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About Moran Iron Works, Inc.

Founded in 1978 by Thomas Moran, Moran Iron Works, Inc. is a dynamic, flexible, fabrication facility that has been designing, developing, and installing custom metal work projects for over 30 years. We are located in Onaway, MI a rural area in Northern Lower Michigan, just minutes from interstate I-75 and the deep water Port of Calcite in Rogers City, MI. Our facility is fully certified in accordance with the American Institute of Steel Construction, Standard for Steel Building Structures, Simple Steel Bridges, with a Sophisticated Paint Endorsement as well as being an American Welding Society Certified Fabricator.

Since our beginning we have grown to a robust company of over 100 employees. Our strength has always been based on our personnel. We have a very innovative staff of long-term employees that perform professionally, creatively, and efficiently for the benefit of our customers. Our key people have a combined total of over 200 years experience in the metal working industry. All of our welders are certified according to the AWS D1.1 standard, as well as we have three AWS Certified Welding Inspectors on staff, ensuring that your projects (and our reputation) have the highest level of quality and integrity.

Our modern, well equipped, 50,000 square foot fabrication shop keeps downtime to a minimum for many municipalities, industries, contractors, and government entities. Because we specialize in one-of-a-kind fabrication and conversion, our engineering and fabrication flexibility allows you to customize your projects and tailor them to your own specifications. We are frequently able to reverse-engineer and fabricate a standard part faster than it can be shipped from the original manufacturer, and at a comparable cost.

Moran Iron Work, Inc.’s ability to fabricate and install heavy equipment and machinery is augmented by our wide variety of heavy cranes, ranging from our overhead shop cranes with a capacity of up to 30 tons, to our 75 Ton mobile truck crane. Our Crane and Heavy Equipment operators are all certified according to the NCCCO standards.

We excel at projects where precision and quality is as important as timely delivery. We believe integrity is the vehicle of success, we keep our word and commitments promising only what we expect to deliver.

Board Of Directors

Thomas Moran	Gerald Ganske	Kurt LaLonde	Kelly Marsh	Victor Ruppert
President	Chief Operating Officer	CWI and CWE	Vice President of Production	Director of Project Management

Rebecca Nash	Guy Post	Mike Mehan	Dave Grzesikowski
Chief Financial Officer	CWI and CWE	CWI, CWE, and CWS	Vice President of Operations

Meet The Team

	Tom Moran *President* Tom may be in charge, but don't let that fool you. Tom spends the majority of his days out on the fabrication floor, working right alongside the rest of the crew. He loves the daily challenges and wouldn't have it any other way. Tom enjoys traveling and big game hunting all over the world, and when he's home he loves his "Yorkies", Daisy and Grover, as well as being a great cook and baker. tom@moraniron.com Ext : 3013

	Geri Ganske *Chief Operating Officer* GM is his title, however Geri, or Butch as most of us call him, is directly involved in Sales and Marketing, Estimating, and Project Management on a daily basis, along with many other administrative duties. His office may be the most cluttered we have come across, but he knows where everything is at! He is the father of 4 and the proud grandfather of 7. When he's not spending time with his family, he enjoys all sorts of hunting year round. geri@moraniron.com Ext : 3003

	Vic Ruppert *Director of Project Management* As head of our project management department, Vic is the veteran of our administration offices. A graduate of North Central Michigan College, he is our "go to" guy when we need anything out of the ordinary designed or engineered. Vic is also our expert for field measuring and fabrication needs. His experience and knowledge in the steel fabrication industry gives us an extreme advantage. He's the proud father of 3, and enjoys weight lifting and his collectible cars in his spare time. vic@moraniron.com Ext : 3006

	Rebecca Nash *Chief Financial Officer* She's the one in charge of the finances. If we owe you or you owe us, she will be the contact person. Becky has over 13 years in the accounting department, and is always up on what's going on. She is the mother of 2, and loves camping with her family during the warmer months here in Northern Michigan. becky@moraniron.com Ext : 3009

