ABOUT US

Russell Rowland is an independent, women-owned engineering firm headquartered in Jacksonville, Florida. With decades of combined experience in the design of residential and commercial structures, we can assist with all your structural engineering needs. Whether you’re a homeowner getting ready to tackle a renovation or a national home builder, we value your best interest at heart through top-notch customer service, effective communication, value engineering, and an efficient process with quick turnaround times.

OUR LEADERS

Jackie Rowland, ME, PE

Chief Executive Officer

Jackie Rowland, ME, PE

Chief Executive Officer

Jackie Rowland has over a decade’s worth of experience in Structural Engineering and has extensive experience in high-wind engineering design for residential and light commercial structures all over the Southeast. Jackie is a licensed Professional Engineer (P.E) and graduated from the University of Florida with both a Master’s and a Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering with a specialization in Structures.

Industry Involvements:

JAX Chamber

Small Business Leader of the Year – 2023
Board of Directors – 2023
Hightower Emerging Leaders Fellowship – Class V
NextUP JAX – Member

Northeast Florida Builders Association (NEFBA)

Professional Women in Building (PWB) Council – Chair 2021
Young Professionals Group – Chair 2022-2023
Emerging Leadership Program – Board Member
St. Johns Builder's Council – Board Member

As Co-Founder of Russell Rowland, Jackie focuses on the team’s consistency and efficiency to be able to provide both our clients and the building departments with familiar construction documents and quality engineering they can rely on. She believes that a great team of employees can make or break a business. As such, she puts great value on building personal relationships with each of her employees. Additionally, Jackie’s commitment to serving both the construction industry and northeast Florida community exemplify Russell Rowland’s culture and mission.

When she isn’t managing Russell Rowland, you can find her riding horses. For over 25 years, she has been competing at a national and world level for Equestrian competitions. She is a die-hard Florida Gators fan and enjoys going to football games with her husband Parker.

Areas of Expertise:

Production Volume Homebuilders
Operations
Recruiting
Business Development

Adam Russell, PE

Vice President of Engineering

Adam Russell, PE

Vice President of Engineering

Adam Russell has over a decade’s experience in commercial and residential structural engineering. Prior to co-founding Russell Rowland, Adam worked in the commercial cold-formed steel industry designing trusses, diaphragms, and lateral bracing systems before transitioning to residential structural design. He serves as the Engineer of Record for thousands of commercial and residential projects. Adam holds engineering licenses in multiple states including AL, AZ, FL, GA, ID, NC, NV, OH, SC, and TN.

Industry Involvement:

Northeast Florida Builders Association (NEFBA)
National Association of Homebuilders (NAHB)
Florida Homebuilders Association (FHBA)
Home Builders Association of Flagler (Flagler HBA)

Adam has become a leader in the residential wood framed and masonry industries throughout Florida. He is dedicated, detail oriented, and always has the customer’s best interest in mind. He specializes in assessing and finding quick and efficient solutions to field issues that might arise during the building process. His technical expertise has given him a trusted reputation with his clients and his team.

Outside of the office, Adam and his wife, Laura, stay busy with their two children, Madilyn and Kellan. When he finds a free minute, he can be found working on his classic cars or taking apart things that aren’t broken.

Areas of Expertise:

High-End Custom Residential
Light Commercial
Open-Web Roof/Floor Component Design
Advanced Framing Techniques
Structural Repairs
Coastal & Specialty Structures
Deep Pile Foundations

Parker Rowland, MBA

Chief Financial Officer

Parker Rowland, MBA

Chief Financial Officer

Parker Rowland started his career in the aerospace industry designing repairs and modifications for several different types of naval aircraft. He worked his way up from an aerospace structures engineer to managing a team of engineers supporting the majority of Navy’s trainer aircraft.

As his role shifted, he decided to go back to his alma mater, the University of Florida, to get an MBA and MS in Industrial Engineering. The knowledge gained from these degrees helps bridge the technical and business gap, allowing him to serve effectively as Russell Rowland’s CFO.

Community Involvement:

JAX Chamber

NextUp JAX – Member
South Council – Member

Northeast Florida Builders Association (NEFBA)

Emerging Leaders Program 2023
Young Professionals Group (YPG) – Member

Rotary Club of Bartram Trail – Board Member

Community Service Chair 2022-2023

He is also a die-hard Florida Gators and Jacksonville Jaguars fan and enjoys going to football games with his wife, Jackie and daughter Harper.

Areas of Expertise:

Process Improvement
Business Management
Accounting
Finance

Ben Pearson, PE

Lead Engineer-Tampa

Ben Pearson, PE

Lead Engineer-Tampa

Ben has been working in the structural engineering industry since graduating college in 2015, specializing in residential structures and value engineered design. He received his Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from Florida State University. Through hard work and experience gained working on hundreds of projects, Ben recently obtained his P.E. license.

Ben started his professional career as a summer intern directly out of college which allowed him to grow through the ranks and eventually become a Lead Engineer and account manager for multiple clients. He has a hard-working attitude and commitment to always being ready to serve.

Prior to working for Russell Rowland, Ben had the opportunity to assist with performing structural inspections on multiple large-scale projects located in Duval and St. Johns County. Some of these projects include a multi-storied Cancer Research Hospital, the city of Jacksonville’s primary transportation hub, and a gymnasium built for a local school in St. Johns County.

Working on these larger-scaled projects allowed Ben to see the differences required in the engineering between residential and commercial structures. In addition to these projects, Ben also enjoys the challenges presented when engineering high-end oceanfront homes and complicated renovations.

A Fort Walton Beach native, Ben enjoys being outside soaking up Florida’s sunshine. He enjoys playing golf and boating with his wife Christine. On Saturdays, you can always find Ben in his Garnet and Gold supporting the Noles, through the good times and bad.

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