About JIMCO
Our History
JIMCO was founded in 2005 when we took over select operations at a large chemical manufacturing facility in Savannah, Georgia
Our projects initially involved gypsum plant sales and operations, dredging, filter press operations and site security. We later increased our scope of work to include Ore recovery operations, railcar cleaning and other site services. Subsequently, JIMCO expanded to Hamilton, Mississippi to perform similar services and into Mobile, Alabama, to manage a wastewater treatment facility. Our newest specialty branch and business expansion is our 2024 opening of Savannah Dredging a JIMCO Company.
- In 2008, JIMCO diversified into the bulk transloading business at Norfolk Southern’s Dillard yard near the Savannah port.
- In 2009, we entered into agreements with Goodyear to manage tire maintenance at 11 Metro Transit Authorities around the country.
- In 2017, we completed a significant expansion and modernization of the transload facility at the Dillard yard in Savannah.
- 2024 Savannah Dredging dedicated specialty branch of JIMCO servicing the Gulf & Atlantic Coastal areas, Intercoastal waterways, Ports applications Basilica sand dewatering, beach restoration and environmental stewardship.
Today, JIMCO has more than 100 employees at our various locations.
Meet Our Team
Get to know our leadership team and the faces behind JIMCO.
Jimmie Collins
Founder and President
Mr. Jimmie Collins began his career in Industrial Services with UNICCO (formerly Ogden) at the Tronox Savannah Gypsum Plant in 1977. He served as the site manager until 2005 when he founded JIMCO. At that time Mr. Collins took over select operations at a large chemical manufacturing facility in Savannah, Georgia. Mr. Collins has led the rapid growth of JIMCO into a variety of fields including Environmental Wastewater management, Dredging, Environmental restoration, Landfill management, Goodyear Tire service and management in major cities, Plant Site Service and Safety Management, Rail Transloading and storage yards among others. Under his leadership, JIMCO has demonstrated consistent year over year growth and continues to pride itself in being industrial diverse. His Latest expansion is in the creation of Savannah Dredging in 2024. With this specialty Dredging service JIMCO can accommodate Small Business both Private and Public Sector contracts as well as Government affiliations.
Brad Ashton
Chief Financial Officer
Brad joined the JIMCO team in 2010 after retirement from Tronox where he served as the Plant Manager of Tronox Savannah. His previous experience includes roles as Vice President and Power Project Developer with El Paso Merchant Energy and financial positions with Rohm and Haas Company. He holds a B.S. in Chemical Engineering from the University of Virginia, an MBA from Duke University, and served in the US Navy's submarine force.
Rob Jackson
Vice President of Industrial Operations
Rob joined JIMCO in 2019 after a 30-year career with Tronox Incorporated. He is primarily responsible for identifying and developing industrial opportunities. Rob's previous roles included research and development, operations and environmental compliance. Most recently, he served as Waste Team Leader for chemical manufacturing facilities. He holds a B.S. in Business Management from the University of Phoenix.
Dan Bostek
Vice President of Business Development Rail and Field Services.
Dan joined JIMCO in 2024 after a 33-year career at Norfolk Southern where he served as the Director of Operating Practices & Projects. Beginning his career as a brakeman, Conductor, and Locomotive Engineer, Dan served in roles of increasing responsibility throughout his career. Dan has proven himself as a rail industry leader, streamlining processes and driving operational efficiencies through innovative technology application development.
Dan holds a BS in Business Management from Kaplan University, a supply chain certificate from University of Tennessee, and a Six-Sigma Green Belt & Black Belt certification from Six-Sigma Canada
Billy Brewer
Vice President of Industrial Services.
Mr. Brewer holds a BS in Information Systems. He began his career at Union Camp where he served as Technical Services manager. Most recently Mr. Brewer has led a private consulting company focusing on technology hardware, software and technology consulting.
Since 2007, Mr. Brewer has held various consulting and management roles of increasing responsibility within the JIMCO organization. His roles have included site manager of the JIMCO Mobile Alabama site where he deployed a variety of innovative strategies to improve customer wastewater monitoring and treatment that included process automation. Mr. Brewer leads the JIMCO facility maintenance team that includes industrial dredging, dewatering, and material handling.
Our Safety Standards
As one of our core values, we are committed to holding ourselves accountable to the highest safety standards. With an outstanding safety record, we will meet or exceed our clients’ expectations. We will implement the necessary tools and training to ensure this kind of performance every day.
Heather Collins Claxton
Heather Collins Claxton is Co-Founder & Community Affairs Coordinator for JIMCO Cares a division of JIMCO Integrated Services LLC. Before the origination of JIMCO Cares, Heather was a Specialized Radiologic Technologist in CT contracted throughout the Southeast of Georgia & South Carolina. Her role in caring for patients then becoming mother to medically fragile triplets shifted her focus to giving back to families in need. She is currently active in project supervision and develpoment for new business within JIMCO. She is also a Board member for the Christian Learning Center of Candler County and works with Candler County Hospitals Radiology Department.
April Collins Metcalf
April Collins Metcalf is Co- Founder & Community Affairs Coordinator for JIMCO Cares a division of JIMCO Integrated Services LLC. Before the origination of JIMCO Cares, April attended Armstrong State University and was an Opthalmic Technician. She has a beautiful daughter who is her driving force and constant inspiration. Watching her overcome struggles with developmental issues has inspired her desire to help others in need. April is active in business development for JIMCO and volunteering in various community projects.
"In all things I have shown you that by working hard in this way we must help the weak and remember the words of the Lord Jesus, how he himself said, it is more blessed to give than to receive," Act 20:35