	Jim Badgero *Sales & Marketing* Always personable and professional, Jim has spent a majority of his career in the sales and marketing industry and holds a BA from Central Michigan University. His expertise in the Sales and Marketing Industry has proven to be a great asset for Moran Iron Works. Establishing long term relationships with current and future customers is just one of Jim's goals. When he's not at the office or traveling, he spends time with his two children, and all are avid sports enthusiasts year round. jimbadgero@moraniron.com Ext : 3030

	Crystal Veal *Human Resources* Not as easy as it sounds. Most of her day is spent picking up the pieces, and making sure all of the daily entries are made including Payables, Receivables, and Payroll. The other part of her day usually consists of customer relations and human resources. If she's not helping a customer, she's making sure our employees are satisfied. Away from the office her three children keep her on the go and moving all the time. They spend a lot of time doing outdoor activities, but in Northern Michigan we have those days, where staying indoors and playing cards is her cup of tea. crystal@moraniron.com Ext : 3014

	Guy Post *CWI and CWE* As part of our management team, he's been around here the longest, except for Tom Moran. He's seen it all, from people and projects coming and going, to the organization growing to what it is today. With over 20 years experience, Guy is not only a Shop and Field Supervisor, he is also one of our Certified Welding Inspectors, a Certified Welding Educator, a Certified Crane Operator, and part of our Non-Destructive Testing and Inspection Team. Guy is always prepared for anything, from estimating a job, welding in our facility or in the field, operating any one of our cranes, to doing inspections. His experience speaks for itself. He spends the majority of his time away from work outdoors doing plenty of fishing and hunting. cwi@moraniron.com Ext :

	Kurt LaLonde *CWI and CWE* Kurt is absolutely the best when it comes to getting things done. He's our Field Supervisor "Guru", so when it comes to a job to be done outside of our facility, he's our go to guy. Kurt's experience in the steel and fabricating industry makes it very easy for him to coordinate and control even the largest jobs no matter where it is. Kurt brings a lot to the table with him, as a Certified Welding Inspector, Certified Welding Educator, and the qualifications of a Level II Non Destructive Testing Inspector, he's very particular with every detail and enjoys the challenges that each job has to offer. Kurt's fun times away from the job, consist of him and his wife riding their Harleys across the country. When not riding his children and grandchildren keep him busy, but he tries to put aside some time for hunting and fishing as well. cwi@moraniron.com Ext :

	Bill Hartig *Project Manager* Bill is a quality team player and is up for any challenge that might come his way. Bill trained with the Navy right after high school, which in turn sent him to the Hobart School of Welding Technology, earning himself the Certification for high pressure plate and pipe welding. Bill's background has been with all phases of design, fabrication, field services, and equipment maintenance. He has 4 boys and 15 grandchildren. Bill and his family enjoy camping and boating but he also finds time to sneak away to hunt and fish as much as he can. bill@moraniron.com Ext : 3004

	Jill Klein *Lead Estimator* Crunching numbers are just her style. Jill is a very detail oriented person, and when it comes to reading prints and estimating time and materials, she's on top of her game. Her spare time is spent mostly with her husband Brent and their beloved friend "Dax", a German shepherd. She also enjoys getting caught up in a variety of home-remodeling projects, major and minor. jill@moraniron.com Ext : 3015

	Jason Willis *Estimating* A versatile employee who consistantly crosses department lines to assist wherever help is needed; he has proven himself invaluable in his detail to specifics. Jason is a graduate of Michigan Tech with a degree in Mechanical Design, he has years of experience in project management and engineering. Jason enjoys spending as much free time as possible with his ladies, wife Cori and daughters Meredith and Makaela. He is a gear head with a passion for the outdoors and enjoys spending time under the hood, dog sledding and at his back yard target range. jason@moraniron.com Ext : 3024

