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Media Coverage from March 7, 2023 Infrastructure Funding Press Conference

Mar 7, 2023 | MITA in the News

MITA’s Executive Vice President Robert Coppersmith and MITA’s Vice President of Government Affairs Lance Binoniemi were featured speakers at today’s infrastructure funding press conference in Lansing. Public Sector Consultants released the Michigan...

Bridge Michigan:Michigan’s lousy infrastructure has many begging: Fix the damn noisy roads

Mar 6, 2023 | MITA in the News

Bridge Michigan, February 24, 2023 ANN ARBOR — Deborah Orlowski doesn’t need Siri to tell her what traffic is like on the M-14. She can hear it from inside her house. A small thicket of bushes and trees separates her property from the M-14, a state freeway that...

The Detroit News: Livengood: ‘Fix the damn roads’? Not in this Whitmer budget plan

Feb 10, 2023 | MITA in the News

The Detroit News, February 10, 2023 Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s chance to make good on her 2018 campaign promise to “fix the damn roads” finally arrived Wednesday — and she mostly kicked that can down the proverbial pockmarked road....

Fox 47: What advocates in 2 industries want to hear from Whitmer’s State of the State address

Jan 26, 2023 | MITA in the News

Fox 47, January 24, 2023 LANSING, Mich. — In this week’s State of the State address, we’ll get to find out what Gov. Gretchen Whitmer wants to prioritize for Michigan in the next year. When it comes to issues like infrastructure and small businesses here in our state,...

New Coalition to Address Electric Vehicles and Transportation Funding

Jan 24, 2023 | Legislative

Recently, MITA joined the County Road Association of Michigan and several other local governmental groups in a press conference to introduce a new study commissioned on electric vehicles and their impact on road funding.  Throughout 2023, MITA will continue to churn...
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Lindsay Leonard


Lindsay Leonard
Administrative Coordinator
 

As Administrative Coordinator, Lindsay is responsible for meeting the needs of MITA members in many areas of the association. Her primary function is to help expand efficiencies in the MITA office by providing support services to staff and members. Lindsay helps MITA’s Director of Safety and Compliance to process MIOSHA Appeals, CPR & First Aid cards as well as processing requests for other jobsite needs. She also assists the Events Coordinator with the MITA website, events and related databases, in addition to answering the phones.

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


Danielle Coppersmith



Danielle Coppersmith
Event Coordinator
 

As Event Coordinator, Danielle’s main responsibility is to manage and organize each of MITA’s many social, leadership and educational events. She also manages the MITA calendar and the meeting space we provide to other associations. She assists the Director of Safety & Workforce Development with the MIOSHA appeals process and other safety-related services. Danielle manages and coordinates the MITA website and member database, as well. She is your primary contact for all meeting/event questions/reservations, as well as questions related to the database and website.

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


Rob Coppersmith



Rob Coppersmith
EVP/VP of Membership Services

As Vice President of Membership Services, Rob oversees the many services that are offered to MITA members, including MIOSHA appeals, job site inspections, utility locating issues, educational opportunities, meetings and all social functions. Additionally, he participates in labor relations activities on behalf of the members.

E-mail: robcoppersmith@thinkmita.org


Greg Brooks



Greg Brooks
Director of Safety & Compliance
 

With 14 years of experience in underground and vertical construction as a foreman, skilled laborer and jobsite coordinator, Greg Brooks is the epitome of what it means to be a Director of Safety & Compliance. As a veteran of the United States Marine Corps, with five years and two deployments under his belt, Greg’s construction safety training, strong work ethic and leadership skills are an asset for any job site inspection or safety related matter.

E-mail: gregbrooks@thinkmita.org
Phone: 517-853-5854


Glenn Bukoski



Glenn Bukoski
VP of Engineering Services
 

As Vice President of Engineering Services and a licensed professional engineer, Glenn brings over 30 years of transportation-related experience to MITA in the areas of construction, design, specifications, materials testing and research. Glenn serves as the industry’s lead liaison with MDOT, FHWA, USDOL, MDEQ and county and local agencies. Contact Glenn with any questions related to engineering, project administration, prevailing wage, competitive bidding or prompt pay.

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


Lance Binoniemi



Lance Binoniemi
VP of Government Affairs
 

As Vice President of Government Affairs, Lance manages political and legislative concerns on behalf of MITA. He is a registered lobbyist with the State of Michigan and spends a good portion of his time working tirelessly on issues that are important to the industry and the membership at the Capitol in Lansing. Due to Lance’s hard work and experience, MITA has a solid working relationship with every legislator in the House and Senate. Lance also oversees all MITA PAC expenditures.

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


Rachelle VanDeventer



Rachelle VanDeventer
VP of Industry Relations
 

As Vice President of Industry Relations, Rachelle provides professional expertise in many areas of the industry, including resolving construction issues related to publicly and privately funded projects; expanding workforce development; working with utility companies and contractors to minimize construction impacts and delays; various labor relations; and advocates on behalf of MITA members with other industry organizations.

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


Nancy Brown



Nancy Brown
Director of Communications
 

As Director of Communications, Nancy produces the two major MITA print publications: CrosSection, our quarterly magazine, and the Annual Membership Directory. Nancy is a former journalist and public relations professional, and she is the main contact for stories and advertising in the MITA CrosSection Magazine, as well as the Annual Membership Directory. In addition, Nancy assists MITA’s Executive Vice President and Vice President of Government Affairs with MITA’s public/media relations. You can also call on Nancy with any questions you may have related to your own company’s public relations and marketing issues.

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


Mary Moody



Mary Moody
Accounting Coordinator
 

As Accounting Coordinator, Mary handles all financial compliance regarding accounts, dues, invoices, etc. Mary is the person to talk to regarding any questions pertaining to dues and billing.

E-mail: marymoody@thinkmita.org
Phone: 517-853-5865


Sara Schaibly



Sara Schaibly
Membership Services Coordinator
 

As Membership Services Coordinator, Sara handles new member processing. She is the go-to person for things such as MISS DIG complaints, blue book rates, membership verification and a variety of other MITA services. She is responsible for assisting prospective members through the application process, as well as creating awareness of the different types of services available to the MITA membership. Sara also works closely with the Accounting Coordinator to ensure that dues invoicing and processing information matches the records kept in the member database. In addition, Sara coordinates all issues regarding labor relations with Mike Nystrom, MITA’s Executive Vice President.

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


Janis Strang


Janis Strang
Executive Assistant
 

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


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