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EXPERIENCED LEADERSHIP

Since its founding in 2008, MAE has grown from a one-person firm to a respected geosciences firm with 3 offices, 40+ staff members, two certified materials testing labs, and multiple drill rigs.

At MAE, our senior staff averages over 25 years of experience and are dedicated to meeting client needs and schedules. On every project, our collaborative approach ensures quality, reliable and cost-effective technical services every time.

Tina

Tina Meskel, PE

President & Founder

Rodney Mank, PE

Vice President

Brett Harbison, PE

Director of Geotechnical Engineering

Kelly Marshall, PE

Director of CEI Services
Brandy Bullington

Brandy Bullington

Director of Client Development
Jamie Oehmann

Jamie Oehmann

HR Manager
Samuel “Wes“ Cothran Jr.

Samuel "Wes" Cothran Jr.

Lab Manager
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Max Kemnitz, PE

Senior Geotechnical Engineer

David Conner

Technical Lead
Private Provider Services

Jason McClellan

Private Provider
Services Field Manager

OUR GOALS FOR EVERY PROJECT

Client Satisfaction

MAE’s success and steady growth is based on repeat business from project owners and consultants. More than 80% of our annual revenue comes from repeat clients, demonstrating the trust and satisfaction of our clients.

Quality Management

We place a significant emphasis on our quality management processes to ensure conformance with our clients’ project requirements and applicable governing standards. Comprehensive planning, training, and providing clear documentation ensure that the final product will be substantially error free.

Safety

At MAE, we understand that what we do is dangerous. So, we discuss safety often, with good results. Our EMR, a rating that indicates a business’s safety record compared to others in the same sector, is 0.880, which is excellent. Having a rating under the industry standard of 1.0 reflects the effectiveness of our procedures and our commitment to safety.

WE PROVIDE CUTTING EDGE ENGINEERING SOLUTIONS.

Meskel & Associates Engineering is a geosciences firm based in Northeast

Florida supporting the AEC (architecture, engineering, construction) industry through custom, practical solutions.

Our geotechnical, inspection, and construction services aid your project from start to finish.

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As we reflect on the pain and sorrow of that day, we also hold on to the memory of the humanity that followed. The stories of strangers helping strangers, of communities coming together to support one another, and of a nation united in shared grief and strength.
#AmericaStrong

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As we reflect on the pain and sorrow of that day, we also hold on to the memory of the humanity that followed. The stories of strangers helping strangers, of communities coming together to support one another, and of a nation united in shared grief and strength. #AmericaStrong

🎉 Happy 904 Day, Jacksonville! 🎉

It`s time to celebrate everything that makes our city special. From local businesses to community events, there`s so much to explore.
Check out the interactive map to find a list of events and activities happening across the 904 area.
Learn more and find the interactive map here: https://hoorayfor904day.com/
#904Day

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🎉 Happy 904 Day, Jacksonville! 🎉 It's time to celebrate everything that makes our city special. From local businesses to community events, there's so much to explore. Check out the interactive map to find a list of events and activities happening across the 904 area. Learn more and find the interactive map here: https://hoorayfor904day.com/ #904Day

It`s official - Caleb is 21! Enjoy this milestone!

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It's official - Caleb is 21! Enjoy this milestone!

Join us in celebrating Women`s Equality Day on August 26th! This day commemorates the certification of the 19th Amendment, which granted women the right to vote. It`s a powerful reminder of the long struggle for women`s suffrage and the ongoing fight for equality in all aspects of life. Let`s honor the trailblazers who fought for our rights and continue to advocate for a world where everyone has the opportunity to succeed, regardless of gender. #WomensEqualityDay #EqualityForAll #Vote #EmpowerWomen #WomensRights

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Join us in celebrating Women's Equality Day on August 26th! This day commemorates the certification of the 19th Amendment, which granted women the right to vote. It's a powerful reminder of the long struggle for women's suffrage and the ongoing fight for equality in all aspects of life. Let's honor the trailblazers who fought for our rights and continue to advocate for a world where everyone has the opportunity to succeed, regardless of gender. #WomensEqualityDay #EqualityForAll #Vote #EmpowerWomen #WomensRights

Meskel & Associates Engineering is the private provider for plan review; we are excited to be a part of the project!

Major news for Jacksonville`s Flagler Center!
Citigroup ‘modernizing’ in $19 million Flagler Center upgrade

Citigroup is investing an estimated $19 million to renovate its office space. The project will transform 250,000 square feet, creating a modern, open workspace with a focus on sustainability and employee wellness.

This comes after Citi`s decision to sell its campus in a sale-leaseback deal, allowing it to continue its operations with its 4,000 employees while adapting to hybrid work schedules. The company has been a key part of Jacksonville`s business community for nearly 30 years and plans for continued growth.

