Davis, Bowen & Friedel, Inc. Acquires Davis, Moore, Shearon & Associates, LLC

Davis, Bowen & Friedel, Inc. (DBF) announced the acquisition of Davis, Moore, Shearon & Associates, LLC (DMS & Associates). The acquired company is a civil engineering firm based in Centreville, Maryland, that specializes in land development services.

The Centreville office is located at 207 East Water Street, Suite 100. It will remain open and operate under the Davis, Bowen & Friedel, Inc. name. This transition ensures continuity of service for existing clients. It also expands the regional resources and capabilities of the firm.

DMS & Associates provides comprehensive site development solutions. Their specific services include site grading, road design, utilities, stormwater management, storm drainage, and sediment control planning.

The firm collaborates with owners, architects, surveyors, environmental consultants, and regulatory agencies. This process is utilized to produce construction documents and facilitate project approvals.

Four professionals and support staff will join the DBF Land Development Department as a result of the acquisition. Kevin J. Shearon, P.E., LEED AP, was hired as a Senior Civil Engineer. He graduated from Clemson University in 1994 with a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering. He was licensed as a Professional Engineer in Maryland in 1999 and in Delaware in 2009. He also became a LEED Accredited Professional in 2008.

W. Jeffrey Moore was brought on as a Senior Civil Designer. He has over 30 years of experience as a CAD drafter. He oversees information technologies and AutoCAD drafting standards to ensure precision in construction documentation.

Brandon Davis, P.E., joins the firm as a Senior Civil Engineer. He graduated from the University of Maryland in 2009 with a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering and has been licensed in Maryland since 2014.

Additionally, Lisa Davis joins the office as an Administrative Assistant. She has worked with the engineering team for several years and will assist with client continuity during the transition.

"This acquisition strengthens our commitment to serving Maryland's Eastern Shore with experienced professionals who understand the region, its communities, and its development needs," said Ring W. Lardner, PE, President of Davis, Bowen & Friedel, Inc. "Kevin, Jeff, and Brandon have built a respected practice in Centreville. We are excited to welcome them to DBF and to continue building on the strong client relationships they have established."

The Centreville office enhances the presence of DBF throughout the Delmarva Peninsula and Mid-Atlantic region. DBF was founded in 1983. The firm has expanded through organic growth and previous acquisitions. These include Andrews, Miller & Associates in 2007 and Environmental Resources, Inc. in 2023. These additions reflect the ongoing objective of DBF to deliver comprehensive, multidisciplinary services.