Dewberry, a privately held professional services firm, has announced that Dave Maxwell, PE, LEED AP BD+C, has been promoted to operating unit manager of more than 20 offices across the Southeast.

Prior to his most recent promotion, Maxwell served as senior vice president of the firm’s southern Virginia and North Carolina offices and has been an integral part of the firm’s growth over the past 16 years. In his new role, Maxwell oversees a diverse staff of more than 500 across southern Alabama, Florida, North Carolina, and central and southern Virginia, and works closely with the firm’s local leadership to set operational and growth strategies that are geographically and market-specific. In addition, Maxwell provides regional leadership for Dewberry’s water service line in the Southeast.

With nearly 25 years of experience, Maxwell provides support to a diverse client base, including local municipalities, private industries, and large institutions. His background includes the management of full-service term contracts and large, multi-disciplined teams. He earned a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering from the University of Virginia (1994), is a LEED Accredited Professional, and a licensed professional engineer in Florida, North Carolina, and Virginia.