Project Management
JIM MILLER
Director of Project Management
Accomplishments
I have been married for over 35 years and have three adult children, two daughters, a son, and one son-in-law. I recently hiked to the top of Mt. Sherman in Colorado, 14,043 feet. Thinking about doing another 14er in 2027. Getting to work on three Major League Baseball stadiums and one NFL stadium has been a highlight of my 36-year career.
Extracurricular
I volunteer at my church as a camera man. I recently retired as a volunteer for Boy Scouts of America. I was an Assistant Scoutmaster for 12+ years and Scoutmaster for three years. I still help out when needed.
Off the Clock
I enjoy hunting, golfing, and spending time with family and friends. I love live music in the summer at outdoor festivals with my wife.
Secret Life
I was an extra in the movie Major League.
BRIAN BLUM
Senior Project Manager
Accomplishments
I’ve been with Mid-States for over 27 years, including 14 in Field Service and 13 in Project Management.
ALLEN COTA
Project Manager
Accomplishments
With over 20 years of experience in the tower industry, I’ve dedicated the last decade to serving as a Senior Safety Advisor. My primary focus is on ensuring safety and quality across all projects, approaching each task with care and precision.
Off the Clock
I’m passionate about spending time with my family and friends and expanding my car collection. I’m also committed to philanthropic efforts, always looking for ways to give back to those in need. My beloved bulldog, Trump, keeps me company and brings joy to my days. I’m known for my lighthearted approach to life. I’m a big fan of dad jokes and often find humor in everyday moments, like watching kids stumble as they learn to walk. I believe that a blend of expertise, kindness, and humor makes for a fulfilling life and successful career.
EVAN SAUNDERS
Project Manager
Accomplishments
I’ve been part of the Mid-States team for nine years, working on a wide variety of different and challenging precast projects.
Off the Clock
I enjoy hunting, fishing, golfing, and just about anything outdoors.
Secret Life
My mom was a childhood friend of Steve Stricker.
CAMDEN COMBS
Assistant Project Manager
Accomplishments
Have been around Mid-States for several years, working summers and school breaks in production. Grateful for the opportunity to gain experience across different areas of the company before joining the project management team full-time.
Competed in NCAA Division II Track & Field at Minnesota State University, Mankato in the long jump and triple jump and was a conference medalist in both events.
Extracurricular
Competed in Project Precast 2026 at the PCI Convention in Kansas City.
Off the Clock
I enjoy working on the house, getting the lawn looking good, and relaxing in the recliner with a beer… in that order.
Secret Life
My great-grandfather Carl Nickols and great-great-uncle Vito Bertoldo both received the Medal of Honor during World War II. Vito also has an episode dedicated to him in the Netflix series Medal of Honor. Their stories of bravery, perseverance, and toughness inspire me to work harder and complain less.
ERIC LEWIS
Project Manager
Accomplishments
Pretty much completely flipped the current house we are in, very proud of the work I’ve done! Led my son’s basketball team to an undefeated season a few years back. Go Bulls!
Extracurricular
My oldest is in club soccer, so lots of practices and games all week long. We’ve had tournaments in the Chicago area, St. Louis, and Minneapolis. We might be going to Arizona in the spring and possibly Portugal in 2026.
Off the Clock
Going on walks and bike rides with the family, building forts with my two sons. The boys are big into WWE, so watching that on Friday night and having the occasional match right in our own living room.
Secret Life
My great-grandfather was a decorated World War I veteran in Poland and moved to the United States after the war. He was credited with many heroic acts of bravery and even has part of an exhibit dedicated to him in the Polish Museum of America in Chicago.