About Us

We pride ourselves in quality, safety and efficiency. JIMCO has been servicing the dredging industry since 2005. Becoming the solution to all of your diverse dredging needs is our focus. In 2024 we launched our specialty branch of JIMCO with Savannah Dredging. We service the Gulf & Atlantic Coastal areas, Intercoastal waterways, Ports applications, Silica sand dewatering, beach restoration and environmental stewardship. Savannah Dredgings capabilities include a large array of industrial services from Private to Public Sector and Government affiliations.

We are SAM certified with the Army Corps of Engineers with aim to capture and accommodate a vast spectrum of Small Business dredging needs.

Mission Statement

It is our mission to provide our customers quality dredging services. We focus on prioritizing and preserving the environment, economy and the safety within communities.

Our Team

  • Jimmie Collins

    Founder - 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, Metropolitan 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.

  • 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.

  • Jason Hatton

    Operations Manager

    Jason started his dredging career in 1996 with Wingate Creek Phosphate Mine. After the mine work shifted to the Army Corp of Engineers. Working in the United States Navigable Waterways and Caribbean. Holding various positions from deckhand to Dredge Superintendent. Jason joined JIMCO in 2023.

JIMCO Cares is a division of JIMCO Integrated Services that was formed in 2010 by Jimmie Collins CEO, Heather Claxton and April Metcalf  his two daughters. JIMCO Cares strives to be a good corporate citizen by supporting local organizations within the communities we serve. From supporting national non-profits such as The First Tee, The March of Dimes and Ronald McDonald House to sponsoring local little league baseball teams, school booster sponsorships, Child Cancer CURE Banquets, Equestrian therapy services and supporting employees on mission trips and beyond, we aim to be active members in our hometown and communities.

Heather Collins Claxton

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 development 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

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 Ophthalmic 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.

 

Contact Us

800-379-1093

  • 108 East York Street #172
    Savannah, GA 31401

  • info@savannahdredging.com