Leadership

Dewberry's officers and board of directors are made up of experienced industry professionals committed to quality, professionalism, and corporate integrity.

Barry K. Dewberry serves as executive chairman of the board of directors. Donald E. Stone, Jr., PE, is chief executive officer. Dan Pleasant, PE, is chief operating officer.

Most of Dewberry's officers have been with the company for more than a decade, providing a stable, proven leadership core that guides Dewberry's daily operations and long-term strategy.

Board of Directors

Front Row (left to right):

Barry K. Dewberry, Executive Chairman, Sidney O. Dewberry, PE, LS, Chairman Emeritus and Founder  

Back Row (left to right):

Larry L. Melton, Jr., PMP, Member, Merdith W. B. (Bo) Temple, PE, PMP, Vice Chairman, Karen S. Grand Pré, Member, William T. (Terry) Boston, PE, Member, Donald E. Stone, Jr., PE, Chief Executive Officer, Geraldine Knatz, PhD, Member, and Thomas L. Dewberry, Member

In Memoriam: Maj. Gen. Merdith W. B. “Bo” Temple, PE, PMP

Vice Chairman of the Board Major General(R) Merdith W. B. “Bo” Temple, PE, PMP, passed away peacefully in early November 2020, following a battle with a long-term illness. MG(R)Temple had served on our board of directors since 2013 and was promoted to vice chairman in 2019. He is remembered for his strong leadership and commitment to high ethical values both during his extensive military career and with Dewberry, including his embodiment of the Dewberry at Work norms. Click here to view his obituary in the Richmond Times-Dispatch. Click here to read an ENR article on the legacy he left behind.