January 15, 2026
At age 72, Mike Antich passed away on December 19, 2025.
This video is our way of honoring his contributions not only to the sphere of fleet, but to the lives of those around him. He was born on November 1, 1953, in San Pedro, California, and later broke into the publishing industry with Interface Age, where he soon began specializing in translating latest tech into on a regular basis operations for fleet professionals.
Antich was the associate publisher of Automotive Fleet and contributed to the brand for nearly 4 a long time, from 1985 to 2023. He played an integral role in constructing the brands of Bobit Business Media as he wrote greater than 5,000 articles and attended countless industry events.
Mike wasn’t only a fleet skilled. He was an admirable, well-loved man.
This video honors that by covering:
- How he recognized and remembered others.
- How he made complex topics digestible to make a real-world impact.
- How he asked intentional questions and never forgot to take notes. He was dedicated to asking the things that mattered.
- His thoughtful and galvanizing mentorship style
- His values: faith, relationships, and family got here first.
Video participants:
- Ed Peper
- Joe LaRosa
- Facunda Tassara
- Mark Petersen
- Suresh Rajapakse
- Ty Bobit
- Sue Miller
- Tom Coffey
- Corey Woinarowicz
- Robert Brown
- Chris Brown
- Lauren Fletcher
- Colin Sutherland
This tribute is to everyone who loved Mike, including his children and his wife, Nelly. Mike was an irreplaceable and unforgettable figure in so many individuals’s lives, and the world won’t be the identical without him.
Rest in peace, Mike Antich.
This Article First Appeared At www.automotive-fleet.com
