About
I am a civil and structural engineer by training with more than twenty years of leadership experience in commercial real estate development. Throughout my career, I’ve operated with a consistent focus on integrity, value creation, and delivering results that endure. My experience spans ground‑up grocery‑anchored retail, national QSR and coffee shop build‑to‑suits, gas stations with truck scales, and complex multi‑parcel master developments where entitlement strategy, engineering, and construction intersect. I have led full project lifecycles across California, Georgia, and the Carolinas, managing programs ranging from $5 million to $250 million in total capital. A core strength I bring to organizations is disciplined execution in complex or under‑structured environments. I thrive to stabilize stalled projects, establish clear delivery frameworks, restructure workflows, and drive accountability through completion. My portfolio includes leading multi‑state ground‑up retail and grocery de…
Experience
Commercial Real Estate Development
WDG Real Estate Partners · Atlanta, GA
Present
• Oversee multi-state portfolio of national tenant developments (QSR, banking, healthcare, grocery-anchored, mixed-use). • Lead 15-20 acre master-planned projects, spanning ground lease, build-to-suit, pad-ready, and prefabricated building strategies. • Manage relationships with national tenants including Chipotle, JPMorgan Chase, Whataburger, Dutch Bros, AutoZone, 7-Brew, Mattress Firm, and healthcare providers. • Stabilize and advance legacy stalled projects, protecting rental revenue streams and restoring tenant confidence. • Develop and implement financial proforma models and construction estimating frameworks, now used by underwriters for accurate forecasting. • Recruit, vet, and onboard consultants, civil engineers, and general contractors from past relationships strengthening WDG’s delivery capabilities. • Collaborate with design leadership on prototype upgrades and mixed-use planning. • Recommend and evaluate qualified candidates to expand WDG’s retail and industrial developmen…
Senior Development Manager
RaceTrac · Atlanta, Georgia, United States
• Directed entitlement, permitting, and ground-up development for 20%+ of the company’s annual new store program, delivering projects on 1,000+ acres across corporate and franchise sites, including 5K, 6K, and Travel Center prototypes with complex fueling layouts, high-flow diesel canopies, and 25' price signs requiring zoning variances. • Managed 3 direct reports and reported directly to the Executive Director of Development, supported by in-house legal/admin staff and outside counsel. • Partnered with Real Estate on site selection and prepared pro formas with IRRs to evaluate project returns. • Recognized as a top performer, commended for delivering the most ground-up stores annually and achieving the fastest land-to-construction timelines.
Lead Development Manager
RaceTrac · Atlanta, Georgia, United States
• Delivered 20+ ground-up RaceTrac and RaceWay stores and managed 15+ remodels/upgrades across GA and SC representing 20% of the company’s annual pipeline and totaling over $250M in capital investment. • Secured a 100% approval rate for rezonings, variances, and special exceptions by presenting before planning commissions, elected officials, and community groups. • Built strong working relationships with GDOT, navigating required state-level permitting for every ground-up development. • Personally vetted and onboarded consultants and vendors (civil engineers, surveyors, stormwater/detention providers, signage and fuel contractors), leveraging relationships to assemble high-performing teams. • Collaborated with in-house architects on weekly prototype design reviews, integrating upgrades and efficiencies. • Participated in RaceTrac’s annual “Run for Research” campaign supporting the Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research, reinforcing corporate culture and community engagement…
Program Manager - Owner'S Representative
Bennett & Pless, Inc. · Atlanta, Georgia, United States
• Served as owner’s representative for utility-scale battery energy storage system (BESS) projects valued at $150M–$250M. • Led due diligence, entitlements, and development planning, ensuring compliance with utility, regulatory, and environmental standards. • Managed project budgets, schedules, and delivery milestones, aligning with operational launch and profitability targets. • Directed and mentored a direct report, providing guidance in project execution and professional development. • Oversaw third-party engineering deliverables, ensuring constructability, quality, and technical alignment. • Negotiated scopes and contracts, strengthening accountability and risk management for ownership. • Represented ownership in OAC meetings, driving alignment on design intent, schedule, and execution. • Built strategic industry relationships to expand presence in the renewable energy and energy storage market.
