About Us

Roy has over 30 years of experience in planning, zoning, land development, and construction management. A graduate of Tennessee Technological University with a degree in Civil Engineering, Roy worked for the Metropolitan Government of Nashville for 4 years with the Department of Public Works and with the Metropolitan Planning Commission. Roy is experienced in all aspects of Civil Engineering and has used his expertise by serving two 4 years terms in the Metropolitan City Council, one term as a Commissioner with the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation, and currently serves as the Chairman of the Metro Nashville Stormwater Management Committee. Roy is an expert on Land Use and Zoning in Middle Tennessee and has successfully represented thousands if projects over a 30 year span.

Roy, and his wife Lisa, founded an environmental non profit, EarthCredits, and have seven children.

Michael has over 13 of experience working on both public and private projects in the Nashville area, as well as Memphis and North/Central Mississippi. Michael graduated from Mississippi State University, Magna Cum Laude in 2001 and is experienced in residential subdivision design; infill, multi-family and mixed use design; commercial and industrial site plans; and public road and infrastructure improvements. Managed and designed over 500 projects consisting of land planning/zoning and civil design. Design experience covers code compliance, utility design, stormwater and grading, flood studies, as well as road and traffic signal design.

Michael enjoys spending time with his wife, Jenny, and his two daughters Gigi and Tatum. He is a member of Long Hollow Baptist Church and an avid follower of Tennessee football and the St. Louis Cardinals.

Adam has over 20 years of experience in the construction and land development field.  A native of Indiana and a graduate of Purdue University with a degree in Civil Engineering, Adam worked several years in Memphis before moving to Nashville in the beginning of 2008 where he has been with Dale & Associates since.  He has managed and designed on hundreds of projects including residential developments, commercial centers, industrial parks, golf courses, and churches.  From small in-fill projects to large mixed-use developments, Adam is proficient in the preliminary & rezoning process to the detailed design including site layout, storm water management, utility design, hydraulic flood analysis, and environmental protection/enhancement.  Adam is an active member of Christ Community Church in Franklin, an outdoor enthusiast, a Cardinal’s baseball fan, and a good eater.  He resides in Franklin with his wife and three children.

Steve has over 22 years of experience in construction and surveying. He is a graduate of Tennessee Technology Center with a degree in drafting and design technologies. Steve worked several years with large construction companies doing general construction layout on large road and bridge projects before coming to Nashville in 1993. He began working with Dale & Associates in the surveying department as Rodman and Instrument Man. He left in 1998 going to work for Crawford Land Surveyors, P.C. Steve was rehired by Dale and Associates in 2001, and worked as a Civil Designer and Project Manger and managed the surveying workload for the office with outside contractors. Steve took over the field work for the Survey Department in late 2008, and got his surveyors license in 2011.

Steve has managed and worked on an array of surveying projects including construction layout, elevation certificates, boundary, topographic, as-built, ALTA/ACSM Land Title, and other specialized surveying services.

Steve has practiced Aikido since 1993 and also studied Tai-chi, Tae-Kwon-Do, and Small Circle Jujitsu.

He resides in East Nashville with his wife, Jean, and their cats.

Hunter was born and raised in Nashville and graduated with a Bachelors of Science in Engineering from Tennessee Technological University in 2011. Raised in the Engineering and Development field, Hunter’s brief experience after college has progressed far beyond his piers from Tennessee Tech. In a very short period of time, Hunter has been the lead designer on various land development projects from small commercial sites to large subdivisions, including The Grove, an 820 lot residential development with the anchor amenity of an 18 hole, Greg Norman designed golf course in Williamson County, Tennessee.

Hunter is an active member of South City Church; he is an alumni member Kappa Sigma; and he remains actively involved as an alumni member of the student ministry organization Campus Outreach.

With over 15 years of experience in professional office, executive assistant and Human Resources positions, Tanika skillfully manages administrative and accounting duties and client relations for Dale and Associates. She ensures the smooth operation of the firm with her robust knowledge of office management and efficient handling of client inquiries, consultations, and daily operations. She is a native of the Nashville area, married for 13 yrs. and has 3 amazing kids. Tanika has worked in the local non-profit world and volunteered for several years which has given her a deep appreciation for how non-profit programs improve quality of life for the people and regions they serve.