	Carl Campbell *Project Management* Carl is a Project Manager everyone wants on their team. With his attention to detail, you often find him in the yard checking on material deliveries or in the shop addressing questions. He is a graduate of Lake Superior State University with a BSME, Associates degree in Drafting and Design, and CAD Certificate. Carl, his wife, and three young children enjoy spending time camping, fishing or just being outdoors. When Carl has some time to himself, he likes to work on his old cars or pretty much anything with an engine. carl@moraniron.com Ext : 3017

	John Kreft *Project Management* The man behind the scenes, John's dependability is relied upon to get the job done. Steady and straightforward, he's the man you want on your team. In his Project Management position he is called upon to make the hard calls, and he answers with experience and precision. John has a degree in drafting and design obtained from Alpena Community College, and has 20 years of fabrication management experience under his belt. He resides in the Grand Lake area, where he is an avid sailor; competing around Michigan with his racing team in their 26' Nacra. jkreft@moraniron.com Ext : 3016

	Dave Grzesikowski *Vice President of Operations* A Project Superintendent and a member of the Board of Directors, Davie has 20 years of experience with Moran Iron Works. Starting from the lowest rung on the ladder, he has worked his way to the top. His drive to excel is proven by his laundry list of welding and crane certifications. Whether in the shop or leading his crew on field work, he has established himself as an important cornerstone of Moran Iron Works. Raised in Onaway, Davie loves the rural setting and enjoys such things as hunting and fishing in the beautiful surrounding areas. During the warmer months you may find him in a competitive game of softball or just enjoying the day with his young daughter Hailey. sales@moraniron.com Ext :

	Kelly Marsh *Vice President of Production* Kelly has worked side by side with Tom Moran for over two decades, helping shape the heart of the company into what it has become today. His strong work ethic and leadership skills have elevated him to a seat on the Board of Directors as well as a Project Superintendent. With multiple welding certifications and years of experience, he is highly respected and sought after to be part of any project. Kelly, like most men in the area, spends his free time hunting for a trophy buck or enjoying fishing on the local waterways. Raised in Onaway, he and his wife Wendy and their two children Ellen and Lance enjoy spending as much time together as possible. sales@moraniron.com Ext :

	Vicki Paull *Office Manager* She may be the first face you see when you come in the door, or you may have noticed her with a camera and hanging 60 feet about the ground in a man basket. Vicki is the jack of all trades handling the Reception, Administrative Assistant, and Photography duties with ease. Vicki has over 10 years experience in customer service, with certifications in advanced computer software and behavior modification. She spends her free time attending after school activities with her husband Steve and three sons Justin, Anthony and Isaac. When she can get away she enjoys traveling. receptionist@moraniron.com Ext : 3001

	Marilyn Kapp *Public Relations* Public Relations is a natural fit for Marilyn. She brings knowledge and education from many years in the tourism industry, where bringing people together and fostering cooperative relationships are critical. Marilyn is thrilled to be working with such a motivated and supportive organization and is learning something new about steel fabrication and the power industry every day. For fun she enjoys traveling, hiking, biking, skiing, and spending time with friends and family. marilyn@moraniron.com Ext :

	Keri Sheer *Financial Administrative Assistant* Keri keeps her co-workers on their toes making sure their cards are filled out daily. She is an ACC graduate in Business, with certifications in QuickBooks and Excel. In her free time she enjoys spending time with her husband Frank and daughter Allie in the great outdoors. keri@moraniron.com Ext :

	Eric Czajka *Logistics Coordinator* Eric is a good, hardworking person committed to quality and craftsmanship. The leadership, resources and team atmosphere makes working at MIW very enjoyable. s/r@moraniron.com Ext : 3002

	Ken Baxter *Quality & Safety Manager* Ken spends his time with his wife of over 23 years and four kids, one daughter, and three boys, the youngest being nine. Ken has a passion for fishing in his spare time, and spending time enjoying Michigan's changing seasons. He love spending time with his family hiking, snowmobiling and cross country skiing. safetydirector@moraniron.com Ext : 3021