Dewberry

Dewberry

Nationwide planning, design, and construction professionals

Overview

Dewberry is a nationwide planning, design, and construction services firm that serves both public and private clients. It helps clients by providing professional services to plan, design, and build natural and built environments, tackling complex challenges and transforming communities. The company collaborates with clients through teams that combine client-focused service with deep subject-matter expertise to deliver projects end-to-end—from planning and design to construction. Unlike firms that rely on a narrow niche, Dewberry differentiates itself with a long track record (established in 1956), a large nationwide footprint (50 locations and 2,500+ professionals), and a strong emphasis on relationships, diversity, and employee growth. Its goal is to create value for clients, improve communities, empower employees, and expand its reach by delivering responsible, well-executed solutions.

About Dewberry

Simplify's Rating
Why Dewberry is rated
B-
Rated B on Competitive Edge
Rated B on Growth Potential
Rated C on Differentiation

Industries

Consulting

Government & Public Sector

Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Fairfax, Virginia

Founded

1956

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What believers are saying

  • Dewberry won ACEC Virginia 2026 Pinnacle Award for Coastal Resilience Master Plan.
  • Rancho Cordova office earned four project of the year awards in 2024.
  • Sponsorship at NASTO 2026 reinforces role in transportation planning and operations.

What critics are saying

  • Supreme Court vacated $43 million trademark award, risking brand reassignment or name change.
  • Confusion between Dewberry Group and Dewberry Engineers may invalidate industry partnerships.
  • Forced name change could cripple client recognition in water and transportation sectors.

What makes Dewberry unique

  • Dewberry added Heather Dean for western marketing with 30 years of experience.
  • Director Cathleen Bryant leads Industrial Site Recovery Act group in northeast.
  • Michael Gabaldon serves as vice president leading western water market segment.

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Dewberry
Jun 24th, 2026
Dewberry welcomes Heather Dean as director of marketing for the west region.

Dewberry welcomes Heather Dean as director of marketing for the west region. Dean brings more than 30 years of experience to help support firm's growth. 06.24.2026 Dewberry, a privately held professional services firm, has announced that Heather Dean has joined the firm's Denver, Colorado, office, as director of marketing for the western region. In this role, Dean will lead integrated marketing, business development, and pursuit strategy across the west, partnering with executives and technical leaders to anticipate market shifts and position the firm for growth across the water and transportation sectors. Dean brings more than 30 years of experience to her role. Prior to joining Dewberry, she served as principal and director of marketing and business development for an international professional services firm's water practice. In her tenure, she set growth strategy in partnership with executive leadership and led cross-functional marketing and business development teams across North America and globally. Dean also drove enterprise-wide campaigns, guided business planning and key account strategy, and led some of the organization's largest North American and global pursuits, including multi-billion-dollar corporate campaigns. "Our team in the west is thrilled to welcome Heather," says Dewberry Senior Vice President and West Operating Unit Manager Dennis Haglan, PE. "Heather's industry experience leading significant marketing initiatives will bring valuable perspective to directly benefit our clients."

Dewberry
Jun 19th, 2026
Jermantown Vehicle Service Center EV infrastructure project earns Fairfax County Award of Excellence.

Jermantown Vehicle Service Center EV infrastructure project earns Fairfax County Award of Excellence. Dewberry recognized for sustainable and energy-efficient design. 06.19.2026 Dewberry, a privately held professional services firm, has announced that it has received a 2025-2026 Award of Excellence from the Fairfax County Department of Public Works and Environmental Services Building Design and Construction Division. The award recognizes the firm for its sustainable and energy-efficient design for the Jermantown Vehicle Service Center electric vehicle (EV) charging station project in Fairfax, Virginia. Dewberry's mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) practice led electrical engineering and construction administration services for EV service equipment (EVSE) design and installation. The new EV charging infrastructure supports up to 14 fleet vehicles and two public vehicles through Level 2 chargers. Installation of the charging stations aligns with the county's Community-Wide Energy and Climate Action Plan (CECAP), which aims for carbon neutrality across Fairfax County government operations by 2040 and community-wide carbon neutrality by 2050. Dewberry is now leading additional projects to support the county's transition to energy-efficient vehicle fleet operations. "We are proud to support Fairfax County's commitment to carbon neutrality," says Dewberry Associate and Department Manager Dave Wernli, PE, LEED AP. "The installation of 16 new EV charging stations at Jermantown Vehicle Service Center represents an important investment in energy-efficient infrastructure, meeting today's operational needs while advancing long-term sustainability goals."

