The Guideline Management Services team is built on a foundation of experience, professionalism, and a commitment to delivering exceptional service. With extensive backgrounds in project management, district operations, and municipal services, we provide the expertise needed to support infrastructure, maintenance, and development projects. We take a hands-on approach to every challenge, ensuring our clients receive strategic guidance and reliable execution tailored to their unique needs.
OUR TEAM
CHAIRMAN
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Michael Stone
Chairman
Founder
CHAIRMAN
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Michael Stone
Chairman
Founder
Phone:
(281) 201-4301
Michael E. Stone has over 35 years of experience in all phases and types of construction management in both the public and private arenas. In this role he has managed multiple projects and project managers, and has been responsible for negotiating contracts, resolving disputes, and dealing with owner clients, public agencies, and various boards, commissions, and committees. He has worked in both traditional design-bid-build and design-build arenas. Mr. Stone has a wide range of experience from public infrastructure projects to industrial process projects.
Mr. Stone is a graduate of Texas A&M University with a degree in Agricultural Economics. He is a Certified Floodplain Manager (CFM), a Professional Project Manager (PMP), and a planning and scheduling professional. He served for ten years as the President of Fort Bend County Municipal Utility District No. 106, and on the Board of Fort Bend Levee Improvement District No. 11, and the Fort Bend Flood Control and Water Supply Corporation Boards.
PARTNERS
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Phillip Smith
Partner
President
Phil Martin
Partner
Vice President
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Josh Wailes
Partner
Sr. Project Manager
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Amanda Gaspard
Partner
Treasurer/
Secretary
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Phillip Smith
Partner
President
Phone:
(281) 324-0154
Email:
psmith@guidelinems.com
Phillip Smith joined Guideline in 2019 and currently serves as President. With over 18 years of experience managing complex, high-volume projects across infrastructure, municipal services, and creative operations, he leads with a focus on execution, efficiency, and delivering measurable results. His experience is supported by 14 years of MUD board service, including a current role on an active board, and 15 years in marketing—offering clients a well-rounded, strategic perspective.
Phillip has led major infrastructure projects with a combined value exceeding $130 million and has played a central role in the development and oversight of public infrastructure budgets totaling more than $100 million annually. He works closely with contractors, consultants, and governing bodies to ensure that both funding and execution align with client priorities and support the successful delivery of critical initiatives.
A graduate of the University of Louisiana at Lafayette, Phillip is recognized for building practical systems and refining internal processes that improve performance, reduce costs, and streamline operations. His areas of expertise include project management, GIS technology and geospatial data management, visual communication, and the integration of technology to support more effective service delivery.
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Phil Martin
Partner
Vice President
Phone:
(713) 574-5261
Email:
pmartin@guidelinems.com
Phil Martin joined Guideline in 2013 and current serves as Executive Vice President with 18 years of experience in public administration, operations, and project management. Before joining Guideline, Mr. Martin worked as Park Superintendent for the City of Sugar Land and as Operations Manager for First Colony Community Association. He currently serves as the General Manger for Fort Bend County Levee Improvement District No. 2, 7, and 15. Mr. Martin is also the Vice President of Brazoria County Municipal Utility District No. 82.
Mr. Martin graduated from Texas A&M University with a degree in Recreation, Park, and Tourism Science. He is also a Certified Floodplain Manager (CFM) and Certified Park and Recreation Professional (CPRP). His areas of expertise include GIS mapping and data collection, public communications, project management, and budget administration. Mr. Martin is also a member of the Texas Floodplain Management Association and has presented flood control projects and planning at state and national conferences.
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Josh Wailes
Partner
Sr. Project Manager
Phone:
(832) 956-0868
Email:
jwailes@guidelinems.com
Josh Wailes joined Guideline in 2015 and currently serves as Senior Project Manager with 12 years of experience in parks and facility maintenance. Before joining Guideline, Mr. Wailes worked as Operations Manager for First Colony Community Association.
Mr. Wailes studied Aviation Science at Spartan School of Aeronautics, and graduated from Westwood College of Aviation as a certified Airframe and Powerplant Mechanic. Mr. Wailes has extensive experience in aviation maintenance, marine maintenance and community management. His areas of expertise include asset, landscape, and parks and recreation management and operations. Mr. Wailes is also a member of the Texas Recreation and Park Society (TRAPS), as well as the Community Association Institute. Mr. Wailes currently serves on the Agriculture and Horticulture Advisory Board with the Fort Bend Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service.
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Amanda Gaspard
Partner
Treasurer/
Secretary
Phone:
(713) 568-9573
Email:
agaspard@guidelinems.com
Amanda Gaspard joined Guideline in 2015 and serves as a Partner and Office Manager/Accountant. She brings with her more than 36 years of accounting and financial management experience. Prior to relocating to the Houston area from Lafayette, Louisiana, Amanda spent 17 years with a McDonald’s franchise organization, where she served as Assistant Controller and oversaw accounting functions for 21 McDonald’s locations and two full-service restaurants.
Amanda’s extensive accounting experience, strong organizational skills, and attention to detail play an important role in the company’s financial operations and day-to-day business management.
ASSOCIATES
Caitlin Cox
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Daniel Dunham
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Stephanie Pereira
Mike Wingard
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Phone:
(713) 568-7252
Email:
ccox@guidelinems.com
Caitlin Cox
Ms. Caitlin Cox joined Guideline in 2020 and currently serves as a Project Manager, providing management and administrative support to municipal utility districts and levee improvement districts throughout Fort Bend County. With more than six years of experience at Guideline, she oversees day-to-day district operations, coordinates with engineers, contractors, consultants, and residents, and assists Boards with projects, maintenance, and long-term planning.
Prior to joining Guideline, Ms. Cox spent 12 years in the restaurant industry, including serving as a General Manager, where she developed extensive experience in operations, staff management, customer service, and budgeting. She earned a Bachelor of Science in Business from the University of Phoenix in 2022.
ASSOCIATE
Daniel Dunham
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Phone:
(281) 903-5742
Email:
ddunham@guidelinems.com
Mr. Daniel Dunham joined Guideline in 2024 and currently serves as a Sr. Project Manager. Mr. Dunham brings with him over 12 years of experience in Account and Project Management within the landscaping industry.
Prior to joining Guideline, Mr. Dunham worked as a Construction Representative for a Landscape Architecture firm overseeing the development of Master Planned Communities. His areas of expertise range from Landscape/Irrigation Construction and Design, Construction Management for District/Developer amenities, as well as Commercial Landscape Management.
ASSOCIATE
Mike Wingard
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Phone:
(281) 201-4301
Email:
mwingard@guidelinems.com
Mr. Mike Wingard joined Guideline in 2026 and currently serves as a Project Manager, bringing eight years of experience in parks, facilities, landscape, and irrigation management. Prior to joining Guideline, Mr. Wingard served as Parks and Facilities Manager for the New Territory Residential Community Association, where he was responsible for the maintenance and management of community parks, recreational amenities, landscapes, irrigation systems, and facilities. He also served as Water Manager for First Colony Community Services Association, with a focus on water conservation and efficient irrigation practices.
Mr. Wingard areas of expertise include large-scale community landscape and irrigation design and maintenance, water conservation, parks and recreational facilities, and commercial facility maintenance. He holds a Native Landscape Certification from the Native Plant Society of Texas and is a Certified Playground Safety Inspector.
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