Mid-States Industrial, Inc.

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Who We Are Professional
Industrial Maintenance

Mid-States Industrial, Incorporated was founded in 1992 with the objective of providing quality tank repair paired with specialized in-house engineering services.  For over 30 years, Mid-States has provided industrial maintenance, repair, and new construction of above ground storage tanks and related equipment.  We place high emphasis on job planning and coordination in order to provide safe, efficient and timely project completion.  Services include full/partial bottom replacements, shell replacements, fixed and floating roof repair, tank leveling, nozzle upgrades and new tank construction to name just a few.  Applicable codes include API 650/ API 653/ API 620 and AWWA D100.

Our attention to detail, expertise and emphasis on Safety is unparalleled.  Furthermore, we utilize in-house Engineering, professional Project Management, Accounting and Field Personnel as our time-tested approach to successful projects.

Accounting is integral to a successful project outcome.  All financial management is performed by experienced and qualified personnel.  Qualifications include Bachelors and Masters of Science in Accounting.

Recent customers include Citgo Petroleum, CF Industries, INEOS Enterprises, Owens Corning, Stepan Company and Valero Energy.

At customer request, MSI would be happy to provide customer reference/contact information.  Furthermore, a copy of all degrees, licenses and certifications would also be prepared and forwarded.

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Our Team
Professional Team Members

David Both, CWI

Vice President & QA/QC Manager

David has been associated with building and repairing tanks for over 40 years.  He started his career in the steel plate industry in 1979 in the field, erecting and repairing tanks.  David has substantial experience with all NDE practices including MT, PT, RT and VT.  He also has a Certified Welding Inspector certificate through the American Welding Society, AWS CWI.

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Todd Evans, CWI

Construction Manager/Estimator

Todd has been working at Mid-States Industrial since 2009 in the roles of Field Foreman, Project Manager and currently Construction Manager.  He has over 25 years of experience in new construction and repair of above-ground storage tanks.  Todd is currently AWS CWI certified.

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Brian Van Hohenstein, CWI

Project Manager/Estimator

Brian has been with Mid-States since 2013, starting as a field foreman and has over 15 years of experience in the above ground storage tank industry.  Brian is currently AWS CWI certified.

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Brian Wheeler

General Superintendent

Brian has been associated with building and repairing tanks for over 35 years.  He started his career in the steel plate industry in 1986 in the field erecting and repairing tanks. Brian has been with Mid-States since 1997.

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Chris Basso, BSCE, PE

President and Civil Engineer

Chris has over 40 years of experience working in the steel plate industry.  He graduated from Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology with a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering.  Chris is a Licensed Professional Engineer in the State of Illinois.  Additionally, he maintains an API653 Certification.

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Greg Wenzel, BSCE

Civil Engineer

Greg has been with Mid-States since 2013 performing engineering and design, project management, and QA/QC work.  He graduated from Southern Illinois University Carbondale with a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering.  Greg is a API653 Certified Inspector.

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John Basso, BSCE

Civil Engineer

John has been with Mid-States since 2012 performing engineering and design, project management, and QA/QC work.  He graduated from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville with a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering.

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Sam Basso

Computer Aided Designer (CAD)

Sam is a 2021 graduate of Southern Illinois University Edwardsville. Since graduation, he has worked in our Engineering Department performing Computer Aided Design and QA/QC work.

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Chad Both

Director of Safety

Chad has been with Mid-States since 2011 and is currently overseeing our safety program.  Chad currently holds his Public Safety Sector and Health Fundamentals for Construction certification, is a certified OSHA trainer, and an NCCER Master Trainer with Crane and Rigging Certifications.

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Sarah Manny, MSA

Office Manager/Accountant

Sarah has been with Mid-States Industrial since 2014 and is responsible for all areas of financial management within the organization. A 2013 Master of Science in Accounting graduate, Sarah brings over 10 years of accounting and finance experience.

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Heather Bechtold, BHSc

Payroll Administrator/Clerical Support

Heather has been with Mid-States since 2023 and handles payroll and clerical support tasks. A 2012 Bachelor of Science in Health Science graduate from Southern Illinois, she is currently pursuing her Master’s degree.
Heather brings her strategic and organizational skills to the company.

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