January/February 2022 - 101

PEOPLE & COMPANIES
Stanley " Stan " Agee, co-owner of
Pieresearch, died November 1 from
surgery complications. The Arlington,
Texas resident was 77 years old, and an
active DFI member
whose company most
recently supported the
new DFI podcast series
I n t e r v i ew Wi t h a
Survivor. Agee was
known for his robust, positive spirit. He
was an avid reader, intellectually
curious and a dedicated hard worker
who was very generous to many. Also an
astute businessman, Agee held many
different positions throughout his
business career. For the last 16-plus
years, he and his wife, Jan, owned
Pieresearch, which manufactures concrete
accessories for the construction
industry. He held many board positions,
such as serving on a city Planning and
Zoning Commission and the board of the
American Cancer Society and Big
Brothers Big Sisters. A graduate of the
University of Texas at Arlington, Agee
was very passionate about education
and never stopped learning. He worked
until the last moment possible and
cherished every opportunity to learn. In
honor of Agee, consider donating to your
favorite charity or to the Scottish Rite
Children's Hospital.
Michael Joseph Miluski, 60, co-owner
of Compaction Grouting Services
(CGS), died in October. Miluski was active
in assisting with DFI grouting
conferences. He originally attended
Georgia Tech on a wrestling scholarship
and ultimately received
his bachelor's in civil
engineering from Widener
University, where
he graduated first in his
class, receiving The
Major Frank L. Martin Civil Engineering
Award for perseverance and sincere and
earnest efforts in engineering. He
worked at Schnabel Engineering from
1988 to 1997 and found his passion
designing soil stabilization programs
utilizing compaction grouting. While at
Schnabel, Miluski also received a
master's degree of science in civil
engineering from Widener University
and became licensed as a professional
engineer. In 1997, he became the
manager of business development for
Denver Grouting to focus his career on
compaction grouting and other ground
stabilization techniques. A year later, he
followed his passion by starting the
specialty geotechnical subcontracting
business, CGS. With his wife, Kay, he
built CGS to be the well-respected,
principled company it is today. In honor
of Miluski, donations can be directed to
Beat the Streets Philadelphia, a nonprofit
supporting children from underserved
communities through the sport of
wrestling. Choose " In Memory of Mike
Miluski " from the drop-down menu
t i t l e d B T S P A n n u a l F u n d a t
https://btsphilly.org/donate.
McMi l l en J a cobs As s o c i a te s
announced the retirement of Isabelle
Lamb l as t Novembe r, and the
a p p o i n t m e n t o f
Kristian Nelson to
become Australia/New
Zealand regional manager
upon Lamb's retirement.
Lamb joined
the company in 2003 and held
numerous leadership roles, including
underground division transportation
market leader and vice president of the
McMillen Jacobs Limited Board of
Directors. Lamb was also the first
woman promoted to the position of
principal at McMillen Jacobs. Her
accomplishments include contribu
t i ons t o s i gna t u r e p ro j e c t s
such as Melbourne's Ci ty Link,
Sydney's M5, Seattle's University Link
and Northgate Link, and Auckland's
Central Interceptor.
Nelson has been with
McMillen Jacobs since
2015 and is currently a
principal in the Auckland
office. He has over
24 years of experience
throughout Australia and New Zealand,
specializing in temporary works,
complex marine projects, pipejacking
and ground improvement methods. For
the past 6 years, he has worked closely
with company leadership as the
Auckland office manager and brings
regional knowledge and technical
expertise to the role of Australia and
New Zealand regional manager.
The Pile Driving Contractors Association
announced in November the officers
and board of director members who will
begin serving in January. They include
DFI members Kustaa Mansfield,
Pacific Pile and Marine, as association
vice president; Scott Webster, P.E., GRL
Engineers, as treasurer; and board
members Greg Canivan, P.E., S&ME;
Harold Baur, Boh Bros.; Diane Fischer,
Pile Dynamics; and Bruce Langan,
Equipment Corporation of America.
Kel ler North America (Kel ler)
recently acquired Voges Drilling, a
drilled shaft contractor in New
Braunfels, Texas, with over 30 years of
experience. Voges will combine its local
expertise with Keller's global resources
to offer a complete range of geotechnical
solutions. Clients can contact Area
Manager Phillip Kihlthau at the New
Braunfels office.
Liebherr-MCCtec of the Liebherr Group
was recently awarded a gold medal from
independent corporate responsibility
auditor EcoVadis. The business sustainability
ratings supplier with over 75,000
participating companies recognized
Liebherr's divisional holding company
as being among the top 5% of all rated
companies for sustainability and within
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