PARTNERS

GREGORY JACOBS

Prior to earning a degree in Historic Preservation from Savannah College of Art and Design in 1997, Gregory (Greg) Jacobs began his preservation career by starting Renaissance Restorations, LLC, a company focused on the rehabilitation of condemned buildings in Savannah’s various historic districts. Following graduation, he went on to rehabilitate dozens of historic commercial and residential structures. His efforts were later broadened to pioneer the redevelopment of an entire neighborhood in Savannah, now commonly referred to as the Starland District.

In 2008, Greg accepted a position as Building’s Curator for Telfair Museums, Inc. in Savannah. His curatorship included complete conservation and maintenance oversight of the Telfair Academy (the South’s oldest public art museum), the Owens-Thomas House Museum (one of the Country’s finest examples of English Regency architecture), and the state-of- the-art Jepson Center for the Arts (a Moshe Safdie designed modern art museum). Greg’s responsibilities later expanded when he accepted the position of Deputy Director of Operations, which in addition to his duties as Building’s Curator, included development of operating budgets, long-range planning, and general site operations. During his tenure at Telfair, Greg honed his skills by developing a thorough understanding of the curatorial and museum management facets of historic preservation.

In 2011, Greg seized an opportunity to work for renowned preservationist Fred Ecker as a lead project manager within Mr. Ecker’s Tidewater Preservation firm. Tidewater Preservation built a nearly thirty-year reputation for museum-quality conservation and restoration services around the country. Greg’s responsibilities within the organization included preservation planning, condition assessments, project estimating, proposal writing, and project management for all projects. During this time, Greg was exposed to a wide variety of preservation projects including many of significant national importance. Under Mr. Ecker’s guidance, Greg expanded his knowledge of hands-on means and methods to include most historic preservation trades.

Following Fred Ecker’s retirement from full-time work in 2015, Greg co-founded Landmark Preservation LLC along with John Ecker, Fred’s son. As Landmark’s managing partner, Greg is responsible for all assessments, project estimating, proposals, project management, and general business management. Greg also works hands-on when the project schedule warrants it, giving him the opportunity to exhibit his preservation craftsmanship. Within a brief period of time, Landmark has developed an outstanding reputation for preservation excel- lence, and continues to provide craftsmanship that is unparalleled in the field.

Throughout the course of Greg’s career, he has restored and conserved countless historic structures. He possesses vast expertise in the assessment of historic structures, and the development of compatible, historically appropriate means and methods. Furthermore, he has been instrumental in the hands on conservation of a wide array of historic structures and their materials, including but not limited to: stone, masonry, slate, stucco, plaster, metal, carpentry, joinery, hardware, and finishes. Greg performs all work according to the guidelines established by the Department of the Interior’s Standards for Historic Preservation, and subscribes to the Code of Ethics of the American Institute for the Conservation of Historic Works.

Greg has lived and worked in historic Savannah for more than twenty years. He and his wife, Elizabeth, are proud to make their home here with their three children. 

JOHN ECKER

John Ecker has studied and worked with some of the country’s greatest craftsmen since he was a young boy. A native of Fredericksburg, Virginia, John’s interest in 18th century architecture has been fostered by his surroundings. His career spans over twenty years and began when he went to work for his father, Fred Ecker, and the Tidewater Preservation team. John has attended several trade schools and received specialized training in numerous traditional building trades including joinery, masonry, historic roofing, and timber framing. His hands-on experience has extensively developed his abilities in stone and masonry conservation, decorative plaster fabrication and restoration, door and window restoration, and general preservation carpentry. While working with Tidewater, John worked on numerous sites of national significance including Kenmore Plantation, Monticello, The Octagon Museum, Stratford Hall, Gunston Hall, Cold Harbor Battlefield, and the Owens-Thomas House.

Following Fred Ecker’s retirement from full-time work in 2015, John co-founded Landmark Preservation LLC along with Gregory Jacobs. John is responsible for the on-site management of projects and provides extensive hands-on, preservation knowledge. On a daily basis, John puts his knowledge and craftsmanship to work on a wide variety of preservation tasks. Within a brief period of time, Landmark has developed an outstanding reputation for preservation excellence, and continues to provide craftsmanship that is unparalleled in the field.

Throughout the course of John’s career, he has conserved a multitude of historic structures and monuments. He possesses a thorough knowledge of various historic assemblies, materials, joinery, and finishes. Furthermore, John has extensive experience with the best means and methods for the conservation of historic masonry and metals. He performs all work according the guidelines established by the Department of the Interior’s Standards for Historic Preservation, and subscribes to the Code of Ethics of the American Institute for the conservation of Historic Works.

John has lived and worked in historic Savannah for more than 10 years. He and his wife, Abby, are proud to make their home here with their two daughters.