About Us
Since 1975, O’Neal has been successfully delivering capital projects in the process chemical, food and beverage, automotive, biopharm, manufacturing, and pulp and paper markets worldwide. With highly experienced design resources over the full range of disciplines, O’Neal provides integrated design solutions from early planning through capital appropriation, detailed design through start-up and commissioning. O’Neal’s ability to provide design services around complex process equipment and technology requirements is complemented by procurement resources to procure equipment and manage associated processes on behalf of the owner. To complete the project cycle, O’Neal provides construction-phase services over a wide range of project needs.
MANAGEMENT TEAM
Gowens leads Carroll Daniel's Greenville division. An industry veteran with 30+ years of professional experience managing projects and construction business development for some of the biggest names in the industrial marketplace. He received a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from Auburn University.
Eldon Gowens
Vice President, Division Manager
David Grimm leads O'Neal's Design Operations efforts. He brings more than 35 years of engineering experience to the team and is a Professional Engineer in seven states. He received a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from North Carolina State University.
David Grimm, PE
Vice President, Design Operations
David has more than 30 years of experience in biotechnology, pharmaceutical, medical device, food and chemical industry projects. He founded and led DME, a biopharm engineering firm until its acquisition by O’Neal in 2018. He now leads O’Neal’s biopharm efforts for clients throughout the US. Dave earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Chemical Engineering from Lafayette College.
David Marks
Director, Biopharm Projects
Christine Hill
Director, Accounting and Finance
As Recruiting Manager, Rob is responsible for attracting and retaining EPC professionals and support staff to successfully deliver capital projects. Rob has more than 20 years of experience with corporate recruiting, workforce planning, and training and development. He is a certified Management by Strengths instructor, member of the new shareholders nominating committee and a graduate of Clemson University.
Rob Evans
Manager, Recruiting
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Commitment to Values
At O’Neal, we recognize that our work has a significant impact on communities, individuals, and our planet. Guided by integrity in every aspect of our operation, our company values were established early in our history and remain true to this day. Recognizing that our people drive our success, O’Neal began building employee ownership in the 1990’s and is now 100% employee owned. As O’Neal approaches our 50th anniversary, we look to celebrate our founding principles with a renewed vision for the future.
O’Neal is guided by integrity in every aspect of its operation. The values displayed here were established more than 30 years ago and remain the cornerstone of how we interact with each other and the world around us.