continuous risk improvement in Crane/Construction operations. Recruited By: Jason McElrath Crane Safety Research Laboratory, College Station, Texas, has partnered with Crane Risk Logic to create the Texas A&M Crane Safety Research Laboratory with the common goal of making crane operations safer. Recruited By: Kevin Cunningham, Crane Risk Logic. Danny’s Construction Company Inc., Shakopee, Minnesota, provides structural and miscellaneous steel erection and specializes in building bridges, sports and events facilities, hospital and medical facilities, as well as a variety of industrial and commercial structures. Dean Steel Erectors, Harrisonburg, Virginia, provides crane rental and steel erection services. Eastern Constructors Inc., Geismar, Louisiana, is a Specialty Contractor that specializes in structural steel erection Elephant Lifting Products, Gonzales, Louisiana, supplies high quality manual chain hoists, lever hoists, and electric chain hoists for industrial applications. Recruited By: Jack Nix, Shelby Erectors