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WithersRavenel expands Charlotte presence with Mike Legg as Regional Market Executive. Former Kannapolis City Manager Mike Legg joins WithersRavenel What drew me to the firm is its strong commitment to building lasting partnerships and delivering solutions that truly support communities." - Mike Legg CHARLOTTE, NC, UNITED STATES, july 28, 2026 / einpresswire.com / - WithersRavenel expands Charlotte presence with Mike Legg as Regional Market Executive. Municipal leadership veteran will help communities and private-sector partners navigate growth, infrastructure investment, and redevelopment across the Charlotte metro area WithersRavenel has strengthened its presence in the Charlotte metro area with the addition of Mike Legg as Regional Market Executive - Charlotte. Legg brings 36 years of municipal leadership experience and a record of guiding major economic development, infrastructure, and community revitalization initiatives. As WithersRavenel's Charlotte market leader, Legg will focus on building regional relationships, supporting client development, expanding the local team, and connecting communities and private-sector partners with the firm's multidisciplinary expertise. His leadership will help WithersRavenel respond to the Charlotte region's growing needs related to housing, economic development, public infrastructure, redevelopment, and long-term capital investment. "After more than three decades in local government, I've seen firsthand the challenges communities face as they grow and evolve," Legg said. "WithersRavenel has built a strong reputation for helping communities navigate those challenges with thoughtful planning and technical expertise. What drew me to the firm is its strong commitment to building lasting partnerships and delivering solutions that truly support communities. I am very excited to help expand that impact in the Charlotte region." The Charlotte metro area continues to experience significant population and economic growth, creating new opportunities while increasing pressure on infrastructure, housing, transportation, utilities, and public services. Legg's experience will help WithersRavenel work more closely with regional leaders to identify priorities, coordinate resources, and advance projects that support sustainable growth and improve quality of life. "Mike has spent his career leading communities through growth and change," said Mark Stephens, Chief Market Development Officer at WithersRavenel. "He understands both the challenges and opportunities local governments face and how to navigate them effectively. Mike brings a strategic, thoughtful approach to helping private development teams work through regulatory requirements, community sentiment, and complex political dynamics. As demand for housing, economic development, and public infrastructure continues to rise across Charlotte and its surrounding communities, that perspective will be invaluable to WithersRavenel and our clients in this market." Before joining WithersRavenel, Legg served as City Manager of Kannapolis for more than two decades, overseeing a $130 million budget and more than 700 employees. During his tenure, he led a $120 million downtown revitalization initiative projected to generate more than $500 million in private investment. He also helped guide the redevelopment of the former Cannon Mills site into the North Carolina Research Campus, representing more than $1.6 billion in public and private investment. Legg's experience with public-private partnerships, capital planning, economic development, and organizational leadership will help WithersRavenel provide Charlotte-area clients with locally informed guidance supported by the resources of a full-service engineering and consulting firm. His leadership has been recognized throughout the region and nationally. Legg was named to the Charlotte Business Journal's Power 100 and recognized as one of the Top CEOs in the Charlotte metro region. He also received the James D. Prosser Excellence in Government Leadership Award, the American Planning Association's Excellence in Economic Development Award, and the Duke Energy Citizenship and Service Award. "At WithersRavenel, we are intentional about how we grow," said WithersRavenel President and CEO Jim Canfield. "Bringing Mike on board reflects our continued investment and commitment to the Charlotte region. His leadership and experience will help us build a strong, scalable presence that supports both our clients and the communities we serve." Legg's addition is part of WithersRavenel's broader strategy to expand its geographic reach while maintaining a community-centered approach. By combining established regional leadership with technical expertise across planning, infrastructure, development, funding, environmental services, and related disciplines, the firm is positioned to provide greater local support for the public- and private-sector organizations shaping the future of the Charlotte metro area. About WithersRavenel Founded in 1983 in Cary, North Carolina, WithersRavenel is a full-service engineering and consulting firm serving the private and public sectors. The firm's 460-plus employee-owners work throughout the state from its Cary headquarters and branch offices across North Carolina. Core service areas include Asset Management, Design + Planning, Economic Development, Environmental, Funding & Finance, Geomatics, GIS, Land & Site Development, Public Engagement, Stormwater, and Water & Sewer Utilities. For more information, visit www.withersravenel.com. Lena Richards WithersRavenel +1 828-243-6156 email Internet Product Development Group here Legal Disclaimer: EIN Presswire provides this news content "as is" without warranty of any kind. Internet Product Development Group do not accept any responsibility or liability for the accuracy, content, images, videos, licenses, completeness, legality, or reliability of the information contained in this article. If you have any complaints or copyright issues related to this article, kindly contact the author above.

