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Morgan's Mentors

Morgan's Mentors

By: Morgan NeSmith | DFI
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 In this series (primarily intended for young professionals and undergraduate students), Morgan NeSmith will be discussing with various professionals about mentoring and being mentored. Each episode will follow a standard format with the purpose of providing general advice on career development and being mentored from a range of perspectives. Sponsored by Dan Brown and Associates Morgan NeSmith is a director of engineering at Berkel & Company Contractors, Inc., and has both a bachelor’s and master’s degree in civil engineering from Georgia Tech and over 20 years of experience in geotechnical contracting and consulting. NeSmith has authored and co-authored numerous papers on deep foundations and ground improvement systems. He also regularly speaks to companies, universities, and professional organizations on these topics on behalf of Berkel as well as DFI, of which he is the immediate past chair of the ACIP and DD Pile Committee. NeSmith currently serves on the DFI Board of Trustees as the liaison to the ACIP and DD Pile Committee and is a Diplomate of the Academy of Geo-Professionals.© 2025 Morgan NeSmith | DFI Career Success Economics Leadership Management & Leadership
Episodes
  • Morgan's Mentors Episode 12: Karen Armfield

    Morgan's Mentors Episode 12: Karen Armfield
    Oct 18 2023

    Host Morgan NeSmith is moving the needle for the final time in 2023. Karen Armfield, P.E., director of the NYC Geotechnical & Tunneling Group of WSP USA, joined us to talk about career development and when to take a chance.

    Contents of this video:
    0:00 Intro
    0:24 Welcome
    14:04 Sponsor
    16:55 Wrap up

    Music: Pursuing Darkness by XTaKeRuX
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    18 mins
  • Morgan's Mentors Episode 11: Ben Stroyer

    Morgan's Mentors Episode 11: Ben Stroyer
    Sep 11 2023

    We get right down to business on this episode of Morgan's Mentors as our host Morgan NeSmith moves the needle toward entrepreneurship. Ben Stroyer, co-founder and managing director of IDEAL Group, joined us to talk about business ownership and how to advance after setbacks.

    Contents of this video:
    0:00 Intro
    0:24 Welcome
    16:50 Sponsor
    29:47 Wrap up

    Wrap up Music: Pursuing Darkness by XTaKeRuX
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    30 mins
  • Morgan's Mentors Episode 10: Wayne Clough, Ph.D., P.E.

    Morgan's Mentors Episode 10: Wayne Clough, Ph.D., P.E.
    Aug 15 2023

    Wishes are granted on this episode of Morgan’s Mentors as Morgan hosts the first guest requested by a previous guest! Wayne Clough, Ph.D., P.E., secretary emeritus of the Smithsonian Institution and president emeritus of the Georgia Institute of Technology, joined us to talk about navigating the worlds of research and administration along with the importance of finding mentorship throughout our careers.

    Some of Dr. Clough's Awards and Honors:
    - Arthur M. Beuche Medal in 2008 for national service in public policy
    - Two Norman Medals
    - The OPAL Award for Lifetime Achievement
    - Georgia Tech’s Joseph M. Petit Award for Distinguished Service in 2009
    - Named to the Technology Hall of Fame of Georgia in 2009
    - The Medal of the Foreign Policy Association in 2011
    - The Ralph Coates Roe Medal of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers in 2013
    - The President’s Medal of Emory University in 2014
    - The Silver Order of the de Fleury Medal of the Army Corps of Engineers in 2014
    - The Engineering Excellence and Leadership Award from George Mason University in 2016

    Music: Pursuing Darkness by XTaKeRuX
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    55 mins

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