FROM OUR TEAM TO YOURS
Family-Owned Since 1990
McCain Consulting, Inc. is a family-owned business that's been serving the Central Vermont community for more than 30 years. With a diverse team of certified professionals, we address the needs of our clients with a personal and hands-on approach. Thanks to our experience and knowledge in the field, we are the premier planning and design consultants in the area.
Our service area Includes the greater Central Vermont Region, including Washington, Lamoille, Chittenden and Addison counties.
McCain Consulting is the premier planning and design consultant in the Central Vermont region. As a family-owned business, we make it a priority to offer personalized service to local residents.
Meet Our Team
George N. McCain, Jr., P.E.
PRESIDENT
George N. McCain Jr., P.E. is a licensed Professional Engineer in the State of Vermont and President of McCain Consulting, Inc. He joined the family business in 2014 after working for the company throughout college and spending several years after graduating working for other firms gaining valuable design, construction, and project management experience. George is actively involved in the Vermont engineering community, as a current board member and past-president of the Vermont Section of the American Society of Civil Engineers (VT ASCE). In 2015, George was recognized as Vermont’s Young Engineer of the Year by the Vermont Society of Professional Engineers.
George received his Master’s degree from UVM and Bachelor’s degree from Clarkson University. He lives in Waterbury Center with his wife Caitlin, two daughters, and dog. Outside of work, George is an avid golfer and enjoys spending time adventuring around the Central Vermont area with his family.
Gunner McCain
SENIOR CONSULTANT
Gunner McCain first received his septic system designer’s license in 1984. He began his career working for an engineering firm in Waterbury prior to starting McCain Consulting in 1990. From humble beginnings as a one-man show, Gunner has grown McCain Consulting, Inc. In to a full service engineering, surveying, land use planning and permitting company.
Gunner has served on several local and State commissions, including acting as Waterbury’s representative to the Central Vermont Regional Planning Commission for 20 years ending in 2014. During his time on CVRPC he served 12 terms on the executive committee and 4 terms as Commission Chair. In 2014 Gunner was appointed by the Governor to serve on the Agency of Natural Resource Technical Advisory Committee. He still serves on that committee, whose charge is to provide input and advice to the Agency of Natural Resources on Rules relating to septic system and water supply design and permitting requirements and other similar issues. He also sits on the Board of Directors of the Central Vermont Economic Development Corporation as an at-large member. Most recently, Gunner was appointed as a Wastewater/Water System Design Advisor with the Vermont State Office of Professional Regulation. In 2023 he stepped down as President and currently works part-time. He and his wife Mona raised their family in Waterbury Center, and split their semi-retirement between Vermont and Florida.
Keith Van Iderstine
LICENSED LAND SURVEYOR
Keith Van Iderstine has been a Survey Technician and Licensed Land Surveyor with McCain Consulting, Inc. since 1998. He began surveying in 1991 and obtained his land surveying license in 2004. He is principally responsible for the supervision and completion of McCain Consulting's boundary surveying projects, including property subdivisions and boundary retracements. Keith also supervises FEMA elevation certificates and Letter of Map Amendment (LOMA) applications.
In addition to boundary surveying and elevation certificates, Keith is also trained and experienced in performing engineering and topographic surveys, route surveys and research projects to investigate boundaries and rights-of-way. He has extensive experience working on VTrans route surveys for roadways, railroads and bridges and has also worked on projects for the Vermont Agency of Natural Resources Department of Fish and Wildlife. It is a standard that these projects are performed within the Vermont State Plane Coordinate System.
Keith has been a member of the Vermont Society of Land Surveyors since 1996, is a Veteran and has a geologist business part time. He has also volunteered with the local community as a certified Level 2 firefighter and former emergency medical technician since 1992. He is past-chief of the Berlin Volunteer Fire Department.
Scott Herring
FIELD CREW CHIEF/SENIOR CADD TECHNICIAN
Army Veteran, Scott Herring, has been a part of the McCain Consulting crew since February of 2005. Originally hired as a CADD technician, Scott now assists in a variety of company processes including field crew operations, surveying, CADD design and construction inspections. Scott, who was originally from Worcester, currently resides in Williamstown. Scott is a leader in the Green Mountain Council of the Boy Scouts of America. He is the Current District Chair for the Long Trail District and Committee Chair for Troop 795 of Barre. He also is an integral part of many other committees for the Boy Scouts.
Shawn Spiewak
STAFF ENGINEER
Originally from the Schenectady region of New York, Shawn graduated from Clarkson University in 2016 with a Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Engineering and held a variety of jobs before moving to Vermont in 2021. A licensed water/wastewater system designer, his involvement in projects ranges from testing soils, assisting in topographic survey work, creating plans in AutoCAD, and drafting and submitting permit applications to Town and State agencies.
Shawn is greatly interested in history and geography, and he loves coming across old and interesting things as well as scenic vistas on his site visits. In his free time he enjoys playing games, taking his cats off the kitchen counter, experiencing new things and exploring new places. He recently purchased his first home in Northfield.
Evan Johnson
STAFF SURVEYOR
Evan grew up in southern Vermont and joined McCain Consulting in 2024 as a staff surveyor. He previously worked as a newspaper reporter, public relations consultant, copywriter, and proposal manager. He holds a B.A. in journalism from Ithaca College and remains an avid reader, writer, and landscape photographer. When not in the field, he can be found exploring the forests, lakes, and mountains. He lives in Duxbury, Vermont.
Will Feltus
ENGINEERING INTERN
Will grew up Southern New Hampshire and is interning with us this summer while attending UVM in the Environmental Engineering field. He is currently utilizing his engineering skills in CADD and GIS programs. In his free time, he enjoys Lake Champlain, skiing, hiking, outdoors and recently traveled to Spain, Morrocco and Portugal. He will be a senior at UVM this fall.
Robin Spitzer
OFFICE/FINANCE MANAGER
Robin grew up in the Mad River Valley and joined McCain Consulting in 2015. She brings her career experience in all facets of accounting, human resources and office management. Her background also includes experience in project management, staff training and customer relations.
Robin currently resides in Hyde Park with her husband Allen and spoiled border collie, Callie. She currently serves as the President of the Green Mountain Payroll Association and is on the Board of Directors of the New England Payroll Conference. In her free time she enjoys cruising, jigsaw and word puzzles and spending time with her very large family!