Industry Mourns Loss of John “Chip” Dean Joe Kannapell, PE Published August 07, 2026 On August 4, 2026, John Chipman “Chip” Dean passed away at his home in Placerville, CA after a battle with cancer. Chip served component manufacturers for nearly 50 years, in a wide range of leadership and entrepreneurial roles. He took what he learned in his first eight years... Read More
Remembering a MiTek Warrior, Michael T. McMahon Joe Kannapell, PE Published January 07, 2025 Remote workers and road warriors should take a lesson from a master of both, autodidact Michael T. McMahon. Early in his 45-year career, while working in the Indian Country of North Dakota, he was inspired by another master, Chief Crazy Horse. “Hoka Hey” was his war cry at Little Big... Read More