About Us
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Cornerstone H20™ may be our new name, but our company has been providing water treatment solutions to the Georgia territory for 40 years. Originally formed as the Georgia office of The Eshelman Company, Cornerstone H20™ strives to be the most valuable partner in water treatment. To our customers, this means providing top quality treatment solutions that save them money and are simple to operate and maintain. To our suppliers, this means generating quality business, protecting their time and resources, and supporting them in every possible way as we promote their solutions in our territory which has now expanded to include Florida and Alabama. Throughout the many years, our team members have developed the trust, respect and loyalty of their customers. Please contact us if we can help you in any way with your water treatment needs.
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Christopher S. Keever
Chris Keever is the co-founder of Cornerstone H2O™, a manufacturer’s rep firm in the southeastern U.S. Throughout his ~25 years in the water treatment industry, he has grown businesses, pioneered new technology, established life-long relationships, and endeavored to do things right and with the purpose of generating great value.
Prior to Cornerstone H2O™, Chris worked as a Sales Associate for The Eshelman Company, a manufacturer’s rep firm in the southeast, and President of Orica Watercare Inc., a manufacturer of specialty ion exchange solutions based in Colorado. He graduated from the Virginia Military Institute where he played football and graduated with a degree in Mechanical Engineering.
Chris Keever is the co-founder of Cornerstone H2O™, a manufacturer’s rep firm in the southeastern U.S. Throughout his ~25 years in the water treatment industry, he has grown businesses, pioneered new technology, established life-long relationships, and endeavored to do things right and with the purpose of generating great value.
Prior to Cornerstone H2O™, Chris worked as a Sales Associate for The Eshelman Company, a manufacturer’s rep firm in the southeast, and President of Orica Watercare Inc., a manufacturer of specialty ion exchange solutions based in Colorado. He graduated from the Virginia Military Institute where he played football and graduated with a degree in Mechanical Engineering.
Steve Osburne
Steve Osburne is a co-founder of Cornerstone H2O™, a manufacturer’s rep firm based in Peachtree City, Georgia. He has been associated with the Industrial, Power, Water and Wastewater industries his entire career, including times with a utility, a manufacturer, and a utility contractor. For the last 36 years he instituted and developed the Atlanta-based manufacturer representative firm, The Eshelman Company.
The company’s installed equipment base since 1980 represents the blessing, success and durable legacy of the quality offered to the marketplace. As founder and leader of The Eshelman Company in Georgia, he expanded and pioneered new technologies in these industries. He is a graduate of Auburn University with a degree in Mechanical Engineering.
Steve Osburne is a co-founder of Cornerstone H2O™, a manufacturer’s rep firm based in Peachtree City, Georgia. He has been associated with the Industrial, Power, Water and Wastewater industries his entire career, including times with a utility, a manufacturer, and a utility contractor. For the last 36 years he instituted and developed the Atlanta-based manufacturer representative firm, The Eshelman Company.
The company’s installed equipment base since 1980 represents the blessing, success and durable legacy of the quality offered to the marketplace. As founder and leader of The Eshelman Company in Georgia, he expanded and pioneered new technologies in these industries. He is a graduate of Auburn University with a degree in Mechanical Engineering.
Andrea Schmid
Andrea Schmid has been with the Cornerstone H2O™/Eshelman team since January 2015 and is our Vice President of Operations and a partner in our firm. She coordinates our Operations and handles both our inside sales efforts and some process sales. She works closely with our suppliers in marketing their products and assists with contract administration and project management in addition to many other support functions. She also acts as our sales representative for the State of Alabama.
Prior to Cornerstone H2O™, Andrea worked in the plastics and automotive industries as a manufacturing and design engineer in the late 1980’s and 1990’s. Her specialty was in process improvement and cost reduction. She left the corporate world to raise her children and spent 17 years as a stay-home mother, and a volunteer in the schools, community and her church. She has a Bachelor’s in Mechanical Engineering from Purdue University (1989. ) Later she earned an MBA with a finance emphasis from Georgia State University in 1998 and is currently pursuing a Certificate in Contract Management at UCLA.
Andrea Schmid has been with the Cornerstone H2O™/Eshelman team since January 2015 and is our Vice President of Operations and a partner in our firm. She coordinates our Operations and handles both our inside sales efforts and some process sales. She works closely with our suppliers in marketing their products and assists with contract administration and project management in addition to many other support functions. She also acts as our sales representative for the State of Alabama.
