Tony Ahern

“Ahern shows its commitment to employees by continuously investing resources in their personal and professional development and success including flexible work hours to help assist with work-life balance and tuition reimbursement. This is in addition to an annual investment of hundreds of thousands of dollars to train employees in their current and future areas of responsibility.”

Tony represents the fifth generation of the Ahern family to own and work in the mechanical, fire protection and fabrication business. Since stepping into the role of President and Chief Operating Officer in November 2018, Tony has guided the company’s strategic growth and operational excellence. In his current role as President, Tony oversees three members of the Management Committee—AFP COO, Wisconsin COO, and the Executive Vice President of Engineering and Manufacturing—as well as the Director of Safety.

Tony Ahern holds a Bachelor of Arts in History with a concentration in Business Administration from St. Norbert College in De Pere, Wisconsin. Since joining Ahern in 1993 as an estimator, Tony has steadily advanced through a series of leadership roles that have given him a comprehensive understanding of the company’s operations. His career path has included positions in sales, sales management, and project management. In 1995, he was promoted to Vice President of the Pipe Fabrication Department, followed by his appointment as Executive Vice President in 1999. In 2011, Tony expanded his leadership scope to include the Information Systems and Marketing Department. By early 2013, his responsibilities grew further to encompass oversight of all fabrication and manufacturing facilities, as well as the Supply Chain and Fleet departments.

Tony is active with the Mechanical Contractors Association of America, the Pipe Fabrication Institute, and the Plumber & Steamfitter's Local 400 Apprenticeship Program. He is also a trustee of the Local 400 Pension Board.

Following the long-standing tradition of the Ahern family commitment to the communities in which they work, Tony has been very active in local community service. He has previously served on the boards for Marian University, St. Mary's Springs Academy, St. Agnes Hospital Foundation, and Fond du Lac Area United Way while rising to lead each of these boards.