BMP Experts, Erosion Control, Site Compliance

Clay Stewart

Founder/CEO

Clay Stewart, Founder and CEO, initially established the company as Step-Con Construction Erosion Control in 1999 before changing the name to CSI Erosion, Inc. in 2005.
A Georgia native, Clay joined the workforce as an employee of Winn-Dixie Stores at the age of 15. He continued to work for the grocery retailer through high school. After graduating Alexander High in Douglasville, Clay entered Winn-Dixie’s management and leadership program. Promoted to his first store manager position at 21, Clay was then the youngest store manager in the Southeast. He ran multiple stores from 1992 to 1999. Venturing out on his own was a leap of faith, but Clay launched his own business in a promising new field to secure his career and family’s future.
When the housing bubble burst in June of 2007, Clay considered it more of a blessing than a curse. As other companies were laying off employees, he grasped the opportunity to acquire great people. CSI further diversified and grew, serving the many banks that ended up owning foreclosed land. Since 2007, company has enjoyed an exceptional growth rate and continues to expand.
Through every challenge in life, Clay has always maintained a deep faith. “We are grateful to be a debt-free company with our core values held as our biggest asset,” he says. Repeating the words of Joel Osteen, he attests, “And the reason the windshield is so large, and the rearview mirror is so small, is because what's happened in your past is not near as important as what's in your future.”
His management team, employees, and their families regularly gain from Clay’s inspirational mottos:
Wonderful Attitude
Trustworthy
Never to do the Minimum
Longevity
Innovative
Believe. Achieve. Succeed.
“Dreams do come true,” says Clay. “I’m living proof and thank God every day for it!” He adds that he’s married to his “soulmate,” and Clay and Carmen are the proud parents of three beautiful children.

Dedicated and active in his church and children’s school, Clay—currently a member of Cedarcrest Church in Acworth—has held numerous leadership positions over the years.

As a member of The Church at Liberty Square from 2006 to 2019:
Administrative Elders Board, two terms
Finance Committee, 2011 – 2019
Building Committee, 2016 –2019
Excel Christian Academy
Financial Assistance Team, 2013 – 2017
COO of the Transition Team, 2016 – 2017 school year
Board Member, 2016- 2019
Certifications
Georgia’s Blue Card Erosion Control Certification
Alabama Dept. of Environmental Management

Clay StewartFounder/CEO
J. Brandon Tyra

COO

J. Brandon Tyra, COO, joined CSI Erosion in 2007 as an assistant who learned the ropes by taking on all kinds of jobs over a ten-year period before his promotion to operations. From answering phone calls to calling on customers, as well as slinging sledgehammers (digging ditches) in the field to managing and scheduling CSI’s industrious crews, Brandon exemplifies a person’s ability to grow with the company by championing success through qualities like a strong work ethic and principled leadership.
Prior to CSI, Brandon began his career with a land surveying company, giving him “the huge blessing and opportunity” to work in the land development department with his employer’s top customer, a national homebuilder. In that capacity, he met Clay. Brandon recalls Clay’s hiring him when the housing market crashed and saying, “I’m not sure how I’m going to pay you, but come on, let’s make something of this!”
Brandon and his wife Amber have three “awesome” children, Alli, Tucker, and Talon. For many years, he has served as a youth coach for a variety of sports including football, baseball, and softball.

Certifications
Georgia’s Blue Card Erosion Control Certification
Level I Tennessee’s Erosion Prevention and Sediment Control Certification

J. Brandon TyraCOO

Zach Eichelkraut

Zach Eichelkraut, operations director, started working for CSI Erosion in the summer after his freshman year of high school when he was 15 years old. First putting up silt fencing, he continued to work for CSI during summer throughout high school as a crew member. Upon graduating valedictorian from Harvester Christian Academy in Douglasville, Georgia, Zach entered Georgia Institute of Technology. While in college, he gained experience through co-op positions, including working full time as an electrical engineer. Upon graduating in May of 2019 with a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, Zach became a full time member of the CSI team. Although Zach can adeptly operate a sledgehammer, in his current role, he serves as a liaison between the field and the office, while providing extra support to all divisions as needed.

Certifications:
Georgia’s Blue Card Erosion Control Certification
South Carolina's Erosion Prevention & Sediment Control Inspector Certification
Alabama QCI Certification

Zach EichelkrautOperations Director
Nick DriskellRegion 3 Director
Josh Ferguson

Josh joined CSI in 2021 as Estimating Director. A lifelong resident of Dallas, GA, he graduated from Paulding County High School. After High School, Josh Attended The Georgia Institute of Technology, graduating with a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering. Josh has an extensive construction background of over 20 years in site work and utilities.

Josh and his beautiful wife, Rachel, enjoy raising two wonderful children, Addy Grace and Jasper. In his spare time, Josh enjoys attending his children’s sporting events, camping, hunting, fishing, and spending time outdoors with his family.

Josh FergusonRegion 1 Director
Frankie GonzalezRegion 1 TN Director
Ben HobbyRegion 3 West Director
Billy Townsend

Safety Director

Billy TownsendSafety Director
Heather EverettGeorgia Director
Brenda SensingHub Director

Tim Martin

Region 3 Sales

Tim Martin joined CSI in April of 2020 as Sales Director for Alabama and Florida. A native of Rome, GA, Tim graduated from Coosa High School and attended Berry College. Tim has an extensive business background of 35 plus years as a business owner, executive and sales manager in the construction and automotive industries. Tim has recently moved into a new role with CSI as Longevity Leader/Career Coach overseeing recruiting, hiring and talent acquisition across all divisions.
Tim has lived in Acworth, GA for 36 years and is a member of NorthStar Church. Tim loves spending time with his family, playing golf and watching sports.

Certifications
Alabama QCI Erosion Certificate

Tim MartinRegion 3 Sales
Matt Sweatt

Region 1 Sales

Matt Sweatt, sales director for CSI Erosion, built a career in land development and new home construction before spending the past decade in the erosion industry.
Matt and his wife, Lynne, married over two decades, and their daughter Savannah are longtime members of West Ridge Church. He and Lynne have both served in the children’s ministry.

Certifications
Level II Georgia Soil and Water Conservation Certification
Level I Tennessee’s Erosion Prevention and Sediment Control Certification

Matt SweattRegion 1 Sales