September 1, 2026

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The Tree of Remembrance | Honoring Those We Have Lost within our Trades Community

September is Suicide Prevention and Awareness Month. Throughout the month, Healing with Katie, in partnership with MITA, will be creating The Tree of Remembrance — a visual tribute honoring the individuals connected to our trades community whose lives were lost to suicide. We spend a lot of time talking about awareness.

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The Tree of Remembrance | Honoring Those We Have Lost within our Trades Community

E-mail: sarahalex@thinkmita.org
Phone: 517-853-5867

As part-time Executive Assistant to Mike Nystrom, MITA’s Executive Vice President, Janis is the person to reach out to if you wish to schedule a meeting with him or if you need to reach him immediately. She also handles the administrative duties regarding labor relations and the MITA building.

E-mail: janisstrang@thinkmita.org
Phone: 517-853-5867

Contact Sara with questions related to accounts payable and receivable. Sara also handles wage rate updates and labor meeting notices. She also provides crucial information to the MITA Board of Directors as it pertains to budgeting and MITA’s investments.

E-mail: saraschaibly@thinkmita.org
Phone: 517-853-5864

E-mail: jeremiahleyba@thinkmita.org
Phone: 517-896-0429

E-mail: daniellecoppersmith@thinkmita.org
Phone: 517-282-0983

E-mail: mariamrobinson@thinkmita.org
Phone: 517-853-5866

E-mail: mattmoody@thinkmita.org
Phone: 810-599-5261

Greg’s certifications include Red Cross First Aid/CPR Trainer, and OSHA approved instructor for OSHA 10 and OSHA 30 courses. Contact him regarding job site inspections, safety training, MIOSHA appeals, compliance issues and utility locating issues.

E-mail: gregbrooks@thinkmita.org
Phone: 517-507-2531

Nancy brings to MITA many years of experience in journalism and public relations. Contact her regarding articles/photos/ads in the MITA quarterly magazine, information/photos/videos for MITA’s social media, and any issues related to media relations and public relations.

E-mail: nancybrown@thinkmita.org
Phone: 517-896-1456

E-mail: rachellevandeventer@thinkmita.org
Phone: 517-331-1106

E-mail: lancebinoniemi@thinkmita.org
Phone: 517-282-2851

Glenn brings to MITA a wealth of transportation-related experience in construction, design, specifications, materials testing and research. Contact him regarding engineering, project administration, prevailing wage, competitive bidding/prompt pay, DBE’s, MDOT and bridge operations.

E-mail: glennbukoski@thinkmita.org
Phone: 517-256-0741

E-mail: robcoppersmith@thinkmita.org
Phone: 517-896-1495

E-mail: mikenystrom@thinkmita.org
Phone: 517-896-1493