[VIDEO] Excavation & Grading Contractor Helps Others Create Their Own Path

Cat customer Mike Willhite has developed a worldwide following through social media. Now he's teaching the next generation of heavy equipment operators and business owners how to create and maintain a rewarding career.

Mar 13, 2018

Cat customer Mike Willhite, Willhite Excavation & Grading, has developed a worldwide following through social media. Through his influence and knowledge, he is teaching the next generation of heavy equipment operators and business owners how to create and maintain a rewarding career.


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