WithersRavenel and IMS join forces for pavement lifecycle management. WithersRavenel and IMS Infrastructure Management Services (IMS) have announced a partnership to deliver full-service pavement management solutions for federal, state, and local governments across the continental United States. This partnership delivers full-service pavement management solutions across the continental United States. CARY, NC, UNITED STATES, July 7, 2026 / EINPresswire.com / - WithersRavenel and IMS Infrastructure Management Services (IMS) have announced a partnership to deliver full-service pavement management solutions for federal, state, and local governments across the continental United States. The partnership brings together IMS' pavement condition survey, sidewalk condition survey, and pavement structural testing capabilities and WithersRavenel's infrastructure asset management, lifecycle planning, and pavement management expertise. Together, the firms will help clients collect precise, decision-ready pavement data and translate that information into practical maintenance strategies, capital improvement plans, and long-term investment decisions. IMS provides advanced pavement condition surveys, sidewalk condition surveys, and pavement structural testing that capture detailed distress, 3D condition data, and subsurface structural insights, helping agencies assess network conditions efficiently and safely. WithersRavenel extends that data through lifecycle planning, scenario analysis, GIS integration, funding strategy, and implementation support. With more than 119 Lifecycle Modeling clients across the U.S., WithersRavenel helps communities, agencies, and infrastructure owners evaluate current conditions, forecast future needs, and align investment strategies with available resources and desired levels of service. "Many strong pavement programs connect what communities know about their infrastructure today with what they want to achieve tomorrow," said Becca Ruffin, Director of WR Technologies at WithersRavenel. "IMS provides a clear picture of the current health of a community's pavement network, and WithersRavenel helps leaders use that information to guide maintenance strategies, funding decisions, and long-term planning. Together, we're helping communities turn today's reality into tomorrow's possibilities." "The best pavement data only creates value when it leads to action," said Mollie Rhett, Director of Marketing at ICC-IMS. "We deliver precise, decision-ready condition data, and WithersRavenel brings the lifecycle planning that turns it into smarter maintenance and funding strategies. This partnership gives communities a complete path from the field to the future of their network." WithersRavenel's pavement management program helps clients move from reactive maintenance to proactive, data-driven planning. The firm has surveyed and rated more than 30,000 centerline miles of municipal roads in the Southeast and supports clients with pavement condition surveys, Pavement Condition Index evaluations, maintenance and repair recommendations, cost estimates, capital improvement planning, and pavement management system implementation. The partnership also supports broader infrastructure asset management goals by helping clients compare funding scenarios, evaluate cost and service level tradeoffs, and communicate the long-term impact of infrastructure investment decisions. About WithersRavenel Founded in 1983 in Cary, North Carolina, WithersRavenel is a full-service engineering and consulting firm serving both the private and public sectors. The firm's 470+ employee-owners work throughout the state from a Cary headquarters and branch offices across North Carolina. With more than 119 Lifecycle Modeling clients across the U.S., WithersRavenel supports communities and infrastructure owners with data-driven tools and strategies that help prioritize investments, extend asset life, and plan for long-term service needs. Core service areas include Asset Management, Design + Planning, Economic Development, Environmental, Funding & Finance, Geomatics, GIS, Land & Site Development, Public Engagement, Stormwater, and Water & Sewer Utilities. For more information, visit www.withersravenel.com. IMS provides fully integrated infrastructure management services that combine automated pavement condition assessment, structural testing, engineering analysis, GIS integration, and data processing. Founded in 1975, IMS has more than 50 years of experience supporting municipalities, counties, MPOs, and state transportation agencies with pavement data collection, condition rating, and asset management data delivery throughout North America. IMS completes approximately 200 pavement management projects annually, maintaining complete in-house control of the process from data collection hardware and software development through processing, engineering analysis, QA/QC review, GIS integration, and final deliverable preparation. Media Contacts Becca Ruffin Director of WR Technologies WithersRavenel [email protected] Mollie Rhett Director of Marketing [email protected] Legal Disclaimer: EIN Presswire provides this news content "as is" without warranty of any kind. International World Times do not accept any responsibility or liability for the accuracy, content, images, videos, licenses, completeness, legality, or reliability of the information contained in this article. If you have any complaints or copyright issues related to this article, kindly contact the author above.

