BAXTER NYE - Key Persons


Allen Faulkner

Job Titles:
  • Project Manager
Allen joined us in 2008 after graduating from the University of Florida with a master's degree in Construction Management. In his role as Project Manager, he's the first point of contact for our clients.

Barbara Beasley

Job Titles:
  • Office Manager
Barbara has been with us almost from the very beginning. For nearly 40 years, she has ensured that everything runs smoothly. She takes care of everything from the accounts and HR to checking our calendars.

James K. Branham

Job Titles:
  • Owner
James took over the family business aged just 27, after his father John retired in 2002. Growing up, he spent most of his vacations on jobsites, working alongside his father and other construction workers.

Matthew Eddy - President

Job Titles:
  • President
Mr. Eddy has over 30 years of experience in Civil Engineering and Construction projects. Before purchasing and becoming Managing Partner of Baxter Nye, Mr. Eddy served as Vice President of both engineering consulting and general contracting firms. He has been involved in projects in the states of Massachusetts, Rhode Island, New Hampshire, Maryland, and Virginia. Mr. Eddy has developed an in-depth understanding of management, design, and oversight of development projects. This includes client needs, cost estimating and project budgets, contracts, project scheduling, project permitting, and the need for teamwork and leadership. He has been the team lead Design Professional Engineer for commercial, residential, and Municipal projects; responsible for overall project management, site planning, and design; coordinating project team consultants including traffic, environmental, geotechnical, and historical/archeological; and construction administration & inspection. He has significant experience with large projects including planned unit developments consisting of hundreds of residential units, commercial and industrial space, recreational facilities, and all associated infrastructure. In addition to handling the business operations and seeing to client satisfaction at Baxter Nye, Mr. Eddy continues to provide hands-on project management, design, and oversight of project staff.