Source: Jax Daily Record, Karen Brune Mathis

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Meskel & Associates Engineering is the private provider for plan review; we are excited to be a part of the project! Major news for Jacksonville's Flagler Center! Citigroup ‘modernizing’ in $19 million Flagler Center upgrade Citigroup is investing an estimated $19 million to renovate its office space. The project will transform 250,000 square feet, creating a modern, open workspace with a focus on sustainability and employee wellness. This comes after Citi's decision to sell its campus in a sale-leaseback deal, allowing it to continue its operations with its 4,000 employees while adapting to hybrid work schedules. The company has been a key part of Jacksonville's business community for nearly 30 years and plans for continued growth. Source: Jax Daily Record, Karen Brune Mathis

Isn`t she a beauty?

#meskelandassociates #behindthebuild #wecanhandleit

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THROW BACK THURSDAY!

Construction of the John E. Mathews Bridge in Jacksonville in 1952

Photo credit: Robert E. Fisher / State Library and Archives of Florida

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THROW BACK THURSDAY! Construction of the John E. Mathews Bridge in Jacksonville in 1952 Photo credit: Robert E. Fisher / State Library and Archives of Florida

About Tina

Tina is the President and Principal Engineer of Meskel & Associates Engineering (MAE). A Professional Engineer in Florida and Georgia, she has 30+ years of expertise in geotechnical engineering.

Tina was raised in Charleston, South Carolina. She earned her Civil Engineering bachelor’s degree from the University of Pittsburgh, and her MBA at the University of North Florida. She moved to Jacksonville in 1995, worked with an engineering firm until 2008 and then, amid economic uncertainty, founded MAE. Today MAE is a leading engineering firm of 60+ professionals, with multiple offices in Florida.

Tina is a member of the Jacksonville Civic Council, serves as a City of Jacksonville Planning Commissioner and is Chair of the JAXChamber Foundation. She is a champion of STEM education at local schools and supports multiple charitable organizations in the community.

Tina loves to sew and create clay pottery. She is the proud parent of Walter, a professional snowboard instructor in Aspen, CO, and is especially proud to be a 2020 graduate of Leadership Jacksonville—the class with the best vision!

Tina is Founder, President and Principal Engineer at MAE. 

Education

  • University of Pittsburgh, BS, Civil Engineering
  • University of North Florida, MBA, Business Administration

About Rodney

Rodney is Vice President and Principal Engineer at MAE. He oversees all of MAE service lines and services as the Chief Engineer of the company. 

Rodney is a Professional Engineer licensed in Florida and Georgia with over 40 years of experience as a consulting engineer in geotechnical engineering and construction materials testing and inspection services.

Rodney’s expertise includes directing geotechnical site explorations and preparing foundation design recommendations for a variety of civil design projects ranging from municipal buildings, roadway and signals, bridges and miscellaneous structures, bulkheads and docks, parks and trails, drainage/stormwater, and utilities. He also oversees construction materials testing and services as a technical resource for material services.

Rodney is currently on the board of ACEC-Florida and is a fellow member of the Florida Engineering Society.

Education

  • University of Florida, BS, Civil Engineering
  • University of South Florida, MBA, Business Administration
  • Graduate courses in Geotechnical + Civil Engineering at University of South Florida, University of Central Florida and Florida International University.

Rodney is currently on the board of ACEC Florida as the Geotechnical and Materials Engineer Director and is a fellow member of the Florida Engineering Society. He also serves on the advisory board of the Stellar Academy of Engineering at Nease High School in St. Johns County.

About Brett

Brett has more than 18 years of field, laboratory, and geotechnical analysis experience throughout Florida. Brett has managed the entire geotechnical process, which includes drilling, laboratory testing, and analysis for numerous Florida Department of Transportation projects. 

Brett is experienced in both Design-Bid-Build and Design-Build FDOT project delivery methods. As a Certified Smartpile EDC System user, he has provided dynamic load testing services on numerous pre-stressed, pre-cast concrete driven piles on bridge foundation construction projects throughout Florida. 

Since joining MAE in 2017, he has successfully completed more than $9M in geotechnical services for our clients including the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT), City of Jacksonville, JEA, JTA and many prime engineering and consulting clients in NE Florida. 

Brett is the Director of Transportation and Geotechnical Services and Principal Engineer at MAE 

Education

  • Florida State University, BS, Civil Engineering

About Kelly

Kelly has more than 18 years of experience as a professional in the field of Construction Engineering and Inspection (CEI). 

Kelly’s expertise include roadway widening, milling and resurfacing, bridge replacement, drainage improvements, shallow and deep foundations, signalization and lighting improvements, guardrail installations, signing and pavement markings, as well as the construction of gravity walls and concrete flatwork, including curb and gutter, sidewalks, and ADA ramps. 

At MAE her responsibilities span a wide range, including contract administration, progress monitoring, final estimates, contract modifications, CPM scheduling reviews, and effective supervision of inspection staff. 