News WithersRavenel presents at NCDOT Division of Aviation Hurricane Response Training. WithersRavenel's Aaron Varnau, Remote Sensing Field Coordinator, and Chris Godwin, PLS, Remote Sensing Technical Lead, recently presented at the 2026 NCDOT Division of Aviation Hurricane Response Training, sharing real-world lessons from the firm's Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) operations following Hurricane Helene. Hosted by the NCDOT Division of Aviation on June 3 and 4 at the Central Carolina Community College Public Safety Training Center in Sanford, NC, the two-day training brought together nearly 200 participants from state agencies, local governments, emergency management organizations, public safety departments, and industry partners from across North Carolina. The training focused on preparing UAS pilots and response teams to safely and effectively use drones and other emerging technologies during hurricane response operations. Attendees participated in classroom instruction, operational discussions, and hands-on demonstrations designed to improve coordination, situational awareness, damage assessment capabilities, and overall disaster response readiness for communities throughout North Carolina. "Training opportunities like this are important because they give pilots, agencies, and response partners a chance to talk through real-world challenges before they happen," said Varnau. "After Hurricane Helene, our team saw firsthand how valuable UAS, remote sensing, and clear field procedures can be when access is limited and decisions need to be made quickly. Chris and I wanted to share what worked for us, what we learned in the field, and how those lessons can help others be better prepared for similar events across North Carolina." Applying Hurricane Helene lessons to North Carolina's coast. During their presentation, Varnau and Godwin focused on the tools, procedures, and field practices that proved most useful during WithersRavenel's on-demand aerial systems operations after Hurricane Helene. Their discussion also explored how those lessons can be adapted to hurricane response along North Carolina's coast, where flooding, storm surge, roadway washouts, debris, utility impacts, shoreline changes, and rapidly changing site conditions can create challenges for local governments, state agencies, and emergency response teams. The presentation drew from WithersRavenel's work on the NCDOT Hurricane Helene UAS Response in Chimney Rock and Bat Cave, NC. In the aftermath of Helene, WithersRavenel partnered with NCDOT to assess flood and landslide damage in some of Western North Carolina's hardest-hit areas. Working on an expedited timeline, Remote Sensing crews deployed quickly to begin survey work and provide data that supported emergency roadway design. As part of that response, WithersRavenel's UAS team mapped nearly 10 miles of affected terrain using drone-based orthomosaic imagery and LiDAR. The mapped corridors included NC-9 from Bat Cave north to the Buncombe County line and US-64, also known as US-74 ALT, from Bat Cave east to Chimney Rock. Conventional control and property surveys were also completed along the NC-9 corridor to support the design engineer and maintain consistency in NCDOT deliverables. The project presented significant field challenges. More than one mile of roadway was nonexistent due to extensive flooding, and survey control and flight takeoff locations were difficult to access. In these conditions, UAS operations, drone surveying, and remote sensing technology helped teams safely and efficiently collect data in areas that were otherwise difficult or impossible to reach. The data collected helped road design and rebuilding begin in some of the region's most damaged areas. Additional LiDAR surveys were completed to support analysis of new stream alignments along Grassy Creek, Hickory Creek, Reedy Patch Creek, and the Broad River, helping NCDOT study erosion and hydrology impacts from the storm. Remote Sensing for disaster response and recovery. WithersRavenel's Remote Sensing team provides mapping and imaging services on land, in the air, and underwater. From a single property or multiple