leadership
Meet Our Team
Our Acadian leaders come from all walks of life and business. What they share: a persistent drive to explore and change the way the world builds. Meet the people who lead our quest for better.
Jim Ed Holmes
Principal & Founder
Jim Ed started Acadian Group with the intention to build a team of the best and brightest, able to deliver projects over and above all expectations, with a straightforward, transparent, and ethical approach. He manages all aspects of projects from entitlement to close out. This includes overseeing the overall operational performance, strategic development, and supervision of physical, financial, and human resources. He directs and supervises major capital expenditure prioritization and allocation. He is a Veteran of the United States Army and holds a Bachelor of Science in Construction Management.
Our Leadership Team

Tracey Shuck
Bringing over 17 years of experience to the role.

CHANCE LOUIS
Backed by 19+ years of industry knowledge.

Kara Bravo
Rooted in 12 years of proven experience.

Kyle Blackmon
With two decades of hands-on expertise in the field.

Brian McDade
Rooted in 26+ years of proven experience.
Reach New Heights
Look to Acadian to Build Your Next Project.