Employee Spotlight – Mike Brides

Q: How long have you been with the company?

I started my career in surveying as a sub-contractor to JF White in 1995 on the Old Colony Railroad Project.? Then in 2001, I was hired by JF White to work at the I90/I93 Interchange - Jacked Tunnels Project.

Q: What has been to date your most memorable moment at J.F. White??

My most memorable time at JF White would be when I went to New York in 2007. I was part of the Joint Venture Project with Skanska USA and ECCO III to work on the New York DEP Cat/Del Ultra-Violet Water Treatment Facility.? A Project Team, that was brought together from 3 uniquely different companies, delivered a Project unlike any other and we meshed as a Team like it had worked together for years.

Q: Who are some of your biggest inspirations within the company??

I have had the great pleasure of working with a lot of incredible people at JF White over the past 23 years.? Steve Barlow taught me that there was always time to listen and learn from everyone, Tradesmen to Management.? Brian MacDonald taught me to know the Project Plans like the back of my hand and dig into the subtle details. Last but not least, Jim Cahill taught me to prioritize my day, every day so I could be just as affective on one project alone or five simultaneously.

Q: If you could learn to do anything, what would it be?

I would love to learn to play the piano.? I grew up with music and have always wanted to learn.

Q: Where is your favorite place to be?

I always enjoy being at home with my family and have been blessed with my first Grandchild.

Q: What’s your favorite indoor/outdoor activity?

?I enjoy working with my hands, whether it be remodeling a bathroom and doing tile work or building a bird house in my shop. However, being in the great outdoors is really where I feel most creative and that has inspired my love for Surveying.

Q: What advice would you give to someone who might want to join our J.F. White?

I would tell them to know when to be observant of your surroundings and listen to others, while never being afraid to ask a question.? I would also tell them that JF White is a great place to learn and a company that you can make a great long-term career if that is what they want.