Browsers that can not handle javascript will not be able to access some features of this site.
Skip Navigation
Michigan Department of TransportationVisit www.michigan.gov!
Michigan.gov HomeMDOT Home | Site Map | Contact MDOT | FAQ | State Web Sites
Printer Friendly Version Printer Friendly   Text Only Version Text Version  Share this page.
Materials Section

Construction & Technology - Materials Section Responsible for aggregate quality control, aggregate wear indexes, aggregate source inventory, aggregate test results, aggregate specifications, aggregate schools, aggregate certification, independent assurance testing, tested stock, certified aggregate technician training. Material applications in design, construction, and maintenance of pavements and structures.

John Staton, Engineer of Materials Section
Phone: (517) 322-5701 e-mail: statonj@michigan.gov

Lori Wieber, Section Secretary
Phone: (517) 636-0305 e-mail: wieberl@michigan.gov

  • Pavement Evaluations
    Tom Hynes, Supervising Engineer, Pavement Evaluations
    Phone: (517) 322-5711 e-mail: hynest@michigan.gov

  • Rehabilitation Studies
    Dave Weber, Transportation Engineer
    Phone: (517) 322-6935 e-mail: WeberD@michigan.gov

  • Field Investigations
    Steve Purdy, Engineering Technician
    Phone: (517) 322-5665 e-mail: purdys@michigan.gov

  • Pavement Surveillance
    Bob Farnum, Engineering Technician
    Phone: (517) 322-6756 e-mail: farnumb@michigan.gov

  • Materials Technology
    Responsible for testing and research of materials and products for bridges, pavements, and appurtenant structures. Provide internal services for field trouble shooting, failure analysis, and remediation of structural and materials-related issues.

    Tim Stallard, Engineer of Materials Technology
    Phone: (517) 322-6448 e-mail: stallardt@michigan.gov

  • Concrete Materials
    Responsible for new materials and procedures evaluations, mix designs, field investigations, and admixtures.

    John Belcher, Transportation Engineer
    Phone: (517) 322-5673 e-mail: BelcherJ@michigan.gov

  • Concrete/Epoxies
    Responsible for bridge deck overlays, full-depth pavement repair materials, concrete mixtures, and epoxies.

    Elias David, Engineering Technician
    Phone: (517) 322-1222 e-mail: davide@michigan.gov

  • Sealants/Maintenance
    Responsible for concrete and bituminous sealants, related maintenance and construction programs.

    Andy Bennett, Engineering Technician
    Phone: (517) 322-5043 e-mail: bennetta@michigan.gov

  • Polymers/Coatings
    Responsible for polymer repair materials, concrete coatings, snowmobile trail/crossing repairs, aggregate wear track operation, and epoxy bridge deck overlays.

    Tom Miller, Engineering Technician
    Phone: (517) 322-1070 e-mail: millerth@michigan.gov

  • Structures/Pavements
    Responsible for structure expansion/modular joint systems, polymeric nosings, and premium pavement aggregate gradations/mix design performance.

    Joe Anderson, Engineering Technician
    Phone: (517) 322-6110 e-mail: andersonj@michigan.gov

  • Concrete Technology
    Responsible for coarse aggregate freeze-thaw, testing of: Portland cement, fly ash, concrete products, plastic pipe and conduit, concrete mix design, cylinder core testing.

    Tom Woodhouse, Concrete Supervisor Pavement Research Unit
    Phone: (517) 322-1183 e-mail: woodhouset@michigan.gov

    Kendra Barak, Engineering Technician
    Phone: (517) 322-1217 e-mail: barakk@michigan.gov

    Ho Nguyen, Engineering Technician
    Phone: (517) 322-6928 e-mail: NguyenHo@michigan.gov

  • Equipment Shop
    Responsible for field testing equipment, repair, distribution, inventory, and supplies, shipping and receiving.

    Rob Larios, Engineering Technician
    Phone: (517) 322-5662 e-mail: lariosr@michigan.gov

  • Materials Control
    Responsible for certification of materials and manufactures, certification verification of materials, tested stock procedures and tracking of materials. Publication of Materials Sampling Guide (MSG) and responsible for information in MSG.

    Chad Teachout, Departmental Analyst
    Phone: (517) 322-5665 e-mail: TeachoutC@michigan.gov

  • Aggregate Quality Control
    Responsible for pre-qualified aggregate supplier program.

    Al Robords, Geologist
    Phone: (517) 322-1357 e-mail: robordsa@michigan.gov

    Pat Martin, Geologist
    Phone: (517) 322-5674 e-mail: martinp@michigan.gov

    Samara Sears-Bartz, Geologist
    Phone: (517) 322-5675 e-mail: SearsS@michigan.gov

    Brian Raymond, Engineering Technician
    Phone: (517) 322-5750 e-mail: RaymondB@michigan.gov

    Chris Gembel, Engineering Technician
    Phone: (517) 636-0280 e-mail: GembelC@michigan.gov

  • Concrete Technical Services
    Joe Tejkl, Statewide Concrete Paving Specialist
    Phone: (517) 636-4667 e-mail: TejklJ@michigan.gov











Related Content
 •  Administration
 •  Construction Operations
 •  Capital Preventive Maintenance Program
 •  DTMB Support Staff
 •  HMA Operations Section
 •  Pavement Management Section

Michigan.gov Home | MDOT Home | Site Map | FAQ | State Web Sites
Privacy Policy | Link Policy | Accessibility Policy | Security Policy | Michigan News | Michigan.gov Survey

Copyright © 2001-2011 State of Michigan