This year, DEVITA proudly marks its 40th anniversary, celebrating four decades of engineering excellence, growth, and unwavering dedication to clients and team members. Founded in 1984 as an electrical engineering firm, DEVITA has evolved into a multi-disciplinary organization, offering comprehensive mechanical, plumbing, fire protection, structural and specialty precast engineering services nationwide.
DEVITA has expanded its footprint throughout the years with offices in Greenville, SC, Petersburg, VA, Marietta, GA, and Charlotte, NC. Milestones such as the construction of the Washington Street office in 1996, the launch of the Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) in 2008, and surpassing the 100-employee mark in 2022 are testaments to the firm’s commitment to excellence and client satisfaction.
At the heart of DEVITA’s success is a family-like culture and an employee-ownership model that fosters a deep sense of commitment. Many employees have enjoyed long and successful careers at DEVITA, contributing to the firm’s reputation for delivering high-quality, client-focused solutions.
Reflecting on this milestone, Don White, Principal and Project Manager, shared, “Over the 28 years I have been with DEVITA, we have matured together, and the firm has grown up to hold a special place in my heart.”
Patrick Milne, Principal, added, “DEVITA has always been a company that will allow you to pave your own path. In 2003, I started with Frank DeVita as a Mechanical Designer, but told Frank I wanted to advance my career, and he gave me that opportunity and made me a Project Manager. As years passed, I was given another opportunity—this time to start the Atlanta branch and become a Principal. Now I ask my team, what do you want to be or do? Let’s put a plan together, because DEVITA is a company of growth… and that starts with our people!”
As DEVITA embarks on its next chapter, the firm remains steadfast in its mission to provide comprehensive, multi-disciplined engineering services that exceed client expectations and foster sustainable growth for the company and its employee-owners.
On October 3rd, DEVITA celebrated its 40th anniversary at the Zen in downtown Greenville. Surrounded by clients, partners, and employees, the company marked four decades of growth and collaboration. The evening was filled with gratitude for the relationships that have helped shape DEVITA’s journey, as well as excitement for the future.
