Michael C. Vail, PE Joins Hurst-Rosche as Director of Transportation

Hurst-Rosche is excited to welcome Michael C. Vail, PE to our team as Director of Transportation and Office Manager at our Springfield, IL location.  

Mike is a Professional Engineer with over 33 years of professional experience.  Mike holds a B.S. in Civil Engineering from the University of Illinois where he majored in Structural Engineering.  He began his career with over 10 years at IDOT with his remaining time in the private sector where he has had a variety of projects and roles over the years.

Mike is professionally licensed in 5 states, IL, MO, IA, KY, & FL; he has led and managed numerous projects throughout the State of Illinois, working in all 9 IDOT districts as well as the Illinois Tollway. He led a project in IDOT District 2 that received an ACEC Excellence Award in 2020 and recently led an Illinois Tollway project as part of the multi-billion-dollar reconstruction of the Central Tri-State Tollway (I-294).  ​​

Mike is a native of Decatur, IL and currently resides in Springfield, IL with his wife of almost 30 years, Brenda.  They have two daughters (Nicole and Em) and two grandchildren (Adeline and Ethan) whom they are extremely proud of as well as two rescue dogs (Gracie and Coco) they could not imagine being without.

In his spare time, Mike enjoys video/computer gaming, reading, horror/sci-fi/suspense movies, listening to music, and walking.  Personal accomplishments include participation in the National Spelling Bee in both 7th and 8th grades (circa ’80-’81).   Mike has also completed several 5k races and two 10 k races, all for fundraising purposes.
 
Mike is excited to expand the Transportation Department at Hurst-Rosche through training and the addition of staff in key areas.   He is looking forward to reinforcing existing relationships and develop new relationships to further expand the footprint Hurst-Rosche’s service areas.  

Please join us in welcoming Mike to the team!