MSC - Key Persons
Job Titles:
- VP - Construction Services
Job Titles:
- Track Maintenance / Rehab Specialist
- VP - Railroad Services
Job Titles:
- President
- President of Mountain States Contracting, Star
Vern Van de Loo, President of Mountain States Contracting, started his career working for a railroad contractor in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Vern was introduced to the industry by delivering rail in a "center-cab" steel truck, but advanced as an Equipment Operator to eventually become a Track Foreman. By 1986, Vern was the VP of Operations, managing several track crews. Blake Van de Loo decided to join him. In 1988, the two brothers worked together as Track Foremen.
In the late 80's, Vern and Blake were working throughout the country rebuilding railroad tracks on military bases. They hired a small contracting company out of Phoenix, Arizona to help with a project at Ft. Wingate, NM. This was when Vern and Blake were introduced to Mountain States Contracting, Inc. When the project was completed, the owner of Mountain States Contracting offered the company to Vern and Blake's contractor. He decided to buy Mountain States, and charged Vern and Blake with its upkeep.
Vern & Blake relocated to Arizona to manage and expand Mountain States Contracting. At that time, its assets consisted of: two pick-up trucks, a 1971 CAT Loader, an air compressor, and a quarter-acre yard where all the equipment was stored. Vern conducted all the sales and engineering from his house (the company's office). Blake ran the track crew and all its operations out in the field. They would truck all equipment and materials at night, and repair the equipment during the weekends.
Vern Van de Loo, President of Mountain States Contracting, started his career working for a railroad contractor in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Vern was introduced to the industry by driving a center-cab, steel delivering rail, but advanced as an Equipment Operator to eventually become a Track Foreman.