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MISS DIG 811 Staff and Board

Education Department

The Mission of the MISS DIG 811 Education department is to educate, create advocacy, and increase awareness of safe digging practices to prevent damage to underground facilities.

Contact the Education Department by calling 248-724-5851 or email education@missdig811.org.

Member Services Department

The MISS DIG 811 Member Services department is available to assist Facility Owner/ Operators and their Contract Locators with their ticket delivery, mapping their facilities, posting to Positive Response, or any other questions or concerns about their membership to the system. 

Contact the Member Services Department by calling 800-482-7161 or email membersupport@missdig811.org.

Quality Control Department

The MISS DIG 811 Quality Control Department trains and supports users entering tickets on their own through the OneCallAccess platform. 

Contact the Quality Control Department by email webticketdept@missdig811.org for more information.

Board of Directors

Jim Moskal, Chair

Corby Energy Services, Inc. - Excavator 2026

Brian Dreesen, Vice Chairman

USIC  - Contract Locator 2026

Mark Kovalcik, Treasurer

DTE Electric Company - Appointed

Landon Morris, Secretary 

Marathon - Pipeline 2027

Craig Jensen, At-Large

Metronet  - Long Distance 

Holly Bowers, Director

Consumers Energy - Appointed

Jeff Dobies, Director

Comcast - Cable TV 2028

Gerrad Godley, Director

Genesee County Road Commission - Design 2026

Eric Janness, Director

DTE Gas Company - Appointed

Jon Nixon

AT&T Service, Inc. - Appointed

John O'Brien, Director

GCDC - WWS-Municipality 2028

Les Schell, Director

Kinder Morgan  - Pipeline 2028

Andy Thelen, Director

Toebe Construction  - Road Builders/HH 2028

David Chislea

MPSC - Non-voting




Board of Directors Open Seats Notice

MISS DIG 811 is currently looking to fill the following (3) three positions on our Board of Directors to be voted on at the Annual Member Meeting on February 3, 2026: 3 existing board seats up for election: (1) Excavator, (1) Contract Locator and (1) Design/Engineering seat

MISSDIG811 is looking for individuals who have demonstrated significant achievements in damage prevention, safety, business, and/or public service to serve on our Board of Directors. The mission of MISSDIG811 is to safeguard the public, environment, property, and member infrastructure through, efficient educational outreach and the advancement of damage prevention statewide. The Board plays a crucial role in providing strategic oversight and alignment with MISSDIG811's Mission and Values. As a Board Member, you promote MISSDIG811's initiatives and engage with stakeholders to foster a culture of collaboration. Use the link below to fill out a form indicating your interest and qualifications. Applications MUST be received by January 6, 2026. Thank you.


Board of Directors Meeting Schedule

DateTimeLocation
01/20/252 PMSoaring Eagle Resort
6800 Soaring Eagle Blvd.
Mt. Pleasant, MI 48858
04/24/258 AM Lansing Office
417 Seymour Ave.
Lansing, MI 48933-1143
07/16-07/17/25TBDTBD
10/21/2510 AMLansing Office
417 Seymour Ave.
Lansing, MI 48933-1143

Staff

Nick Bonstell, CEO

MISS DIG 811

Damion Frasier, Esq., Attorney

Shedd - Frasier PLC

Ryan Hoerner, CPA

Hoerner & Geers