WTS is a national organization with more than 5,000 members, both men and women, with a mission of advancing women in the transportation industry. Each year, the Central Florida Chapter recognizes a firm that supports women in their careers both within the firm and the industry.

“We are honored to be recognized as Employer of the Year by such a highly esteemed organization as WTS,” says Knudsen. “Our organization would not be where it is today without the guidance and expertise of a diverse team of leaders. We are fortunate to have women in senior-level positions across the firm, including here in our Orlando office.”

Dewberry’s corporate structure includes eight primary executive positions; four of which are currently held by women. The firm’s eight-member board of directors also includes two women. In Central Florida, women hold two of the five senior level positions, including an associate vice president of land development and a senior business manager. Additionally, there are 20 women senior scientists, engineers, and planners in the Central Florida office, with 41% of the 75-member team consisting of women.