RTC Southern, LLC was founded by Cindy Garrison, Thom Atkinson, and Richard Wicker in 2004. The founders of RTC Southern, LLC have 50+ years of combined experience in the installation of Fabriform.

RTC Southern’s knowledge of the Fabriform® system is extensive. Revetment installations for drainage control, creeks, rivers, lakes and other sub-aqueous installations for reservoirs and harbors make RTC Southern, LLC a versatile erosion control organization.

Our commitment to owner, engineer and contractor satisfaction is exhibited through communication, trust and the understanding of our clients’ needs. By striving to serve our clients as trusted allies and loyal business partners, we are able to work more efficiently, keep cost low and complete projects on-time and within budget.

Management Team

Cindy Garrison is a graduate of Indiana University of Pennsylvania with a BS in Marketing and the University of North Carolina at Greensboro with a BS in Accounting. Prior to the establishment of RTC Southern, LLC, she worked for 20+ years as the Controller/Business Manager for a construction company specializing in the installation of Fabric Formed Concrete Revetment and other heavy/civil type projects. As a founder of RTC Southern, LLC, Cindy brings to the Company her expertise in financial management, contract administration and knowledge of bonding and insurance.

Thom Atkinson is a graduate of East Carolina University with a BS in Construction Management. In addition to his extensive knowledge of and experience with Fabriform® revetments, Thom’s background also consists of heavy/civil, and highway construction. His previous employments with Gilbert Southern Corp (a Kiewit Company), Blythe Construction and Tri-State Consultants, allowed him the opportunity to work in managerial positions in Georgia, Florida, North Carolina, South Carolina and Puerto Rico. Thom has been involved in heavy/civil projects exceeding $20 million and Fabriform® projects in excess of $1.3 million. He also holds many U.S. Army Corps of Engineer and OSHA certifications.

Richard Wicker is one of the most experienced and highly praised installers of Fabric Formed Concrete Revetments in the southeastern United States. He has been installing Fabriform® for over 20 years and has installed over 6 million square feet, from New York to Florida. Richard has installed Fabriform® in various applications ranging from drainage ditches and canals to lakes and harbors, in the dry as well as sub-aqueous. Richard holds both an OSHA Safety Certification, and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Contractor Quality Control Supervisor Certification.