Episode 158: ‘Young, Skilled, Unstoppable’ with Sumer Furlong
In this episode:
Christi Powell and Angela Gardner introduce their exciting new guest, Sumer Furlong, a young and dynamic land development manager at Resproland. As a recent graduate of Greenville Technical Institute's Construction Engineering Technology program and a youth mentor at her local church, Sumer shares her journey into the construction industry, the challenges she faces as one of the youngest in her field, and her passion for mentoring the next generation. She also discusses her decision to forego further formal education for hands-on experience based on valuable external advice. Sumer shares personal anecdotes from mission trips and highlights the importance of building relationships and giving back. Tune in for an inspiring conversation about navigating a traditionally male-dominated industry with passion, resilience, and a commitment to mentorship. Thanks for Listening!
Supported by: GroundBreak Carolinas and DreamOn3
Show Notes and Links:
00:00 Introduction and Hosts' Banter
00:52 Introducing Our Guest: Sumer Furlong
01:55 Sumer's Background and Career Journey
03:31 Challenges and Insights in Land Development
09:17 Mentorship and Mission Trips
14:12 Advice for Aspiring Professionals
16:25 Self-Care and Personal Interests
18:05 Closing Remarks and Contact Information
About Sumer:
Sumer Furlong is a Land Development Manager with Resproland, providing support to acquisitions and development in initial new project site evaluation and feasibility studies, land development scheduling and budgeting and subsequent follow up on tracking projects through the design, permitting and construction processes.
Sumer is also a youth mentor and groups leader in her local church in Simpsonville and especially enjoys logistics planning and supervision of mission trips which have included local, national and international trips. Sumer has a great desire to give back, always seeking to learn and to serve, especially the youth, and enjoys her role in Resproland as valuable technical support to their growing company.
