MAC was founded in 1980 as Metcalf-Zier Archaeology, Inc. with an initial staff of six professional archaeologists. The company was based in Eagle, Colorado, and operations focused on the Rocky Mountain region, although work was also done on the northern Great Plains and in other regions. From the start, we have been focused on integrating high-quality work with a strong service ethic to meet the needs of clients in the energy, outdoor recreation, and transportation sectors.
The company experienced early success during the 1980s, which was largely due to client relationships developed in the 1970s by the founders Mike and Sally Metcalf while working under a research association at Western Wyoming College in Rock Springs. This client-relationship focus has remained one of our defining qualities. Throughout our history, we have cultivated our client relationships and have continued to work with the same clients year after year, while consistently adding new ones.
In 1991, MAC began to expand its operations by acquiring the company Cultural Research and Management, which became MAC's North Dakota office. This has enabled us to better serve the northern Great Plains including the states of North Dakota, South Dakota, and Montana.
The company was restructured in 2002 with the initiation of an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). The plan gives our employees a direct stake in the company's success by providing a retirement benefit. In 2007, the company became 100% employee-owned.
In 2005, the company started operating a small workspace in Wheat Ridge, Colorado (located in the Denver Metro area), which only employed a few archaeologists. Over time, the function of this office changed and in 2008 the base of administrative operations was moved from Eagle to Wheat Ridge. In addition to serving as company headquarters, the office has allowed easier access to Colorado Front Range and eastern Wyoming projects.
Finally, in 2010 an office was established in Grand Junction to more easily serve the numerous projects located in the extreme western portion of the state. This office has been growing quickly and looks to continue doing so over the coming years.
During our more than 30 years of operation, the company has remained focused on our mission. Through all of the changes and expansions, our staff remains committed to help make our clients' projects successful by providing top quality CRM services while furthering the profession's goals of enlarging our understanding of the region's heritage and protecting the region's cultural resources.