WGI Unleashed

WGI Unleashed Podcast Episode 20 – Rick Harman PWS, CEP Project Manager, Environmental

Welcome back to WGI Unleashed! In this episode, we have the opportunity to chat with Rick Harman, a Project Manager, and Environmental Scientist. Rick serves as a part of our Environmental team, a division of PLACE, and creates value for public and private clients with his expertise in wetlands, endangered species, coastal impacts, and more.

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You can learn more about Rick and connect with him through his LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/rick-harman-cep-pws-695a9a9/

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Madeline Szwed: LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/madelineszwed/ Twitter – @madelineszwed

Shaun Theriot-Smith: LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/shauntheriotsmith/ Twitter – @theriotsmith Blog – Building Bayou City

WGI Unleashed Podcast Episode 20 – Tiffany May, Director, Private Landscape Architecture

Welcome back to WGI Unleashed! In this episode, we have a conversation with Tiffany May, Director of Private Landscape Architecture in West Palm Beach, Florida!

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You can learn more about Stephen and connect with her through her LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/tiffany-may-pla-asla-leed-4544b74/

Follow WGI and our hosts online at: Website – https://www.wginc.com Twitter – @wantmangroup Instagram – @wantmangroup LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/company/wginc/

Madeline Szwed: LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/madelineszwed/Twitter – @madelineszwed

Shaun Theriot-Smith: LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/shauntheriotsmith/Twitter – @theriotsmithBlog – Building Bayou City

WGI Unleashed Podcast Episode 18 – Stephen Dees, Survey Technician

Welcome back to WGI Unleashed! In this episode, we have a conversation with Stephen Dees, a Survey Technician with our Geospatial team in Tallahassee, Florida!

While studying Geomatics at the University of Florida, Stephen was exposed to a variety of technologies and techniques in the surveying and mapping world that piqued his interest. His coursework and internship experiences led him to pursue a career as a Professional Surveyor and Mapper upon graduation.

Stephen joined WGI full time in 2016, and he gets to work on a variety of project types for public, private clients across the Southeast. Stephen shares with us that he loves using technology to work on projects that help improve his communities and the environment. He is also helping to shape the future of his profession by educating the next generation of students about the rewarding, exciting (and lucrative) career in the surveying and geospatial industry.

Like many Floridians, Stephen has a tremendous passion for the outdoors. He tells us that he spends a lot of time in the water dodging snakes and alligators, and likes to go hunting, fishing, and wakeboarding.

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You can learn more about Stephen and connect with him through his LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephen-dees-25a0a6108/

Follow WGI and our hosts online at: Website – https://www.wginc.com Twitter – @wantmangroup Instagram – @wantmangroup LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/company/wginc/

Madeline Szwed: LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/madelineszwed/Twitter – @madelineszwed

Shaun Theriot-Smith: LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/shauntheriotsmith/Twitter – @theriotsmithBlog – Building Bayou City

WGI Unleashed Podcast Episode 17 – Eddie Gaytan, National SUE Field QA/Project Delivery Manager

Welcome back to WGI Unleashed! In this episode, we have the privilege of sitting with Eddie Gaytan, a Subsurface Utility Engineering (SUE) Project Delivery Manager in Chicago. Eddie serves with our Geospatial Division, bringing a special technical expertise to the pursuit of surveying underground utilities and structures.

Eddie discusses with us his passion for surveying the built environment and using all of the innovative tools of his trade to develop accurate and reliable mapping data for design. In fact, Eddie championed the introduction of a new excavation technology to improve WGI's existing fleet, which contributed to more efficient survey trips and safer work environments for his teams.

We also visit with Eddie on his love for Chicago, its sports teams, and his family. He provides insight into his hobbies and his free time, which can be just as technically focused as his occupation.

