With more than 244 towers, 106,000 radios, and covering an area of more than 59,415 square miles, the MPSCS is one of the largest public safety communication systems in North America. It proudly provides interoperable voice and data communications for many of Michigan's first-responders and State Government agencies.

Time has told the story of KeweenawAncient Indians honored the land and celebrated its awesome beauty. But the wealth of Keweenaw County lay beneath the surface of its rugged hills, for this was the only place in the world where native copper was found in any considerable quantity. Early native peoples began mining and using copper over 7,000 years ago. When Europeans arrived in the area, attempts at mining were at first unsuccessful. By the 1840’s, "copper fever" took hold, creating one of the first mineral mining booms in the New World. In 1843, modern copper mines began production. Since then, over ten percent of all the copper in the world was produced in the Copper Country.

Executive Committee MemberThe Western Upper Peninsula Health Department is the northernmost local public health department in Michigan, serving the 71,000 residents of Baraga, Gogebic, Houghton, Keweenaw and Ontonagon counties. Established in 1936, the health department is a special governmental unit meeting the public health needs of the Western Upper Peninsula region. We provide both State mandated public health services and a variety of additional programs, which enhance the lives of Western UP residents at every stage of life.

Sole proprietor for a growing CCTV Securty Systems and Public Safety equipment installation business.

Supervised ground radio maintenance activities. Oversees work in progress and reviews completed repairs for sound maintenance practices. Establishes requirements for maintenance equipment, support equipment, tools, and spare parts. Requisitions, accounts for, and turns in supplies and material. Interprets inspection findings and determines adequacy of corrective action. Reviews and ensures compliance with maintenance management publications and procedures. Administers land mobile radio (LMR) program and ensures compliance with provisions of LMR contracts. Identifies maintenance problem areas and recommends corrective action. Recommends methods to improve equipment performance and maintenance procedures. Evaluates justification and practicability of proposed modifications. Develops and enforces safety standards for ground radio maintenance activities.