Our Team

In January 2020, Andy Lovingood was named President of McGill. He has over 30 years of consulting engineering experience and has been the guiding force behind some of McGill’s most noteworthy projects. Andy is recognized as a strong communicator and acknowledged for his extensive technical engineering, management, and operations expertise in public infrastructure, which has proven invaluable to our clients. Prior to being appointed President, Andy served as Vice President at McGill, providing leadership to the core services and all nine offices of the firm. He began his career in public service as the Director of Engineering for the City of Concord, North Carolina, helping to define the infrastructure and development pathway for Concord to become the tenth most populous city in North Carolina.

Danny Bridges has served McGill in multiple capacities throughout his 36-year tenure with the firm. He began his career as an Engineering Associate and advanced to Project Engineer, Client and Senior Manager, and Asheville Office Manager. He currently serves as the Virginia Regional Manager, Williamsburg Office Manager, and is one of the firm’s Vice Presidents. Danny is driven by building relationships with clients and has earned a reputation of professional integrity and accountability.

Mark Cathey has more than 28 years of design and management experience in civil and environmental engineering. He joined McGill as an Engineering Associate and is now Vice President and Regional Office Manager, where he oversees the operations of McGill’s largest office. Mark strives for perfection and consistently provides excellent service. His reputation for meeting clients’ needs in a timely and cost-efficient manner precedes him. Furthermore, Mark goes above and beyond to successfully execute solutions that are both innovative and sustainable, as evidenced by his work on numerous LEED-certified projects.

Doug Chapman has more than 31 years of engineering experience. He has worked in both the public and private sector, which provides him with a thorough understanding of client expectations and the need to actively manage projects from design through completion. Doug’s contributions to the McGill team include his dedication to client relations, as well as his technical expertise and innovative thinking. As Vice President and Regional Manager, he is responsible for the central region of North Carolina.

Michael Hanson has extensive technical knowledge and maintains an awareness of the latest innovations in water resource solutions. With over 32 years of experience, he has supported a wide array of enterprise fund and stormwater program needs. Among his areas of expertise are watershed assessments, stormwater master planning, design of drainage infrastructure, wetland creation, stream restoration, floodplain management, and water quality modeling. Leading a team of dedicated water resources professionals, Michael supports projects across all offices and disciplines. He resides as the Regional Manager over McGill’s Eastern North Carolina offices, including Pinehurst, Raleigh, Shallotte, and Smithfield.

Joel Storrow’s wealth of experience extends across many disciplines, including engineering design, project management, and corporate management. In January 2020, Joel transitioned into a new role at McGill, after serving as President of the firm for 18 years. During his tenure as President, Joel extended the firm’s footprint in the Southeast to include nine offices and expanded the core program of services. Joel applies his 33 years of experience and industry knowledge in his new role, focusing on client relationships and business development in both Western North Carolina and Eastern Tennessee. He understands the value of service to McGill’s clients and strives to provide viable, cost-effective, and realistic solutions through innovative thinking and problem solving.

As Vice President of McGill, Keith Webb serves as a chief technical officer for complex firm projects, specifically challenging water and wastewater projects. With over 40 years of experience, he is recognized for delivering solutions with his innovative, cost-effective design strategies. Keith’s commitment to the team approach and involvement of the client in the planning and decision-making process results in creative solutions and approaches for successful projects.

Nancy Whitman is responsible for the overall financial management of the firm, including accounting, financial planning, and analysis. Her 33 years of experience, 26 with McGill, allow her to effectively manage the financial responsibilities of the firm and serve as an essential strategic advisor. Under Nancy’s leadership and guidance, McGill has established a robust financial record and increased its capacity to do business.

As the Human Resources Director, Stephanie Craig leads McGill’s HR team in recruiting, training, retaining talent, and creating a positive work environment that fosters growth and innovation. Stephanie has worked in the human resources field for over 13 years across various industries, and is committed to employee development and engagement. By ensuring that our employees are well-trained, motivated, and engaged, she is directly contributing to the quality of service and solutions that we are about to provide our clients with.