Special Projects Program Manager
• Managed specialized projects outside of typical design portfolios with diverse clients and stakeholders. • Directed site inspections, design reviews, and construction oversight for unique technical requirements. • Delivered tailored solutions to meet complex client demands and non-standard project challenges. • Partnered with leadership and technical teams to resolve design and delivery issues.
Project Development Manager
Enercon Services, Inc. · Atlanta, Georgia
• Promoted to oversee the entire project lifecycle for nuclear facility upgrades, from RFQ/RFP setup and cost estimating to funding approvals and full execution. • Managed construction budgets, schedules, and contractor performance, ensuring compliance with NRC requirements and plant operations standards. • Directed on-site execution including inspections, safety verification, RFIs, and design clarifications. • Coordinated between plant operations, engineers, and subcontractors to keep projects aligned with scope, budget, and safety goals. • Executed mission-critical, safety-driven projects mandated by the U.S. NRC’s post-Fukushima requirements delivering field implementation of upgrades that were part of a $4B nationwide nuclear safety investment. • Delivered projects 15% faster than baseline through effective resource allocation and streamlined field management.
Project Manager
HOK · Greater Atlanta Area
• Brought engineering expertise in-house, saving costs by eliminating reliance on third-party structural consultants. • Played a hybrid role across design, engineering, and project management to support high-profile projects. • Managed delivery of major modernization projects at Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport, balancing technical design with construction feasibility. • Collaborated closely with architects, contractors, and government stakeholders to resolve design challenges and keep projects aligned with budgets and schedules. • Developed a reputation for being a multi-disciplinary problem-solver, wearing multiple hats to drive execution.
Lead Project Manager | Nuclear Power Projects
Enercon Services, Inc. · Greater Atlanta Area
• Promoted to lead a team of engineers including 4 direct reports; responsible for mentoring, workload planning, and performance management. • Managed complex nuclear capital projects from scope through closeout. • Oversaw RFQ/RFP preparation, bid evaluations, and subcontractor negotiations. • Implemented earned value management, cost tracking, and forecasting, improving delivery transparency and efficiency.
Project Manager I Nuclear Power Projects
ENERCON Services · Greater Atlanta Area
• Promoted to manage larger and more complex nuclear projects, taking on client-facing responsibilities. • Coordinated project execution, including schedules, budgets, and compliance documentation. • Supported preparation of RFQs/RFPs, proposal scopes, and contractor coordination. • Provided on-site liaison support during outages, resolving contractor RFIs and design issues in real time.
Civil/Structural Engineer | Nuclear Power Projects
ENERCON Services · Greater Atlanta Area
• Designed structural foundations and steel frame systems for Duke Energy nuclear facilities (Robinson, Brunswick, Harris). • Performed advanced structural analysis using GTSTRUDL software to ensure NRC compliance. • Coordinated across civil, electrical, and mechanical disciplines for integrated project delivery. • Assisted with RFQ/RFP responses and early scope development. • Supported field teams with inspections, safety verification, and technical issue resolution.
Assistant Project Manager Public School Projects
• Supported structural design and project management for Cobb and Gwinnett County School Districts. • Ensured compliance with client standards, quality control, and project schedules. • Built strong relationships with school district stakeholders and design teams. • Contributed to delivery of multiple school facilities through design modeling and analysis.
Intern – Gdot District 7 & 17th Street Bridge Project
Georgia Department of Transportation · Greater Atlanta Area
• Supported on-site PM team during installation of the 17th Street main bridge in Atlanta. • Assisted roadway project managers with inspections, quality control, and construction documentation. • Gained hands-on experience in large-scale infrastructure and bridge construction processes. • Collaborated with contractors and engineers to monitor safety, alignment, and material installation.
Education
Georgia Institute of Technology
MS, Civil Engineering
Georgia Institute of Technology
BS, Civil Engineering
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