It’s #WeAreModern Wednesday we are spotlighting Head Plumber and Mechanical “guru” Mike Stillwagon. Bringing more than 30 years of experience to his role, Mike knows hydraulics inside and out and is a key member of the “road work” team, traveling around the world to help with some of our largest installations. As a mentor and trainer, imparting his vast knowledge to the next generation to build the highest-quality machines and hydraulics is also part of his job.
“My son joined me at MODERN three years ago and I’m so proud to have him work alongside me. Next to that, starting from a blueprint and seeing a machine completed is the best part of my job.
“Throughout the years, I’ve had a lot of fun and a lot of great experiences. Especially with ‘road work,’ traveling around the country and to Canada, Mexico and even China for big installations. I’ve lost count of how many!
“Family is so important to me. I have four kids, eight grandkids and four great-grandkids. We have property on Bois Blanc Island with great views of Mackinac Island. I enjoy hunting, fishing and camping and we’ve been all over Michigan. We haven’t yet hit our goal of seeing all the sights but we are working on it!”