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The WithersRavenel Podcast is an opportunity to humanize and share the stories of our WithersRavenel owners. At WithersRavenel, we design the places and the supporting infrastructure to enhance people’s health, happiness, and well-being. By matching our clients’ vision with multi-disciplinary technical expertise and a deep well of experience, we help them safeguard their natural resources, deliver critical utilities, create attractive spaces for recreation and commerce, and drive economic development through carefully planned land use. From concepts to concrete, we transform our clients’ dreams into realities that shape and reflect our shared values of integrity, respect, collaboration, quality, sustainability, and community.https://withersravenel.com/careers/
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Jed Byrne chats with WithersRavenel Chief Risk Officer Chan Bryant. Initially hired as an environmental engineer at WithersRavenel in 1996, Chan has decades of experience in various forms of risk management. He discussed environmental mitigation and compliance services, and growth and change he sees around his home in Sanford and in the company. Chan also loves the outdoors and hiking.
Jed Byrne sits down with Max Dyke, an intern in the Stormwater Department at WithersRavenel. Max has worked multiple internships here while attending North Carolina State, where he is majoring in Biological Engineering. He’s enjoyed gaining experience with engineering reports, CAD, and ArcGIS, and encourages students to reach out to their teachers and companies to learn and make connections.
Host Jed Byrne chats with Alicia Albini, WithersRavenel's Director of Large Scale Residential Development. Alicia is based in our Pittsboro office, putting her close to the Chatham Park projects that she works on. Alicia is passionate about community-building, place making, and problem solving. She is currently part of a national cohort working to improve inclusivity, recruitment and retention in the AEC industry.
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 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 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 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 company information: https://withersravenel.com/For career information and open positions: https://withersravenel.com/careers/Follow us on LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube.
Host Jed Byrne chats with Environmental Practice Area Lead Troy Beasley. Based in WithersRavenel’s Wilmington office, Troy details the due diligence services provided by the environmental team and its importance to sustainable and legal site development. Troy also reveals himself to be a hot dog connoisseur and discusses his love of duck hunting.For company information: https://withersravenel.com/For career information and open positions: https://withersravenel.com/careers/Follow us on LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube.
Host Jed Byrne connects with Tianchi You, a Landscape Designer at WithersRavenel. A remote employee who lives in Atlanta, Tian talks about the importance of context, technology, and client communication in landscape design. She finds acrylic painting to be soothing, and will soon be a new mother.For company information: https://withersravenel.com/For career information and open positions: https://withersravenel.com/careers/Follow us on LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube.
Host Jed Byrne talks with Elisa Rehak, an Assistant Project Manager in WithersRavenel’s Utilities Department. Elisa discusses her appreciation of company culture and how working with the Utilities team has helped boost her confidence. She is a hiker, camper, volunteer, and a ukulele player who is learning the mandolin.Links mentioned in the show:https://www.thecaryingplace.org/https://www.ncsocietyofengineers.org/For company information: https://withersravenel.com/For career information and open positions: https://withersravenel.com/careers/Follow us on LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube.
Host Jed Byrne talks with Lena Richards, Director of Communications and Marketing at WithersRavenel. She details how her team of writers and designers juggle projects and navigate deadlines. Lena also discusses her background in newspaper design, her eclectic musical tastes and love of “The Office.”For company information: https://withersravenel.com/For career information and open positions: https://withersravenel.com/careers/Follow us on LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube.
Host Jed Byrne sits down with Brendie Vega, AICP, Director of Planning at WithersRavenel. Brendie digs into the complexities involved in local planning, from growth and economic development to zoning and housing. She also explains the importance of equitable public engagement and a holistic approach to planning.For company information: https://withersravenel.com/For career information and open positions: https://withersravenel.com/careers/Follow us on LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube.
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