Pictured: Darrell Cass and Tony Kakuk, accepting on behalf of Darrell Moilanen, PE
The County Road Association (CRA) of Michigan honored former Menominee County Road Commission (MCRC) managing director Darrell Moilanen, PE, with a Distinguished Service Award at CRA’s 2020 Highway Conference. Distinguished Service Awards recognize road agency staff and commissioners who have dedicated their time and service above and beyond their peers to advance the county road and bridge system in Michigan.
Moilanen joined Menominee County 27 years ago, retiring in February. He served as a member and vice chair of CRA’s Engineering Committee; member of the CRA Negotiating Committee; vice chair of the Canvassing Committee; former secretary and president of the Great Lakes Council of road commissions; as member of the Upper Peninsula Road Builders Scholarship Committee; and a member of the Roads+TM advocacy group.
“Throughout his nearly 30 years at MCRC, Darrell has advocated for county road agencies with thoughtfulness and dedication,” said Denise Donohue, CRA director. “He has gone above and beyond, and CRA greatly values his contributions in advancing the local road network.”