Happy World Hydrography Day!

In 2024, DEA is partnering with Exail to deploy the DriX uncrewed surface vehicle for over-the-horizon supervised autonomous hydrographic surveys. This effort will gather both seafloor bathymetry and wide-swath high-resolution imagery. The advancements in hydrographic technology are impressive, and DEA is proud to be at the forefront with autonomous operations and innovative mapping techniques.

Happy World Ocean Day! Let’s celebrate the beauty and importance of our oceans.

DEA staff joined the international hydrographic community at the Canadian Hydrographic Conference in St. John’s, Newfoundland, where advances in ocean mapping and the Nippon Foundation – GEBCO Seabed 2030 Project were discussed. Progress has been made, but there’s still much to do to achieve the goal of mapping our oceans.
Remember, every small action can help preserve these incredible ecosystems for future generations.

Jon Dasler, DEA’s Director of Marine Services, and Denis Hains, CEO at H2i, coauthored an insightful article on becoming a Certified Hydrographic Surveyor. Last week, Denis Hains presented the article at the Canadian Hydrographic Conference in St. John’s, Newfoundland/Labrador. We are proud to see our team’s contributions making waves in the hydrographic community! Check out the article and discover the benefits of this career in the HYDRO International Magazine article “International Recognition as a Certified Hydrographic Surveyor.” – https://ow.ly/aJTB50S6Oan.

DEA Receives Workplace Honors in Colorado and Idaho!

We are thrilled to announce that David Evans and Associates, Inc. has been ranked #10 Best Place to Work in Idaho for Medium-Sized Employers and #15 Top Workplace in Colorado for Small Employers!

Thanks to our incredible team, DEA fosters an environment where success is personal and professional.

We are thrilled to announce that David Evans and Associates, Inc. has been ranked by Oregon Business as the #11 Best Large Company to Work for in Oregon.

We are grateful for our amazing employees that make DEA such a great place to work! At DEA, we believe that personal and professional success go hand in hand, and we empower our employees to choose the path that works best for them.

Congratulations to Marie Marston!

Marie, a DEA Senior Project Manager and Group Leader, has been named a national Top Ten Public Works Leader of the Year by the American Public Works Association (APWA).

With over 40 years of experience in developing civil engineering projects for public works improvements, Marie has collaborated with 60 different cities on more than 500 projects. Her longstanding dedication to APWA, along with her extensive involvement in various leadership roles within the organization, underscores her invaluable contributions to the public works field.

According to APWA Southern California Chapter President Vincent Hellens, “As Marie’s colleague and close collaborator, I have had the privilege of witnessing her remarkable dedication and unwavering commitment to the public works profession. She is admired and respected by all who have had the pleasure of working alongside her and the communities we serve.”

Please join us in applauding Marie for this well-deserved recognition!

We’re honored! DEA was recognized by the Oregon Daily Journal of Commerce (DJC) for our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DE&I) at its Building Diversity Awards!

This is the second year in a row DEA has been recognized by the DJC for our DE&I efforts, and we’re committed to continuing our journey towards a more equitable and inclusive industry!

David Evans and Associates, Inc. (DEA) is pleased to announce the expanded responsibilities of Gina Starkey, who will now assume the position of Chief Growth Officer in addition to her current role as Chief Marketing Officer and become Chief Marketing and Growth Officer.

“Gina has demonstrated strong leadership in steering DEA’s marketing team and driving DEA’s overall business development efforts as evidenced by the strong sales results,” stated Al Barkouli, Chairman and CEO of DEA. “We eagerly anticipate Gina’s leadership in pacing our growth strategies as we innovate and expand into new markets.”

In her newly expanded role, Gina will shape DEA’s business development strategies, identify growth opportunities, and coordinate firmwide business development initiatives. Her focus will be on developing prospects for expansion, as well as the addition of value-added services. Additionally, Gina will be involved in identifying merger and acquisition targets aligning with DEA’s overarching growth strategy. The success of this expanded role will be based on sales and revenue growth, among other factors.

Having led DEA’s marketing function for the past nine years, Gina brings a proven track record of success to her new role. Her innovative marketing strategies and business development initiatives have played a key role in DEA’s growth and success. In addition to her expanded growth-related responsibilities, Gina will continue to provide overall leadership to the marketing team, ensuring that DEA effectively builds its brand and provides industry thought leadership.

Gina will maintain her position as a key member of DEA’s Executive Leadership Team.

Congratulations, Gina!