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Geotechnical Engineering
Environmental Engineering
Structural Engineering
Construction Materials Testing
Special Inspections
Materials Laboratory
Geotechnical Drilling
Company Overview
engineering • laboratory • testing
In-House Geotechnical Drilling
Rock Coring
Subsurface Explorations
Retaining Wall Design
Pavement Design, Distress & Rehabilitation
Site & Project Recommendations
Seismic Refraction MicroTremor (Re-Mi)
Shallow & Deep Foundation Design
Slope Stability, Evaluation & Design
Forensic Investigations
Seismic Site Classifications
Test Pit Observation Services
Geotechnical Engineering
Phase I / Phase II / Phase III Site Assessment
Wetland / Endangered Species / NEPA
Asbestos / Lead Based Paint Assessment
Indoor Air Quality & Radon Detection
Underground Storage Tank Assessment
Certified Industrial Hygiene
Special Inspections
Soils and Fill
Reinforced Concrete and Masonry
Steel Frame, Bolting and Welding
Post Tension, Prestressed & Precast Concrete
Fireproofing
Property Condition Assessments
Advanced Soil Testing
Concrete, Mortar & Grout Testing
Concrete, Cement, Lime Mix Designs
Triaxial Shear Testing
Permeability and Consolidation
NCDOT, AMRL, CCRL, AASHTO and ACI
Laboratory Services
Residential Structural Design
Commercial Structural Design
Structural Inspections
Retaining Walls
Forensic Evaluations
Foundation Designs
Structural Engineering
Testing of Fill Soils
Certified Asphalt Testing and Coring
Certified Concrete Testing
Retaining Wall Monitoring and Certification
Floor Flatness Testing
Soil Improvement & Evaluation
Lime and Cement Stabilization
Stone Base Testing
Foundation Bearing Materials
Quantification of Materials
Permeability
Vapor Emissions Testing
Construction Materials Testing
Environmental Engineering
Company Services
In-House Geotechnical Drilling
Rock Coring
Subsurface Explorations
Retaining Wall Design
Pavement Design, Distress & Rehabilitation
Site & Project Recommendations
Seismic Refraction MicroTremor (Re-Mi)
Shallow & Deep Foundation Design
Slope Stability, Evaluation & Design
Forensic Investigations
Seismic Site Classifications
Test Pit Observation Services
Geotechnical Engineering
Phase I / Phase II / Phase III Site Assessment
Wetland / Endangered Species / NEPA
Asbestos / Lead Based Paint Assessment
Indoor Air Quality & Radon Detection
Underground Storage Tank Assessment
Certified Industrial Hygiene
Special Inspections
Soils and Fill
Reinforced Concrete and Masonry
Steel Frame, Bolting and Welding
Post Tension, Prestressed & Precast Concrete
Fireproofing
Property Condition Assessments
Advanced Soil Testing
Concrete, Mortar & Grout Testing
Concrete, Cement, Lime Mix Designs
Triaxial Shear Testing
Permeability and Consolidation
NCDOT, AMRL, CCRL, AASHTO and ACI
Laboratory Services
Residential Structural Design
Commercial Structural Design
Structural Inspections
Retaining Walls
Forensic Evaluations
Foundation Designs
Structural Engineering
Testing of Fill Soils
Certified Asphalt Testing and Coring
Certified Concrete Testing
Retaining Wall Monitoring and Certification
Floor Flatness Testing
Soil Improvement & Evaluation
Lime and Cement Stabilization
Stone Base Testing
Foundation Bearing Materials
Quantification of Materials
Permeability
Vapor Emissions Testing
Construction Materials Testing
Environmental Engineering
Company Services
Charlotte Douglas Airport Concourse ECharlotte, NC
Founders Credit Union HeadquartersLancaster, SC
CATS Lynx Light RailCharlotte, NC
Avenue UptownCharlotte, NC
CPCC Cato CampusCharlotte, NC
Harris Teeter Central Ave.Charlotte, NC
Innovation ParkCharlotte, NC
CMC Union Medical CenterMonroe, NC
Rock Hill Operations CenterRock Hill, SC
Experience
Charlotte Douglas Airport Concourse ECharlotte, NC
Founders Credit Union HeadquartersLancaster, SC
CATS Lynx Light RailCharlotte, NC
Avenue UptownCharlotte, NC
CPCC Cato CampusCharlotte, NC
Harris Teeter Central Ave.Charlotte, NC
Innovation ParkCharlotte, NC
CMC Union Medical CenterMonroe, NC
Rock Hill Operations CenterRock Hill, SC
Experience
South end Publix at SouthlineCharlotte, NC
Allen Steam StationBelmont, NC
Pleasant Knoll SchoolFort Mill, SC
