About Nate
Nate has been with Barton since 2016 first joining as an Electrical Engineer, after several years at our Raleigh office he currently serves as the Director of Operations. He attended the North Carolina State University where he earned a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering.
When asked what being part of an ESOP means to him, Nate states, “It means that we all have an influence and responsibility in making this a great place to work.”
Tell us a little bit about your life at home.
Married to my wife Morgan. We enjoy keeping a few plants alive and using our free time to play golf or travel together. Both being NC State grads, we’ve enjoyed continuing those friendships in the Raleigh area over the years.
What’s your hometown?
Currently live in Knightdale, NC. I’ve lived in Iowa, Wisconsin, and Western North Carolina before moving to the Raleigh area to attend college.
What was your first job in engineering like?
My first engineering internship in college was with the NCDOT in the NC Mountains. Learned more soft skills than hard skills that summer. But worked with a man named “June Bug”, no teeth and no degree, maneuvering a dump truck inches from the edge of a cliff all summer. If you’re on the nice Highway 321 near Boone, thank him, not me.
What was the first job you got a physical paycheck?
Umpire for youth baseball when I was in High School. Learned parents will heckle any umpire no matter the age.
What do you like most about the ESOP?
I like that there is transparency in the business performance.
How does the ESOP impact you the most?
Ownership in a company.
What do you love most about your job?
I enjoy the people here at Barton. I also enjoy the ability to learn about interesting engineering topics and apply that knowledge to help clients have successful projects.
If I wasn’t an Electrical Engineer, I’d be?
Videographer.
What’s your favorite sport?
NFL.
I’m seldom without?
Headphones.
When I’m not at work I’m doing…..
Playing golf.
Favorite pizza topping?
Pepperoni.
What’s on your “stranded on a desert island” playlist?
Amazing Grace (Bagpipe Version)
Hasta Que Salga El Sol – Don Omar
All I can Do Is Write About it – Lynyrd Skynyrd
Where Rainbows Never Die – The Steel Drivers
Right Above It – Lil Wayne
What’s your hidden talent?
Art – marquetry, wood burning, painting, and sketching.
What’s the one movie you can watch over and over again?
Cool Runnings.
What’s on your bucket list?
Live out of a travel van.
When I go to a cookout I hope there’s ____________ to eat.
Mac & Cheese.
What’s your favorite holiday and why?
4th of July. Peak of summer, and it is my wedding anniversary.
Have you ever met your idol or someone famous? If so, who?
Met my favorite football player Randy Moss as a kid at Vikings training camp. Was epic.
Best book you’ve ever read?
All The Places You’ll Go – John Ortberg
What’s the best piece of advice that you’ve ever been given?
“It’ll all come out in the wash” – Grandma