CREW Upstate: July Virtual Luncheon

CREW Upstate presents our 2020 Luncheon Series: THE YEAR OF THE DEAL

Site Feasibility

Ever wonder what physical aspects of a site make it feasible for development? This virtual luncheon will explore the ways a deal is analyzed from the perspective of an attorney, environmental professional, and a civil/geotechnical engineer. We will explore the following areas of site development feasibility:

• Risk tolerance of possible environmental issues
• Civil design and geotechnical aspects of the due diligence process
• Title search process

Amy Clayton, a partner at Womble Bond Dickinson (US) LLP, has been practicing commercial real estate law for 15 years. A native of Greenville, Amy graduated from Clemson University with a Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry and the University of South Carolina School of Law. Amy focuses her practice on real estate and business finance, acquisitions, dispositions, development, and leasing.

Britney Barnes, Project Manager with Civil & Environmental Consultants, currently leads the environmental due diligence efforts in CEC's Greenville office. With a Bachelor of Science in Geology from Clemson, Britney has spent nearly 20 years practicing in the environmental consulting industry in Greenville. Britney guides clients through the environmental due diligence process of Phase I Environmental Site Assessments (ESAs), Phase II ESAs, Brownfields, etc. Britney has been a CREW Upstate member since 2016 and has had the pleasure of serving as a Membership Chair, a National Delegate, and a Board member.

Gwen Sollenberger, Senior Geotechnical Engineer with Bunnell Lammons Engineering, leads the geotechnical services for the Greenville office Construction Services department. Originally from Texas, Gwen graduated from Florida Institute of Technology and University of Central Florida with a Bachelor and Master of Science in Civil Engineering, respectively. Gwen spent 2 years working under a civil designer and construction manager, and 6 years working in Dallas before moving to the Upstate. A licensed professional engineer in 4 states, Gwen’s 9 years of professional experience focused on commercial, industrial, and public projects throughout the Midwest and Southeast.