Pictured: Jon Myers, accepting on behalf of Terry Palmer, PE
The County Road Association (CRA) of Michigan honored former Midland County Road Commission (MCRC) managing director Terry Palmer, PE, with a Distinguished Service Award at CRA’s 2020 Highway Conference. Distinguished Service Awards recognize road agency staff and commissioners who have dedicated time and service above and beyond their peers to advance the county road and bridge system in Michigan.
Palmer has 40 years’ experience in Michigan’s transportation industry, having spent time as manager of MDOT’s Mt. Pleasant Transportation Service Center, an associate region engineer for the MDOT Bay Region and in MDOT Local Agencies Program before joining the Midland County Road Commission as managing director.
In five years with MCRC, Palmer worked on the county’s recycled plastic in roadways initiative, launched the Midland County Asphalt Recycle Center and relaunched the image of the road commission among other achievements.
“Terry’s dedication to the local road network and his experience on state highways have proved invaluable over the years,” said Denise Donohue, CRA director. “We are grateful for what he has accomplished, and we have all benefited from his innovative efforts.”