In her role as Director of Marketing, Toni Shope collaborates with a team of creative designers, photographers, and writers to oversee the marketing strategy at McGill and manage the firm’s brand and proposal process, and coordinate sponsorships and events. She brings over 20 years of experience working with local governments, professional organizations, and private sector companies across North America on strategic planning and innovative practices. Since joining McGill in 2017, the marketing team has completed a rebranding initiative, restructured the proposal process, and implemented a CRM system.

Before joining McGill, Jamie Carden previously worked in consulting, construction, and government, which have allowed him to understand clients’ perspectives and successfully manage projects from inception to completion. He focuses on analyzing problems with existing systems and creating sustainable solutions. Jamie’s experience includes working with municipal, state, and local clients. He is knowledgeable about private wastewater applications, private site development, and road and bridge improvements. Jamie is also responsible for managing the Knoxville office.

As the Roanoke Office Manager, Wes Fleming showcases his leadership abilities and his love for building connections with people. He is always eager to engage with the communities that he serves and to foster strong relationships through McGill’s work in engineering, land planning and recreation, and consulting. Wes’ commitment is further exemplified through his continuous learning and professional development. As an experienced engineer, Wes stays up-to-date with the latest advancements and best practices in the field. His experience has been a key to McGill’s success in a number of water, wastewater, electrical, and land planning and recreation projects.

Over his 18-year career at McGill, David Honeycutt worked his way up from a project engineer to Pinehurst Office Manager. In this role, he oversees a team of ten employees and will build upon the region’s success. David has significant experience in a wide variety of water and wastewater projects, including treatment and pumping systems, line replacements, rehabilitation, extensions, and biological process and hydraulic modeling. David has an eye for design and retains a big-picture perspective to find the best solution for McGill’s clients.

With significant experience in operational management, Robert Miller has excelled as a successful project manager. He has effectively overseen programs and projects pertaining to the fields of geo-environmental services, geotechnical services, water and wastewater, and various other environmental services with great success. Robert has a proven record of success in business operations, strategic business development, staff leadership, and mentorship.

Since 1993, Michael has been serving his community by providing engineering and related technical and management services in various capacities. His careers in the electric utilities and consulting engineering industries created opportunities for him to manage a variety of project types that have included cooperative efforts with regulatory, public, and private entities. Michael strives to enrich the lives of individuals and communities, while always upholding the highest standards of professional conduct in the engineering profession. He seeks to provide quality service to clients, with reliable responsiveness and commitment to project goals.

At a young age, Ben Cathey knew he wanted to build. Now having over 20 years of experience within the construction and engineering field, he is living out his childhood dream as a civil / site engineer. Ben’s experience with various types of construction projects, in addition to his real-world approach, results in practical solutions for clients – both municipal and private. He enjoys the satisfaction of improving or building new facilities or infrastructure, making a difference in the communities in which we serve and live, and knowing that he was a part of a project that makes a difference to society.

Mike Dowd has always been math- and science-oriented, with an affinity for problem solving. With 27 years in the profession (and 25 with McGill), he has worked on projects spanning the spectrum – from linear distribution projects to complex multimillion-dollar infrastructure expansion. As the water / wastewater practice area leader, Mike keeps the team organized, focused, and on budget and schedule. He works closely with various teams across McGill offices to ensure efficient facilitation of water / wastewater projects. Mike is a clear communicator and an excellent go-between for funding agencies and clients.

With over 17 years of expertise in environmental services, Jon Swaim leads McGill’s Environmental Services Practice Area with a commitment to sustainable land development. Jon brings an extensive background in wetland and water delineations, stream assessments, and erosion control inspections for projects throughout North Carolina. His experience as an Environmental Health Specialist allows him to expertly guide clients through complex residential and commercial septic and well-permitting processes, ensuring regulatory compliance and environmental stewardship. Specializing in aquatic resource field reconnaissance, data collection, and comprehensive report writing, Jon delivers insights and solutions that support responsible development and environmental health.

