The WithersRavenel Podcast

Aug 03 2023

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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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Chan Bryant - Chief Risk Officer

Aug 03 2023 63 mins

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 hik

Max Dyke - Intern

Jul 20 2023 28 mins

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

Alicia Albini - Director of Large Scale Residential

Jul 06 2023 56 mins

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, recruitm

Colleen Duryea

Jun 22 2023 42 mins

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.

Becca Ruffin

Feb 02 2023 64 mins

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.

Brandon Miller

Jan 05 2023 51 mins

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.

Antonio De Cecco

Dec 22 2022 51 mins

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.

Amanda Whitaker

Nov 24 2022 44 mins

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.

Abriel Spittel

Nov 10 2022 36 mins

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 n

Tucker McKenzie

Oct 27 2022 63 mins

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.