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UNLEASHED Podcast Episode 16 – Maria Bolivar, Project Manager

Welcome back to WGI Unleashed! In this episode, we head to our corporate office in West Palm Beach, FL to get to know Maria Bolivar, a project manager in our PLACE Division. Maria joined our firm just four months ago and is already making an impact at WGI by utilizing her passion and experience for private land development projects and offering our clients WGI's services as a "complete package."

The discussion covers how WGI has given Maria the opportunity to do what she has always wanted, all the lessons learned, and the experience she has gained along the way.

Maria says, "I realized I needed to go back to consulting and put all of these pieces that I have together and just do what I've always wanted to do. Be involved in the whole project from beginning to end and offer clients and private developers the best services which will allow us to differentiate ourselves by offering a complete package to our clients. And right now, is the best time to do it!"

We also discuss Maria's background and how she ensures her family spends quality time together and the age gap between her two older kids and her younger son.

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You can learn more about Maria and connect with her through her LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/maria-bolivar-48757717/

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Follow WGI and our hosts online at: Website – https://www.wginc.com Twitter – @wantmangroup Instagram – @wantmangroup LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/company/wginc/

Madeline Szwed: LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/madelineszwed/Twitter – @madelineszwed

Shaun Theriot-Smith: LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/shauntheriotsmith/Twitter – @theriotsmithBlog – Building Bayou City

Episode 015 - Introducing WGI Unleashed - Will Schnier, P.E. and Matthew Stewart, P.E

We're Back! In this episode, we speak with Will Schnier and Matthew Stewart about the recent news - BIG RED DOG and WGI have joined forces to create an engineering and professional services firm of the future!

The discussion covers the similarities between the two companies' cultures and services, and the opportunities that the additional resources will immediately provide for our team members and clients. We also discuss how WGI will help shape the future of our smart and connected cities.

Will says, "The combination is like throwing gasoline on a fire. The net effect for our clients is that they will have a wider range of services that we can offer, and we're able to provide more resources to our clients in a resource-starved market. Ultimately it creates a more stable footprint, a more stable firm, which everyone can benefit from."

Matt adds, "The opportunity for our team members is what really gets me jazzed up. This opportunity with WGI, for our team members is huge, and I can't emphasize that enough."

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You can learn more about Will and Matthew and connect with them through their social media: LinkedIn –

Listen to WGI Unleashed on Apple Podcasts, Google Play, Spotify, Stitcher, or wherever you download podcasts! If you have feedback – we'd sincerely appreciate your rating and comments in those storefronts as well.

Follow WGI and our hosts online at: Website – https://www.wginc.com Twitter – @wantmangroup Instagram – @wantmangroup LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/company/wginc/

Kelly Daacon: LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/kellydaacon/ Twitter – @kdaacon

Shaun Theriot-Smith: LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/shauntheriotsmith/ Twitter – @theriotsmith Blog – Building Bayou City

Episode 014 - Dane Edwards - Project Designer

Let's get to know Dane Edwards, a civil project designer in our Austin office! Dane joined BIG RED DOG as an intern in 2014 and started full time in 2015. He quickly combined his art background with new skills in AutoCAD and Civil 3D to become an integral part of our commercial project team.

We discuss some of the projects that Dane works on and the opportunities that BIG RED DOG has provided for Dane to excel in his career. We also discuss Dane's plethora of hobbies and interests - including sports, gardening, motorcycles, hiking, and travel (just to name a few).

You can learn more about Dane and connect with him through his social media: LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/dane-edwards-ab6a399b/

Listen to it on Apple Podcasts, Google Play, Spotify, Stitcher, or wherever you download podcasts! If you have feedback – we'd sincerely appreciate your rating and comments in those storefronts as well.

Follow BIG RED DOG and our hosts online at: Blog – www.bigreddog.com/blog Twitter – @BIG__RED__DOG Instagram – @brd_eng LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/company/425678/

Kelly Daacon: LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/kellydaacon/ Twitter – @kdaacon

Shaun Theriot-Smith: LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/shauntheriotsmith/ Twitter – @theriotsmith Blog – Building Bayou City

Episode 013 – Bayleigh Collins, E.I.T. – Structural Graduate Engineer

This week we sit down with Bayleigh Collins, a structural engineer in our Sugar Land office. Bayleigh joined our firm in 2018 and is already making an impact and contributing to structural engineering projects in Texas and throughout the country.

