Dewberry

For Immediate Release
August 27, 2009

Contact: Molly Wagner
703.849.0307
mwagner@dewberry.com

Dewberry Announces Promotions

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Fairfax, VA

Firm Continues to Grow with Major Projects, Breakthrough Services

Dewberry, a nationally recognized consulting firm based in Fairfax, Virginia, has announced several promotions in the Washington metropolitan area. The firm, which has more than 40 locations throughout the United States, has continued to grow over the past year and now has approximately 2,000 employees. More than 100 promotions were recently announced, the largest number of promotions in one year for the firm in its 53-year history.

James S. Peith, manager of construction services with TOLK, a Dewberry company based in Fairfax, has been promoted to associate. Peith has more than 30 years of experience in construction administration for judicial and high-rise commercial buildings, as well as institutional and educational projects.

Leslie F. Keelty, corporate director of training and development based in Dewberry’s Fairfax office, has been promoted to associate. She holds a Bachelor of Science degree in mental health from Morgan State University, a Master of Science degree in applied behavioral science from the Johns Hopkins University, and a doctorate in education and human development from the George Washington University.

Laurie Kroll, Dewberry’s deputy director of human resources, has been promoted to associate. Kroll has more than 20 years’ experience in human resource management, serving 11 years at Dewberry’s Fairfax office.

Jeffery D. Lewis, an information technologies project manager in Dewberry’s Fairfax office, has been promoted to associate. He holds a Master of Business Administration degree in management and finance from James Madison University and a Bachelor of Science degree in business administration with a minor in computer science from Longwood University.