23 Feb Dynamic Duo: Stephen York & Thad Ellington
When it comes to Our People, Your Success, we believe that it takes two! This week, we're highlighting pairs of employees whose strong teamwork has been pivotal for our projects,...
When it comes to Our People, Your Success, we believe that it takes two! This week, we're highlighting pairs of employees whose strong teamwork has been pivotal for our projects,...
When children are at play in parks, the laughter, screams of joy, and cheer come through from a spontaneous collaboration. The Town of Apex, along with WithersRavenel and its partners,...
The health risk presented by lead in water got renewed attention with the crisis in Flint, Michigan, that began in 2014. A change in the City’s source water in combination...
Most municipalities have a zoning ordinance, and many are increasingly opting to have a Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) in place. UDOs combine zoning and subdivision ordinance, and, in some cases,...
WithersRavenel is committed to serving communities across North Carolina, and it reaffirmed that commitment with the opening of its eighth location in Charlotte. The location, at 6201 Fairview Road, Suite 200,...
The American Public Works Association (APWA) North Carolina has provided enriching experiences to Steve Lander, PE, WithersRavenel’s Director of Pavement Management. For his part, Steve has committed himself to the organization’s...
For municipalities, local governments, and agencies, having a spending plan for infrastructure management can be as vital as securing the funding itself. To make a robust case for funding, it...
WithersRavenel prides itself on helping public clients seek and obtain funding for critical infrastructure projects. The North Carolina State Water Infrastructure Authority recently announced that three of our clients have...
For WithersRavenel, International Women in Engineering Day (June 23, 2021) is a reminder of our commitment to ensuring increased opportunities for women as engineers and employees. It is also an...
It’s not your imagination—the price tag for many items has been going up. Consumer prices jumped 5 percent for the 12-month period ending in May, much higher than the 4.2%...
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.