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Vice Chair

Darren Conner

Danville, Virginia

Mr. Darren Conner is the President of Dewberry Engineers Inc., the firm’s nationwide engineering practice. He oversees operations within 50 offices coast to coast, offering diverse services including environmental, site/civil, structural, mechanical/electrical, energy, and transportation engineering. Conner previously held the position of president of the firm’s southeast division, directing approximately 500 personnel in 24 offices.

Conner’s nearly 40-year career with Dewberry includes leading the acquisition and integration of two Florida engineering firms whose client base align with Dewberry’s culture. The acquisitions added nearly 250 employees to the firm.

He is a member of the Virginia State Board for Community College and a Past Chair for Danville Community College’s Educational Foundation Board of Directors. He was selected to the Academy of Distinguished Alumni for the Virginia Tech Charles E. Via, Jr. Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering.

Conner earned a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering from Virginia Tech and an associate’s degree in pre-engineering from Danville Community College. Conner is a professional engineer in a number of states including Virginia.

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