Kelly is the Director of Construction Engineering and Inspections (CEI) Services at MAE 

EDUCATION 

  • University of North Florida, BS, Civil Engineering 

About Brandy

Brandy has 9 years of experience in sales and the AEC industry. She is a results-driven sales professional, with a proven record of high performance in the areas of business development and key account management. Her extensive knowledge includes permitting, project management and exceptional customer service skills resulting in new business and customer retention ensuring organizational growth and success. 

Her responsibilities include developing client relationships and project team collaboration to drive long-term business growth. Her skills include surpassing sales goals, maintaining crucial permit status reports, and increasing profitability through strategic planning. Brandy has achieved awards in Highest Gross Margin Dollars, Highest Generated Dollars, Highest Generated Opportunities, and Highest Percent of Quota (189%) 

Brandy is the Director of Client Development at MAE 

About Jamie

Jamie is an experienced HR and Administrative specialist with over 20 years of expertise. His knowledge and skills make him an asset in various administrative systems and processes, particularly within the transportation sector.

He possesses excellent attention to detail, critical thinking, planning, and time management skills. He has demonstrated integrity and comfort working with all levels of management and staff and is always the go-to person when something needs to be done. Jamie has a proven ability to apply a broad range of experience to special projects and take initiative.

Jamie is well-versed in the FDOT consultant Invoice Transmittal System, FDOT project Cost Redistribution, and FDOT Economic Opportunity Compliance, ensuring compliance and smooth operations. In addition to his administrative proficiency, Jamie has a proven track record as a QA/QC administrator on projects for COJ, FDOT, and USACE. His extensive experience in quality assurance, quality control, and project management contributes to successful outcomes.

Jamie is the HR and Office Manager at MAE 

EDUCATION 

  • Regents College, BS, Mathematics

About Wes

Wes has more than 20 years of experience and knowledge of laboratory testing procedures through ASTM, AASHTO and USACE specifications. He holds multiple CTQP and ACI certifications. 

He is responsible for personnel training, certification, supervision, and all day-to-day operations in the laboratory, communications with clients. He is also responsible for the accreditation of the laboratory through CMEC and the USACE. 

His extensive experience includes interpreting City and County Specifications as well as the FDOT Road and Bridge Specifications, FDOT Job Guide Schedule (JGS), and the FDOT Sampling and Testing Reporting Guide (STRG). 

Wes is the Lab Manager at MAE 

About Max

Max has more than 25 years of geotechnical engineering, project management and consulting experience in geotechnical investigation, analysis and reporting and construction quality assurance (CQA) and engineering support, as well as environmental project management and consulting. He has provided geotechnical engineering recommendations for numerous projects including small to large scale residential, commercial/industrial and public projects, master planned communities, high-rise buildings, and infrastructure including bridges and roadways.

Mr. Kemnitz is responsible for project management, engineering oversight and principal review of laboratory test results, engineering analysis and report preparation for specific MAE projects. He has extensive experience in retaining wall design, ground improvement techniques, slope stability analysis, geosynthetics, and construction quality assurance, complemented by expertise in deep and shallow foundation design, vibration monitoring, and comprehensive geotechnical engineering solutions.

Max is a Senior Geotechnical Engineer at MAE 

Education 

  • Arizona State University, BS, Civil Engineering
  • University of Nevada, Master of Science in Engineering

About David

David Conner is a highly experienced and certified professional in the construction and building industry, holding both a Master of Business Administration from Wayne State College (2018) and a Bachelor of Science in Building Construction Management from the University of North Florida (1999).

With extensive expertise, David is a Licensed General Contractor and Roofing Contractor in Florida, boasting over 20 ICC Certificates and multiple DBPR certifications (PX, BN, BU) covering building, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing.

His career spans significant leadership roles, including President of Conner Construction and Demolition, and President of Conner Roofing since September 2018. Prior to his current ventures, he served as a Plans Examiner in Jacksonville, FL (September 2018 – July 2025), and held key positions with the Clay County Board of County Commissioners, including Building Official (April 2008 – September 2018) and Deputy Building Official (August 2002 – April 2008). David began his career as a Project Manager at Dana B. Kenyon Company from August 1997 to August 2002.

About Jason

Jason McClellan is a State of Florida licensed Inspector with over 20 years of experience in the construction industry. He holds licenses as a Commercial building, plumbing, and mechanical inspector, as well as a Residential One and Two family. He is also a Commercial Building and Plumbing plans examiner and a Registered Roofing Contractor.

He has worked as an Inspector II for the Clay County Building Division and as an Inspector III/Plans Examiner for the Putnam County Building Department. His experience includes performing residential and commercial building inspections and plans reviews. He also has experience with FEMA damage assessment and remediation procedures for storm-related damage.

Jason’s objective is to provide knowledgeable inspections and plan reviews, applying critical thinking and problem-solving skills as part of a team. He has strong written and oral communication skills, which he uses to explain and instruct homeowners and contractors. He also has experience training and mentoring new inspectors and building department staff.