President

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.”

Treasurer | CMT Operations Manager

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.

Civil Engineering Manager

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.