Staff

Experience

Mr. Balland has over 15 years of experience in civil engineering related to land development, telecommunications infrastructure, and livestock operations. This background includes experience in all aspects of planning, design, permitting, and project management for a variety of site development projects, including extensive work with rezoning and special use permits. Mr. Balland also has a great deal of experience in construction contract administration for both public and private ventures. Mr. Balland's comprehensive experience with Land Development practices has proven very beneficial on public and private sector projects.

Specialization

• Master Planning
• Rezoning/Special Use
• Project Management
• Residential Land Development
• Commercial Land Development
• Telecommunications

Education

AAS Civil Engineering, Vermont Technical College
Environmental Studies, Columbia Southern University
Business Management, University of North Carolina at Wilmington

Professional Memberships

American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE)

Registration

Professional Engineer - North Carolina
Professional Engineer - New York
Certified Environmental Compliance Manager

Notable Project Experience

• Lower Cape Fear Hospice Administrative Office Complex - Wilmington, NC - Work included conceptual layout, design, permitting and construction documents for the LEED Certified Office Complex.
• Myrtle Grove Village Commercial Shopping Center - New Hanover County, NC - Work included conceptual layout, design, utility main relocation, permitting and construction documents for commercial shopping center and off-site transportation improvements.

Experience

Mr. Blair has over 9 years of experience in planning, design, and construction administration for a variety of site development and municipal water, sewer, and stormwater projects. This experience includes all aspects of design and permitting required for site layout, public utilities, and stormwater management. Mr. Blair has exceptional background and knowledge of New Hanover County's utility systems and has also managed the bidding and contract administration for various large-scale municipal projects involving public funding. Mr. Blair's diverse and comprehensive experience with the governmental agencies has proven very beneficial on public and private sector projects.

Specialization

• Water and Wastewater Planning and Design
• Hydrologic/Hydraulic Modeling
• Stormwater Management Design and Permitting
• Construction Contract Administration
• Construction Documents

Education

BS Civil Engineering, Clemson University
MS Civil Engineering, Clemson University

Professional Memberships

Professional Engineers of North Carolina (PENC)

Registration

Professional Engineer--North Carolina

Notable Project Experience

• New Hanover County Water System Improvements – New Hanover County, NC - Work included extensive hydraulic modeling of existing water system and proposed improvements; design, permitting, and construction administration for miles of large diameter transmission main; and design and permitting for several high capacity wells.
• Town of Surf City Water System Improvements – Surf City, NC - Work included design, permitting and construction administration for several high capacity wells and miles of large diameter transmission main.
• The Reserve at St. James Plantation – Brunswick County, NC - Work included documentation and design for proposed well site

Experience

Mr. Clinkscales has over 8 years of experience in civil site development. This experience includes the design and permitting of infrastructure for residential and commercial site development projects, including public utility systems, stormwater management facilities, grading and erosion control plans and the layout of sites to meet the requirements of various municipal codes. Mr. Clinkscales' comprehensive knowledge with the regulatory agencies has proven very beneficial on all projects.

Specialization

• Stormwater Management Design and Permitting
• Design of Public Utilities including Wastewater Lift Stations
• Floodway analysis and water surface profile modeling
• Project Management
• Construction Documents

Education

BS Civil Engineering, Clemson University
MS Civil Engineering, Clemson University

Registration

Professional Engineer—North Carolina
Professional Engineer—South Carolina

Notable Project Experience

• The Reserve at St. James Plantation—2,200 acre residential development - Brunswick County, NC - Work included master utility planning, design and permitting of 3 large scale municipal wastewater lift stations, master stormwater planning and permitting, flood studies, culvert analysis, traffic improvements along Hwy 211 and construction administration.
• Osprey Landing —67 acre residential development - Southport, NC - Work included preparing construction documents and permits for the site.
• Riverstone Business Park - Forest City, NC - Work included HEC-2 open channel modeling and submittal for FEMA Letter of Map Revision (LOMR).
• Reserve at St James Clubhouse—10.35 acre Clubhouse - Brunswick County, NC - Work included site development plans for layout, grading, utilities and stormwater management for the permitting and construction of said clubhouse
• Mill Creek Phase II —352 acre residential development - Onslow County, NC - Work included master stormwater and utilities, full construction documentations and permitting for roadways, utilities, stormwater and sedimentation and erosion control.

Experience

Mr. Millis has over 4 years of experience specializing in civil engineering design related to land development. This experience includes the design and modeling of stormwater collection systems and best management practices in coastal areas of both North and South Carolina. This experience also includes design of public utilities and sedimentation and erosion control plans. Mr. Millis is also proficient in AutoCAD Land Development and a variety of hydrologic and hydraulic software.

