EOM - Key Persons
Job Titles:
- Civil Engineer
- Member of the EOM Engineering Staff
Carson Willis, EIT, has vast experience within many phases of municipal civil engineering including project management and all phases of site development design including roadway, stormwater management systems, water and sanitary sewer systems, erosion and sediment control review, and inspection.
As a valued member of the EOM Engineering staff, Carson supports the water resources division in the planning, design, and construction of water and wastewater treatment plants, stormwater systems, distribution and collection systems, and pump stations.
Charles Heino, MPA, has over 15 years of water treatment, wastewater treatment, and municipal infrastructure management with a Class I (GA) /Class A (SC) State Water System Operator's License and a Class I (GA) /Class A (SC) State Wastewater System Operator's License. Charlie specializes in public works management, environmental compliance, regulatory oversight management, and public utility management and operation. His areas of expertise are maximized in all new and existing municipal and industrial clients for system assessments, improvement recommendations, technology advancements, efficiency optimization, and personnel training.
Charlie holds a Master's of Public Administration from South University and is currently in his Doctoral Program for Public Administration at Valdosta State University. He is also a licensed commercial pesticide applicator in the State of Georgia, a certified stormwater inspector, possesses a state Soil and Erosion Blue Card, and holds a Competent Person Certification in Excavation, Trenching, and Shoring from the Georgia Utility Contractors Association. Charlie is a member of several professional organizations and is often called upon to lend his technical water and sewer knowledge for national publications.
Job Titles:
- Director of Human Resources
Ivelisse Narvaez-Diaz, has an extensive background in HR leadership, management, and generalist affairs, including experience in employee recruitment and retention, talent development, performance management program design, implementation and management, and training program development. As a fully bilingual Spanish/ English professional, she is critical to EOM's organization in establishing effective training, education, and safety programs.
Her leadership and over 15 years of industry experience are vital to increasing staff retention and productivity, enhancing employee engagement and culture, leadership and staff development, coaching, and promoting a coherent organizational culture that moves towards the same goals.
Kirti Joshi, P.E., is a Senior Professional Engineer for EOM's Engineering division. With his extensive experience from the US Army Corp of Engineers, Kirti's professional career focus has been within the design and review of roads, wetlands, wastewater treatment facilities, and bridges. As a valuable member of the EOM team, he regularly performs advanced technical and administrative work in engineering activities related to development plan review and project management.
Kirti works with EOM clients on all facets of the design, construction, inspection, and coordination of a variety of public works projects; processes, reviews, and approves plans associated with residential, commercial, industrial development, subdivision, and other projects for conformance with local, State and current civil engineering practice.
Kristen Achtziger possesses 20 years of experience within the construction and public works industry, and displays a strong ability to identify areas of improvement within business operations. Kristen facilitates high level contract execution for EOM. Having earned her General Contractors license and LEED AP certification, Achtziger regularly assists the project management team with workflow optimization, budgeting/ cost controls, and overall performance improvement.
Kristen works closely with municipal clients to advise for CIP planning, budget reviews, and technology recommendations for system optimization. She frequentl y works with municipal partners to track, document, and assist with FEMA compliance. Kristen holds both a Bachelor's degree in Biology and a Bachelor's degree in Construction Management from Georgia Southern University.
Job Titles:
- Consultant for Business Development
Lamar Norton, who served as the fifth Executive Director of the Georgia Municipal Association, joined EOM Operations as a member of the Business Development team. Upon completing his service with the US Navy, Norton worked for the Georgia Power Company for over 30 years before joining GMA where he led the organization's lobbying, training, and technical consulting service efforts for city officials. Norton most recently was honored with a resolution by the Georgia House of Representatives, awarded with the Georgia Key Citizen Award by GMA, and named one of the most "Notable Georgians" by Georgia Trend Magazine. Understanding the state-wide needs of municipalities, Norton will advocate the virtuous synergy through public-private partnership and EOM.
Lamar has served on multiple boards and associations including the Professional Association of Georgia Educators Trustees, Georgia Department of Community Affairs, Georgia Housing Finance Authority, Georgia Academy for Economic Development, Regional Leadership Institute, Regional Leadership Foundation, and many others.