Dewberry
May 20th, 2026
Dewberry welcomes Cathleen Bryant to northeast environmental practice.

Dewberry welcomes Cathleen Bryant to northeast environmental practice. Bryant to lead firm's Industrial Site Recovery Act group. 05.20.2026 Dewberry, a privately held professional services firm, has announced that Cathleen Bryant, LSRP, has joined its northeast environmental practice as senior project manager. In this role, Bryant will manage site contamination projects and lead Dewberry's Industrial Site Recovery Act (ISRA) New Jersey group. She is based out of the firm's Parsippany, New Jersey, office. Bryant brings 30 years of environmental consulting experience supporting industrial, commercial, and government clients in New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania. Her project management experience encompasses all phases of investigation, remediation, and regulatory closure, with specialized expertise in New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection requirements, including ISRA compliance. Bryant has led investigations involving solvents, petroleum products, metals, and polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs), and has prepared complex regulatory submissions. "Cathy's extensive experience in site investigation and remediation significantly strengthens the environmental solutions we're delivering to our clients," says Dewberry Senior Vice President Ileana S. Ivanciu, Ph.D. "I look forward to seeing her support our clients and mentor junior staff to address contamination challenges across the region." Bryant earned her bachelor's degree in environmental engineering from the Florida Institute of Technology (1991). She is a member of the New Jersey Licensed Site Remediation Professionals Association and the Society of Women Environmental Professionals.

Dewberry
May 19th, 2026
Dewberry welcomes Michael Gabaldon to water practice in the west.

Dewberry welcomes Michael Gabaldon to water practice in the west. Gabaldon to serve as vice president and regional water market segment leader. 05.19.2026 Dewberry, a privately held professional services firm, has announced that Michael Gabaldon, PE, has joined the firm as vice president and regional water market segment leader, supporting business development, growth, and clients in the western region. He is based in Dewberry's Sacramento, California, office. Gabaldon has more than 40 years of experience in water resources development and management in a variety of technical, operational, managerial, and senior executive positions with the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation, and other consulting firms. His background includes water and natural resources management, program development, program management, budget formulation, environmental compliance, and construction management. Gabaldon brings knowledge of the Colorado River and Rio Grande operations, with extensive experience navigating interstate water compacts, hydropower, dam safety, advanced water treatment, water reuse, and project operations issues. "Michael's extensive knowledge of water resources will be instrumental as we support existing and new clients across the west," says Dewberry Senior Vice President and West Operating Unit Manager Dennis Haglan, PE. "We are thrilled to have him join the team." Gabaldon earned a bachelor's degree in civil engineering from The University of New Mexico (1980) and an associate of arts degree in water technology from New Mexico State University (1976). He is a member of the American Society of Civil Engineers, Association of California Water Agencies, Colorado River Water Users Association, and the Society of American Military Engineers.

Dewberry
May 18th, 2026
Dewberry's Jerry Mrykalo promoted to Mid-Atlantic transportation business Unit Manager.

Dewberry's Jerry Mrykalo promoted to Mid-Atlantic transportation business Unit Manager. Mrykalo to lead 110-person practice across Virginia and Maryland. 05.18.2026 Dewberry, a privately held professional services firm, has announced that Jerry Mrykalo, PE, PTOE, DBIA, will lead the firm's mid-Atlantic transportation business unit. Based in the Fairfax, Virginia, office, Mrykalo will lead the 110-person team, overseeing roadway, structural, hydraulic, and traffic engineering design and environmental permitting for many of the firm's regional clients, including the Virginia Department of Transportation, Maryland Transportation Authority, and Maryland State Highway Administration. Mrykalo has been with Dewberry for 20 years and previously served as department manager for its mid-Atlantic traffic engineering practice. He served as lead traffic engineer for major design-build and design-bid-build transportation projects across the region, including the Dulles Corridor Metrorail Project Phase 2, Intercounty Connector (ICC), and projects throughout the I-64, I-66, and I-81 corridors in Virginia. "Jerry's strong leadership and collaborative approach have greatly strengthened the capabilities of our traffic engineering practice, and I'm excited to see this continue in his new role," says Dewberry Senior Vice President and Operations Unit Manager Steve Kuntz, PE, DBIA. "With two decades of regional experience and a deep commitment to his community, Jerry consistently exceeds expectations in delivering for our clients." Mrykalo earned a bachelor's degree in civil engineering from Pennsylvania State University (2005). He serves on the Engineering Consultant Leadership Committee for the Virginia Transportation Construction Alliance and was named a 2019 Top Young Professional by Engineering News-Record Mid-Atlantic.

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