Red Ventures HQIndian Land, SCLangtree at the Lake
Mooresville, NC
Crescent DilworthCharlotte, NC
Riverbanks Zoo and GardenColumbia, SC
U.S. National Whitewater CenterCharlotte, NC
Experience
South end Publix at SouthlineCharlotte, NC
Allen Steam StationBelmont, NC
Pleasant Knoll SchoolFort Mill, SC
Red Ventures HQIndian Land, SCLangtree at the Lake
Mooresville, NC
Crescent DilworthCharlotte, NC
Riverbanks Zoo and GardenColumbia, SC
U.S. National Whitewater CenterCharlotte, NC
Experience
Gateway WestCharlotte, NC
Presley UptownCharlotte, NC
Crescent Stonewall StationCharlotte, NC
Waverly DevelopmentCharlotte, NC
CMC LincolnLincolnton, NC
Solis DilworthCharlotte, NC
Lowe’s Home ImprovementLake Wylie, SC
IKEA - BelgateCharlotte, NC
Experience
Gateway WestCharlotte, NC
Presley UptownCharlotte, NC
Crescent Stonewall StationCharlotte, NC
Waverly DevelopmentCharlotte, NC
CMC LincolnLincolnton, NC
Solis DilworthCharlotte, NC
Lowe’s Home ImprovementLake Wylie, SC
IKEA - BelgateCharlotte, NC
Experience
300 Swift Avenue ApartmentsDurham, NC
Pinecroft Shopping CenterTaylortown, NC
Amberly CommunityCary, NCSolis 9th Street
Durham, NC
The Lofts at SouthsideDurham, NC
Southern Pines Raw Water ReservoirSouthern Pines, NC
Palladian ApartmentsDurham, NC
Patterson PlaceDurham, NC
Experience
300 Swift Avenue ApartmentsDurham, NC
Pinecroft Shopping CenterTaylortown, NC
Amberly CommunityCary, NCSolis 9th Street
Durham, NC
The Lofts at SouthsideDurham, NC
Southern Pines Raw Water ReservoirSouthern Pines, NC
Palladian ApartmentsDurham, NC
Patterson PlaceDurham, NC
Experience
York County PrisonYork, SC
CMC MatthewsMatthews, NC
Shalom Parking DeckCharlotte, NC
Prosperity Medical Office BuildingCharlotte, NC Belle Haven Apartments
Charlotte, NC
QuikTripCharlotte, NC
Shops at LakePointeCharlotte, NC
GreenwayCharlotte, NC
Experience
York County PrisonYork, SC
CMC MatthewsMatthews, NC
Shalom Parking DeckCharlotte, NC
Prosperity Medical Office BuildingCharlotte, NC Belle Haven Apartments
Charlotte, NC
QuikTripCharlotte, NC
Shops at LakePointeCharlotte, NC
GreenwayCharlotte, NC
Experience
Johnnie Dobbs Lifestyle StorageMt. Pleasant, SC
Hilton Tru HotelMt. Pleasant, SC
StateView Conference Center & HotelRaleigh, NC
HGTV Smart Home 2016Raleigh, NC
Clover School District Aquatics CenterClover, SC
Legacy SuitesGreenville, SC
Presbyterian Communities of SCSummerville, SC
Markley StationGreenville, SC
Experience
Johnnie Dobbs Lifestyle StorageMt. Pleasant, SC
Hilton Tru HotelMt. Pleasant, SC
StateView Conference Center & HotelRaleigh, NC
HGTV Smart Home 2016Raleigh, NC
Clover School District Aquatics CenterClover, SC
Legacy SuitesGreenville, SC
Presbyterian Communities of SCSummerville, SC
Markley StationGreenville, SC
Experience
EPICENTRE AC Hotel & Residence innCharlotte, NC
Circa UptownCharlotte, NC
V.C. Summer Nuclear StationJenkinsville, SC
Winthrop UniversityRock Hill, SC
HEALTHCARE
Brookechase PropertiesCarolinas Healthcare SystemCMC Lincoln Medical Center CMC Northeast MedicalNovant HealthRED PartnersSouthern Projects Group
GOVERNMENT
Charleston Sewer AuthorityCity of CharlotteCity of RaleighCity of Rock HillGaston CountyGeneral Services AdministrationHorry CountyLancaster CountyLexington County Mecklenburg CountyMontgomery CountyNC Department of Public SafetyRichland CountyTown of CaryTown of Southern PinesWake CountyYork County
INDUSTRIAL
AT&TBECO SouthBestcoCarrierColonial PipelineDevine TarbellDuke EnergyFedExSC Energy & GasShaw GroupUS Food Service
MULTI-FAMILY/MIXED USE
Balfour BeattyBeacon BuildersCaroconChildress KleinColonial PropertiesContraVestCrescent ResourcesCrosland SoutheastFairfield PropertiesFaisonFore PropertiesJones Lang LaSalleLangtree at the LakeLat Purser & AssociatesLevine PropertiesMcCormick Baron SalazarNew ForumNorthwood RavinPollack ShoresProffitt Dixon PartnersProgress BuildersRLWest PropertiesTerwilliger Pappas The Boulevard CompanyWoodfield Investments
EDUCATION
Central Piedmont Community CollegeFort Mill School DistrictJasper County SchoolsNortheastern Technical CollegeQueens UniversityRichland County SchoolsRock Hill School DistrictLexington County School DistrictUNC - Charlotte University of South Carolina Winthrop UniversityYork Preparatory Academy
