Mike Lafata

Mike LaFata is an experienced professional with over 20 years in the utility sector, currently serving as President of LaFata Contract Services since January 2001. In this role, Mike manages a portfolio of significant projects related to transmission, substations, and distribution, overseeing project managers, construction managers, project engineers, and field engineers. Previously, Mike held various positions at Raytheon Engineers & Constructors, where Mike managed multiple projects from authorization to completion, and worked as an Installation Engineer and Assistant Lead Field Engineer at General Physics and Volt Technical Services. Mike began a career in engineering as an I&C Test Engineer at Nuclear Energy Consultants, Inc. and Bechtel Power, focusing on instrumentation and control systems. Mike holds a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering from Drexel University.