Prior to Cornerstone H2O™, Andrea worked in the plastics and automotive industries as a manufacturing and design engineer in the late 1980’s and 1990’s. Her specialty was in process improvement and cost reduction. She left the corporate world to raise her children and spent 17 years as a stay-home mother, and a volunteer in the schools, community and her church. She has a Bachelor’s in Mechanical Engineering from Purdue University (1989. ) Later she earned an MBA with a finance emphasis from Georgia State University in 1998 and is currently pursuing a Certificate in Contract Management at UCLA.
Lee Pope
Lee started his career at the City of Covington, GA in 1994 as an entry level operator. He soon obtained his Class I Operator license and was promoted to Chief Operator of both water treatment plants before leaving in 2002.
He then worked at Rockdale County, GA as Class I Operator and became Rockdale’s first Water Plant Manager when the county achieved water independence in June of 2002. For over 11 years he worked for Rockdale Water Resources where his position included oversight of Rockdale Water Resources permit compliance as well as oversight of the Water Shed monitoring program.
Most recently, Lee was the Director of the Fayette County Water System. While at Fayette County he worked to modernize the Fayette County Water System’s treatment methods. He invested more than $8 million in improving plant operations that provide operators the necessary tools to deliver the best possible potable water. He took the necessary steps to improve water efficiency at both water treatment plants by implementing state of the art technologies. Lee continued to take steps that will improve the delivery of services to all customers as the Fayette County Water System moved into the future.
In May of 2019 he decided to leave Utility Management and soon after joined the team at Cornerstone H2O. Here Lee hopes to take his expertise and help other utilities make important decisions as they prepare their Water and Wastewater systems for the future.
Lee started his career at the City of Covington, GA in 1994 as an entry level operator. He soon obtained his Class I Operator license and was promoted to Chief Operator of both water treatment plants before leaving in 2002.
He then worked at Rockdale County, GA as Class I Operator and became Rockdale’s first Water Plant Manager when the county achieved water independence in June of 2002. For over 11 years he worked for Rockdale Water Resources where his position included oversight of Rockdale Water Resources permit compliance as well as oversight of the Water Shed monitoring program.
Most recently, Lee was the Director of the Fayette County Water System. While at Fayette County he worked to modernize the Fayette County Water System’s treatment methods. He invested more than $8 million in improving plant operations that provide operators the necessary tools to deliver the best possible potable water. He took the necessary steps to improve water efficiency at both water treatment plants by implementing state of the art technologies. Lee continued to take steps that will improve the delivery of services to all customers as the Fayette County Water System moved into the future.
In May of 2019 he decided to leave Utility Management and soon after joined the team at Cornerstone H2O. Here Lee hopes to take his expertise and help other utilities make important decisions as they prepare their Water and Wastewater systems for the future.
Cassandra Petersen
Cassandra has a Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering and began her career 23 years ago in industrial water treatment. Her primary focus was the treatment of process water and the classification of waste leaving manufacturing facilities. She also worked as an Engineering Consultant for Safety-Kleen which allowed her the opportunity to provide environmentally sound solutions to clients, as well as work on the design and implementation of portable recycling technologies for use on CNC Machines.
Cassandra has been with us as a sales representative since 2018 and focuses on our industrial markets and handles some municipal projects as well. She is highly involved in our marketing efforts, especially our social media presence and assists in the development, collaboration, and introduction of our new products or technologies for the water industry.
Cassandra has a Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering and began her career 23 years ago in industrial water treatment. Her primary focus was the treatment of process water and the classification of waste leaving manufacturing facilities. She also worked as an Engineering Consultant for Safety-Kleen which allowed her the opportunity to provide environmentally sound solutions to clients, as well as work on the design and implementation of portable recycling technologies for use on CNC Machines.
Cassandra has been with us as a sales representative since 2018 and focuses on our industrial markets and handles some municipal projects as well. She is highly involved in our marketing efforts, especially our social media presence and assists in the development, collaboration, and introduction of our new products or technologies for the water industry.
Eric Kimber
Eric Kimber is an Associate at Cornerstone H2O™ and one of our core process salespeople. A passionate, results-driven individual, he is focused on delivering best-in-class solutions for all water and wastewater treatment projects.
