by Brasco /// | Sep 17, 2024 | Awards
The Cabarrus Regional Chamber of Commerce Small Business of the Year Award recognizes an accomplished business who has become a leader in the community. To be nominated, the business must demonstrate unique growth, innovation, civic or community contributions and the...Mr. Haywood joined CESI in 1997 and has contributed in various capacities throughout his tenure. He began his career in the field, leading survey teams on a wide range of boundary and topographic surveys, and construction staking projects. Later, he transitioned to office support, where he provided critical computation and mapping for both engineering and surveying.
In 2009, he earned his Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) certification, solidifying his role as both a technical expert and a business leader within the organization. As Vice President of Surveying, David guides over 25 surveying team members.
Mr. Haywood has extensive experience managing projects of varying scales and complexities, including work with the US Army Corps of Engineers, North Carolina Railroad, City of Charlotte, NC Geodetic Surveys, and the Charlotte Motor Speedway. He is an active member of Harrisburg Rotary, and serves on the Habitat for Humanity Cabarrus County Board. He is also a surveying/engineering career advocate serving on STEM boards and committees throughout the Cabarrus County and RCCC school systems.
As President of CESI, Jim oversees the activities of 50 professional and technical personnel. He joined CESI in 1986, and today he is responsible for leading the firm and focusing on corporate operation, client relationships, employee engagement and business development.
Jim is a Professional Land Surveyor in 5 eastern states and brings over 45 years of experience to our team. He has been elected by the membership of the North Carolina Society of Surveyors (NCSS) as our state’s delegate to the National Society of Professional Surveyors (NSPS). He is an active member of Cabarrus Rotary and has served on the Cabarrus Regional Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors.
“Our team provides quality professional services to our clients from project inception to completion. We are there when you need us.”
Mrs. Hathcock joined CESI in 1999 as a CPA. She handles all accounting functions including payroll, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and all banking transactions. She also manages employee benefits such as securing insurance providers, analyzing options, and implementing changes. Mrs. Hathcock is also responsible for responses to Request for Qualifications.
Mr. Eaves received his license in 2002 and joined CESI 2006. He manages the environmental due diligence, geotechnical engineering, and construction materials testing for our firm and oversees daily operations of materials testing and geotechnical engineering staff, performs field evaluations and inspections, and reviews all field reports and test data. His experience with CESI includes residential, institutional, commercial, municipal, and industrial projects. These project scopes include geotechnical investigation, environmental assessments, subgrade evaluation, laboratory testing of the soils, field density testing of mass earth fill, utility trench backfill, foundations, reinforced concrete and masonry, structural steel, asphalt, and concrete paving.
Mr. Parks joined CESI in 2007 and advanced quickly in the Surveying Division. Two years later, he transferred to the Geotechnical Division to assist in construction materials testing (CMT). Currently, Mr. Parks is the CMT Field Operations Manager and is the lead contact for construction testing and inspections. Mr. Parks manages a team of inspectors and technicians to provide clients with the personal and professional touch required to keep projects on schedule and moving forward. Mr. Parks and his team have the unmatched ability to meet the most demanding of deadlines and they manage each project, whether large or small, with great attention to detail.
We welcome Liz Warlick as our new Civil Engineering Manager. Her educational background includes a BS in Civil Engineering Technology from UNC Charlotte. Liz offers a wealth of experience in public and private projects, construction, design, and environmental engineering, honed over ten years in the Raleigh and Charlotte areas. Additionally, she has a background in structural design, which she gained during a year-long venture in Raleigh.
In her current role at CESI, Liz’s responsibilities encompass a broad range of managerial and leadership tasks. These include directing and overseeing engineering tasks and projects across all department activities. Furthermore, she is entrusted with spearheading business and strategy development, client management, and operational oversight. An integral part of her role also involves fostering staff development and demonstrating effective leadership.
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