Job Titles:
- Senior Vice President of Operations & Engineering
Liberto Chacon, PE, is a highly regarded Civil Engineer currently acting as the Director of Engineering for EOM's Engineering division. Chacon's immense experience designing projects in the private and public sectors have included subdivisions, streets, parking, grading, erosion and sedimentation control, stormwater systems, water and sewer systems, parks, and municipal facilities. As a former City Engineer, he possesses extensive knowledge of CIP projects and SPLOST program experience. His over 30 years' experience of managing and increasing responsibility within the departments of public works and water/ sewer lends a vital resource for all municipal clients.
Liberto works closely with Emergency Management Associations as he lends his previous experience as the Emergency Management Coordinator for the City of Savannah. Liberto holds a bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering Technology from Savannah State University, is a Licensed Professional Engineer in the state of Georgia, and is a Level II Certified Design Professional with the Georgia Soil and Water Commission.
Job Titles:
- Chief Financial Officer
- President
Melissa Hurd is a sharp, driven Senior Operations and Finance Executive with over 20 years of proven experience in finance and business operations. Melissa is enthusiastic in approaching organization-wide challenges from many angles and uses her financial expertise to deliver effective solutions. Melissa's collaborative management style and leadership instincts create a unique ability to solve large-scale challenges that are faced for each of our clients' unique needs.
Melissa holds leadership roles in three divisions of the company. Her background in program development and quality assurance provides a proven ability to build and lead highly efficient teams. In her leadership role, she has been responsible for the creation of all policies and procedures critical to EOM's Regional Workforce Model and the implementation of EOM's computerized maintenance management system. Her background in program development and quality assurance is critical to the establishment of EOM's standard operating procedures and key performance indicators utilized to track contract development and compliance. She exercises due diligence to ensure company-wide success involving the ongoing improvements to finance, production, human resources, payroll, and legal operations.
Melissa holds a Master of Science Degree in Nursing from Georgia Southern University and is a Registered Family Nurse Practitioner in the State of Georgia.
Job Titles:
- Director of Industrial Operations
Michael Fountain has over 30 years' experience within the industrial electrical contracting, controls, and instrumentation fields including design, budgeting, and installation for various industries including manufacturing, transportation, oil/gas, chemical, paper/ pulp, food/ beverage, government, and power.
Mike oversees the Industrial Operations division for EOM as an in-house contractor that provides electrical and mechanical services for both our private, public and municipal clients.
Job Titles:
- Civil Engineer
- Member of EOM 's Engineering
Srikar Velagapudi is a recent graduate of the University of Toledo where he earned his PhD in Civil and Environmental Engineering. Srikar is experienced in stormwater management, NPDES permitting, erosion and sediment controls, hydrologic and hydraulic calculations, and land development projects. In addition, he has dedicated years of technical expertise in focused research and has published many research studies.
Srikar serves as a member of EOM's Engineering team as a Civil and Environmental Engineer. He provides design assistance for stormwater, water quality, wastewater treatment, pollution prevention, and environmental data management.
Job Titles:
- Chief Executive Officer
- Senior Executive
Stanley Hurd is a senior executive at EOM with over 20 years of successful experience providing fiscal, strategic, and operations leadership in uniquely challenging situations. Stanley is a dynamic, results-oriented leader with a track record of performance in turnaround and high-paced organizations. He employs keen analysis, insight, and a team approach to drive organizational improvement and implementation of best practices which have been paramount to the success of EOM's Regional Workforce Model. Stanley has excellent working relationships with both state and local leaders analyzing industry challenges and delivering solutions that ensure long-term growth. Stanley has more than thirty years of construction experience working with Federal, State, and Local Government, specializing in construction management, estimating, and project delivery.
Prior to EOM, Stanley began his business providing complex industrial automation and controls solutions for the water and wastewater industry in addition to nuclear power plants, industrial chemical and pulp processing, and paper manufacturing industries. That service has grown into our robust EOM Industrial division which continues to excel as the leader in automation and controls solutions for industries across the Southeast. Stanley's hands-on leadership style and his drive to solve complex problems while maximizing productivity have produced the full-service utility operation and public works management company that it is within EOM today.
Trevor Shoemaker is an ambitious engineer with vast experience in construction management and has an educational background in Geology. As an Engineering Project Manager for EOM, he helps support the Engineering Division Director by managing various projects including; site development, grading, roadway, stormwater management systems, water and sanitary sewer systems, and erosion and sediment control design.
Trevor's most notable recent professional experience includes acting as the Construction Engineer for the $1 Billion New York City DEP Rondout West Branch Tunnel project which was the largest water repair project in New York City's history. With both his education and experience, Trevor is poised to excel in any large-scale project presented to him and will serve as an asset on any project team for our municipal clients.