Eric brings a great energy to our business and a unique perspective and approach to solving customer treatment challenges. Since graduating from The University of Georgia with a B.B.A. degree in Marketing, Eric has gained extensive sales experience in the energy optimization and environmental sectors. After years of working with his father’s mechanical and electrical business and time spent installing geothermal systems, he doesn’t mind getting his hands dirty, either.
As a lifelong fisherman, Eric has always had an avid interest in clean water and the environment. In addition to his passion for the outdoors, he thrives off a continuous pursuit of knowledge in a broad range of disciplines. Whether tackling carpentry projects, experimenting in the garden or tirelessly practicing a guitar riff, his desire to improve and learn new skills is ever persistent. When it comes time for R&R, he enjoys nothing more than spending quality time with his family and friends over BBQ with a Dawgs game playing in the background.
Eric Kimber is an Associate at Cornerstone H2O™ and one of our core process salespeople. A passionate, results-driven individual, he is focused on delivering best-in-class solutions for all water and wastewater treatment projects.
Eric brings a great energy to our business and a unique perspective and approach to solving customer treatment challenges. Since graduating from The University of Georgia with a B.B.A. degree in Marketing, Eric has gained extensive sales experience in the energy optimization and environmental sectors. After years of working with his father’s mechanical and electrical business and time spent installing geothermal systems, he doesn’t mind getting his hands dirty, either.
As a lifelong fisherman, Eric has always had an avid interest in clean water and the environment. In addition to his passion for the outdoors, he thrives off a continuous pursuit of knowledge in a broad range of disciplines. Whether tackling carpentry projects, experimenting in the garden or tirelessly practicing a guitar riff, his desire to improve and learn new skills is ever persistent. When it comes time for R&R, he enjoys nothing more than spending quality time with his family and friends over BBQ with a Dawgs game playing in the background.
Terry Holland
Terry’s function at Cornerstone H2O is primarily project management. He is a critical part of our rebuild and turnkey projects team.
He has over 35 years of extensive experience in executive management, logistics and business development and has negotiated and managed large-scale commercial and governmental contracts in the United States. His strong track record of increasing profitability within highly competitive organizations has built him a reputation for developing business strategies within private sector product production, service firms, and large industrial organizations. Before partnering with Cornerstone H2O, the last 10 years Terry has been focused on coal mine production, permitting, operations safety, waste reclamation and sales.
Terry’s function at Cornerstone H2O is primarily project management. He is a critical part of our rebuild and turnkey projects team.
He has over 35 years of extensive experience in executive management, logistics and business development and has negotiated and managed large-scale commercial and governmental contracts in the United States. His strong track record of increasing profitability within highly competitive organizations has built him a reputation for developing business strategies within private sector product production, service firms, and large industrial organizations. Before partnering with Cornerstone H2O, the last 10 years Terry has been focused on coal mine production, permitting, operations safety, waste reclamation and sales.
Chet Ward
Chet joined the Cornerstone H2O team in March 2020 as our Service Division Leader. He has over 25 years of experience in the operation, distribution, collection, mechanical, electrical, SCADA, Piping/Plumbing and general plant maintenance fields for the water and wastewater industry. He is a Class 1 Operator for both water and wastewater, and is certified as a Water Distribution Operator and a Wastewater Lab Analyst.
He was the Utility Director at Cornelia, GA and the Maintenance Manager at Fayette County, GA before joining our team. He will offer a high level of knowledge to our customers and suppliers in both maintenance of existing equipment and the startup of new equipment.
Chet joined the Cornerstone H2O team in March 2020 as our Service Division Leader. He has over 25 years of experience in the operation, distribution, collection, mechanical, electrical, SCADA, Piping/Plumbing and general plant maintenance fields for the water and wastewater industry. He is a Class 1 Operator for both water and wastewater, and is certified as a Water Distribution Operator and a Wastewater Lab Analyst.
He was the Utility Director at Cornelia, GA and the Maintenance Manager at Fayette County, GA before joining our team. He will offer a high level of knowledge to our customers and suppliers in both maintenance of existing equipment and the startup of new equipment.
- Project management from the fabrication stage to delivery
- Managing the on-site location for readiness of equipment delivery and installation.
