Twenty employees representing a combined total of 550 years of service to the Michels Family of Companies were recognized at a celebration earlier this month.
Among the honorees was Pat Michels, President and CEO of Michels Corporation and son of company founder Dale Michels. Pat began his career at the family-owned business at age 12 and returned as a full-time employee in 1975. Under his leadership, Michels has flourished into one of the largest infrastructure and utility contractors in the world.
Scott Nehls, who is semi-retired, also celebrated 50 years with Michels. Scott started as a laborer, working his way up to operator and foreman before becoming Michels’ second-ever directional driller in 1998. He was promoted to Horizontal Directional Drilling QA/QC Manager in 2008.
Additionally, 18 people were recognized for 25 years of commitment to Michels:
- Craig Ayers, Michels Trenchless
- Michael Balthazor, Michels Power
- Jessica Blake, Michels Trenchless
- Mark Clinton, Michels Road & Stone
- Daniel Derks, Michels Power
- Brian Guelig, Michels Trenchless
- Justin Harris, Michels Trenchless
- Cory Haseleu, Michels Road & Stone
- Mark Herkenrath, Michels Underground Cable
- Jeff Kowalishen, Aqueos Corporation
- Cathy Lauters, Michels Corporation
- Kurtis Mersch, Michels Pipeline
- Marysue Michels, Michels Corporation
- Joseph Newman, Michels Underground Cable
- Ted Roche, Aqueos Corporation
- Bobby Skipworth, Michels Trenchless
- Tonya Wilson, Michels Corporation
- Karen Wuest, Michels Corporation
The honorees were recognized by senior leaders, who shared accolades and anecdotes about these dedicated team members, at a formal event in Fond du Lac, WI.
