Eric Richardson, P.E.

President, Professional Engineer

Eric is a graduate of Arkansas State University.  He earned his Bachelor of Engineering, with emphasis in Civil Engineering in May 2005.  Since June of 2000, Eric has worked in the civil engineering industry.

In addition to the successful projects designed with Richardson Engineering, Eric formerly served as Field Engineer with Peter Kiewit Construction then moved on to serve as Design Engineer on many large Civil Engineering projects with other local firms.  These projects included Benton Utilities’ 10,000- linear foot Airlane Drive Gravity Sewer Project, multiple Benton Utilities’ major pump station and force main projects, City of Ward Wastewater Treatment Plant Design, and City of Shannon Hills Wastewater Treatment Plant Construction.

Eric’s career design experience includes but is not limited to the following relevant projects:

• 36” Gravity Sewer Design and Interstate bores, Benton, AR
• Saline West Pump station and River Crossing, Benton, AR
• Highway 5/Riverside Pump Station and Gravity Sewer, Benton, AR
• Hurricane Lake to Salt Creek Pump Station, Benton, AR
• Ward Inflow/Infiltration (I&I) Study, Ward, AR
• City of Shannon Hills Wastewater Treatment Plant Construction, Shannon Hills, AR
• City of Shannon Hills – Vimy Ridge Force Main and Pump Station, Shannon Hills, AR
• City of Shannon Hills – Clayton Drive Pump Station Rehabilitation, Shannon Hills, AR
• City of Shannon Hills- Clayton Drive Pump Station Rehabilitation, Shannon Hills, AR
• Benton Utilities 2018 Waterline Improvements, Benton, AR
• Benton Utilities Carbon Feeder Replacement, Benton, AR
• Benton Utilities Sterling Oaks and Lillian Street Water extension, Benton, AR
• Benton Utilities Master Specifications, Benton, AR
• Benton Utilities 2021 Waterline Improvements, Benton, AR
• City of Haskell Pump Station Improvements, Haskell, AR
• City of Haskell Plant Investigation and Corrective Action Plans, Haskell, AR
• City of Haskell Force Main and Pump Station, Haskell, AR
• Water & Sewer Extension 42nd Avenue, Pine Bluff, AR
• Sardis Water Association-Woody Green Road Water Extension, Sardis, AR
• City of Jacksonville Municipal Drive Drainage Improvements, Jacksonville, AR
• Numerous Residential Subdivisions, AR
• Circle K Convenient Stores, AR
• City of Ward East Main Street Water Extension, Ward, AR
• City of Benton Waterline Improvements, Benton, AR

Charlotte Crone

Office Manager & Project Coordinator

Charlotte Crone is our dedicated Office Manager and Project Coordinator. A graduate of the University of Arkansas in August 2021, Charlotte holds a Bachelor of Business Administration in Management. Since joining our firm in July 2021, she has played an essential role in keeping our operations running smoothly.

She is the first point of contact for many of our clients—and she always makes a fantastic first impression. Her day-to-day responsibilities include overseeing office management, handling key administrative tasks, and ensuring seamless project coordination both internally and with external agencies and municipalities.

With over 20 years of office experience, a strong background in accounting and Human Resources, and a sharp eye for detail, Charlotte helps keep our team organized, efficient, and on track. We’re proud to have her as a cornerstone of our firm.

Ashlynn Hecht

Engineering Intern

Ashlynn joined Richardson Engineering following her graduation from Ouachita Baptist University in May 2026, where she earned a Bachelor of Science in Engineering with a Minor in Mathematics. Through her academic and professional experiences, she has developed a strong foundation in land development projects, including the preparation of site plans, grading and drainage design, and utility coordination.

As she begins her professional engineering career, Ashlynn is expanding her experience in subdivision design, construction observation, and Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) inspections and reporting. Her enthusiasm for learning, attention to detail, and commitment to delivering quality work make her a valued addition to the Richardson Engineering team. We are excited to support her continued growth and look forward to the contributions she will make to our clients and projects.

Skye Wilson

Student Engineering Intern

Skye Wilson serves as an Engineering Intern, currently pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Civil and Construction Engineering at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock, with an anticipated graduation date of May 2029.

In this role, she supports the engineering team through both field and office-based activities. Her responsibilities include conducting site visits and inspections to collect data and monitor project progress. She also completes stormwater inspection forms and assists in the preparation of ADEQ Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plans (SWPPPs) to ensure regulatory compliance.

Matt Nalley, PLS: CMN & Associates, LLC

Design Partner

Matt Nalley is a Professional Licensed Surveyor and has also established a reputation for himself as a well-known civil designer in the Central Arkansas area.  Matt has over 30 years of survey, design, and construction experience.  He works as a contractor and lead designer on many projects.  He also builds many of the GPS models used by Contractors during construction of their projects. Matt has worked for many notable local firms including Nalco Construction and Sitetech.