- Start-up Services and Installation Verification
- After-the-Sale service and support
- Evaluation of the system operations and training for plant staff
Joe Fambrough
Joe Fambrough has been a manufacturer’s rep in the water treatment industry since his days at Clemson University and enjoys solving the challenges facing operators at the treatment plant level by applying the right product to meet those challenges.
As founder of Corban Services, Inc. in 1997, Joe’s focus has been instrumentation and equipment upgrades to keep a plant safe and compliant while increasing efficiency. He currently is the instrumentation expert at Cornerstone H2O and helps our team by designing chemical feed and monitoring systems for our customers.
Joe Fambrough has been a manufacturer’s rep in the water treatment industry since his days at Clemson University and enjoys solving the challenges facing operators at the treatment plant level by applying the right product to meet those challenges.
As founder of Corban Services, Inc. in 1997, Joe’s focus has been instrumentation and equipment upgrades to keep a plant safe and compliant while increasing efficiency. He currently is the instrumentation expert at Cornerstone H2O and helps our team by designing chemical feed and monitoring systems for our customers.
Addie Olson
Addie Olson is a Sales Associate representing our technologies in our Florida office. She has been interested in water treatment and green technology since her college days, and is now working to bring eco-friendly water solutions to customers across Florida.
As a midwestern native, Addie has previous experience with water treatment as well as chemical sales. She went to Winona State University in Minnesota where she played rugby and graduated with a bachelor's degree in Molecular Biology and Ecology.
Addie Olson is a Sales Associate representing our technologies in our Florida office. She has been interested in water treatment and green technology since her college days, and is now working to bring eco-friendly water solutions to customers across Florida.
As a midwestern native, Addie has previous experience with water treatment as well as chemical sales. She went to Winona State University in Minnesota where she played rugby and graduated with a bachelor's degree in Molecular Biology and Ecology.
Tina Woodlock
Tina Woodlock joined Cornerstone H2O™ in November 2019. She assists the President, Vice President, and Sales team as Operations Manager in office/accounting functions, and inside sales support.
Prior to Cornerstone H2O™, Tina worked mostly with the media and medical industry in accounting and billing functions. She was also a pervious business owner in the medical service-related field for 14 years. Her emphasis is in cost reduction where she created a software program for Gannett Newspapers and Television that reduced payroll in over 100 locations. She has an associate degree in Accounting and Business.
She was born in Florida, but has been a long time Georgia resident for over 25 years. She lives with her husband and daughter in Peachtree City, Georgia. She is active in her church and community. She loves spending time with her family, boating and the outdoors.
Tina Woodlock joined Cornerstone H2O™ in November 2019. She assists the President, Vice President, and Sales team as Operations Manager in office/accounting functions, and inside sales support.
Prior to Cornerstone H2O™, Tina worked mostly with the media and medical industry in accounting and billing functions. She was also a pervious business owner in the medical service-related field for 14 years. Her emphasis is in cost reduction where she created a software program for Gannett Newspapers and Television that reduced payroll in over 100 locations. She has an associate degree in Accounting and Business.
She was born in Florida, but has been a long time Georgia resident for over 25 years. She lives with her husband and daughter in Peachtree City, Georgia. She is active in her church and community. She loves spending time with her family, boating and the outdoors.
Michael Pope
Michael Pope has recently joined the Cornerstone team after spending the majority of 2020 learning the processes of water treatment and the problems facing water treatment facilities. His current focus is on products that assist in algae control among other water treatment solutions. He is spearheading our efforts with one of our newest suppliers, and the only chemical we represent, Blue Green Water Technologies.
Prior to joining Cornerstone, Michael graduated with multiple degrees from the University of Georgia with a primary focus in Journalism and Communications.
Michael Pope has recently joined the Cornerstone team after spending the majority of 2020 learning the processes of water treatment and the problems facing water treatment facilities. His current focus is on products that assist in algae control among other water treatment solutions. He is spearheading our efforts with one of our newest suppliers, and the only chemical we represent, Blue Green Water Technologies.
Prior to joining Cornerstone, Michael graduated with multiple degrees from the University of Georgia with a primary focus in Journalism and Communications.
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21 Eastbrook Bend Suite 118 Peachtree City, GA 30269 Mailing Address: P.O. Box 3095 Peachtree City, GA 30269 Office Phone: 770-742-3321 Office FAX: 770-742-3395 
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