PRESIDENT & CEO

Greg’s multifaceted career spans military service, engineering, construction leadership, and community mentorship. He earned both his B.S. and M.S. degrees in Civil Engineering and Engineering Management from the University of Missouri–Rolla, where he was recognized as an Honors Research Fellow and a Chancellor’s Fellow. From 1986 to 1990, he also played NCAA basketball for the UMR Miners.

Following graduation, Greg began his career as a U.S. Naval Officer. After completing nuclear power training, he served aboard the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower as an officer of the line. During his service, he earned qualifications in nuclear engineering operations, navigation, and combat readiness. His leadership was commended during a critical incident involving a major electrical fire, where his actions helped safely guide the ship to resolution and recovery.

In 1998, Greg was selected to serve as Assistant Professor of Naval Science and Battalion Advisor at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. There, he taught Naval ROTC and mentored future Navy and Marine Corps officers.

After completing his military service in 2000, Greg transitioned back to civil engineering. He began working with Fowler Contracting in Cary, NC, gaining hands-on experience in site civil construction as an estimator and project manager. In 2005, he joined The John R. McAdams Company, where he held multiple leadership roles, ultimately serving as Chief Operating Officer.

In 2015, Greg founded MEC Environmental Construction as a subsidiary of McAdams. Under his leadership, the company grew steadily, and in 2019, he acquired MEC as a stand-alone entity. Today, as President and CEO, Greg continues to guide MEC’s growth in the dynamic site construction sector, serving clients across central and eastern North Carolina.

Greg is deeply committed to his Christian faith and values the time he spends with his wife of 25 years, Lamarr, their son Walker, and their extended family and friends. He remains passionate about mentoring the next generation, particularly through his involvement with the Society of American Military Engineers. As a Fellow of the organization, he co-founded and continues to lead the curriculum for a S.T.E.M. Engineering and Construction Camp at USMC Base Camp Lejeune, which has trained more than 500 high school students since its inception in 2012.

CHIEF ENGINEER & SENIOR ESTIMATOR | CIVIL ENGINEERING & CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT

Tim Michael is a registered Professional Engineer with more than 40 years of experience spanning civil design, construction management, and project delivery across domestic and international markets. His expertise encompasses site development, transportation infrastructure, and municipal utility projects, with a proven ability to integrate owner, engineering, and contractor priorities to achieve exceptional outcomes.

After earning his Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering Technology from UNC Charlotte (1982), Tim began his career with Frank C. Cockinos & Associates in Charlotte, NC, serving as a Staff Engineer and Engineer-in-Training. There, he developed a solid foundation in site design and municipal utility engineering.

Transitioning to heavy construction, Tim joined Nello L. Teer Company in Durham, NC, as an Estimator and Project Engineer. Over the next 15 years, he expanded his construction management expertise with Fowler Construction in Cary and Blythe Construction in Charlotte, successfully delivering public and private infrastructure projects up to $60 million in value.

In 1999, Tim returned to site design as a Professional Engineer with The John R. McAdams Company, where he advanced to Director of Construction Services. His leadership in coordinating design and field operations positioned McAdams as a trusted partner for complex land development and infrastructure projects.

From 2008 to 2025, Tim worked with Tetra Tech, Inc., managing international programs in Central Asia and East Africa as Project Manager and Director of Construction Services. His work involved leading multidisciplinary teams and overseeing construction and infrastructure development in challenging environments.

In 2025, Tim rejoined the North Carolina construction market as Chief Engineer and Senior Estimator at MEC Construction, applying his decades of engineering, construction, and management experience to support the company’s continued growth across central North Carolina.

As a proven seller-doer, Tim excels at client relations, business development, and technical execution. His career reflects a consistent ability to bridge the gap between engineering precision and construction practicality, ensuring successful, cost-effective, and sustainable project outcomes.