About Us

We are passionate about building a legacy of projects that uplift communities and stand the test of time.

This expertise enables us to implement solutions that deliver instant action by addressing current challenges while providing key insights that optimize project performance.

Our philosophy of listening to understand instead of listening to solve guarantees that our solutions will meet or surpass client objectives, goals, and success metrics before work begins.

It’s how we build a stronger, more integrated partnership that guides clients in the right direction to enable better processes, decision-making, and outcomes—leading to a smoother, more collaborative, and transparent project experience.

Our advisory approach is grounded in decades of specialized knowledge and experience as water/wastewater and industrial construction engineers, utility contractors, and general contractors.

WE ARE LOCAL

Our deep local municipality experience and broad trade network throughout Georgia lead to greater knowledge, better service, and higher quality at a lower cost for our clients.

The Lakeshore Difference

WE ARE LOCAL

Our deep local municipality experience and broad trade network throughout Georgia lead to greater knowledge, better service, and higher quality at a lower cost for our clients.

WE ARE PERSONAL

Our priority is you. We provide the in-house experience, resources, and capabilities of a large firm in a boutique package featuring a dedicated team and integrated, personalized service.

WE ARE INVESTED

We forge meaningful relationships with owner representatives, government agencies, service providers, and other stakeholders to protect client interests and position each project for maximum success.

WE ARE NIMBLE

One size does not fit all. We stay on our toes, proactively collaborating, innovating and adapting to keep projects evolving in the face of changes and challenges.

WE ARE RESPONSIBLE

We never hand off project responsibility. Our commitment to integrity and principled project management means we only take on jobs that we personally lead and manage.

Our Team

Our full-time staff includes 30 office team members in leadership, project management, project engineering, office engineering, cost control and administrative support roles.

Don Francis

Founder & CEO

Ashley Jones

Tech Lead

Tess Brown

Office Manager

Lisa Rose

Product Manager

Kevin Nye

HR Lead

Alex Young

Customer Support Lead

Alex Young

Customer Support Lead

Alex Young

Customer Support Lead

Alex Young

Customer Support Lead

About Us

We are passionate about building a legacy of projects that uplift communities and stand the test of time.

Our advisory approach is grounded in decades of specialized knowledge and experience as water/wastewater and industrial construction engineers, utility contractors, and general contractors.

The Lakeshore Difference

WE ARE LOCAL

Our deep local municipality experience and broad trade network throughout Georgia lead to greater knowledge, better service, and higher quality at a lower cost for our clients.

WE ARE PERSONAL

Our priority is you. We provide the in-house experience, resources, and capabilities of a large firm in a boutique package featuring a dedicated team and integrated, personalized service.

WE ARE INVESTED

We forge meaningful relationships with owner representatives, government agencies, service providers, and other stakeholders to protect client interests and position each project for maximum success.

WE ARE NIMBLE

One size does not fit all. We stay on our toes, proactively collaborating, innovating and adapting to keep projects evolving in the face of changes and challenges.

WE ARE RESPONSIBLE

We never hand off project responsibility. Our commitment to integrity and principled project management means we only take on jobs that we personally lead and manage.

Our Team

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