Tony Privitera (Anthony Privitera) – Professional Profile

Full Name: Anthony L. Privitera II (commonly known as Tony Privitera).
Location: Kansas City, Missouri, United States (resides and works in the area).
Age/Background: Specific age not publicly available, but career began at age 14 (around the 1970s-1980s, based on company founding in 1974). Son of Carl J. Privitera (founder, known as “Red”) and Josephine A. Privitera. One of four siblings who inherited the family business: Rosana Privitera Biondo (President), Joseph A. Privitera (VP), Carl J. Privitera II (VP), and himself. Started in the warehouse sweeping floors and learning the business from the ground up. No public family details beyond siblings and parents; co-owns properties like the old Kansas City Star Press Pavilion with siblings Rosana, Carl, and Joe.
Education: No specific education details publicly listed; career appears to be hands-on, starting young in the family business. (Siblings have engineering degrees, e.g., Carl from University of Kansas, Joseph from Missouri University of Science and Technology.)

Current Role: Executive Vice President (also listed as Vice President) at Mark One Electric Co., Inc., Kansas City, MO. Oversees operations, including design/build, pre-construction, underground services, data/communications, and specialty systems. Appointed VP in 1994 upon parents’ retirement.
Key Skills and Focus: Expertise in electrical contracting, business development, management, sales, utility construction, and industry advocacy. Emphasizes workforce development, safety, and innovative construction processes.
Achievements:
- Led company expansion to serve major clients like GM, Ford, SWB, AT&T, Nebraska Furniture Mart, Kansas Speedway, KCI Airport facilities, IRS Service Center, Kansas City Star Production Facility, and Nelson Atkins Museum of Art.
- Involved in high-profile Kansas City projects, including office buildings, civic facilities, schools, hospitals, and sports stadiums.
- Promotes trades as debt-free career paths, supporting events like Dozer Day at Kansas Speedway for youth exposure to heavy equipment.
- Co-owner of family real estate, including potential redevelopment sites like the KC Star Press Pavilion.
Previous Roles: Various positions at Mark One Electric since teenage years, progressing through warehouse, operations, and leadership.
Years of Experience: Over 40 years in construction, all at Mark One Electric.

Founded: 1974 by Carl and Josephine Privitera (originally Monarch Electric in 1947; renamed after purchase).
Focus: Full-service electrical contracting for commercial, industrial, and utility projects, including design/build, underground utilities, and data/communications. Known for handling difficult jobs; serves Kansas City metro and surrounding states.
Addresses:
- HQ: 1414 Genessee St, Kansas City, MO 64102 (also listed as 1400-1414 Genessee St).
Employees: Family-led with ~100 staff; key leaders include Rosana Privitera Biondo (President), siblings as VPs, and others like Angie McElhaney (CFO), Arlet Dvorak (CEO in some listings, possibly error or additional role).
Online Presence:
- Website: https://www.markone.com/ (features history, news, and services).
- LinkedIn Company: https://www.linkedin.com/company/mark-one-electric-co-inc (posts on events and congratulations, e.g., Tony’s NUCA election).
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MarkOneElectric (posts on Tony’s achievements).

Roles:
- 2024 Chairman of the Board, National Utility Contractors Association (NUCA; elected March 23, 2024, in Palm Springs, CA; term ends March 2025).
- Director Emeritus, NUCA Kansas City Chapter (NUCA KC).
- Past President, NUCA Greater Kansas City Region (evolved chapter to ~70 members; focuses on action committees for workforce, social, and government relations).
- Board of Directors, NUCA National and KC Chapter; Governmental Affairs Committee; Executive Committee.
Contributions:
- Advocates for personal relationships in business, opening doors on Capitol Hill and for industry members.
- Addresses challenges like utility assessments, safety risks (e.g., hitting gas/water lines or fiber optics), and workforce shortages.
- Promotes Smart Cities initiatives, coordinating municipal projects to avoid delays/ruptures.
- Emphasizes industry’s impact: “We are the silent architects of progress, ensuring that life flows seamlessly for millions.”
- Carries forward legacy of late Jim Kissick (NUCA KC founder); involved in events like clay shoots.

Email: aprivitera@markone.com (confirmed from inferences and directories; general: markone@markone.com).
Phone: Company main: (816) 842-7023; Fax: (816) 842-8955; Direct: (913) 239-XXXX (partial from RocketReach; full not publicly confirmed).
LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anthony-privitera-31162118 (Vice President at Mark One Electric; 13 followers, 4 connections; limited public details).
Other: Company contact form at https://www.markone.com/contact. For NUCA outreach, use https://www.nucakc.com/ or national site.

Connections: Collaborates with NUCA leaders (e.g., Danny Anderson, Bob Snyder, Kevin Waddell, Mary Jane Debenport). Board Member at Kansas City Kansas Area Chamber of Commerce (past). Involved in JA Business Hall of Fame (2021 laureate with siblings).
Safety/Compliance: Company reputation for quality; no major citations noted.
Online Mentions: Featured in Utility Contractor Magazine (2024 profile), Construction Today (2025 article on community commitment), and press releases. No personal social media identified; active through company and NUCA channels. Quotes highlight passion: “Contractors deserve extraordinary respect and support.”

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