Melissa Hurd
President & Chief Financial Officer
Melissa Hurd is a sharp, driven Senior Operations and Finance Executive with over 20 years of proven experience in finance and business operations. Melissa is enthusiastic in approaching organization-wide challenges from many angles and uses her financial expertise to deliver effective solutions. Melissa’s collaborative management style and leadership instincts create a unique ability to solve large-scale challenges that are faced for each of our clients’ unique needs.
Melissa holds leadership roles in three divisions of the company. Her background in program development and quality assurance provides a proven ability to build and lead highly efficient teams. In her leadership role, she has been responsible for the creation of all policies and procedures critical to EOM’s Regional Workforce Model and the implementation of EOM’s computerized maintenance management system. Her background in program development and quality assurance is critical to the establishment of EOM’s standard operating procedures and key performance indicators utilized to track contract development and compliance. She exercises due diligence to ensure company-wide success involving the ongoing improvements to finance, production, human resources, payroll, and legal operations.
Melissa holds a Master of Science Degree in Nursing from Georgia Southern University and is a Registered Family Nurse Practitioner in the State of Georgia.
Stanley Hurd
Chief Executive Officer
Stanley Hurd is a senior executive at EOM with over 20 years of successful experience providing fiscal, strategic, and operations leadership in uniquely challenging situations. Stanley is a dynamic, results-oriented leader with a track record of performance in turnaround and high-paced organizations. He employs keen analysis, insight, and a team approach to drive organizational improvement and implementation of best practices which have been paramount to the success of EOM’s Regional Workforce Model. Stanley has excellent working relationships with both state and local leaders analyzing industry challenges and delivering solutions that ensure long-term growth. Stanley has more than thirty years of construction experience working with Federal, State, and Local Government, specializing in construction management, estimating, and project delivery.
Prior to EOM, Stanley began his business providing complex industrial automation and controls solutions for the water and wastewater industry in addition to nuclear power plants, industrial chemical and pulp processing, and paper manufacturing industries. That service has grown into our robust EOM Industrial division which continues to excel as the leader in automation and controls solutions for industries across the Southeast. Stanley’s hands-on leadership style and his drive to solve complex problems while maximizing productivity have produced the full-service utility operation and public works management company that it is within EOM today.
Matt Morris
Vice President
Matt Morris is an accomplished professional offering over a decade of proven success leading and partnering with municipalities. Matt brings a wealth of experience with him to EOM in municipal leadership and infrastructure development. He also serves as a water and sewer consultant for municipalities. With a proven track record of guiding complex projects from initial conception through early construction, he specializes in financial analysis, infrastructure planning, and bond issuance, while serving as the lead negotiator and liaison between city officials, engineers, and developers.
Most recently Matt has served as the City Manager for the City of Springfield, where he oversaw all municipal departments—including Finance, Public Works, and Development Services—and played a key role in expanding critical infrastructure such as water and sewer systems. His leadership extended to contract negotiations, special projects, and community engagement across the state. His diverse background reflects a deep commitment to effective public service and operational excellence.
Kristen Achtziger
Chief Operating Officer
Kristen Achtziger possesses 20 years of experience within the construction and public works industry, and displays a strong ability to identify areas of improvement within business operations. Kristen facilitates high level contract execution for EOM. Having earned her General Contractors license and LEED AP certification, Achtziger regularly assists the project management team with workflow optimization, budgeting/ cost controls, and overall performance improvement.
Kristen works closely with municipal clients to advise for CIP planning, budget reviews, and technology recommendations for system optimization. She frequently works with municipal partners to track, document, and assist with FEMA compliance. Kristen holds both a Bachelor’s degree in Biology and a Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management from Georgia Southern University.
Justin Arnsdorff, PE
Vice President Engineering
Justin Arnsdorff, PE, is an accomplished engineering executive with nearly two decades of experience in civil and mechanical engineering, leading complex capital projects, developing high-performing teams, and delivered complex infrastructure projects for municipal, industrial, and private sectors.
Prior to his current role, Justin held leadership and project management positions with Georgia-Pacific, Hussey Gay Bell, and AECOM. A licensed Professional Engineer in Georgia and South Carolina, he is a Georgia Tech graduate and active in professional and community organizations. His leadership is defined by technical rigor, operational efficiency, and a commitment to building sustainable infrastructure for future generations.
Throughout his career, Justin has managed multimillion-dollar initiatives across the industrial, municipal, and private sectors, consistently delivering results with a focus on technical excellence, safety, and operational efficiency. He is recognized for cultivating a culture of innovation and accountability while mentoring engineering professionals and driving organizational growth.
Katie Davis
Vice President Business Development & Marketing
With almost 20 years of experience in marketing, public relations, and business development, Katie has a proven record of driving growth, building strategic partnerships, and strengthening client relationships across diverse industries. She is recognized as a forward-thinking leader with a talent for creating innovative solutions that align with organizational goals and deliver sustainable results.
A proud graduate of Penn State University, Katie is passionate about connecting people, communities, and opportunities—an approach that continues to guide her professional journey.
Katie is an active community leader. She serves on the Georgia Chamber Rural Prosperity Council, United Way of the Coastal Empire’s Bryan County Advisory Board, the Savannah Center for the Blind and Low Vision event committee, and is currently President-Elect of the Richmond Hill Rotary Club. She is a graduate of Leadership Bryan and has supported Make-A-Wish Georgia’s Waiting for Wishes events in 2021 and 2024.