Dan Pleasant, PE, has recently been appointed to the North Carolina State University Civil, Construction, and Environmental Engineering (CCEE) Industry Advisory Board that serves as an advisory group for the CCEE Department Head.

During his appointment, Pleasant will support the Advisory Board's primary objectives:

• To assist the department head in achieving department goals and objectives and to provide a non-faculty group to the department head that gives counsel and advice on department matters
• To act as advocates for the department with the college of engineering, the broader university, and the community

Dewberry continues to be a strong advocate for engineering and architectural disciplines within higher education institutions; and anticipates building an even stronger working relationship with NC State, through, among other initiatives, technical information sessions and student mentoring.

"I'm honored to be serving on the NC State CCEE Advisory Board," says Pleasant. "This opportunity will strengthen our ongoing investments in higher education and build a long-term relationship with students and professors at NC State in the civil, construction, and environmental engineering disciplines."

Pleasant is Dewberry's chief operating officer. Prior to being named COO in 2010, Pleasant was president of the firm's southeast division. He has worked for Dewberry for 35 years and has helped the firm expand its operations by directing the growth of major service lines, such as transportation and energy, and overseeing acquisitions in Florida, Colorado, and North Carolina.

Pleasant is a member of the American Council of Engineering Companies, American Water Works Association, Water Environment Federation, and National Society of Professional Engineers. He is currently serving a six-year term with the Virginia Economic Development Partnership and is the former chairman of the Highway and Transit Subcommittee of the Virginia Chamber of Commerce. Pleasant also serves on the board of directors for a regional community bank in Virginia, American National Bank.

Pleasant is a registered professional engineer in multiple states and also certified by the National Council of Examiners for Engineering. He is a graduate of NC State, holding bachelor's and master's degrees in civil engineering.