SINGLE FAMILYRESIDENTIAL
Allen ConstructionAV HomesBenchmark CommunitiesCrescent ResourcesDR HortonDavid Weekly HomesEssex HomesFaisonFoote & MoorefieldForeverHomeK. Hovanian HomesKB HomeKolter Land PartnersLennar HomesLiveWell HomesLStarM/I HomesMeritage HomesRegent HomesRoyal Oaks Building GroupShea HomesStandard PacificToll Brothers
TRANSPORTATION
Archer Western ContractorsBlythe Development Co.Boggs PavingCATS Lynx Light RailCharlotte Douglas AirportCity of Charlotte MESA AirlinesParsons BrinckerhoffPropst ConstructionSCDOTSite-Prep, Inc.US AirwaysYork County
COMMERCIAL
Argus Development GroupBB&TBECO SouthBelkBissell CompaniesCrescent ResourcesEagle Rock ConcreteEnvironmental ComplianceFounders Federal Credit UnionGriffin MasonryHarris TeeterLincoln HarrisLowe’s Home ImprovementMyers and ChapmanPappas PropertiesPope & Land Enterprises, Inc.QuikTripRed VenturesRodgers BuildersStiles CorporationTribek PropertiesYork Development Group
Serving theCarolinas
Raleigh, NC
Charleston, SC
Columbia, SC
Charlotte, NC- HQ
Greenville, SC
ClientsExperience
EPICENTRE AC Hotel & Residence innCharlotte, NC
Circa UptownCharlotte, NC
V.C. Summer Nuclear StationJenkinsville, SC
Winthrop UniversityRock Hill, SC
HEALTHCARE
Brookechase PropertiesCarolinas Healthcare SystemCMC Lincoln Medical Center CMC Northeast MedicalNovant HealthRED PartnersSouthern Projects Group
GOVERNMENT
Charleston Sewer AuthorityCity of CharlotteCity of RaleighCity of Rock HillGaston CountyGeneral Services AdministrationHorry CountyLancaster CountyLexington County Mecklenburg CountyMontgomery CountyNC Department of Public SafetyRichland CountyTown of CaryTown of Southern PinesWake CountyYork County
INDUSTRIAL
AT&TBECO SouthBestcoCarrierColonial PipelineDevine TarbellDuke EnergyFedExSC Energy & GasShaw GroupUS Food Service
MULTI-FAMILY/MIXED USE
Balfour BeattyBeacon BuildersCaroconChildress KleinColonial PropertiesContraVestCrescent ResourcesCrosland SoutheastFairfield PropertiesFaisonFore PropertiesJones Lang LaSalleLangtree at the LakeLat Purser & AssociatesLevine PropertiesMcCormick Baron SalazarNew ForumNorthwood RavinPollack ShoresProffitt Dixon PartnersProgress BuildersRLWest PropertiesTerwilliger Pappas The Boulevard CompanyWoodfield Investments
EDUCATION
Central Piedmont Community CollegeFort Mill School DistrictJasper County SchoolsNortheastern Technical CollegeQueens UniversityRichland County SchoolsRock Hill School DistrictLexington County School DistrictUNC - Charlotte University of South Carolina Winthrop UniversityYork Preparatory Academy
SINGLE FAMILYRESIDENTIAL
Allen ConstructionAV HomesBenchmark CommunitiesCrescent ResourcesDR HortonDavid Weekly HomesEssex HomesFaisonFoote & MoorefieldForeverHomeK. Hovanian HomesKB HomeKolter Land PartnersLennar HomesLiveWell HomesLStarM/I HomesMeritage HomesRegent HomesRoyal Oaks Building GroupShea HomesStandard PacificToll Brothers
TRANSPORTATION
Archer Western ContractorsBlythe Development Co.Boggs PavingCATS Lynx Light RailCharlotte Douglas AirportCity of Charlotte MESA AirlinesParsons BrinckerhoffPropst ConstructionSCDOTSite-Prep, Inc.US AirwaysYork County
COMMERCIAL
Argus Development GroupBB&TBECO SouthBelkBissell CompaniesCrescent ResourcesEagle Rock ConcreteEnvironmental ComplianceFounders Federal Credit UnionGriffin MasonryHarris TeeterLincoln HarrisLowe’s Home ImprovementMyers and ChapmanPappas PropertiesPope & Land Enterprises, Inc.QuikTripRed VenturesRodgers BuildersStiles CorporationTribek PropertiesYork Development Group
Serving theCarolinas
Raleigh, NC
Charleston, SC
Columbia, SC
Charlotte, NC- HQ
Greenville, SC
ClientsExperience
Company History
SUMMIT Engineering, Laboratory & Testing, P.C. (“SUMMIT”) was found-ed in the Charlotte-Metropolitan area by three experienced profes-sionals, Douglas Curley, Andrew Coffey and Robert McDonnell, in 2004. SUMMIT has since diversified into a multi-disciplinary consulting firm offering engineering and support services including full-ser-vice Environmental, Geotechnical, Subsurface Drilling, Special Inspec-tions, Materials Testing, Forensic and Structural Engineering depart-ments backed by a full-service NCDOT Tier III, AMRL, CCRL and AASHTO certified Laboratory.
