Our People

GME's team of dedicated professionals make a great team, ready to serve you. Our combined experience and willingness to serve guarantee the success of your project.

Vince Townsend, PE, PLS

Vince founded Green Mountain Engineering, PLLC in 2010 after gaining over twenty years of experience in civil engineering and land surveying. Vince is our CEO and holds professional engineering and surveying licenses in North and South Carolina.

Joe O'Buch, PE

Joe is a senior project engineer with over twenty years of experience on projects large, small, and in-between. Recently Joe has handled several institutional projects as the civil engineering team member of an architecturally based design team. Joe is a licensed North Carolina Professional Engineer.

Kris Nixon, PLS

Kris is our Land Surveying Manager at Green Mountain Engineering with over 25 years of experience in surveying, laser scanning, and drone-based LiDAR. A licensed PLS since 2000, he has led major projects across the U.S., U.K., and internationally. Kris previously led scanning operations at Meridian Associates and has worked with clients including Chevron, ExxonMobil, and ConocoPhillips. He has presented at industry conferences and been published in Engineering Surveying Showcase.

Ryan Townsend

Ryan Townsend is a civil engineer at Green Mountain Engineering. Previously, he worked in STEM education at BrickED and in academic research at the UVM Larner School of Medicine. He holds a master's degree in Biomedical Engineering from UVM and a bachelor's degree in the same field from UNC. Though his academic background is outside civil engineering, his experience with engineering projects and workflows translates well. Outside of work, he enjoys hiking and reading.

Peyton Townsend

Peyton Townsend is our Engineer Intern. He graduated from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte with a degree in Civil Engineering Technology and has worked in construction management for a little over a year. Having passed the FE exam last year, he is now pursuing his professional engineering license. When he's not working, he enjoys running, cooking, and spending time outdoors.

Michael George

Michael is our survey crew chief. He is a results-driven professional who thrives in collaborative environments. He approaches challenges with a solution-oriented mindset and is known for professionalism, reliability, and strong interpersonal skills. His long-term career and educational goals are to be dedicated to growth, new skills, and making a meaningful impact.

Samuel “Ed” Bailey

Ed is our survey crew chief. He is a Certified Survey Technician Level II with extensive experience in land surveying, data collection, and field operations. He is skilled at leading survey crews and conducting ALTA, topographic, and route surveys. His background in surveying and military service has built strong technical and leadership abilities. In addition, he is known for precision, reliability, and commitment to excellence.

Brian Tanis

Brian is our Engineering/Surveying Tech. He has over fifteen years of experience in construction management, engineering and land surveying. Brian graduated from North Carolina A&T with Bachelor of Science in both Civil Engineering and Geomatics and is pursuing his professional land surveying license.

Tristan Peele

Tristan has worked as our surveying instrument operator and is currently our technician/designer for engineering and surveying. He has worked with GME for three years. Tristan holds an associates degree in Geomatics from Guilford Technical Community College and is currently working on his bachelors in Geomatics at A&T University. He is working diligently to pursue his professional land surveying license.

Jamie Shelley

Jamie is our Office Manager, who has worked professionally in Business Administration for nine years. Jamie holds an associates of science degree, certifications in healthcare and childcare, and is a licensed Notary. In her spare time, she loves to travel and go to concerts.

Renee Farrington

Renee is our part-time consultant; she has worked professionally in construction and Business Administration for over forty years. Renee holds a General Contractors License and is highly skilled in the Land Development Business.