parcels to urban corridors, rural roadways, and entire communities, the team delivers start-to-finish data collection services that support planning, design, construction, asset management, and emergency response. For hurricane response and disaster recovery, speed and accuracy matter. WithersRavenel's investments in remote sensing technology, including LiDAR sensors, UAS LiDAR, low-altitude photogrammetry, aerial photography, infrared thermal imaging, multispectral imaging, terrestrial LiDAR, bathymetric surveying, and volume analysis, allow teams to collect high-quality data efficiently across a wide range of site conditions. These technologies are especially valuable when access is limited or when visible and invisible infrastructure must be evaluated together. By combining aerial, terrestrial, and subsurface data collection methods, WithersRavenel helps clients better understand how roads, utilities, water bodies, slopes, drainage systems, and surrounding infrastructure interact before and after major storm events. Why Remote Sensing, UAS, and surveying matter in North Carolina disaster recovery. Natural disasters underscore the critical role surveying and remote sensing play in rebuilding communities. When infrastructure is compromised, accurate data and precise mapping become essential to understanding damage, prioritizing response, and moving recovery efforts forward. For North Carolina's coastal communities, those same principles apply in different conditions. Instead of steep mountain corridors, response teams may be dealing with flooded roadways, damaged bridges, storm surge impacts, shoreline erosion, debris fields, limited site access, and damage to public infrastructure. While the geography may differ from Western North Carolina, the need for reliable data, safe field operations, and coordinated response remains the same. UAS technology can help North Carolina local governments, NCDOT, state agencies, emergency managers, and response partners gather timely information after a storm. Drone-based imagery, LiDAR, aerial mapping, and drone surveying can support damage assessment, infrastructure documentation, debris and access evaluations, high-resolution mapping, and coordination among project stakeholders. Supporting North Carolina response partners. Seth Swaim, PLS, GISP, of WithersRavenel also participated in the event, which included representatives from Frontier Precision, Duncan-Parnell, Wingtra, GEL Solutions, and North Carolina Emergency Management. As hurricane season is in swing, training opportunities like this help strengthen partnerships among North Carolina local governments, state agencies, emergency response organizations, and private-sector teams. By bringing together classroom instruction, operational discussions, and hands-on demonstrations, the NCDOT Division of Aviation Hurricane Response Training helps pilots and response teams better prepare to support communities across the state when severe weather strikes. From daily infrastructure projects to emergency disaster recovery, surveying and remote sensing services help North Carolina communities remain safe, functional, and prepared for the future. Accurate mapping, reliable data collection, and responsive field operations can reduce uncertainty, inform design decisions, and accelerate recovery in the hardest-hit areas. Through remote sensing, UAS technology, drone surveying, LiDAR, field-tested procedures, and adaptable response strategies, WithersRavenel helps North Carolina local government, state, and federal government clients gather timely, accurate information when it matters most. Interested in learning more about how remote sensing, UAS, drone surveying, LiDAR, and aerial mapping can support hurricane response, disaster recovery, infrastructure planning, or emergency operations in North Carolina? Connect with Chris Godwin or Seth Swaim to learn more about WithersRavenel's Remote Sensing services and how its team can help local government, state, and federal government partners gather timely, accurate data when it matters most. Chris Godwin, PLS. Remote Sensing Technical Lead Seth Swaim, PLS, GISP. Remote Sensing Group Director