Our Leadership

David has served as WK Dickson's CEO since he acquired the firm in 1984. In addition, he continues to serve aviation clients throughout the southeast. David has more than 40 years of progressive management experience within the aviation and military sectors. A majority of his career has been as a project manager that has included supervising technical design teams of engineers and planners for projects ranging from general aviation airport expansions, major air carrier projects and military base improvements.

Academic Background:
BS & MS in Civil Engineering; Purdue University
Licenses/Certifications:
Professional Engineer (PE) in NC, SC, GA, TN, FL, & VA

David joined WK Dickson as Executive VP and COO in 1985 and transitioned into the President's role in 2019. Much of David's early career was spent as a project manager in the environmental field, which included water storage facilities, water distribution systems, water and waste water pumping stations, wastewater treatment plants, sewer systems, and stormwater drainage improvements.

Academic Background:
BS in Civil Engineering; North Carolina State University
Licenses/Certifications:
Professional Engineer (PE) in NC, SC, GA, AL, FL, & VA

Prior to assuming the duties of CFO, Chris had been the Director of Information Technology with WK Dickson for nearly 10 years and has held a wide range of other technical and management positions. In 2005 he was responsible for developing the intricate accounting and financial systems the firm still uses today. As CFO, Chris' primary responsibilities include management of both the operating and capital budgets, and leading the accounting, financial management and information technology departments.

Academic Background:
BS in Civil Engineering; Texas A&M University

Kraig joined WK Dickson in 2001 as the Corporate Marketing Coordinator, and was later promoted to Director of Marketing in 2003 and named a Vice President in 2013. He is the firm's executive responsible for all marketing, public relations and corporate communications functions as they relate to broad-based development for the firm. His duties involve strategic planning; corporate branding; firm-wide data coordination; development of the firm's online presence; special event planning; skills training; and multi-level market research. Kraig has been very active in the engineering industry having founded the Climb for Water organization as well as serving on the board of the American Council of Engineering Companies of North Carolina (ACEC/NC).

Academic Background:
BA in Corporate Communications; Indiana State University
BA in Journalism; University of Florida

Licenses/Certifications:
Certified Professional Services Marketer (CPSM)

Jennifer joined WK Dickson as HR Director in 2015. Drawing on more than 25 years of human resource experience in both the private and public sectors, Jennifer is able to provide expertise in the areas of employee relations, benefits, payroll, federal and state compliance, safety, workers' compensation, risk management, recruitment, training, emotional intelligence, and project management.

Academic Background:
BA in Public Policy Analysis; University of North Carolina Chapel Hill
MPA in Public Administration; University of North Carolina Chapel Hill
Licenses/Certifications:
Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR)
Society for Human Resource Management - Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP)
Certified Healthcare Reform Specialist (CHRS)
Harrison Assessment Level II Certification
DISC + Certified Coach
Six Sigma Green Belt

With over 20 years of service in the water resources industry, Julie has a proven track record in operations, sales, and project management. Her expertise includes the design of wastewater collection systems and treatment plants, and she has managed major capital improvement projects for some of North Carolina's largest municipalities. Julie is very active in the water resources industry having been a trustee, treasurer, and chair of NC AWWA-WEA as well as serving on the national board of directors of Water for People.

Academic Background:
BS in Environmental Engineering; Michigan Technological University
MS in Civil & Environmental Engineering; North Carolina State University
Licenses/Certifications:
Professional Engineer (PE) in NC, SC

Terry has over 30 years of experience in the consulting engineering field and is the manager of WK Dickson’s Columbia, SC office. His primary technical expertise is in the areas of aviation, highways, land development, public works, and various aspects of economic development programs.

Academic Background:
BS in Civil Engineering; Louisiana State University
Licenses/Certifications:
Professional Engineer (PE) in SC & AL

Bill has more than two decades of experience in all facets of the planning, design, permitting, construction and management of civil engineering projects related primarily to water and wastewater treatment facilities and conveyance systems. As branch manager of WK Dickson’s Charleston office, Bill oversees complex utility projects throughout the low country and coastal regions.

Academic Background:
BS in Civil Engineering; University of Connecticut
MS in Civil Engineering; State University of New York
MBA in Business Administration; Georgia State
Licenses/Certifications:
Professional Engineer (PE) in SC

Paul is WK Dickson’s aviation practice leader. With decades of experience in airport planning, engineering, programming and construction management, he provides advice, leadership, and oversight to the firm’s airside planning/engineering, and landside planning/engineering task leaders. He also serves as a liaison between clients and the FAA as it relates to project development, funding, project advocacy and positioning, and overall communication with state and federal agencies. Paul has spent a majority of his career serving commercial air-carrier airports.

Academic Background:
BS in Civil Engineering; North Carolina State University
Licenses/Certifications:
Professional Engineer (PE) in NC

Trey has spent the entirety of his professional engineering career with WK Dickson. When he is not managing the operations of the Augusta, GA office, he serves as a senior project manager utilizing a hands-on approach to assist clients in getting their projects from preliminary design through construction. He has experience in municipal water and sewer design along with a broad expertise in most aspects of the civil design practice. The bulk of his experience over the last decade has been in assisting local governments and various public service districts solve their water and wastewater needs.

Academic Background:
BS in Civil Engineering; North Carolina State University
Licenses/Certifications:
Professional Engineer (PE) in GA, SC & NC
Level II Certified Design Professional - GSWCC

Ryan is a civil engineer with a focus on water resources. A graduate of the University of Tennessee, Ryan specializes in management for water and wastewater rehabilitation projects as well as pipelines and pump stations.

Academic Background:
BS in Civil Engineering; University of Tennessee
Licenses/Certifications:
Professional Engineer (PE) in TN