Since SUMMIT’s founding, the company has experienced a consistent and steady expansion in all of our service sectors, capabilities, clientele and team members. With five office locations serving North and South Carolina, SUMMIT is poised for continued growth within our existing markets in addition to exploring new opportunities throughout the Carolinas. Our five offices are located in Charlotte (HQ) and Raleigh, North Carolina and Columbia, Greenville and Charleston, South Carolina.
Serving both the Public and Private sectors, our services are utilized on an extensive variety of projects within the Residential, Commercial, Transpor-tation, Multi-Family, Healthcare, Retail, Hospitality, Industrial and Govern-ment sectors.
SUMMIT Engineering, Laboratory & Testing, P.C. has succeeded in creating a well qualified and full service engineering consulting firm to serve our diverse mixture of clientele. Through development of our extensive professional service capabilities, investment in advanced material testing,and by offering in-house seismic and geotechnical drilling, we have created a reputable, reliable and well respected consulting engineering firm.
We work closely with our diverse client base to assist them in obtaining the quality engineering and testing services they require to achieve success on any project.
Licensed by the South Carolina and North Carolina Boards for Professional Engineers
Maintain multiple local engineers and certified special technicians and inspectors meeting the requirements set forth by the local, state and federal guidelines
Extensive local and regional experience with individuals from our office having provided Geotechnical Engineering, Construction Materials Testing and Chapter 17 Special Inspections services for many of the area’s most dynamic projects
ARML, CCRL, AASHTO, ACI and DOT Tier III certified and accredited materials laboratory
Over 130 employees
Four drill rigs
Corporate Timeline2004
SUMMIT founded with 3 principals2005
12 Employees, Opened a Materials laboratory2006
35 Employees, Environmental Department Opened,Laboratory Services Expanded
200750 Employees, Opened New 12,000 SF Office in Charlotte Area
200852 Employees, Formed a strategic alliance withSummit Land Services, PC for surveying and services
200945 Employees, Purchased first CME 55 ATV Drilling Platform
201053 Employees, Aquired Raleigh based firm in late 2010,Secured 2nd drilling platform, CME 45B Truck Rig
201156 Employees, Expanded Raleigh and Charlotte Offices
2012Opened Columbia, SC office, 2ND ATV Drill Rig
2013Over 80 employees, Expanded Charlotte and Raleigh OfficesOpened Charleston, SC Office
2014Over 90 employees in five locations, Company celebrates 10th Anniversary, Opened Greenville, SC office.
2015Hired regional business manager to oversee South Carolina OfficesOver 100 employees
2017Company becomes 100% Employee-Owned ESOP
QualificationsGrowth
Company History
SUMMIT Engineering, Laboratory & Testing, P.C. (“SUMMIT”) was found-ed in the Charlotte-Metropolitan area by three experienced profes-sionals, Douglas Curley, Andrew Coffey and Robert McDonnell, in 2004. SUMMIT has since diversified into a multi-disciplinary consulting firm offering engineering and support services including full-ser-vice Environmental, Geotechnical, Subsurface Drilling, Special Inspec-tions, Materials Testing, Forensic and Structural Engineering depart-ments backed by a full-service NCDOT Tier III, AMRL, CCRL and AASHTO certified Laboratory.
Since SUMMIT’s founding, the company has experienced a consistent and steady expansion in all of our service sectors, capabilities, clientele and team members. With five office locations serving North and South Carolina, SUMMIT is poised for continued growth within our existing markets in addition to exploring new opportunities throughout the Carolinas. Our five offices are located in Charlotte (HQ) and Raleigh, North Carolina and Columbia, Greenville and Charleston, South Carolina.
Serving both the Public and Private sectors, our services are utilized on an extensive variety of projects within the Residential, Commercial, Transpor-tation, Multi-Family, Healthcare, Retail, Hospitality, Industrial and Govern-ment sectors.
SUMMIT Engineering, Laboratory & Testing, P.C. has succeeded in creating a well qualified and full service engineering consulting firm to serve our diverse mixture of clientele. Through development of our extensive professional service capabilities, investment in advanced material testing,and by offering in-house seismic and geotechnical drilling, we have created a reputable, reliable and well respected consulting engineering firm.
