Materials Testing Consultants
Mark DeHoog is a seasoned geologist and engineer with extensive experience in exploration and project management within the mining sector. Currently serving as a Senior Staff Engineer at Materials Testing Consultants, Mark has held various roles in the company, including Staff Engineer and Laboratory Technician. Prior experience includes positions as an Exploration Geologist at Eagle Mine, where Mark discovered a new mineralized zone and received a Special Recognition award, and at Rio Tinto, contributing to an increased mine life. Mark has demonstrated expertise in supervising drilling operations, training teams, and managing safety culture, with early career experience in similar roles at Teck Resources Limited and Midas Gold. Mark holds a Bachelor's degree in Geological Engineering from Michigan Technological University.
Materials Testing Consultants
Materials Testing Consultants, Inc. (MTC) specializes in geotechnical engineering, construction materials engineering and testing, and environmental consulting. MTC was founded in 1968 by Raymond P. Elliott, P.E., and has earned a reputation in engineering innovations that provide reliable and cost effective solutions. We regularly team with municipalities, state agencies, architects, developers and private clients by applying our skills and knowledge of the engineering challenges and solutions. We provide service to our clients from our West Michigan Office in Grand Rapids Michigan, our Southeast Michigan Office in Ann Arbor Michigan, and our Mid Michigan office in Okemos, Michigan; our services cover the entire Great Lakes Region. Our wholly owned subsidiary, MATECO Drilling Company is an environmental, geotechnical and HDD drilling contractor. Our combined abilities allow us to uniquely and productively manage projects with our in-house personnel and equipment, controlling the approach, cost, safety, and technical aspects of the engagements.