Our Team

John A. Edwards, Jr, PE, PLS

John A. Edwards, Jr, PE, PLS

Owner and CEO

Johnny completed his degree from NC State University in 1977 and then began his engineering career with the Company founder, John A. Edwards, Sr.  After several years gaining experience in development engineering, he became an owner and President of the Company in 1981.  For the next 33 years, Johnny successfully led the Company through many changes in development regulations and policies in many different economic climates gaining invaluable knowledge and experience with all types of development projects.

In 2014, Johnny stepped aside to CEO of the Company in order to become less involved with the day to day operations of the Company and focus more on big picture items as it relates to the future success of the Company.  Johnny is still actively involved with our client base and consults with our staff as needed to share his experience.

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Jon Callahan, PE, PLS

Jon Callahan, PE, PLS

Owner and President

After graduation from UNC-Charlotte in 1992, Jon began his engineering career at Coastal Engineering in Kitty Hawk, NC gaining experience with both commercial and residential development along the Outer Banks.  After relocating to the Raleigh area in 1993, Jon was employed by Trigon Engineering working in the field of geotechnical engineering and construction material testing.  In 1996, Jon returned to residential and commercial development engineering with John A. Edwards and Company.  Licensed as a Professional Engineer in 1997 and Professional Land Surveyor in 2000, Jon is now an owner and President of the company.  He has project development experience in many North Carolina municipalities and has served on several committees involved with the implementation and improvement of the City of Raleigh development service procedures providing him experience in working within the ever changing policies, rules and regulations of development.

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Chris Poole, EI

Chris Poole, EI

Survey Department Manager