We work closely with our diverse client base to assist them in obtaining the quality engineering and testing services they require to achieve success on any project.
Licensed by the South Carolina and North Carolina Boards for Professional Engineers
Maintain multiple local engineers and certified special technicians and inspectors meeting the requirements set forth by the local, state and federal guidelines
Extensive local and regional experience with individuals from our office having provided Geotechnical Engineering, Construction Materials Testing and Chapter 17 Special Inspections services for many of the area’s most dynamic projects
ARML, CCRL, AASHTO, ACI and DOT Tier III certified and accredited materials laboratory
Over 130 employees
Four drill rigs
Corporate Timeline2004
SUMMIT founded with 3 principals2005
12 Employees, Opened a Materials laboratory2006
35 Employees, Environmental Department Opened,Laboratory Services Expanded
200750 Employees, Opened New 12,000 SF Office in Charlotte Area
200852 Employees, Formed a strategic alliance withSummit Land Services, PC for surveying and services
200945 Employees, Purchased first CME 55 ATV Drilling Platform
201053 Employees, Aquired Raleigh based firm in late 2010,Secured 2nd drilling platform, CME 45B Truck Rig
201156 Employees, Expanded Raleigh and Charlotte Offices
2012Opened Columbia, SC office, 2ND ATV Drill Rig
2013Over 80 employees, Expanded Charlotte and Raleigh OfficesOpened Charleston, SC Office
2014Over 90 employees in five locations, Company celebrates 10th Anniversary, Opened Greenville, SC office.
2015Hired regional business manager to oversee South Carolina OfficesOver 100 employees
2017Company becomes 100% Employee-Owned ESOP
QualificationsGrowth
Douglas J. Curley, P.E.President Senior Vice President
Douglas Curley is a co-founder of Summit, a veteran of the U.S. Army, and has extensive experience in the engineering and construction services
industry ranging from field and laboratory testing to senior level project management and engineering. Mr. Curley is experienced in performing, managing, and providing technical consulting for Construction Materials Testing, Foundation Engineering, Construction Management, Geotechnical Explorations, Phase I and II Environmental Site Assessments, Asbestos and Lead Based Paint Surveys and Property Condition Surveys.Contact Douglas: [email protected]
Robert McDonnell
Robert McDonnell is a co-founder of Summit and has a great deal of hands-on experience in the engineering and construction services
industry ranging from field and laboratory testing to project management. Mr. McDonnell is responsible for supervising, scheduling and training all field staff and performing calibration of field and laboratory testing equipment. Mr. McDonnell also provides certified testing and inspection for a wide range of construction materials including soils, asphalt, concrete and masonry.Contact Robert: [email protected]
Raleigh Branch ManagerJason Coble, P.E.
Jason Coble is a graduate of North Carolina State University with a wide variety of experience in the construction and engineering industry,
much of which includes project management on large-scale capital university, municipal, and commercial projects. He has extensive experience with Geotechnical, Structural, and Civil projects and understands how each of these aspects interfaces on a given project. He manages our Triangle-based staff of experienced, educated technicians and inspectors. Mr. Coble is a registered Professional Engineer in North Carolina.Contact Jason: [email protected]
South Carolina Offices Regional Manager
Ross Deaver, P.E.
Ross Deaver has spent his entire professional career in the engineering and construction services industry, and has been involved in materials testing,
geotechnical engineering, project management and client development. He is experienced in performing, managing and providing technical consulting for Construction Materials Testing, Special Inspections Services, Foundation Engineering, Construction Management, Geotechnical Explorations and Transportation Engineering.Contact Ross: [email protected]
Stephen Nickerson, P.E.Charleston Branch Manager
Stephen Nickerson has more than a decade of professional experience in Geotechnical Engineering, Construction Materials Testing and
Special Inspections, and Construction Management. His project management experience includes work in the residential, roadway, commercial, state and local government, communications and energy infrastructure sectors. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from Clemson University.Contact Stephen: [email protected]
Laboratory Services ManagerMimi HouraniMark Grohregin, P.E.
