Meet the Townes Site Engineering leadership team that makes your projects possible:
Brian is the president of Townes Site Engineering and is responsible for directing the ownership’s vision and overseeing the firm’s growing potential as a multifaceted engineering company. Brian has the advantage of starting with the company as an entry level engineer 20+ years ago and has used this experience in his current role to help guide the unprecedented growth of the company.
Design and Project Management of Plans of Development: Feasibility Studies, Federal, State and Local Code Compliance, Grading, Stormwater Design, Erosion and Sediment Control, Road and Highway Design, Utilities Design, Master Plans, Zoning Assistance
Industrial, Commercial and Residential
30 Years
Registered Professional Engineer:
BS, Civil Engineering, Virginia Military Institute
MS, Civil Engineering, N.C. State University
Civil Engineering, Construction Engineering, Plans of Development
As Vice President of Townes Site Engineering, Jason provides engineering leadership for the company and is committed to finding the best solutions to meet our clients’ needs. He has extensive experience in all areas of residential and commercial development and understands the challenges of land development in today’s environment. Jason oversees project development and engineering design from conceptual planning to construction.
Design and Project Management of Plans of Development: Feasibility Studies, Federal, State and Local Code Compliance, Grading, Stormwater Design, Erosion and Sediment Control, Road and Highway Design, Utilities Design, Master Plans, Zoning
Industrial, Commercial and Residential
24 Years
Registered Professional Engineer:
BS, Civil Engineering, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Civil Engineering, Land Development, Plans of Development
As Vice President of Townes Site Engineering, Tom is responsible for the company’s environmental division. Tom is primarily tasked with project management and working with more complex permitting requirements as a liaison to government agencies to keep projects on time and in budget.
Wetland Delineations, Permitting, Alternative Analysis, Mitigation, Stream Assessments, Storm Water Management, Erosion & Sediment Control, Chesapeake Bay Preservation Act Compliance, Environmental Phase I & II Site Assessments, Geotechnical and Materials Testing
Industrial, Commercial and Residential
32 Years
Environmental Division Director, Environmental and Geotechnical Services
As Vice President of Townes Site Engineering, Zack is responsible for the oversight and successful completion of land development projects. Zack works with developers from project inception through construction, managing a team of engineers to deliver results. Zack has extensive experience with industrial and data center projects, partnering with local economic development teams to fast-track projects for success.
Design and Project Management of Plans of Development: Feasibility Studies, Federal, State and Local Code Compliance, Grading, Stormwater Design, Erosion and Sediment Control, Road and Highway Design, Utilities Design, Master Plans, Zoning
Industrial, Commercial and Residential
16 Years
Registered Professional Engineer:
BS, Civil Engineering, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Civil Engineering, Land Development, Plans of Development
As Director of Survey Services Jay is responsible for the company’s survey division. Jay primarily oversees the field surveyors, directs internal staff and coordinates with lawyers, government agencies and clients.
Route Surveys, Boundary Surveys, ALTA Surveys, Topographic Surveys, Commercial Construction and Survey Control. His experience includes Residential Subdivision Planning and Geometrics, Industrial and Commercial Survey Control, and GPS Survey Control.
Industrial, Commercial and Residential
29 Years
Registered Land Surveyor:
Virginia Apprentice Program – Party Chief
Surveying
As Director of Geotechnical and Structural Engineering Services, Philip is responsible for the company’s geotechnical division. Philip primarily oversees the field technicians, directs internal staff and coordinates with general contractors, builders, local officials and clients.
Site plan development & review, preparation of construction documents for Design/Build and Design/Bid/Build projects. Geotechnical/Structural experiences range from one story bank facilities, multi-story apartments complexes to large warehouse facilities which includes geotechnical investigations to construction inspections.
Industrial, Commercial and Residential
25 Years
Registered Professional Engineer:
BS, Civil Engineering, Rochester Institute of Technology
Hudson Valley Community College – ASCE
ASCE – Foundations
ASCE – Earth Retaining Structures
ASCE – Design of Shallow Foundations
ACI – Concrete Slabs
FEMA – Emergency Program Manager
FEMA – Radiological Emergency Management
Lycole XIT – Theory & Practical Applications of Grounding & Bonding/Ground System and Soil Resistivity Test
Peter Vallas – Fire Investigation
Geotechnical and Structural Engineering
As Director of Environmental Services, Ted is responsible for the day-to-day operations within the environmental division. Ted oversees the field scientists, directs internal staff and coordinates with government agencies and clients.
Wetland Delineation, Wetland/Stream Mitigation, Permitting, Chesapeake Bay Preservation Act Compliance, Environmental Assessments (EA), Environmental Impact Statements (EIS), Environmental Phase I (ESA) Studies, Threatened and Endangered Species Surveys, VPDES Permitting, and Visible Emission Evaluations. Client interactions include: Developers, Contractors, Builders, Small Business Owners, Attorneys, and State, Local and Federal Government Agencies.
Industrial, Commercial and Residential
22 Years
Registered Wetland Delineator, Virginia #4
SWS Professional Wetland Scientist, SWS #3043
Virginia Certified Dual Combined Administrator #DCA0362
Qualified Wetland Expert – Chesterfield County
Certified surveyor for the federally listed small whorled pogonia (Isotria medeoloides) and swamp pink (Helonias bullata)
MS, Resource Management & Administration, Antioch University
BA, Zoology, University of New Hampshire
Ohio State University – Wetland Delineation
Ohio State University – Wetland Creation and Restoration
NC State and NC DWQ Intermittent & Perennial Stream Identification
ASTM – Phase I Environmental Site Assessments for Commercial Real Estate
Virginia Institute of Marine Science – Advanced Hydric Soil Identification
Rosgen’s Applied Fluvial Geomorphology Levels I
Rosgen’s River Morphology & Applications Level II
Environmental Science
Are you ready to start developing your property or take on a new construction projection? Townes Site Engineering’s professional and knowledgeable staff is prepared to help you turn any plot of land into a place that benefits you and your neighbors.
