Southern A&E History
Southern A&E’s roots go back to 1970 when Roy L. Denney Jr. founded Denney Associates in Carrollton, Georgia. Though the firm initially focused on residential design, over the next decade, Mr. Denney expanded his repertoire to include master planning and commercial and educational design projects. During the ’70s and early ’80s, Denney Associates built a strong presence in the design of educational facilities in Georgia.
In 1983, Denney Associates joined Southern Engineering Company with Roy Denney becoming the Vice President in charge of Southern’s architectural design business. Through the acquisition, the company began offering in-house engineering services.
In September 1998, the two principal architects, Roy Denney, Jr. and Ernest Varney, purchased Southern Engineering’s architecture and engineering business to form Southern A&E, LLC, an employee-owned company. Since then, the company has established itself as a leader in the design of facilities in the state of Georgia. Currently, Steve McCune serves as our CEO, and Rebecca Kirk serves as President of Southern A&E.
Our Disciplines
At Southern A&E, we employ all disciplines in-house, from architecture and engineering to contract administration, allowing for seamless coordination and efficient communication across every phase of a project. This integrated approach provides our clients with a streamlined process, enhanced project control, and faster, more cost-effective results.
The architectural team at Southern A&E is dedicated to enhancing the built environment with high-quality, impactful designs.
The Contract Administrator will conduct site visits to ensure compliance with construction documents and provide written reports with images to keep you informed.
From lush green spaces to functional walkways, our landscape architects craft inviting, resilient, and purposeful environments that enhance every site.
Southern A&E’s interior designers use fundamental design principles to create cohesive, engaging spaces that meet our clients’ needs.
Our food service area designs are grounded in understanding our clients’ needs, the building’s constraints, and all regulatory requirements.
From large campuses to small parking lots, our civil engineers create practical, functional, and flexible plans to meet every need.
SAE’s structural engineers leverage their knowledge of various building materials to provide safe and economical structural systems that support the overall design.
Our mechanical engineers design systems that deliver exceptional indoor air quality, energy efficiency, and easy maintenance, exceeding client expectations.
We believe electrical systems can be simple and effective. Our electrical engineers bring their expertise to every design solution.
Often hidden from view, plumbing systems are essential to any environment. Our services include water supply piping, sewage disposal, fire protection, & specialty piping.
Leadership
Michael Waldbillig, PE
Rebecca Kirk, RLA
Steve McCune, AIA
Gregory Schillinger, AIA
V.P. - Architecture
Patrick Hallahan, RLA
V.P. - Civil Engineering
Daniel Chiles, PE
V.P. - Structural Engineering
Frank Campo, Jr., P.E
V.P. - Electrical Engineering
Laban Busieney, PE
V.P. - Mechanical Engineering