Chief Executives & Managing Principals

Paul J. Bury, III, P.E.

President - Austin, Texas

With more than 25 years of experience in land development and master planning, Paul Bury possesses extensive knowledge of land development codes and ordinances in cites across the State of Texas and throughout the U.S. He has been the Principal-in-Charge of multiple development projects for public and private entities. Since the company’s inception, Mr. Bury has spearheaded the firm’s vigorous commitment to stellar service and innovation. He leads the firm in the development of corporate goals, assists offices in developing budgets and provides support and leadership to all levels of the company. Mr. Bury is actively involved in the community and serves on a number of prominent boards.

512.328.0011 | pbury@burypartners.com

Mark Knight

Chief Financial Officer - Austin, Texas

Mark Knight has in-depth experience at the executive level in a broad range of business activities. Over the course of more than 25 years, he has worked in various industries, including Commercial Construction, Real Estate, Property/Financial Management, Financial Analysis and Public Accounting. Mr. Knight received his Bachelor of Science in Accounting from Rochester Institute of Technology in Rochester, New York.

512.328.0011 | mknight@burypartners.com

James B. Knight, P.E.

Managing Principal - Austin, Texas

Jim Knight is a recognized leader in both the public and private sectors for his ability to manage diverse teams of design consultants on complex, large-scale projects. He has extensive experience with project development, due diligence planning, project management, hydraulics, hydrology, utility design and regulatory compliance. He also has a broad range of experience working in restrictive areas and with environmentally sensitive projects that involve water quality issues as well as endangered species and aquifer recharge. Mr. Knight has worked widely with environmental groups, concerned citizens, municipal staff, environmental boards, state commissions and city councils.

512.328.0011 | jknight@burypartners.com

John H. Lindner, P.E.

Managing Principal - Public Works - Austin, Texas

Mr. Lindner has 23 years of experience in the area of municipal utility design; including water and wastewater pump stations, water storage facilities and distribution systems, and water and wastewater pipelines. His experience also includes performing surge analysis programs, as well as steady state and dynamic analyses for large distribution systems. He also has extensive experience in evaluation and design of a variety of trenchless construction methods for sanitary sewer systems including microtunneling, tunnel boring, and pipe rehabilitation methods.

512.328.0011 | jlindner@burypartners.com

Larry G. Heimer, P.E.

Managing Principal - San Antonio, Texas

With more than 28 years of experience in land development and municipal project design in San Antonio and South Central Texas area, Larry Heimer is responsible for the management of all operations conducted from the San Antonio office. He directs project teams engaged in the design and preparation of construction plans and specifications for municipal and land development projects for public and private sector clients.

210.525.9090 | lheimer@burypartners.com

Mac McWilliams, P.E.

Managing Principal - Dallas, Texas

One of the most experienced professionals in the industry, Mac McWilliams has helped shape public and private developments for 32 years. His experience includes civil engineering design and project management for industrial parks, retail and shopping centers, multifamily, office complexes, distribution centers, and institutional and medical facilities including schools, universities and hospitals. Particular areas of expertise are site grading and drainage, ADA compliance, water and wastewater design, project management and coordination, contract negotiations, bid documents and construction administrations.

972.001.0011 | mmcwilliams@burypartners.com

David Hamilton, P.E.

Managing Principal - Houston, Texas

David Hamilton is a seasoned executive with an extensive background in engineering and management for public infrastructure, surface transportation and land and site development market sectors. He has 26 years of experience, serving in his last assignment as Vice President and Principal of a Houston-based civil engineering firm directing the public infrastructure and surface transportation strategic initiatives for the Houston region. He also served as Principal-in-Charge on numerous projects to ensure a high level of client management, appropriate resource allocation and adherence to the quality standards of the firm.

713.212.0011 | dhamilton@burypartners.com

Thomas C. Pickering, P.E.

Principal - Fairfax, Virginia

Thomas Pickering is responsible for the technical and administrative direction of all civil projects undertaken. His engineering career spans more than 29 years and includes 24 years as a private engineering consultant including 3 years in the Washington Metropolitan Area. Mr. Pickering has experience in land surveying, engineering design, and water resources, having added depth to the civil engineering service capabilities of Bury. He is actively involved and responsible for complete site designs and construction of a variety of project sizes, value and complexity for commercial office buildings, retail space, residential land development and industrial manufacturing projects..

703.968.9090 | tpickering@burypartners.com

Kenneth M. Baybutt, P.E

Managing Principal - Williamsburg, Virginia

Ken Baybutt brings more than 25 years of knowledge and experience to project design and the construction process. Mr. Baybutt is a former staff member of the Virginia Department of Health where he reviewed and approved water and wastewater treatment plant system designs. He conducted on-site inspections of wastewater treatment plants and water well systems. This combination of knowledge and experience gives him valuable insight into the Department of Health’s requirements for water resource projects.

757.229.1776 | kbaybutt@burypartners.com

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