In Memoriam – Don Vaccarelli

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Don Vaccarelli, following a very heroic battle with lymphatic cancer, on June 28, 2019. He was 80 years old. A former U.S. Marine, Don was a long time tunnel construction superintendent who, over the years, built...

In Memoriam – Pete Moutzalias

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the recent passing of Pete Moutzalias, founder and co-owner of MITA member Progress Company, on June 22, 2019. Pete was at his home in Brownstown, MI. Pete founded and co-owned Progress Company since 1966 and was known by...

Lance Binoniemi Named Top Lobbyist

Congratulations to Lance Binoniemi, MITA’s vice president of government affairs, for being named one of the top lobbyists in Lansing by Michigan Information & Research Service (MIRS). Binoniemi has been at the forefront of MITA’s lobbying efforts for increased...

Are You Experiencing Staking Problems?

You’re not alone. It’s as if the locating industry didn’t understand that Michigan has a construction program that starts in the spring as soon as frost laws permit! MITA has and will continue to push hard to get tickets located in a timely manner for members. Despite...

In Memoriam – Tim Sweet (UPDATED)

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Tim Sweet, a 26-year employee of MITA member E.T. MacKenzie Company based in Grand Ledge. He was 51 years old. Tim was born in Lansing and graduated from Farwell Area Schools in 1985. He pursued his engineering...