Years at Nave Newell: 7 years
Current Role: Recently promoted to Site Design Engineer
First Role at Nave Newell: Started as a Widener Intern
Education: Widener University – Bachelors of Science, Civil Engineering
Expertise: ADA Design, PennDOT HOPs, and office shenanigans
Favorite Nave Newell Project: 1103-1113 Ridge Pike Redevelopment – Amazon Delivery Station
The project’s tenant ended up being Amazon, who’s using the property as a distribution warehouse. It was nice working on a project for a user everyone recognizes, and so many people use on a daily basis.
Favorite Nave Newell Way Fundamental: Fundamental #30 – Keep Things Fun.
Anyone who’s familiar with our line of work knows how stressful it can be. It’s nice to be able to take a step back and laugh during the day and organize fun events.
Family and Fun Facts
Family: Mom (Connie) & Dad (Wayne)
Favorite vacation destination: Disney World
Hobbies: Cooking, gardening, home renovation projects, scuba diving, winemaking, woodworking
Hidden talent: Cooking
Favorite way to relax on the weekend: Spending time with friends and family, gardening, cooking, and doing home renovation projects
Professional Questions
What attracted you most to Nave Newell?
A smaller office where I would get to know everyone personally and not just being a face in a crowd.
What do you like most about your job?
I like how each project and day presents its own unique set of challenges. While every project starts on A and ends on Z, the in between is always different.
How did you become an expert in ADA Design?
When I first started, I was helping out a lot with retail store remodeling projects to bring the outside of their stores up to code with the ADA Regulations. After helping out on a couple dozen of these projects, the regulations stuck in my head. They’re important to know because each project we do needs to take them into account, and they have a significant impact on how a site will be graded. Also, having grandparents who have needed to use a wheelchair at some point in their life. I’ve witnessed firsthand how important it is to have these areas to gain access to site elements and buildings.
Favorite motivational phrases: Teamwork Makes the Dream Work and Risk it to Get the Biscuit
Who’s your mentor?
Jim Bannon – Nave Newell’s Civil Department Manager and the rest of the management team
Projects you’re currently working on:
I’m working on the Waynesborough Country Club course renovation, Valley Suburban Center mixed-use development, several AutoZone retail stores, and multiple projects at the Chesterbrook Corporate Campus.
What are your goals for the next year?
Pass the PE exam!
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