Executive Team

Wilkes W. Palmer (Will)

President

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Wilkes W. Palmer (Will)

President

Will Palmer is the President at Jerry L. Johnson & Associates, serving in the role since 2014.

Prior to this role, Will previously worked at JLJ as Vice President, Executive Vice President, Project Manager, and a Laborer and Carpenter’s Helper. Will is a 1996 graduate of State University of West Georgia with a Bachelor of Arts in English.

Will is a third generation building contractor and started working in the field for JLJ while he was still in high school. After graduating college in 1996, Will began working full-time with JLJ in various roles throughout the company. In his spare time, Will enjoys traveling and spending time outdoors.

Charles W. Cobb Jr. (WES)

CEO

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Charles W. Cobb Jr. (WES)

CEO

Wes Cobb is the CEO at Jerry L. Johnson & Associates, working for the company in various roles since 1990. Wes is a graduate of Georgia State University with a Bachelor of Business Administration. He enjoys being a servant-leader and strives to make a positive difference in people’s lives.

In his free time, Wes is involved in his local church, where he serves as a Trustee and is active in supporting local and foreign missions work. He enjoys being involved in kids’ lives through coaching high school sports. Wes is an active outdoorsman who climbed Mt. Kiliminjaro in Tanzania and Salkantay Pass in Peru. He is married to his wife, Holly, and they enjoy spending time with their children.

Brian K. Deleshaw

COO

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Brian K. Deleshaw

COO

Brian Deleshaw is the COO at Jerry L. Johnson & Associates, starting with the company in 1990 as a Carpenter/Laborer specializing in telecommunication projects. One of his most significant accomplishments is assisting with the company’s growth while maintaining JLJ’s identity as one of the leading mission-critical contractors in the Southeast.

When he isn’t working, Brian enjoys renovating his historic home and spending time with his wife, children, and grandchildren. He loves to travel and is an avid golfer.

Cindy Manos

CFO

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Cindy Manos

CFO

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Bryan Ball

General Superintendent

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Bryan Ball

General Superintendent

Bryan Ball is the General Superintendent at Jerry L. Johnson & Associates, starting with the company in 1993 as a Field Superintendent. Bryan started his construction career immediately after graduating high school in 1980 and has built a reputation for being dependable, conscientious, and attentive. He joined the Carpenters Union Local 1352 to complete apprenticeship training and obtain his journeyman’s card (1980-1984). Before working for JLJ, Bryan worked for an interior drywall and ceiling company for nine years, performing much of JLJ’s work.

Bryan enjoys spending time with his wife and three adult children. He also enjoys cooking, sports, traveling, golf, and fishing whenever the opportunities arise.

Scott Herring

Senior Project Manager

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Scott Herring

Senior Project Manager

Scott Herring is a Senior Project Manager at Jerry L. Johnson & Associates, working in the leadership role since 2009. Scott is a 2004 Georgia Institute of Technology graduate with a Bachelor of Science in Building Construction. As one of Scott’s premier accomplishments, he implemented a target emissions reduction plan that reduced Jerry L Johnson’s carbon footprint year-over-year for ten consecutive years.

Outside of work, he enjoys art, fitness, spending time outdoors, and hiking.

Brad Cobb

Senior Project Manager

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Brad Cobb

Senior Project Manager

Brad Cobb is a Senior Project Manager at Jerry L. Johnson & Associates, getting his start in the contractor business in 1988 working as a Laborer at JLJ. Brad attended Georgia State University and completed his JATC electrical apprenticeship with IBEW LU 613 in Atlanta from 1991-1995.

In Brad’s free time, he enjoys working out and volunteering to serve the disabled community. He’s married and raising four beautiful children, one of whom is autistic.

Tony Scarselletta

Senior Project Manager

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Tony Scarselletta

Senior Project Manager

Tony Scarselletta is a Senior Project Manager at Jerry L. Johnson & Associates, serving various clients in the mission-critical space. He is an engineer at heart, bringing technical savvy and an eye for detail to all his projects.

After graduating with a BS in Mechanical Engineering from UNC Charlotte in 2006, Tony began his career as an engineer working on various projects up and down the east coast. Eventually, Tony settled in Atlanta, GA. He was drawn to the excitement of construction and the satisfaction of seeing projects go from a blueprint to a finished product. Tony likes a challenge and thrives when working alongside the project team, whether in a chiller plant or a conference room.

He is an ASHRAE member, and outside of work, Tony is a devoted husband and father, volunteers in the community, and enjoys watching college basketball.

Kevin Beck

Senior Project Manager

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Kevin Beck

Senior Project Manager

Kevin Beck is a Senior Project Manager at Jerry L. Johnson & Associates with experience in the critical environment industry since 1992. With his decades of experience, Kevin has built a reputation for providing top-tier customer service and efficiency in his work. Kevin is the co-inventor of the LiveLift® system for raised access floor remodeling. He’s also the co-inventor of the patented Quantum Air Tile®.

Kevin enjoys traveling with his wife and daughter and visiting Disney World. He’s an avid golfer and loves spending time on the course.

Justin Jenkins

Senior Project Manager

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Justin Jenkins

Senior Project Manager

Justin Jenkins is a Senior Project Manager at Jerry L. Johnson & Associates, starting with the company in 2013 as a Project Manager. He is responsible for managing industrial and commercial facility renovations and other upgrade projects, and he serves as an estimator for each project. Justin graduated in 2007 from Southern Polytechnic State (now called Kennesaw State University) with a Bachelor of Science in Construction Management.

Justin is married with two children and enjoys spending time with his family and exploring the outdoors.