James J. Hance, P.E.

James Hance juggles many tasks as the Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Eustis Engineering L.L.C. As CFO, he oversees the financial management of the firm, while managing complex civil engineering projects. Mr. Hance joined Eustis Engineering in 2003. He earned his bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering from Bucknell University, his master’s degree in Civil Engineering (Geotechnical) from the University of Texas at Austin, and his MBA from Tulane University. He is a licensed Professional Engineer in Louisiana, Texas, and Mississippi. Mr. Hance has been involved in a multitude of projects at Eustis Engineering for various governmental agencies as well as private sector clients. He manages geotechnical services associated with commercial, industrial, environmental, and civil works projects. He also has significant experience in the geotechnical designs of flood protection structures and coastal restoration features located along the Gulf Coast. In 2015-16, Mr. Hance took part in the New Orleans Regional Leadership Institute class, which provided a nine-month intensive training program for emerging and established community leaders. Mr. Hance is married with three sons.