Meet Becky White! Becky is the Chief Operating Officer at Sain Associates, Inc. and currently serves as the Vice-Chairwoman on the WBL Board. Becky also serves as a WBL Mentor and has spoken at previous Community Meetings for WBL. Thank you for serving our ministry so well, Becky! Learn more about Becky’s life and career in her own words below:

What do you do? Sain Associates is a consulting firm of civil engineers and surveyors. As COO, I oversee corporate operations for the firm including human resources, strategic planning and branch office operations. Since I am a transportation planner, I also serve as principal-in-charge on Sain’s transportation planning projects.

What do you like most about your job? I love problem solving and the great variety of projects and assignments that cross my desk. I also enjoy interacting with and helping our clients and staff.

How did you get started in your career?  I was introduced to traffic planning and engineering by a family member who helped me get my first job in a consulting firm. I didn’t think I would stay in the field but was mentored by some great leaders and fell in love with the profession.

How do you unwind after a busy week? I love to read and sit on my back porch. Looking at the trees behind my house is very relaxing.

Fun Facts: I spent my early childhood in Nigeria where my parents were Southern Baptist missionaries, and I have a bachelor’s degree in art from Furman University.

Life Verse: “Be strong and courageous and get to work. Don’t be frightened by the size of the task, for the Lord my God is with you; he will not forsake you. He will see to it that everything is finished correctly.” 1 Chronicles 28:20 TLB | When I was young, I struggled with fear of failure which made me very timid. This verse has been a lifelong reminder that courage comes through trust in God’s leadership. With it, I can get to work knowing that he is ultimately in charge of the outcome.

Tell us about your family: I’ve been married for 32 years to Steve White, a financial planner and investment advisor. We have two grown children: Alex is a math PhD candidate at Florida State University, and Emily is a first-year elementary school art teacher at Huffman Academy in Birmingham.

What does WBL mean to you? Women Business Leaders was an answer to my prayer to find a group of Christian businesswomen who could provide encouragement and support as I grew in my career. I especially love the diversity present in WBL members, the spiritual teaching, and the new friendships I’ve made through the group.