Happy Saturday Morning,
On this cloudy and cold Northern California morning for unknown reasons I started thinking about the Mackinaw Bridge. I grew up 240 miles south of the Mighty Mac in the small farming town of Holly Michigan. Michiganders my age grew up with the bridge, it seemed like Mighty Mac was always there. My friends and classmates never gave much thought to the engineering masterpiece that is the Mackinaw bridge.
The Mighty Mac is the longest suspension bridge in the Western Hemisphere with 7400 feet of roadway suspended in the air over the straits of Mackinaw. The total length is just under 27,000' or 5 miles and is 552' high.
The chief engineer for the Mackinac Bridge was David B. Steinman. This project was not easy, it produced over 4000 engineering drawings and 85,000 blueprints.
The bridge took 48 months to build by over 3500 skilled workers. Sadly 5 workers died in the effort. Finally on November 1, 1957 the bridge opened for traffic.
On January 1, 2024 I declared to my team that 2024 was the year of the partnership. I've learned that success in this industry is about building bridges - between partners, between businesses, and between opportunities. It's about creating connections that facilitate growth and enable progress.
Just like the Mackinaw Bridge, my journey has had its fair share of challenges. From starting out moving furniture at Corrigan Moving Systems in Auburn Hills Michigan to becoming the Vice President of Chipman Relocation in Sacramento California, it's been a road marked by hard work, perseverance, and a relentless pursuit of growth.
But every challenge has been an opportunity to learn, to grow, and to build stronger bridges. And I've been fortunate to have a strong support system along the way - my wife of 33 years, my four daughters, and my unwavering love for the industry.
So, let's continue to build these bridges together. Let's connect, collaborate, and create opportunities for growth. Because together, we can achieve more.
If my journey resonates with you, feel free to like, comment, or share this post. Let's inspire each other to build more bridges, in business and in life.
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Chief Revenue Officer - Nanoprecise
1moGreat work. I was amazed when I toured the facility a few years back at the technology that went into this mill