07/01/2026
Over 35 years, Randy Henke has been the steady hand behind the dozer blade, shaping much of Edgerton’s legacy.
From the complex interchanges threading through Milwaukee, to the graceful slopes rising along Lake Michigan. From reclaiming old quarries to crafting the iconic landscapes of the Epic Systems Campus. And from the launch facilities of South Texas to the spaceports of Cape Canaveral, where his expertise helped build the infrastructure supporting humanity’s reach for the stars.
Randy was also one of the very first operators to help implement and prove out Edgerton’s GPS machine control technology. Back when the systems were brand new, he tested the earliest setups on a simple cul-de-sac. He then took them to a much larger scale on the Marquette Interchange project. Many nights, like the one on the McKinley Ave SB on-ramp at 10:00 p.m., he worked under the glow of giant, blindingly bright green light bars, waiting for those short windows when the satellites aligned and only four were available. His willingness to pioneer this technology helped transform how we grade with precision today.
Today we celebrate Randy’s well-deserved retirement after three and a half decades of excellence, dedication, and quiet leadership. Thank you, Randy, for everything you’ve built with us.
Here’s to the next chapter. May your seat in the bass boat be just as comfortable, and a lot more relaxing, than the one you’ve occupied for us all these years.
Congratulations, Randy! Wishing you all the best.