Christyn Fertenbaugh, PE has 13 years of experience with water and wastewater permitting and compliance; funding programs for water, wastewater, and stormwater administered through the Division of Water Infrastructure (DWI); and communicating dynamically with people at all levels of the technical spectrum. Christyn is passionate about protecting the environment by helping water and wastewater systems meet regulations and improve their infrastructure. With her background in engineering, she uses that knowledge and enthusiasm to contribute to the grant administration process.

Nick Huffman has spent much of his career tackling complicated electrical engineering projects. With 15 years of experience – 14 of which with McGill – he is energized by providing electrical solutions to a variety of clients. As the electrical practice area leader, Nick demonstrates strong leadership for the firm’s electrical engineering team and ensures the highest quality end products for clients. He is skilled at working with multiple moving pieces in a project, but doing so in a manner that does not disrupt service to our clients and that results in successful projects.

RJ Mozeley oversees McGill’s financial services team. This team researches funding opportunities through many different agencies seeking to pair our clients’ projects with the best funding available. RJ and the financial services team also assist communities in applying for funding, and administer various grants from state and federal programs. He is certified to provide all environmental documentation to North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality (NCDEQ) for Community Development Block Grant-Infrastructure (CDBG-I) funded projects.

Cameron Long is passionate about helping communities improve. With 21 years of experience, he has worked on a variety of water-related projects. From stormwater CIPs, stormwater master plans, and stormwater control measures, to AIAs, he has extensive experience with local and state regulatory standards.

Chad Howard has worked in the surveying field for over 28 years. During this time, he has managed over $20,000,000 worth of successful land surveying and subsurface utility engineering (SUE) projects. In his role, Chad has been responsible for project estimating, contract negotiation, billing, client relations, quality control and quality assurance (QA / QC), computing and adjusting boundary problems, and drafting and reviewing finalized plats. As a result of his hard work, he has received 13 awards from the North Carolina Society of Surveyors Annual Statewide Plat Contest produced by the National Society of Professional Surveyors (NSPS), including first place in the Boundary Survey Category of the annual NSPS nationwide plat contest. His hard work and dedication to his field is evident in the work ethic and enthusiasm he demonstrates with his team members and clients.

Since joining McGill 20 years ago, Mike Norris has grown McGill’s land planning and recreation practice to serve communities across three states, winning multiple awards. His unique vision, knowledge, and skills bring parks, streetscapes, downtowns, greenways, and trails to life. Mike is known to immerse himself into the communities where he is working to understand the needs and culture of the community. He is a dedicated steward of shaping communities through the betterment of outdoor living.

Since joining McGill as an engineering technician back in 2002, Mike Patton has worked his way up to the position of construction services practice area leader. This steady career growth, and long history with the firm has given him a unique vantage point from which to oversee the department. Mike’s current role entails directing field operations, preparing contract documents, chairing various project meetings, processing applications for payment, reviewing shop drawings, and negotiating change orders. He is driven by the desire to assist members of his team in successfully wrapping up projects that they have spent a significant amount of time and effort on.

Forrest Westall has extensive experience in water quality management and has helped develop and administer many North Carolina Water Quality programs. He has a high level of understanding of the laws, regulations, and processes that guide the agencies that manage surface water across the state of North Carolina. Forrest is skilled at guiding and coordinating the environmental review and permitting processes from start to finish. He has successfully worked on many water quality and permitting projects and is familiar with the procedures to make regulatory decisions. Forrest was formerly the manager of water quality programs administered by the NC Department of Environmental Quality in the Asheville regional office. He has served as a member of the NC Environmental Management Commission and as an advisor to many organizations, local governments, and private companies. Through McGill, Forrest serves as the Executive Director of the Upper Neuse River Basin Association.