Jim Dotson has been with Southern Corrosion since 1995. He has extensive experience in water tank maintenance and systems.  Jim is one of our certified trainers in our Water Tank Management Programs.

Noah began his career with Southern Corrosion in 2019. While obtaining a B.S. in Industrial Technology from East Carolina University, Noah worked as a coatings inspector where he earned his NACE/AMPP Level 1 Coatings Inspector certification. After graduating in 2023, Noah transitioned into the estimating department. Now, Noah proudly serves customers in western North Carolina for Southern Corrosion. Like the rest of his SCI family, he is committed to excellence and doing the right thing, no matter what. No matter what hunting season is in, you will find Noah enjoying God’s creation with his wife, Jessica, and lab, Miley.

Ryan, a graduate of Hampden-Sydney College joined the Southern Corrosion family in 2016 as a coatings inspector. He brings more than a decade of experience in business development and customer service to the team, proudly serving clients in the Mid-Atlantic and Northern territories for the company  Ryan is an AMPP credentialed Level 2 Certified Coatings Inspector and a certified trainer in Engineered Tank Care™ water tank maintenance.

For over 40 years, Tom has worked in Public Utilities. He also has been the Superintendent of a Class 2 Water Treatment Plant in the State of Virginia for the past 32 years. Tom has a Virginia Class 1 Water Works License and a Backflow Prevention Device Worker License issued by DPOR. He has served on the Virginia Rural Water Association Board of Director since 1995. He is currently representing the State of Virginia as its National Director for National Rural Water Association and serves on the Executive committee for National Rural Water.

Rich is the second generation in his family to work in the water tank maintenance business, his first job as a teenager was working on water tanks. He has experience in every aspect of the water tank maintenance industry from painting and inspections to estimating. Rich is a University of Delaware alumnus having majored in Consumer economics. He has served on the Maryland Rural Water Association Board of Directors since 2021 and is also one of our certified trainers in Engineered Tank Care™.

Sam was born, raised and currently resides in the Pittsburgh, PA area. He received a B.A. in Environmental Science from Thiel College. Sam has worked for over 20 years in chemical sales area, including water treatment industry.

Jason is nearing two decades of experience in water tank maintenance and has been a part of the Southern Corrosion team since 2008. He is a native of West Virginia and attended West Virginia University. He has called Fair Play, SC the heart of his territory and home for the past 13 years.

Anson has been in sales and management for more than 14 years with 5+ years in the water storage maintenance realm. He is an Alabama native, earning his Bachelor's degree from Auburn University and his Master's Degree in Business Administration from Liberty University. Anson has been an enlisted Marine since 2006 and is currently a detachment commander in the Army.

Jim was born and raised in Louisiana, but has lived in Mississippi since 1999. He was in construction/pipeline for over 15 years as a surveyor, operator and inspector. Jim has worked all over the county on several projects in various types of conditions and material. Licensed/certified as FAA Part 107 Drone Pilot, OSHA 10 & 30, API 1169 and NaCE Level 1 Certified dealing with surface prep and inspections. Jim is married to his wife Jordan and they have 4 children, Micah, Luke, Addison and GraceAnn. He strives for excellence and the standard of what is right. Passionate about playing/writing music, creating a wide spectrum content, hunting, fishing and the outdoors. However, God and family are his most important forever things.

John has over 25 years in helping clients find remedies to their pain, by listening to his customers and customizing solutions to keep them in compliance while building their confidence in him as a trusted advisor. John has been married for over 30 years and has 2 sons. Though not a native, John transplanted to Florida 40 years ago having originated from New Jersey. John graduated from the University of Texas. No place John and his wife would rather be than in Florida enjoying the sunshine and all that Florida has to offer. He loves the sand, water and struggling on the golf course.

Cody was born in Nashville, TN and raised in Hendersonville where he has spent his entire life. He has worked in the water industry for over 12 years. His experience in the water industry started from the ground up. He spent 6 years as a mechanic and outside contractor followed by 7 years working in sales calling on municipalities across Tennessee. While Cody has many hobbies, the majority of his free time is spent watching his two very active sons play whichever sport is in season. Cody prides himself on developing relationships and genuinely enjoys helping people solve their problems through creative solutions.

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.

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 mixers and tank lights.