ADRIAN — At a meeting in May, Lenawee County commissioners honored Tim Mehan, maintenance superintendent for the county, on the occasion of his retirement.

Commission vice chair Dustin Krasny (R-Onsted) said that Mehan has spent 39 years with the county, having been hired as a part-time general laborer in April 1986. He was promoted several times, eventually becoming deputy maintenance superintendent in 2005 and superintendent in 2010.

A resolution honoring Mehan for his service stated that he “has demonstrated exceptional knowledge, skill, and dedication in overseeing the care, safety, and operational excellence of Lenawee County’s buildings and grounds, playing an instrumental role in countless projects and improvements that have benefited employees and the public alike.”

Commissioners also said that he has been a mentor to many people and a problem-solver in challenging times. 

Deputy maintenance superintendent Robert VanNieuwenhze has been named to take Mehan’s place as superintendent.