Austin Edwards

Austin Edwards has extensive experience in executive leadership roles. Austin is currently the Chairman of the Board and CEO of Edwards Family Companies, Inc., where they oversee multiple businesses and ensures their long-term success and growth. In their role, they are responsible for profitability, investment analysis, budgeting, strategic planning, and real estate management.

Prior to this, Edwards served as the CEO of Emerald Site Services, Inc. and its affiliated companies. Austin provided strategic guidance and managed all aspects of the company's operations, focusing on long-term goals, growth, and profitability. In addition, they held the position of President/CEO at Emerald, Inc., where they were responsible for managing multiple divisions, business development, acquisitions, market identification, and budget management.

Before joining Emerald, Inc., Edwards worked as the Vice President at Emerald, Inc., where they gained experience in the industry. Austin also served as the Executive Vice President at NCRM, Inc., a land management, consulting, and construction company, where they played a key role in finding cost-effective solutions for clients in various areas of expertise.

Earlier in their career, Austin Edwards worked as the General Superintendent of Environmental Services at Ad Land Venture, Rancho Cordova.

Overall, Edwards possesses a strong background in executive leadership, strategic planning, business development, and financial management.

Austin Edwards attended Ukiah High School from 1994 to 1998, where they obtained a General Education degree. Austin then pursued higher education at the University of California, Davis from 1998 to 2002, earning a Bachelor of Science degree in Managerial Economics. In terms of certifications, Austin obtained the Certified Erosion, Sediment Storm Water Inspector (CESSWI) certification from EnviroCert International, Inc. in March 2007. Austin also holds the Qualified SWPPP Developer (QSD) and Qualified SWPPP Practitioner (QSP) certifications from the Office Of Water Programs, obtained in December 2012. Additionally, Austin has a certification as a Certified Professional in Erosion and Sediment Control (CPESC), but further information regarding the institution and the date of obtaining the certification is not available.