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Defending Utility Damage Claims Through Effective Site Documentation

Oct 30, 2025 | Safety

Overview If a utility damage occurs today and your team doesn’t have a complete documentation file proving that you, as the excavator, are not at fault, defending that claim becomes extremely difficult. We live in a world where utility damage prevention relies on...

Phone: 517.347.8336
Fax: 517.347.8344

2937 Atrium Dr., Suite 100
Okemos, MI 48864

   

Sarah Alex


Sarah Alex
Membership Services Coordinator

Sarah handles the prospective member process, new member processing, stolen equipment notices, and In Memoriam’s for the MITA weekly e-bulletins. She also helps the Director of Safety and Compliance to process MIOSHA Appeals, CPR/First Aid cards, and other job site related requests. In addition, she assists the Manager of Communication and Events with the MITA website/social media and events.

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


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


Sara Jane Schaibly



Sara Jane Schaibly
Manager of Accounting and Labor Information

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


Jeremiah Leyba, P.E.



Jeremiah Leyba, P.E.
Director of Engineering
 

Jeremiah is responsible for supporting members with challenges related to construction specifications, field issues, various governmental rules and regulations, utility conflicts and other technical matters. He provides much need support to MITA and its’ members concerning engineering related issues.

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


Danielle Coppersmith



Danielle Coppersmith
Manager of Communications and Events

Danielle manages and organizes each of MITA’s many social, leadership and education events in addition to managing MITA’s quarterly magazine. Contact her regarding event registration and questions, MITA website technical issues, placing paid ads in the MITA weekly e-bulletins and articles, photos and ads for MITA’s magazine.

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


Matt Moody



Matt Moody
Safety Coordinator

Matt Moody is MITA’s Safety Coordinator with nearly a decade of experience in industrial hygiene, compliance, training, and jobsite safety oversight. He holds certifications including Lead Inspector & Risk Assessor, Asbestos Inspector and Contractor/Supervisor, and OSHA 10 & 30. Matt brings specialized knowledge in silica exposure monitoring and hazard assessments, and is focused on expanding MITA’s safety resources to better serve its members.

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


Greg Brooks



Greg Brooks
Director of Safety & Compliance
 

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 Brown



Nancy Brown
Director of Communications
 

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


Rachelle VanDeventer, P.E.



Rachelle VanDeventer, P.E.
Vice President of Engineering
 

Rachelle provides professional expertise in many areas. Contact her regarding resolving construction issues related to publicly and privately funded projects, working with utility companies to minimize construction impacts and delays, advocating with other industry organizations, and issues related to MDOT, FHWA, USDOL, MDEQ and county/local agencies.

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


Lance T. Binoniemi



Lance T. Binoniemi
Vice President of Government Affairs
 

Lance coordinates the political and legislative efforts for the association. Contact him regarding contributing to MITA’s Political Action Committee, talking points to use when meeting with legislators, and questions regarding MITA’s political strategy with federal, state and local officials, regulatory agencies and key policymakers.

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


Glenn J. Bukoski, P.E.



Glenn J. Bukoski, P.E.
Engineering Consultant
 

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


Rob M. Coppersmith



Rob M. Coppersmith
Executive Vice President
 

Rob oversees all operations, staff and services at MITA. In his role as Executive Vice President, he implements policy based on his interaction with the MITA Board of Directors and the membership. He prudently manages the organization’s resources within approved budget guidelines. Rob is also a registered lobbyist and works on legislative issues that impact the membership.

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