We hope you had a Merry Christmas and wish you a Happy New Year!
Hard to believe it’s 2026 already! While VK Civil had a busy 2025, we were able to take some time in December to celebrate with our clients and our team. The annual municipal client lunch was a fantastic time for us to connect with the area communities that we serve while enjoying a meal. Additionally, the VK team spent [...]
Celebrating 10 Years at VK Civil: Jeff Gritter
Jeff Gritter has spent the past ten years of his long and successful career at VK Civil, and that is cause for celebration! VK has seen major growth since Jeff’s introduction to the company, and his work has greatly impacted the communities VK serves. Jeff’s professional career began nineteen years before he joined VK Civil at the Kent County [...]
October Fun
We were excited to participate in the Western Michigan University Business & Technology Research Park Trunk or Treat Event on October 24 in the BTR park. Mario (Cole) and Princess Peach (Cole’s fiancé Emily) did a wonderful job representing VK! The event was a great success. Additionally, Dan and his wife Sarah had an amazing time joining Arkos Design [...]
Connecting With Tomorrow’s Engineers
VK Civil was recently on the campuses of Western Michigan University and Calvin University participating in college career fairs! Engaging with the next generation of engineers is a key part of our commitment to growth, innovation, and community. These events offer a great opportunity to connect with talented students, share insights about the industry, and discuss potential internships and [...]
New Faces, Same Mission: Meet the Three Engineers Who Have Joined Us This Year
This year marks another step in VK Civil’s steady growth with three new engineers as of the time of writing this article. After interning at VK during the fall of 2024, Daniel Oyer has been hired as a full-time engineer-in-training. Daniel is originally from Northwest Ohio, and moved to Michigan to attend Calvin University, where he graduated this past [...]
Celebrating 10 Years at VK Civil: Aaron Van Proyen
Ten fruitful years are now in the books for Aaron Van Proyen at VK Civil! He joined the team in 2015 and has served many clients and communities with experience and commitment. Like most young adults, Aaron was undecided about which career path to take once he graduated high school. Architecture and computer science were his top choices until [...]
VK Civil’s Strength Finders Workshop: Building on Our Core Values
On a recent cold, blustery January day, VK Civil hosted a Strength Finder’s workshop. In the 3 years since the last time we held this workshop, our team has grown significantly and half the room was filled with new faces. New perspectives mixed with seasoned insights, reinforcing that every team member brings something valuable to the table. That’s why, [...]
Celebrating 10 Years at VK Civil: Tom Van Zegeren
This January Tom Van Zegeren celebrated his 10-year anniversary with VK Civil. Tom’s journey with the company began in 2015, but his legacy in the construction industry began in 1974, exemplifying decades of hard work, leadership, and dedication. As a kid, Tom loved being outdoors, a passion that led him to a career as a pipe layer and later [...]
Learn More About Municipal Engineering
VK Civil is designing communities that thrive. Please check out this video to see how our municipal engineering team can serve you and your community.
Merry Christmas
Thank you for an incredible 2024! We braved the winter weather and celebrated a fantastic year at our annual municipal client Christmas luncheon. VK Civil is blessed to serve the people and communities around us, and we are grateful for their trust. Happy New Year! The VK Civil Team
The VK Civil Team Stretches Their Creativity
This year the VK Civil team flexed their creative muscles at Glass Art Kalamazoo for our annual Christmas event. From coasters to suncatchers to slumped dishes, a variety of designs appeared. Thank you to Glass Art for their amazing guidance! Enjoy the pictures.
Patrick Post: Bugs, Rocks, Plants, Words, and Engineering
Patrick Post picked up many interests growing up in his family and hanging out with his two brothers. His father worked for the University of Michigan (Highway Safety Research Institute) and enjoyed hunting for wild mushrooms. These formative years foreshadowed Patrick’s talents and career path. Patrick graduated from Calvin College with an education degree and began his career teaching [...]
Learn More About Our Private Development Team
The VK Civil private development team provides civil engineering for clients such as architects, commercial & industrial developers, and residential home developers. Take a look at how VK Civil can help you create a site plan and assist through the approval processes.
Dowagiac Fire Station Beam Signing Ceremony
The new Dowagiac Fire Station is under construction! In celebration, a beam signing ceremony took place on Friday, May 31. It was a great event, and VK is thankful to be a part of the project as the civil engineer. This project has a stellar team of owners, designers, and contractors, and we look forward to the completion of [...]
Who Is VK Civil
Check out this video about how our company came to be and thrive. The VK Civil team provides civil engineering for private and public clients. We understand that the infrastructure we design is foundational to the quality of life enjoyed within a community. We bring a diverse range of professional skills and practical perspective to each and every [...]
VK Civil Encourages New Engineers
VK Civil is proud to have sponsored a Western Michigan University Civil Engineering Senior Design Team in their Capstone Project! The team’s project involved a site design of the Northwest Cancer Center proposed in Northern Indiana. They learned real world engineering practices and professional skills that they will use as they enter the workforce. The students did a fantastic [...]
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year
For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counselor, The Mighty God, The Everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace. Isaiah 9:6 We wish to express our gratitude to all of our clients for the work we did together in [...]
The VK Civil Team Expands… again!
We are excited to announce that Greg Whittle has joined team VK Civil. He comes to us with 10 years of experience in both private and municipal work but will primarily focus his efforts on the private development team. Greg is licensed in Michigan, Illinois, and Iowa. VK Civil’s geographical footprint now extends to serve 8 states in the [...]
VK Civil at the Fair!
VK Civil participated at the career fair hosted by Calvin University. This event offered an invaluable platform to be introduced to students, reconnect with professors that taught many at VK Civil, as well as share our values and what we do. Students were eager to learn about the municipal and private development services VK Civil offers and explore career [...]
VK Civil Team Celebrates Christmas with Lavender
Merry (Early) Christmas! Hope you enjoy the pictures from the event. Vic and Vikky of Lavender Life Farms were magnificent hosts.