About Us

A visionary leader in environmental science and engineering, Judy brings over 30 years of experience managing complex environmental projects, regulatory compliance, and strategic business operations.

With expertise in business operations and leadership, Renee ensures the firm’s continued growth and operational excellence.

A seasoned civil engineer and project manager, David specializes in public infrastructure, private development, stormwater management, and sustainable design.

With over 35 years in the utility location and mapping industry, Mike Shinn brings a wealth of experience in underground utility detection, damage prevention, and claims investigations. His leadership has included managing 90 employees across 23 counties in North Carolina within the “On-Call” utility sector.

At CES Group, Mike’s focus is on delivering high-quality Subsurface Utility Engineering (SUE) services. He manages all Quality Levels of SUE projects for both public and private clients, combining a hands-on approach with technical oversight.

Mike’s collaborative style ensures alignment between field crews, office teams, and client expectations, delivering clear, accurate utility data essential to project planning and execution.

Dan Miller, PE, PMP, leads civil engineering operations for CES Group’s Raleigh office in Morrisville, NC. With over 20 years of experience in site civil design and land development, Dan brings a collaborative and solution-driven mindset to every project.

His technical expertise covers grading, stormwater management, utilities, roadway design, and construction administration for both public and private clients. Dan is known for his proactive communication and practical, cost-effective solutions that prioritize safety, sustainability, and client satisfaction.

Before joining CES, Dan served as Vice President of NC Land Development at SEPI/TranSystems, and held leadership roles at WithersRavenel and Kimley-Horn. A licensed Professional Engineer and PMP, Dan is a U.S. Navy veteran and graduate of NC State University.

Greg Hans, PMP, serves as Regional Director of Environmental Services at CES Group with more than 25 years of experience in environmental consulting and project leadership. His approach is grounded in regulatory expertise, technical rigor, and a commitment to sustainable infrastructure development.

Greg’s capabilities include environmental site assessments, remediation planning, and regulatory compliance for complex, multi-stakeholder projects. He specializes in National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permitting and develops key documents such as SWPPPs and SPCC Plans. He also leads projects involving UST closures and LUST trust fund programs, overseeing sampling, receptor surveys, and advanced remediation technologies.

Greg is recognized for his ability to simplify complex challenges, maintaining alignment between client goals, regulatory frameworks, and environmental performance across diverse terrains and project types.

As Regional Director of Survey Operations for Charlotte, Michael Case, PLS brings nearly five decades of experience leading land surveying projects across the Carolinas. His portfolio includes work in transportation, environmental, residential development, water and wastewater, and telecommunications.

Michael oversees public and commercial survey operations, guiding project teams and collaborating with clients to ensure technical precision from field to finish. His expertise spans boundary, topographic, construction, control, and GPS surveys for public, private, and federal clients.

Known for his responsive service and steady leadership, Michael also plays a key role in client engagement, proposal development, and the long-term strategic direction of CES’s Charlotte-area survey operations.

Mike Tackett, PLS, brings over 36 years of land surveying and engineering experience, including his start with the U.S. Army at Fort Bragg. He has led projects across municipal, private, commercial, and industrial sectors throughout North Carolina.

Prior to joining CES, Mike directed the Wilmington survey department at SEPI (TranSystems/GFT), managing field crews and delivering a wide range of surveys—from boundary and construction staking to ALTA and wetland delineations. He is proficient in GPS and conventional survey methods and regularly provides GIS-based deliverables to public-sector clients.

As Regional Director of Survey Operations at CES, Mike oversees business development, project delivery, and technical standards. He is known for solving complex surveying challenges, mentoring emerging professionals, and upholding data accuracy and regulatory compliance from planning through completion.