ORLANDO, FL — Dewberry, a privately held professional services firm, announces that it has been selected by the Women’s Transportation Seminar (WTS) Central Florida Chapter as the 2019 Employer of the Year. Kevin Knudsen, PE, a Vice President with Dewberry, accepted the award on behalf of the firm during a ceremony.

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,” Knudsen said. “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 percent of the 75-member team consisting of women.