Specialization

• Commercial and Residential Layout
• Hydrologic and Hydraulic Modeling
• Stormwater and Erosion Control Design and Permitting
• Construction Documents

Education

BS Civil Engineering, North Carolina State University (Valedictorian-May 2005)

Professional Membership

American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE)

Registration

Professional Engineer—North Carolina

Notable Project Experience

• The Reserve at St. James Plantation—2,200 acre residential development - Brunswick County, NC - Work included master water distribution modeling and permitting.
• Providence Park—36 acre multifamily development - New Hanover County, NC - Work included design, permitting and production of construction documents for stormwater, utilities and erosion control.
• Sunset Ridge—16.9 acre Multi-Family Development - Brunswick County, NC - Work included site development plans for layout, grading, utilities and stormwater management for the permitting and construction of multi-family development.
• Braxton Village—109 acre mixed use development - Cumberland County - Work included site development plans for layout, grading, utilities and stormwater management for the permitting and construction of development

Experience

Ms. Bollenbacher has over 9 years of experience in civil engineering design and project management for transportation and site development projects. This experience includes design of roadway improvements for NCDOT projects along with extensive design work for residential subdivisions and commercial and municipal site development projects. Ms. Bollenbacher's background includes expertise in site layout, grading, drainage, and stormwater management.

Specialization

• Commercial and Residential Layout and Design
• Roadway Design and Permitting
• Stormwater Management Design and Permitting
• Construction Documents

Education

BS Civil Engineering, Virginia Polytechnic Institute

Professional Memberships

American Society of Civil Engineer (ASCE)

Registration

Professional Engineer—North Carolina

Notable Project Experience

• Carolina Colours—1,800 acre residential development - New Bern, NC - Work included roadway, utility, and stormwater design and permitting; producing construction documents for multiple phases of development; and construction contract administration for multiple phases of development.
• Rourk Woods—115 acre mixed use residential development - Shallotte, NC - Work included roadway, utility, and stormwater design and permitting and production of construction documents.
• Woodlands Park East and Ellington Neighborhoods — Inside the Reserve at St James in Brunswick County - Work included roadway design, sedimentation and erosion control, and grading.
• Middle Creek — 57 acre single family development - Shallotte, NC - Work included site development plans for layout, grading, utilities and stormwater management for the permitting and construction of development.

Experience

Ms. Merix has gained experience through her work with a local architecture firm. She has dealt with design projects starting in the schematic phase and going through the permitting phase, and is familiar with the permitting process. She also gained leadership experience while serving as project manager of her senior design team.

Specialization

• Site layout and design
• Zoning regulations
• Project coordination
• Permitting

Education

BS Industrial Engineering, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

Registration

Engineering Intern—Virginia

Notable Project Experience

• Lower Cape Fear Hospice Administrative Office Complex - Wilmington, NC - Work included preparing package for City of Wilmington TRC and Sediment and Erosion Control Calculations
• Collaborative Medical Building —7.8 acre Commercial development - Wilmington, NC - Work included preparing package for City of Wilmington TRC, grading and drainage and sedimentation and erosion control
• The Reserve at St. James Plantation - Entrance Road - Work included performing drainage calculations and aid in submittal package for NCDOT driveway permit submittal

Experience

Mr. Lewis has experience specializing in coastal land use planning and issuing of permits in Brunswick, New Hanover, Pender and Onslow County, and best management practices in coastal areas of North Carolina. Mr. Lewis was a part of the N.C. National Estuarine Research Reserve System-Wide Monitoring Program (SWMP) at Masonboro Island.

Specialization

• Land Development Permitting
• Coastal Area Management Act of North Carolina
• Land-Use Planning and Permitting

Education

BA Parks and Recreation Management, University of North Carolina Wilmington

Notable Project Experience

Intern of 4 months with the North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources (NCDENR). Work included projects for CAMA land-use planning and Permitting section.

• Woodlands Park West, Woodlands Park East, and Ellington subdivisions - St James, NC - Work included preparing drawings and performing the necessary calculations for stormwater permitting inside The Reserve at St James
• Mill Creek Phase II— 352 acre residential development - Onslow County, NC - Work included preparing drawings and performing the necessary calculations for stormwater permitting inside the development. Also prepared the package to submit for preliminary plat in Onslow County

Professional Land Surveyor

Experience

Ms. Millis' experience in office management includes strength in accounting and clerical areas. Her organization and ability to wear a variety of hats truly supports the work of the firm.

Education

2005 – Present, University of North Carolina at Wilmington

• Double Major in Accounting & Art History
• Cumulative GPA: 3.7

Other Activities and Accomplishments

• Dean's List
• SECU Scholarship Recipient
• Business and Professional Women Scholarship
• YWCA Cape Fear Women of Achievement Scholarship Award