Mimi Hourani has extensive experience in the field of laboratory and materials testing, and serves as our Laboratory Services Manager. As
a NICET Level III, ACI Level II and NCDOT Laboratory Certified Materials Technician, Ms. Hourani is responsible for the direct supervision and performance of our advanced 6,000 SF AASHTO, ARML, CCRL, and NCDOT certified laboratory testing facility.Contact Mimi: [email protected]
Michael Zavislak, P.E. NRCC-EAC, CHMM, CIH,Environmental Department Manager
Michael Zavislak is recognized as one of the top professionals in the Southeast in the field of
Environmental Engineering. Previously employed by the U.S. Department of Energy and South Carolina Department of Natural Resources, Mr. Zavislak is a registered Professional Engineer, Certified industrial hygienist (CIH), Certified Hazardous Materials Manager (CHMM), certified Environmental Analytical Chemist, and licensed for Asbestos and Lead-Based Paint in North and South Carolina. He also serves as an adjunct faculty member at Greenville Technical College.Contact Michael: [email protected]
Dennis Pilarczyk, P.E.Structural Department Manager
Dennis Pilarczyk is a graduate of North Carolina State University. He has been involved in many aspects of the engineering and construction services
industry, ranging from project management to field and laboratory engineering and testing. He has a wide range of experience working with local and national homebuilders on many projects of varying scales. His expertise includes structural design and on-site field engineering for more than 1,000 residential and small commercial projects. He leads SUMMIT’s structural engineering team on a daily basis, and carries Professional Engineer registrations in North Carolina, South Carolina and Georgia.Contact Dennis: [email protected]
Senior Project ManagerAndrew Coffey
Andrew Coffey is a co-founder of Summit, and has worked with countless clients in the commercial and higher-education sectors, among
others, on projects including construction inspections, QA/QC, structural design, project management, and municipal engineering. Mr. Coffey is experienced in performing, managing and providing technical consulting for a wide range of Construction Materials Testing and Special Inspection projects in addition to Geotechnical and Environmental Engineering. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from UNC Charlotte.Contact Andrew: [email protected]
Foundations ManagerChristian Disher, P.E.
Christian Disher oversees Summit’s residential sector foundation services operations on a daily basis, and has experience ranging from land
development design to project management. Mr. Disher is experienced in working with multi-discipline projects, such as interstate maintenance/asset management projects, transportation related design and analysis projects, in addition to industrial, commercial, and residential land development projects.Contact Christian: [email protected]
Construction Services Manager
Mark Grohregin has overseen the management of construction and materials testing on numerous complex projects across the Carolinas, with
extensive experience in providing engineering services, including project management, construction management, inspection services and mechanical engineering. He is a member of ASCE and is a Certified Welding Inspector. He carries Professional Engineer registrations in North and South Carolina, and earned an MBA from the Rollins College School of Business.Contact Mark: [email protected]
J. Jason Sims, P.E.Greenville Branch Manager
Jason Sims supervises the daily operations of Summit’s Greenville office field staff, and has experience in the performance and management of
geotechnical engineering, construction materials testing and special inspections for projects throughout South Carolina. To date, Mr. Sims has been involved in over 2,000 geotechnical explorations and more than 5,000 construction materials testing projects. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from the University of South Carolina. Contact Jason: [email protected]
Summit Leadership
Douglas J. Curley, P.E.President Senior Vice President
Douglas Curley is a co-founder of Summit, a veteran of the U.S. Army, and has extensive experience in the engineering and construction services
industry ranging from field and laboratory testing to senior level project management and engineering. Mr. Curley is experienced in performing, managing, and providing technical consulting for Construction Materials Testing, Foundation Engineering, Construction Management, Geotechnical Explorations, Phase I and II Environmental Site Assessments, Asbestos and Lead Based Paint Surveys and Property Condition Surveys.Contact Douglas: [email protected]
Robert McDonnell
Robert McDonnell is a co-founder of Summit and has a great deal of hands-on experience in the engineering and construction services
industry ranging from field and laboratory testing to project management. Mr. McDonnell is responsible for supervising, scheduling and training all field staff and performing calibration of field and laboratory testing equipment. Mr. McDonnell also provides certified testing and inspection for a wide range of construction materials including soils, asphalt, concrete and masonry.Contact Robert: [email protected]
Raleigh Branch ManagerJason Coble, P.E.
Jason Coble is a graduate of North Carolina State University with a wide variety of experience in the construction and engineering industry,
much of which includes project management on large-scale capital university, municipal, and commercial projects. He has extensive experience with Geotechnical, Structural, and Civil projects and understands how each of these aspects interfaces on a given project. He manages our Triangle-based staff of experienced, educated technicians and inspectors. Mr. Coble is a registered Professional Engineer in North Carolina.Contact Jason: [email protected]
South Carolina Offices Regional Manager
Ross Deaver, P.E.
Ross Deaver has spent his entire professional career in the engineering and construction services industry, and has been involved in materials testing,
geotechnical engineering, project management and client development. He is experienced in performing, managing and providing technical consulting for Construction Materials Testing, Special Inspections Services, Foundation Engineering, Construction Management, Geotechnical Explorations and Transportation Engineering.Contact Ross: [email protected]
Stephen Nickerson, P.E.Charleston Branch Manager
Stephen Nickerson has more than a decade of professional experience in Geotechnical Engineering, Construction Materials Testing and
Special Inspections, and Construction Management. His project management experience includes work in the residential, roadway, commercial, state and local government, communications and energy infrastructure sectors. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from Clemson University.Contact Stephen: [email protected]
Laboratory Services ManagerMimi HouraniMark Grohregin, P.E.
