Pictured (Left to Right) – Patrick Clark – Vice President; Jeremy Hamm, PE – President; Allan Paul, PE – Vice President
Falcon has completed an ownership transition following the retirement of Owner and President, Margaret Robertson. Margaret founded the company in 1992 under the name Tierra of NC, offering geotechnical engineering and construction materials testing as its core services. In 2008, Tierra of NC was rebranded as Falcon Engineering, expanding its services to also include special inspections and environmental consulting. With Margaret’s 33 years of exceptional leadership, Falcon has had the opportunity to participate in and lead some of the largest aviation, roadway, manufacturing, university, and municipal construction projects undertaken in North Carolina, as well as many other large and small projects throughout the Eastern seaboard.
Margaret’s retirement became official in June, 2025, and the following long-time Falcon employees have assumed ownership.
- Jeremy Hamm, PE – President (link to leadership page bio)
- Patrick Clark – Vice President (link to leadership page bio)
- Allan Paul, PE – Vice President (link to leadership page bio)
Falcon is excited for this transition and new chapter in the history of Falcon. “The company is doing great! Our backlog is the largest it has ever been. Many other great opportunities lie on the horizon and come into view daily. We have the best staff we could ask for” said new President, Jeremy Hamm. “I never would have thought 17 years ago when I first met Margaret that this is where I would end up. Patrick, Allan, and I are thankful for the opportunity, proud of what Falcon has accomplished up to this point, excited for what I know we will accomplish in the future, and grateful to be surrounded by many of the best people in our industry.” Jeremy added.
Under Margaret’s leadership, Falcon built a strong reputation providing geotechnical, construction materials testing, special inspections and environmental services throughout North Carolina and the Southeast. She leaves Falcon a legacy of prioritizing employees and clients, providing an employment environment unparalleled in the industry, and delivering responsive and professional services with a collaborative and personal touch. Jeremy, Patrick, and Allan have each been with Falcon for over a decade, were integral leaders within the company prior to Margaret’s retirement, and are committed to carrying the torch forward with the same core principles of business.
We hope you will join us in celebrating this exciting news for Falcon, and we look forward to continuing to provide our exceptional clients with the same outstanding services.
About the New Leadership
Jeremy Hamm, PE
President, Director of Engineering
Jeremy has been part of Falcon Engineering for the entirety of his career, serving in every role over his tenure – including Intern, CADD Operator, Field Professional, Staff Professional, Project Engineer, Project Manager, Geotechnical Department Manager, Principal, and now President. Jeremy oversees company financial performance, insurance and risk management, operations, and strategic planning in addition to performing project and client management duties. He also provides senior technical guidance and review for pre-construction deliverables. Moving forward, Jeremy will continue to bring a personal touch to Falcon’s relationships with many long-time clients and industry partners.
Patrick Clark
Vice President, Principal – Construction Services Department
Patrick’s journey at Falcon Engineering is a testament to his dedication and expertise. He began as a Laboratory Technician and Scheduler in 2013, steadily advancing through key roles including Field Technician, Project Manager, Department Manager, and Principal, culminating in his current position as Vice President. In his current role, Patrick’s primary focus is the operational excellence of our Construction Services Department and state-of-the-art Materials Testing Laboratory. Patrick is directly responsible for critical functions such as strategic scheduling, upholding rigorous technician certification standards, and comprehensive project management.
Allan Paul, PE
Vice President, Principal – Geotechnical/Environmental Engineering Department
Allan and Jeremy met in college and reconnected in 2013 when Allan joined Falcon Engineering as a Project Manager. Since that time, Allan has served many roles including Project Engineer, Senior Project Manager, Principal, and now Vice President. Allan holds a Master’s of Civil Engineering and uses his technical mastery of soil and rock mechanics and construction experience to provide creative, yet practical design solutions to clients and construction teams. In addition to overseeing geotechnical investigation projects, Allan’s responsibilities span the business to include: preparation of technical proposals and reports, technical support to Falcon’s Construction Services Department, managing client relationships, mentoring junior staff, overseeing project performance, attending networking events, as well as overseeing Falcon’s CAD operations, data management, and software/technology implementation.
