Sean Garland is the Founder and CEO of Pont Engineering, and a highly accomplished structural engineer with nearly three decades of experience in transportation infrastructure. His deep expertise spans bridge design, inspection, and rehabilitation, and he has successfully led award-winning projects across Georgia and the southeastern United States. Under his leadership, Pont Engineering has become known for delivering innovative, high-quality solutions. Sean’s work is defined by technical precision, strategic vision, and a strong commitment to excellence and public safety in civil engineering.

Certifications & Affiliations

• B.S., Civil Engineering – North Carolina State University (1995)
• Professional Engineer: GA (#24000), FL (#70116), NC (#037792), AL (#37045), MS (#19444), LA (#43746)
• NHI Certified Bridge Inspector
• PTI Level 2: Superstructures & Substructures
• ACI Concrete Strength Testing Technician
• Member of ASCE, ASHE, PCI, ACEC

Project Highlights

• Truman Linear Trail: Lead designer for bridges and boardwalks
• SR 307 over SR 204: Designed all bridges for major interchange upgrades
• Memorial Drive over I-285: Award-winning bridge and retaining wall designs
• I-95 Widening: Directed design of multiple bridges and rehabilitation of 5 overpasses
• DeKalb On-Call: Designed 21 tasks for inspections and rehabilitation
• East Perimeter Parkway: Designed key structures on new bypass route
• Fort Benning: Designed bridges and 15 culverts for HET vehicles

Veronica Jenkins is a dynamic HR and talent strategy leader with over a decade of experience building, scaling, and transforming organizations. As the VP of Operations at PONT Engineering, she provides high-level strategy resources and guidance, pilots cultural development initiatives, and supports internal organizational design. With expertise in recruiting operations, leadership development, and performance management, Veronica partners with engineering and technical team members to drive engagement, implement best practices, and improve overall organizational performance. She brings vision, structure, and deep understanding of people strategy to our team.

Certifications & Affiliations:

• B.S., Culinary Arts – Johnson & Wales University (2007)
• B.S., Electronic & Computer Engineering – DeVry University (2008)
• Certified Project Manager (CPM) – Driving operational strategy, process optimization, and cross-functional execution at the enterprise level
• Certified Diversity, High-Volume & Veteran Recruitment Specialist – Advancing workforce strategy through inclusive, scalable talent acquisition frameworks
• HR Director – Spearheaded enterprise-wide employee professional development initiatives spanning training program design, leadership & executive development, performance management, and succession planning

Shirl A. White is a seasoned civil engineer and project administrator with over 35 years of experience managing large-scale highways, rail, bridge, and aviation projects across the Southeast and Midwest. Her impressive portfolio includes work on major GDOT Design-Build transportation programs such as the I-285/SR 400 Interchange Reconstruction, I-85 Expressway Widening, I-285/I20 Interchange Reconstruction, I-75 Reversible Express South Lanes and the SR 400 DBFOM Express Lanes project. 

A DBIA-certified professional, Sherl is known for her high-quality plan coordination, communication management, and delivering complex infrastructure projects. Her career spans roles in state departments of transportation, freight and commuter rail systems, and city engineering offices—consistently bringing projects to success with a focus on safety, efficiency, and collaboration.

Certifications & Affiliations:

• DBIA Certified, 2016 
• M.S. in Construction, Civil Engineering – University of Illinois at Chicago (2000) 
• Worksite Erosion Control Supervisor #4875 (2017-25) 
• OSHA 10 Hour Certification 
• Level 1A Certification 

Clinton B. Ford is a seasoned transportation and infrastructure leader with more than 30 years of experience delivering complex roadway and bridge programs across Georgia. As Deputy Program Manager at PONT Engineering, Inc., he oversees program operations, leads multidisciplinary teams of supervisors and project managers, and drives the successful execution of major Bridge PMC initiatives.

Recognized for his strength in governance, budget and schedule control, risk mitigation, and resource optimization, Clinton brings a disciplined, strategic approach to large-scale infrastructure delivery. Prior to joining PONT, he spent over two decades with the Georgia Department of Transportation, advancing through engineering, project management, and program leadership roles. His experience spans multimillion-dollar capital projects, district-wide construction oversight, consultant contract management, coordination with local governments, and full lifecycle project delivery—from scope development through construction closeout.

Certifications & Education

• Bachelor of Science, Civil Engineering Technology – South Carolina State University
• Professional Certifications in Erosion Control
• Professional Certifications in Traffic Management

Leadership & Community Involvement

• Active leader in civic and youth-focused organizations
• Long-standing contributor to professional and community development initiatives