Mimi Hourani has extensive experience in the field of laboratory and materials testing, and serves as our Laboratory Services Manager. As
a NICET Level III, ACI Level II and NCDOT Laboratory Certified Materials Technician, Ms. Hourani is responsible for the direct supervision and performance of our advanced 6,000 SF AASHTO, ARML, CCRL, and NCDOT certified laboratory testing facility.Contact Mimi: [email protected]
Michael Zavislak, P.E. NRCC-EAC, CHMM, CIH,Environmental Department Manager
Michael Zavislak is recognized as one of the top professionals in the Southeast in the field of
Environmental Engineering. Previously employed by the U.S. Department of Energy and South Carolina Department of Natural Resources, Mr. Zavislak is a registered Professional Engineer, Certified industrial hygienist (CIH), Certified Hazardous Materials Manager (CHMM), certified Environmental Analytical Chemist, and licensed for Asbestos and Lead-Based Paint in North and South Carolina. He also serves as an adjunct faculty member at Greenville Technical College.Contact Michael: [email protected]
Dennis Pilarczyk, P.E.Structural Department Manager
Dennis Pilarczyk is a graduate of North Carolina State University. He has been involved in many aspects of the engineering and construction services
industry, ranging from project management to field and laboratory engineering and testing. He has a wide range of experience working with local and national homebuilders on many projects of varying scales. His expertise includes structural design and on-site field engineering for more than 1,000 residential and small commercial projects. He leads SUMMIT’s structural engineering team on a daily basis, and carries Professional Engineer registrations in North Carolina, South Carolina and Georgia.Contact Dennis: [email protected]
Senior Project ManagerAndrew Coffey
Andrew Coffey is a co-founder of Summit, and has worked with countless clients in the commercial and higher-education sectors, among
others, on projects including construction inspections, QA/QC, structural design, project management, and municipal engineering. Mr. Coffey is experienced in performing, managing and providing technical consulting for a wide range of Construction Materials Testing and Special Inspection projects in addition to Geotechnical and Environmental Engineering. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from UNC Charlotte.Contact Andrew: [email protected]
Foundations ManagerChristian Disher, P.E.
Christian Disher oversees Summit’s residential sector foundation services operations on a daily basis, and has experience ranging from land
development design to project management. Mr. Disher is experienced in working with multi-discipline projects, such as interstate maintenance/asset management projects, transportation related design and analysis projects, in addition to industrial, commercial, and residential land development projects.Contact Christian: [email protected]
Construction Services Manager
Mark Grohregin has overseen the management of construction and materials testing on numerous complex projects across the Carolinas, with
extensive experience in providing engineering services, including project management, construction management, inspection services and mechanical engineering. He is a member of ASCE and is a Certified Welding Inspector. He carries Professional Engineer registrations in North and South Carolina, and earned an MBA from the Rollins College School of Business.Contact Mark: [email protected]
J. Jason Sims, P.E.Greenville Branch Manager
Jason Sims supervises the daily operations of Summit’s Greenville office field staff, and has experience in the performance and management of
geotechnical engineering, construction materials testing and special inspections for projects throughout South Carolina. To date, Mr. Sims has been involved in over 2,000 geotechnical explorations and more than 5,000 construction materials testing projects. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from the University of South Carolina. Contact Jason: [email protected]
Summit Leadership
Marketing & BD DirectorMike Garvey, Assoc. AIA
Mike Garvey has experience working with firms from a wide spectrum of the A/E/C industry across the Carolinas. Operating from Summit’s
Charlotte-area headquarters, he oversees day-to-day Marketing and Business Development activities across all of the firm's offices. Prior to joining Summit, Mr. Garvey spent several years working in commercial architecture, and has designed and managed projects in the public, hospitality, healthcare, retail and educational sectors. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in Architecture from UNC Charlotte.Contact Mike: [email protected]
Corporate RecruiterAnna Salas
Anna Salas leads both experienced & campus recruiting efforts in order to bring talented engineers, project managers, technicians, and other
professionals to the company. She has five years of experience in employer relations and career advising, having worked with employers and students at UNC Charlotte and Central Piedmont Community College. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and a Master of Arts in Counseling from UNC Charlotte, and is a Committee Member on the Staffing and Management Association of Charlotte.Contact Anna: [email protected]
Special Inspections Depart-ment Manager – Charlotte
Samuel Stephens, P.E., CWI
Samuel Stephens oversees the day-to-day operations of SUMMIT’s team of Special Inspectors in the greater Charlotte region. He is a
Certified Welding Inspector, and carries a Professional Engineering registration in North Carolina. Mr. Stephens’ management experience includes projects involving reinforced concrete, post-tension installations, masonry and soils testing. He has worked on engineering and construction projects across a wide variety of building sectors. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from Virginia Tech.Contact Samuel: [email protected]
Lawson Still Miles CurleyClient Development Manager – Charlotte
Miles Curley manages SUMMIT’s business development efforts for the greater Charlotte, NC metro region,
including York and Lancaster counties. He is involved daily in marketing, client relationship management and prospective client pursuits across the public, private and residential sectors. Mr. Curley is a committee member with SMPS Charlotte, and HBA York County, among other organizations. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Marketing Management from Virginia Tech.Contact Miles: [email protected]
Client Development Manager – South Carolina
Lawson Still manages SUMMIT’s business development efforts for the Charleston, Greenville and Columbia offices. He pursues opportunities in the
public, private development and residential sectors for Geotechnical, Drilling, CMT/SI, Environmental and Laboratory Testing services. Mr. Still is involved with organizations including SMPS Palmetto, ULI, AIA Charleston, SCEDA and the Charleston Contractors’ Association, among others. He attended College of Charleston and holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from USC Upstate. Contact Lawson: [email protected]
Geotechnical Department Manager – Charlotte
Robert Price, P.E.
