Overview
Founded in 1983 by Hibbett Neel, PE, and Gorman Schaffer, Neel-Schaffer is a multi-disciplined, employee-owned engineering, planning, and construction management firm headquartered in Jackson, MS. With 39 offices across nine states, it ranks among the largest privately held engineering firms in the South. Joey Hudnall, PE, now serves as President and CEO, following Mr. Neel’s retirement in 2022 and Mr. Schaffer’s in 2012.
Neel-Schaffer has been listed among ENR’s Top 500 Design Firms since 1994, reaching #180 in 2025. Core disciplines include Transportation, Water, Civil/Site, Environmental, and Support Services. The firm also operates alongside sister companies Maptech, Inc. (survey/GIS) and True North Emergency Management (disaster services).
Built on a philosophy of improving quality of life through community service, Neel-Schaffer promotes a culture of continuous improvement guided by its Core Values: Care, Service, and Excellence. These values shape its commitment to employee well-being, ethical client service, and technical innovation.
Services
Overview:
Founded in 1983 by Hibbett Neel, PE, and Gorman Schaffer, Neel-Schaffer is a multi-disciplined, employee-owned engineering, planning, and construction management firm headquartered in Jackson, MS. With 39 offices across nine states, it ranks among the largest privately held engineering firms in the South. Joey Hudnall, PE, now serves as President and CEO, following Mr. Neel’s retirement in 2022 and Mr. Schaffer’s in 2012.
Neel-Schaffer has been listed among ENR’s Top 500 Design Firms since 1994, reaching #180 in 2025. Core disciplines include Transportation, Water, Civil/Site, Environmental, and Support Services. The firm also operates alongside sister companies Maptech, Inc. (survey/GIS) and True North Emergency Management (disaster services).
Built on a philosophy of improving quality of life through community service, Neel-Schaffer promotes a culture of continuous improvement guided by its Core Values: Care, Service, and Excellence. These values shape its commitment to employee well-being, ethical client service, and technical innovation.
Services Provided:
Application Development, Data Conversion/Migration, Data Model & Database Design, GIS Strategy and Planning, Hosting Services, Implementation, Needs and Requirements, System Architecture and Design, System Integration, Training Services
Industries:
Architecture, Engineering & Construction,Aviation,Environmental Management,GIS,Land Records,Parks & Recreation,Public Works,Water Resources,Water, Wastewater & Stormwater