Jim Meads, P.E., FACEC

2026 Leadership and Ownership Advancements

We are proud to share exciting updates on our firm’s ongoing leadership and ownership evolution. These changes reflect our continued commitment to developing internal talent and strengthening the depth of our leadership team to better serve our clients and communities. Sain is a 3rd generation employee-owned firm, and we are currently working on our 4th…
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2025: A Year of Progress, Partnership, and Purpose

As we reflect on the past year at Sain Associates, I’m filled with pride and gratitude. 2025 has been a year defined by meaningful progress, strong partnerships, and the dedication of an exceptional team. Together, we’ve continued building on our firm’s long-standing commitment to delivering thoughtful, high-quality engineering, planning, and surveying solutions across the communities…
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A Message of Gratitude this Thanksgiving

As we approach Thanksgiving, I am reminded of how much we have to be thankful for—both as individuals and as a team here at Sain Associates. This season offers a moment to pause, reflect, and express our sincere appreciation for the people and partnerships that make our work so meaningful. To our clients, thank you…
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The Value of Serving on a Planning Commission

For the past decade, I’ve had the privilege of serving on the Trussville Planning and Zoning Board, currently as Vice Chair. It’s been a meaningful way to apply my background in engineering to help guide the thoughtful growth and development of my community. Sain’s leadership encourages our team members to get involved in their communities….
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Sain’s New Organizational Structure

We are constantly evolving to better serve our clients, empower our employees, and position ourselves for sustainable growth. With that in mind, we’re excited to share the shift in our organizational structure from a team and branch office-based model to a design services-based model. Why We Made the Change: This transition wasn’t made overnight, and…
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Celebrating the Legacy of Joe Meads, P.E.

After 38 years of dedicated service, my brother, Joe Meads, has retired from Sain Associates. It’s hard to put into words the impact he has had, not only on our company but also on the people and communities he has served. His legacy will be solidified as one of faith, integrity, hard work, and genuine…
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Finding Peace This Christmas Season

The Christmas season is a time to pause, reflect, and embrace the hope and joy of this special time of year. Despite the challenges we may see in today’s world, we may wonder and ask ourselves, where is the Peace On Earth? The message of Christmas reminds us of the greater promise of peace, love,…
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The History of Jeff Met McCalla in Jefferson County’s Industrial Landscape

In the late 1990s, the Jefferson County Economic and Industrial Development Authority (JCEIDA) embarked on a mission to develop the Jefferson Metropolitan Park System, leading to the birth of Jeff Met McCalla. Under the guidance of former Executive Director Deborah McGill Smith, Sain Associates was tasked with creating a masterplan for the park. The strategic…
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Strategic Hires Expand Sain’s Footprint

Since Sain’s founding in 1972, we have considerably diversified our services and expanded our geographical footprint. In the mid-90s, we began geographic expansion with a branch office in Pulaski, Tennessee, followed by the expansion into Huntsville, Alabama in 2020. Today, we are thrilled to extend our expertise even further in Auburn and Mobile, Alabama. Huntsville’s…
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Why We Love Quality Control Summits

At Sain Associates, one of our main goals is to have a legacy of quality. We try our best to consistently deliver high quality service and products, but we know we can always improve. This is so important since quality affects profitability, reputation, risk management and more. We won’t magically improve if we don’t put…
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