Robert Price has extensive experience providing geotechnical engineering on a wide range of facilities. He has managed projects involving
foundations, roadway pavement, stormwater management, CMT, geophysical investigations, pipe culvert video/laser profiling, and forensic investigations. He is on the ASCE (NC Southern Branch) Board of Directors and has Professional Engineer registrations in North and South Carolina, and Florida. Mr. Price is an alumnus of Florida State and has a Master’s of Engineering (Geotechnical) from USC.Contact Robert: [email protected]
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Marketing & BD DirectorMike Garvey, Assoc. AIA
Mike Garvey has experience working with firms from a wide spectrum of the A/E/C industry across the Carolinas. Operating from Summit’s
Charlotte-area headquarters, he oversees day-to-day Marketing and Business Development activities across all of the firm's offices. Prior to joining Summit, Mr. Garvey spent several years working in commercial architecture, and has designed and managed projects in the public, hospitality, healthcare, retail and educational sectors. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in Architecture from UNC Charlotte.Contact Mike: [email protected]
Corporate RecruiterAnna Salas
Anna Salas leads both experienced & campus recruiting efforts in order to bring talented engineers, project managers, technicians, and other
professionals to the company. She has five years of experience in employer relations and career advising, having worked with employers and students at UNC Charlotte and Central Piedmont Community College. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and a Master of Arts in Counseling from UNC Charlotte, and is a Committee Member on the Staffing and Management Association of Charlotte.Contact Anna: [email protected]
Special Inspections Depart-ment Manager – Charlotte
Samuel Stephens, P.E., CWI
Samuel Stephens oversees the day-to-day operations of SUMMIT’s team of Special Inspectors in the greater Charlotte region. He is a
Certified Welding Inspector, and carries a Professional Engineering registration in North Carolina. Mr. Stephens’ management experience includes projects involving reinforced concrete, post-tension installations, masonry and soils testing. He has worked on engineering and construction projects across a wide variety of building sectors. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from Virginia Tech.Contact Samuel: [email protected]
Lawson Still Miles CurleyClient Development Manager – Charlotte
Miles Curley manages SUMMIT’s business development efforts for the greater Charlotte, NC metro region,
including York and Lancaster counties. He is involved daily in marketing, client relationship management and prospective client pursuits across the public, private and residential sectors. Mr. Curley is a committee member with SMPS Charlotte, and HBA York County, among other organizations. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Marketing Management from Virginia Tech.Contact Miles: [email protected]
Client Development Manager – South Carolina
Lawson Still manages SUMMIT’s business development efforts for the Charleston, Greenville and Columbia offices. He pursues opportunities in the
public, private development and residential sectors for Geotechnical, Drilling, CMT/SI, Environmental and Laboratory Testing services. Mr. Still is involved with organizations including SMPS Palmetto, ULI, AIA Charleston, SCEDA and the Charleston Contractors’ Association, among others. He attended College of Charleston and holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from USC Upstate. Contact Lawson: [email protected]
Geotechnical Department Manager – Charlotte
Robert Price, P.E.
Robert Price has extensive experience providing geotechnical engineering on a wide range of facilities. He has managed projects involving
foundations, roadway pavement, stormwater management, CMT, geophysical investigations, pipe culvert video/laser profiling, and forensic investigations. He is on the ASCE (NC Southern Branch) Board of Directors and has Professional Engineer registrations in North and South Carolina, and Florida. Mr. Price is an alumnus of Florida State and has a Master’s of Engineering (Geotechnical) from USC.Contact Robert: [email protected]
Contact Summit
Raleigh, NC919.380.9991
120 Penmarc DriveSuite 108
Raleigh, NC 27603
Charleston, SC843.606.6268
1539 Meeting StreetSuite A
Charleston, SC 29405
Charlotte, NC - Headquarters704.504.1717
PO BOX 7384Charlotte, NC 28241
www.summit-companies.com
Columbia, SC803.708.7945
101 Rice Bent WayUnit 9
Columbia, SC 29229
Greenville, SC864.932.3705
1029 Old Stage RoadSuite D
Simpsonville, SC 29681
