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Chief Operating Officer

Dewberry is a leading, market-facing firm with a proven history of providing professional services to a wide variety of public- and private-sector clients. Established in 1956, Dewberry is headquartered in Fairfax, Virginia, with more than 40 locations and 2,000+ professionals nationwide.

With the professional services firm Dewberry since 1979, I have held several key positions since managing the startup of the firm’s office in Danville, Virginia, including southeast division manager, and president of Dewberry Engineers Inc., a Dewberry Company of 1,800 employees. In 2010, I was named chief operating officer. During my tenure, I helped direct the company through significant market segment growth and expansion into multiple geographies. I also managed the acquisition of seven companies for Dewberry, including the 2021 acquisitions of two engineering firms in the Southeast and the 2019 acquisition of an engineering firm based in California. In April 2022, I transitioned into a consulting role with the firm. I continue to guide critical initiatives for Dewberry, including championing its corporate acquisition program. I am also very active with Dewberry’s clients, serving as an executive client manager for several strategic clients. Established in 1956, Dewberry is headquartered in Fairfax, Virginia, with more than 50 locations and 2,000+ professionals nationwide. With annual revenues near $500 million, Dewberry consistently ranks as a top 40 design firm in Engineering News-Record’s Top 500 Design Firms and within the top 30 for the publication's Top 100 Pure Designers. Dewberry services include architecture, construction, engineering (site/civil, land planning and development, and mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and structural), environmental; geospatial, mapping and survey; planning, consulting and advisory; and technology for federal, state and local, and commercial clients. Having spent 50+ years in the consulting engineering profession, I bring a wealth of knowledge to support firm and employee growth, develop the next generation of leaders, and bring success to clients.