27 Jul Let’s play Parks and Recreation Bingo!
July is coming to a close, and with it Park and Recreation Month. To cap off a month of exploring the work of parks and recreation professionals and celebrating the...
July is coming to a close, and with it Park and Recreation Month. To cap off a month of exploring the work of parks and recreation professionals and celebrating the...
On July 15, the Sanford Area Growth Alliance and Alabama-based Criteria Development broke ground in Lee County for a 630+ acre mega housing development. With a planned build-out of more...
WithersRavenel is excited to welcome Courtney Landoll to our team in the role of Client Success Manager. Courtney is a Professional Landscape Architect and the President-Elect of the North Carolina...
On Wednesday, July 22, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Great American Outdoors Act (GAOA). Just over one month after receiving the support of the Senate, the bill was...
Client Savvy is hosting a live Question & Answer session with the 2020 CX-cellence Award winners about their client experience programs. This discussion will take place today at 1 PM...
Customer engagement is the center of all business, and the business of leading a community is no exception. A major component in creating a strong marketing and customer engagement strategy...
A routine water model calibration becomes atypical during changing pandemic water demand patterns, revealing the importance of thoughtful data interpretation. At a time when everyone is working to limit physical contact...
In an increasingly complex and changing environment, utility regionalization offers a way to streamline operations and potentially secure the country's water future. State and federal governments have long promoted regionalization and...
WithersRavenel once again partnered with the Food Bank of Central & Eastern North Carolina for a Virtual Food Drive, this time to counter the effects of COVID-19. The ESOP Communications Committee...
WithersRavenel received the 2020 CX-cellence Award for Purposeful Leadership. This is the third year in a row the firm has been recognized by Client Savvy for its client experience program. Our...
Through a competitive application process, our team will choose a community/organization to receive a service package. This service package is donated by WithersRavenel.
North Carolina counties and municipalities, as well as nonprofit economic developments organizations, are eligible to apply. Communities do not have to be economically distressed.
The following criteria will be heavily considered during the selection process:
Need: What service is your community in need of?
Lack of Resources: Aside from funding, what is holding you back from this service?
Compelling Narrative: Why do you feel this service would benefit your community/organization?
Applications are due by April 15, 2021.
All submissions will be confidential.
A scope of work will be outlined, and a timeline will be agreed upon with the selected winner(s). WithersRavenel is donating our services alone and if the project requires any additional costs, we will discuss with the winner(s) upfront.
The winner(s) agree(s) to be named as a WithersRavenel client, allow project promotion and photography, and provide a letter acknowledging our donation.
Through a competitive application process, our team will choose a community/organization to receive a service package. Each service has an estimated individual value of up to $5,000, which is donated from WithersRavenel. All submissions will be confidential. The selected community will be publicly announced.
North Carolina counties and municipalities, as well as nonprofit economic developments organizations, are eligible to apply. Communities do not have to be economically distressed.
The following criteria will be heavily considered during the selection process:
Need: What service is your community in need of?
Lack of Resources: Aside from funding, what is holding you back from this service?
Compelling Narrative: Why do you feel this service would benefit your community/organization?
Applications are due by August 30, 2019.
A scope of work will be outlined, and a timeline will be agreed upon with the selected winner(s). For funding applications, submission is dependent on cycle deadline. WithersRavenel is donating their services alone and if the project requires any additional costs, we will discuss upfront. The winner(s) agree(s) to be named as a WithersRavenel client, allow project promotion and photography, and provide a letter acknowledging our donation.
Robbie Oldham’s role has grown from designing and managing site, subdivision, roadway, storm drainage, and utility projects to becoming the Chatham Park Principal Consultant for WithersRavenel. In this capacity, he oversees a diverse array of planning, permitting, and engineering efforts in Chatham Park, a 7,100-acre mixed-use development by Preston Development Company in Pittsboro, NC. His role also includes overall project entitlement and management for Chatham Park, which requires him to work closely with local citizens and officials as well as other Chatham Park consultants, developers, and stakeholders. Chatham Park is envisioned as a comprehensive live–work–play community, and it is approved for up to 22,000 residential dwelling units and 22 million SF of non-residential development.
Robbie is a licensed Professional Engineer in the State of North Carolina and a LEED Accredited Professional. He is also a member of the American Society of Civil Engineers.
Jessica Martin-Lane is a leader, innovative thinker, and organizer in the realm of public- and private-sector management consulting. She serves as the trusted strategic advisor for governments of all sizes as well as numerous private businesses. She helps municipalities and organizations successfully execute complex financial, funding, economic development, and strategic planning projects. Her work produces exceptional results, helping clients achieve short- and long-term goals while realizing greater efficiencies.
Jessica is a licensed Real Estate Broker in the State of North Carolina. She is also a Board Member with the North Carolina Economic Development Association and a member of the International City/County Management Association.
Jessica was the President and CEO of Martin-McGill, a Western North Carolina management consulting firm. Martin-McGill became WR-Martin, a wholly-owned subsidiary of WithersRavenel, in February 2018.
Dale Werenko has diversified experience in civil engineering, including roadway and greenway trail design, water and wastewater design, hydraulic water modeling, commercial development design, single- and multi-family residential development design, and computer-enhanced 3D site modeling.
Dale is a licensed Professional Engineer in the State of North Carolina and a Certified Floodplain Manager.