Business View Civil and Municipal | January 2021

145 CIVIL AND MUNICIPAL JANUARY 2021 PRONTO MOVE-INHOMES READYWHENYOUARE PRONTO HOMESONDEMAND John Losani - Founder Lino Losani - President Fred Losani - CEO OVER 40 Years OF CRAFTSMANSHIP Born in Italy, Giovanni & Maria Losani immigrated to Canada in 1960 with their children Lino and Elena. The Losani’s settled in Hamilton where two new additions were born– Fred and Julie. Growing up, Lino was a natural born leader acting as class president. Lino joined his father working in the construction industry. It was during these formative years that they navigated the waters of residential construction and in 1976, Losani Homes was born. Although home building is Lino’s and Fred’s primary concentration, there desire to give back to the community is second to none. Through charitable events, such as the annual Toy and Turkey Drive held by Losani Family Foundation, the Losani family has helped raise millions of dollars for local charities alongside its many partners and associates; many of which have been associated with Losani Homes since it’s conception and are still here today. The charitableworkof Losani Homes and the Losani Family Foundation has been widely recognized, having been honoured to receive the AFP’s (Association of Fundraising Professionals) Golden Horseshoe Philanthropic Company of the Year, the Gold Award for Building Community Spirit from the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) and BILD’s Stephen Dupuis Humanitarian of the Year for the foundation’s extensive charitable work. Fred has also combined his passion for p h i l a n t h r o p y , with a sense for adventure, to further benefit the community, earning him the 2018 Meritorious Award from the Governor General. He has made ski expeditions for the “Top of the World Charity”; completed the “Bruce Trail Expedition for Kids” walking the 900km trail in thirty days; as well as travelled to Kenya to assist in development initiatives. The history and accomplishments of Losani Homes isn’t just about Lino and Fred – it’s about family. Without Giovanni , Julie, Elena, Jose and especially their mother Maria, Fred and Lino would not be where they are today. The Losani family extends beyond just blood relations. The Losani family includes every employee and trade, as they are an integral part of the success of the company. People often wonder how Losani Homes has done so well maintaining a family atmosphere while growing rapidly. After all theseyears, Giovanni Losani, Fred’s father and founder of Losani still travels from site to site with a thermos of espresso and homemade treats to hand out. It might be something in the espresso that makes people work so hard, or maybe it’s the feeling of knowing you are part of the family.