We discuss Bayleigh's upbringing in Houston and her time living overseas in Eritrea and Qatar. We also discuss her civil and structural engineering education at Southern Methodist University (SMU) in Dallas, her passion for animals (especially dogs), and her experience in recruiting and mentoring interns.

You can learn more about Bayleigh and connect with her through her social media: LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/bayleigh-collins/

Listen to it on Apple Podcasts, Google Play, Spotify, Stitcher, or wherever you download podcasts! If you have feedback – we'd sincerely appreciate your rating and comments in those storefronts as well.

Follow BIG RED DOG and our hosts online at: Blog – www.bigreddog.com/blog Twitter – @BIG__RED__DOGInstagram – @brd_eng LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/company/425678/

Kelly Daacon: LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/kellydaacon/ Twitter – @kdaacon

Shaun Theriot-Smith: LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/shauntheriotsmith/ Twitter – @theriotsmith Blog – Building Bayou City

Episode 012 - Madeleine Hirsch E.I.T. - Graduate Engineer

Welcome back! In this episode, we have the privilege of speaking with one of our Traffic and Transportation Engineering team members: Madeleine Hirsch! Maddie joined the company less than two months ago and has already found a place that feels like home. She describes what it's like working in a field that has very tangible effects on people's lives as they make their way from their home into the outside world. We even touch on the latest transit trend to consume Austin and San Antonio -- scooters!

Madeleine is an alumna of Texas A&M University in College Station (which is also where she happened to grow up!) where she studied Civil Engineering and participated in the Women's Triathlon team. In her spare time, Maddie loves to run, swim, and cycle around Austin.

She recommends the book How to Make Yourself Poop: And 999 Other Tips All Runners Should Know to the BIG RED DOG library.

You can learn more about Maddie and connect with her through her social media: LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/madeleine-hirsch-b4016068/

Listen to it on Apple Podcasts, Google Play, Spotify, Stitcher, or wherever you download podcasts! If you have feedback – we'd sincerely appreciate your rating and comments in those storefronts as well.

Follow BIG RED DOG and our hosts online at: Blog – www.bigreddog.com/blog Twitter – @BIG__RED__DOG Instagram –@brd_eng LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/company/425678/

Kelly Daacon: LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/kellydaacon/ Twitter – @kdaacon

Shaun Theriot-Smith: LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/shauntheriotsmith/ Twitter – @theriotsmith Blog – Building Bayou City

Episode 011 - Kristi Johnson-Noble - Recruiting and HR Manager

Kristi Johnson-Noble is the Recruiting and Human Resources Manager at BIG RED DOG. She plays an important leadership role in the organization by building a Human Resources department, recruiting talent, and helping to shape the culture of the firm.

In this episode, we discuss some of the challenges recruiting talent in this economy, the qualities that we look for in candidates, and how BIG RED DOG's collaborative culture permeates throughout the company regardless of job function. We also discuss Kristi's large family and how she likes to travel, camp, and spend time outdoors.

You can learn more about Kristi and connect with her through her social media: LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristi-johnson-noble-2b205859/

Listen to it on Apple Podcasts, Google Play, Spotify, Stitcher, or wherever you download podcasts! If you have feedback – we'd sincerely appreciate your rating and comments in those storefronts as well.

Follow BIG RED DOG and our hosts online at: Blog – www.bigreddog.com/blogTwitter – @BIG__RED__DOGInstagram – @brd_engLinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/company/425678/

Kelly Daacon: LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/kellydaacon/ Twitter – @kdaacon

Shaun Theriot-Smith: LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/shauntheriotsmith/ Twitter – @theriotsmithBlog – Building Bayou City