From the beginning …
1965
Five star construction is established
by James Jonna in Southfield, Michigan.
1971
The company name officially changes from Five Star Construction to Jonna Construction.
1972
Frank Jonna & Christine Jonna join the company.
1976
Pete Jonna joins the company.
1980’s
Handelman Corporation builds several locations nationwide including Michigan, Illinois, Arkansas, Texas, Georgia, Maryland, Florida, and California.
1989
Jonna Construction completes the 240,000 SF project known as Michigan National Bank headquarters, including the longest clear span wood bridge ever built in Michigan.
1994
Reconstruction of existing dam, Waterford Pond, in
order to access property for subdivision development.
1997
The Vistas - Constructed a 100’ tunnel under Orchard Lake Rd in 48 hours to give lake access to homeowners across the street.
1999
Complete Detroit Historical Renovation, the Garfield Building.
2003
Joey Jonna joins the company.
2004
The largest private Country Club in the Midwest is completed, Shenandoah.
2006
Complete Detroit Historical Renovation, the Graphic Art Lofts.
2009
Complete Detroit Historical Renovation, New Amsterdam Lofts.
2011
James Jonna, founder of Jonna Construction, passes away at age 87.
2016
Peter Jonna Jr. joins the company.
2017
Company moves its headquarters to Downtown Detroit.
2018
160,000 SF office / tech world Headquarter for Veoneer is built.
2019
Joey Jonna is named CEO.