Our People | Engineering #RVA
Thomas L. Zannino, P.E.
Mr. Zannino is a registered Professional Engineer with a Masters Degree in Geotechnical Engineering that began working as a Geotechnical Engineer in 1974. His specialties include: all facets of Geotechnical Engineering, Environmental Studies, deep and shallow foundations, surface and subsurface landfills, retaining walls, shoring plans and site development. Mr. Zannino can be contacted at Tom@zanninoengr.com.
- Education: WV University
- BSCE 1974
MSCE 1979 - Registration: VA, WV, KY, OH, IN
Mark E. McLain, P.E.
Mr. McLain is a registered Professional Engineer that has been working in the Geotechnical Engineering field since 1993. Mr. McLain specializes in: Environmental Site Assessments, groundwater monitoring, Geotechnical Engineering, and retaining walls. Mr. McLain can be contacted at Mark.McLain@zanninoengr.com.
- Education: Virginia Tech
- BSCE 1992
MSCE 1999 (Environmental) - Registration: VA
Robert Childree
Robert, our General Manager at Zannino Engineering Inc., has over 20 years of leadership experience as a retired officer in the U.S. Marine Corps. He holds a BS in Business Administration from the University of Maryland Global Campus and is an Executive MBA candidate for the class of 2026 at Duke University's Fuqua School of Business. In his new role, Robert focuses on guiding our big-picture strategies and overall operations. His comprehensive background supports all departments as he leads our efforts toward continued growth and success.
Gregory S. Cox
Mr. Cox has over 16 years of experience in the field of Construction Materials Testing as a Senior Technician. Mr. Cox has experience in concrete testing and soil testing, proofrolling, masonry, fireproofing, and structural steel inspections, concrete coring and VDOT Testing, including soils, concrete and asphalt. He is certified for confined space inspection for caissons and other below grade confined spaces. Mr. Cox also currently serves as our Laboratory Manager for our Soils and Concrete Laboratories.
DeAndre Washington
DeAndre is the supervisor for the construction materials testing division working on commercial construction projects throughout our service area. DeAndre has three years of experience with construction materials testing and has a BS degree in geology from James Madison University.
Grant Missimer
Grant is a project manager working in our engineering department on residential and commercial subsurface investigations primarily in the greater Richmond and Central Virginia area. He is a graduate of JMU and has been working for Zannino Engineering Inc. since April 2019. He also has hands-on experience with construction materials testing.