Project Leaders

Pickering Associates utilizes the strong leadership capabilities of our project leaders when working on client projects. We are proud of the dedication, skills and capabilities of our employees. On our portfolio page, you can learn about previous projects and achievements of our various groups.

It should be noted that the individuals listed here are our permanent employees. Periodically we team with other firms and individuals in order to deliver projects within the time and budget constraints of the customer, and will employ individuals on a temporary basis when appropriate.

If we can be of assistance to you on your project please contact us.

Company Management


Chip Pickering Chief Executive Officer
Dr. Charles A.L. Pickering, PE

As CEO of the company, Chip is focused on the organizational strategy and development of special projects and campaigns within the company. Chip is a certified project manager and a senior electrical engineer, specializing in the industrial sector.


Ryan Taylor President of Pickering Associates
Ryan K. Taylor

As President of Pickering Associates, Ryan directs the daily operations and continuing improvements within the organization. Ryan is responsible for leading the high level activities of the organization and implementing corporate strategy through his executive team. Ryan also assumes the role of Project Manager on some of the company's larger, multi-discipline projects.


David Boggs Vice President of Operations
David A. Boggs, PE

Dave oversees the daily operations of the company. He coordinates management activities and supervises the organization's financial, organizational scheduling, and HR activities. Dave is also a Senior Mechanical Engineer and project manager for select projects.


Joseph Lambert Vice President of Project Management
Joseph P. Lambert, PE

Joe is responsible for the development and facilitation of our organization's Project Management processes. This includes scope development and work break-down structure for the LSA process, progressive tracking of our performance on projects through earned value analysis, schedule management, client communications processes, billing and collection issues and risk management. Joe is also a Senior Civil and Structural Engineer - performing project work on a daily basis.


Traci Stotts Vice President of Marketing and Development
Traci L. Stotts, AIA

Traci is responsible for coordinating the organization's marketing efforts. She works with both the management and marketing teams to assign responsibilities for a coordinated marketing structure within the company. Traci works to guide the PA team through growth and changes, manages client relations, and ensures that we stay at the top of our industry. Traci is also a registered Architect and Project Manager for the company.

Discipline Leaders


Ryan Taylor Project Management
Ryan K. Taylor

Ryan oversees the company's Project Management team for various commercial and industrial projects. With Ryan's guidance and project experience, the management team is able to provide architecture, engineering, construction estimating & negotiation, project reporting, scheduling, and customer communication. The team's focus is on our client's project scope, schedule and budget. The Project Management team works vigorously to ensure a coordinated project delivery for all our clients.

Traci Stotts Architecture and Design
Traci L. Stotts, RA

Traci is a registered Architect with over 18 years of experience in the field. She is responsible for managing the PA Architectural Group throughout all phases of a project. She assigns responsibilities and manages the group through project conception, schematic design, design development, construction drawings, bidding, and construction administration. Other duties include project management and coordination between all disciplines to ensure a synchronized project delivery.

Mark Welch Civil Engineering
Mark Welch, PE

Mark is a Civil Engineer that coordinates and manages a team that provides site development for various commercial and industrial projects. Our civil department provides storm water management, erosion control, site utility layout, and parking design to name a few.


Joseph Lambert Structural Engineering
Joseph P. Lambert, PE

Joe is a Structural and Civil Engineer that manages a growing group of structural engineers and designers. Joe's team is responsible for both commercial and industrial structural projects of all sizes and degree of complexity. The Structural group will work closely with all of the other disciplines to provide a solid foundation and structure for all projects.

David Boggs Mechanical Engineering
David A. Boggs, PE

Dave is a Senior Mechanical Engineer overseeing a diverse group of engineers who are involved in both the commercial and industrial sectors. Dave's team focuses on HVAC design, industrial ventilation, commercial plumbing, gas piping, and steam piping for various types and sizes of projects.

George Stewart Electrical Engineering
George F. Stewart, PE

As a Senior Electrical Engineer, George coordinates the electrical team for both commercial and industrial projects. He manages an enthusiastic group of engineers and designers with diverse skills and talents that encompass both high and medium voltage electrical design as well as industrial process experience.

Adam Freed Process Engineering
Adam Freed, PE

Adam is a Senior Process Engineer overseeing a team that is focused on design and management of Process Engineering. The team's projects are concentrated in the industrial sector, specializing in Process Safety Management, Process Debottlenecking, and Environmental Permit Assistance.

Justin Wells Controls & Automation
Justin Wells

Justin is a Senior Controls and Automation Specialist. The Controls & Automation team is an authorized Allen-Bradley integrator specializing in design and service of industrial and municipal clients. Justin's team works diligently to achieve sustained improvement in operational and production performance for their clients.

Detailed resumes are available upon request.