Frederic Gryckiewicz is a North Carolina licensed Professional Engineer. He is a graduate of the University of Connecticut with a Bachelor of Science in Engineering. Before joining the Southern Corrosion water tank maintenance team, Frederic worked in engineering management for 30 years. … [Read more...] about Frederic Gryckiewicz

Eric Barnes is certified AMPP(NACE) CIP Level 2 and has been with Southern Corrosion since 2014. Before joining the Southern Corrosion team, Eric spent 8 years in the field doing residential/commercial/industrial electrical work as well as industrial maintenance at an aluminum manufacturer facility. Eric began at SCI as a water tank inspector and now he is our primary estimator, creates proposals and makes contracts. You can also find Eric in the field when needed to install or repair tank … [Read more...] about Eric Barnes

Carl has been with Southern Corrosion since 2008. He is a certified Protective Coating Specialist as well as a level 2 Coating Inspector. Carl primarily manages painting and repair projects, as well as inspections. Carl is a Navy veteran with extensive experience in Business Administration and Industrial Systems Technology. … [Read more...] about Carl Lynn

Since 1984, Ed has been working on water towers. Ed Soltis is a certified NACE Level 1 coatings inspector and a SSPC C3 Supervisor for Deleading Industrial Structures. He specializes in surface preparation, water tower painting and minor repairs. He has been Southern Corrosion’s Manager of Operations since 2008. … [Read more...] about Ed Soltis

Elbert Basolis is an expert in temporary water tank solutions and co-owner of Southern Corrosion. He is also CEO of Garrison Enterprises, a mechanical contracting company serving the water industry, an owner or active participant in at least six other complementary industrial businesses, and the Co-Chairman of the Board of Yardville National Bank, NA, which was recently purchased by PNC bank. Elbert splits his time between his home in New Jersey and his North Carolina based offices. … [Read more...] about Elbert Basolis

Jim has been climbing water towers since he was 15 years old, working for his dad Harry Skilton's company in New Jersey. Essentially, Jim has been climbing water towers before he could drive! Jim joined Southern Corrosion in 1985 and became President in 1989. In 2006, Jim's Dad retired and sold Southern Corrosion to Jim and his former business partner's son Elbert Basolis. Jim believes in treating our customers like family. We are dedicated to communicating and coordinating with our customers in … [Read more...] about Jim Skilton