Licensed Professional Engineer in Virginia & North Carolina

BS,Biological Systems Engineering – Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (Blacksburg, VA)

Sheldon has been an owner of PDG since 2003 and has been active in the civil engineering and land surveying community since 1998.  Over the past 20 twenty years, Sheldon has gained invaluable experience successfully completing projects in the following categories:

• Government and Infrastructure
• Mixed-Use Developments
• Commercial and Industrial
• Retail and Hospitality
• Recreational and Medical
• Single Family & Multi-Family Developments

Sheldon’s areas of expertise include but are not limited to:

• Conceptual and Master Planning
• Feasibility Studies and Cost Analysis
• Land Use Planning
• Comprehensive Site Plans that include road, sewer, water, utility plans, etc.
• Investigate and design feasible potable water and sanitary sewer systems
• Evaluate and design site drainage, grading, and storm water management plans
• Evaluate and design traffic control and/or circulation plans

Sheldon’s role and responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Provide principal oversight for the development of projects under this contract
• Provide quality assurance of the documentation delivered to you
• Ensure that we have met the goals established during all project meetings

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Licensed Professional Landscape Architect in Virginia

Licensed Land Surveyor in Virginia and North Carolina

BLA, Landscape Architecture – Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University (Blacksburg, VA)

Clay has been an owner of PDG since 2001 and has been active in the land development and surveying community since 1988. His primary responsibilities include management of the Richmond Office operations while providing principal oversight of a variety of engineering and surveying projects.  He is our primary Landscape Architect and enjoys master planning and graphic design work.  

Clay has gained invaluable experience successfully completing projects in the following categories:

• Government and Infrastructure
• Medical and Assisted Living Facilities
• Mixed-Use Developments
• Commercial and Industrial
• Retail and Hospitality

Clay’s areas of expertise include but are not limited to:

• Conceptual and Master Planning
• Feasibility Studies and Cost Analysis
• Land Use Planning
• Landscape Architecture
• Comprehensive Site Plans that include road, sewer, water, utility plans, etc.

Clay’s role and responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Day to day operations of Richmond office
• Principal oversight and management of projects in the Richmond office
• Client relations and project procurement

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Licensed Professional Engineer in Virginia

BS, Civil Engineering – Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (Blacksburg, VA)

Simon is the Engineering Department Manager for the Roanoke Office and has been with PDG since 2006 with an additional three years of prior land surveying experience.  He has extensive experience with the following:

• Comprehensive Site Plans that meet all regulatory requirements
• Grading, Site Drainage, and Stormwater Management Plans
• Drainage Improvement Projects with a focus on flood analysis, channel remediation, failing gabion walls, and fixing culverts while meeting the Army Corp of Engineers Nationwide Permits and local government requirements
• Construction Administration of projects that includes the bidding and negotiation phase along with site inspections and contractor invoice review

Simon’s role and responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Primary point of contact with you for all engineering services  
• Attend coordination meetings
• Manage engineering team and document preparation

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Licensed Surveyor in Virginia

BA, Business Administration & Computer Information Systems-Radford University (Radford, VA)

Chris began his surveying career in 2002 and became licensed in Virginia in 2011. He joined PDG in 2020 and brings extensive surveying knowledge and decades of experience customizing land use solutions for a wide variety of clients.

Chris's expertise includes the following:

• Determining Scope of Services and Coordinating with Field and Office Personnel
• Plat Preparation for Easements, Right-of-Ways, Boundary Line Adjustments, Property Conveyance, etc.
• Deed Research and Boundary Surveys
• Topographic Surveys with the use of Aerial/Drone Data Collection
• Commercial and Residential Construction Stakeout
• Physical Improvement Surveys and As-Built Surveys
• ALTA/NSPS Surveys and FEMA Certifications
• Record/Easement Platting
• Lot Line Staking

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Chris's roles and responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Primary point of contact for all surveying services
• Developing the scope of services required, and coordinating with field personnel
• Reviewing and finalizing survey documents

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BS, Civil Environmental Studies – Virginia Commonwealth University (Richmond, VA)

AS, Science - Virginia Western Community College (Roanoke, VA)

Melissa joined Parker Design Group in 2018 and currently manages the Stormwater Department. She is certified as a Dual Combined Administrator with the Department of Environmental Quality and serves as the primary point of contact for stormwater consultation. Melissa manages a wide variety of Stormwater projects including: Pre and Post Construction Inspections, Industrial Stormwater Permits, Stormwater Management (SWM) and Erosion and Sediment Control (ESC) Plan Review, and MS4 Management. She also manages our field inspectors who are qualified Erosion and Sediment Control and Stormwater Inspectors. Her expertise includes the following:

• VPDES Permitting
• Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan Preparation and Management (Construction General Permit and Industrial)
• Best Management Practices (BMP) Inspections and Maintenance
• SWM/ESC Inspection, Program Management, and Plan Review
• Erosion and Sediment Control Inspection
• Stormwater Sampling
• SPCC Updates and Inspections
• MS4 Management

Melissa’s roles and responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Primary point of contact for all stormwater related components and concerns
• Business development, proposal preparation, ongoing professional development, and training
• Field inspections, permit compliance, report generation, and report filings
• Stormwater Field Personnel Supervisor, allocating resources and tracking contracts

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Certifications:

• VADEQ Dual Combined Administrator
• OHSA-10
• Confined Space Entry
• VDOT Concrete Field Technician/Soils and Aggregate

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Awards/Recognition:

• Class of 2020 - 40 Under 40
• Class of 2021 - SWS Young Pros

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Community Involvement:

• Participates in waterways cleanups
• Participates on a regional stormwater advisory committee
• Monitors waterways as part of the Roanoke River Project

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Matt joined PDG in 2022 and is currently the Pipeline Inspection Manager with over 10 years of inspection experience. With prior field and administration experience, he understands both data collection and data review which ensures that our clients receive an acceptable product. Matt has inspection ability in both private and public utilities.

Matt can perform inspections in the following categories:

• CCTV
• Manhole
• Stormwater & Erosion Inspections
• FOG (Fats, Oils, & Grease)
• Inflow & Infiltration
• Manhole Rehabilitation

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With a vast knowledge in sanitary and storm sewer systems, Matt is an asset to our clients, providing experience in:

• Smoke Testing
• Manhole Rehab
• Pipe Cleaning
• Potholing for Utilities
• Pipeline Repair & Replacement
• Fold & Form and Cured In-Place Liners
• Large Diameter Pump Around Projects
• Dye Testing

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Matt's roles and responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Primary point of contact for all infrastructure assessment concerns
• Field inspections, aiding contractors prior to substantial completion
• Utilities locating & marking
• CCTV inspections & training

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Certifications:

• NASSCO MSCP
• PACP
• LACP

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