The WithersRavenel Podcast

Host Jed Byrne sits down with Colleen Duryea, a project manager with our residential land development team. Based in our Cary office, Colleen values building relationships with clients and co-workers, and recently graduated from the Leadership Cary program. She enjoys playing soccer and baking, and is striving to create the perfect macaroon.

Host Jed Byrne sits down to chat with WithersRavenel Product Manager Becca Ruffin. Becca talks about her unique role within the company, and how she helps clients develop asset management programs and explore future problem-solving. Becca enjoys time with family and friends, and has a library full of books.

Host Jed Byrne sits down with Gary Warner, Senior Technical Consultant and Landscape Architect at WithersRavenel. Gary discusses his journey in the landscape architecture profession and the importance of honing your public speaking skills. He is passionate about creating inspired places and is the reigning state Mullet Toss champion.

Host Jed Byrne connects with Brandon Miller, PE, an engineer and assistant project manager in our Stormwater Department. Brandon discusses his day-to-day stormwater responsibilities and how he became interested in engineering and ecology. He is a big fan of jam bands and the technical and managerial aspects of music. He also enjoys playing the guitar to unwind.

Host Jed Byrne sits down with Antonio De Cecco, a staff professional in the Stormwater Department at WithersRavenel. Based out of our Raleigh office, Antonio talks about his work responsibilities and his passion for environmental stewardship. The son of Italian and Filipino immigrants, Antonio enjoys travel, working out, and is driven and curious by nature.

Host Jed Byrne connects with Henry Forkuo Boateng Jr., Staff Professional III in our Utilities Department at WithersRavenel. Henry specializes in hydraulic modeling, which can help municipalities improve their water and wastewater systems. A native of Ghana, Henry discusses his journey to the U.S., how he found WithersRavenel, and his love of philosophy and movies.

Host Jed Byrne connects with Amanda Whitaker, Director of Funding Services at WithersRavenel. Amanda discusses her professional roots in community economic development and how early grant-writing responsibilities gave her the experience which led to her current position. She has a lifelong passion for horticulture and is an avid home gardener and mother.

Host Jed Byrne chats with Abriel Spittel, Project Coordinator II at WithersRavenel. Abriel details the ideal skills for a project coordinator, including organization, communication, execution, and problem solving. Abriel has a tireless work ethic, starting when she was a teen working long hours to pay her way through college. She also has an artistic side, enjoys running, and has new hobbies of assembling furniture and watching trashy TV.

Host Jed Byrne connects with Tucker McKenzie, PE, Practice Area Lead for Site Civil. A Moore County native and resident, Tucker talks about the types of Land Development projects his team works on. Tucker is an advocate for pro-active communication and STEM education. He’s also a proud father and husband to his high school sweetheart.

Host Jed Byrne sits down with Tim Bowes, PLS, WithersRavenel’s Practice Area Lead for Geomatics. A surveyor by trade, Tim discusses the profession’s vital role. He also details the different geomatics services the company provides, including remote sensing technologies. He is a longtime singer who performs with his church choir, and he also loves to hunt.

Host Jed Byrne chats with Glynn Fleming, PE, CFM, a Client Success Manager based out of our Cary office. Glynn works primarily with our local government clients, making sure that we are delivering projects and attending to their needs. Glynn grew up in Texas, and has a love of family, learning, reading and history.

Host Jed Byrne catches up with Lee Anna Maness, part of WithersRavenel’s Human Resources team. Lee Anna is a lifelong Raleigh resident who loves to travel. She enjoys the variety of tasks in her day-to-day HR job, and finds recruiting new employees to be especially rewarding.

Host Jed Byrne chats with Megan Powell, a Funding and Asset Management Project Manager based in our Asheville office. Megan details her work background in municipal government as a budget analyst and manager. She is very involved with professional organizations and her alma mater, Appalachian State, and is also the mother of a toddler.

Host Jed Byrne chats with WithersRavenel Client Experience and Innovation Officer Eddie Staley, PLS, GISP. A North Carolina native, Eddie describes how asset management technology helps clients gather data and transform it into information to better understand and manage their infrastructure. He also talks about his passion for classic cars and his renewed interest in painting.

Host Jed Byrne connects with Marketing Coordinator Mike Dale. A remote employee based in Savannah, Ga., Mike enjoys his graphic design work and the creative opportunities at WithersRavenel. He is a lifelong artist and maker who has self-published a book on a newer passion: surfing. His love of art is grounded in pen and pencil drawing but also includes printmaking and woodworking. Mentioned in Episode: Mike's Printmaking Work on EtsyMike's Instagram AccountShoulda Been Here YesterdayFor comp...