Centreville, MD — Davis, Bowen & Friedel, Inc. (DBF) is pleased to announce the acquisition of Davis, Moore, Shearon & Associates, LLC (DMS & Associates), a respected Centreville, Maryland-based civil engineering firm specializing in land development services.

The Centreville office, located at 207 East Water Street, Suite 100, Centreville, MD, will remain open and will now operate as Davis, Bowen & Friedel, Inc., ensuring continuity of service for existing clients while expanding the firm’s regional resources and capabilities.

Founded with a strong reputation for delivering comprehensive site development solutions, DMS & Associates has provided expertise across the full spectrum of the development process, including site grading, road design, utilities, stormwater management, storm drainage, and sediment control planning. The firm is well known for its collaborative approach, working closely with owners, architects, surveyors, environmental consultants, regulatory agencies, and other stakeholders to produce high-quality construction documents and facilitate efficient project approvals.

As part of the acquisition, the following professionals and support staff thr will join DBF’s Land Development Department:

• Kevin J. Shearon, P.E., LEED AP, joins as Senior Civil Engineer. A 1994 graduate of Clemson University with a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering, Mr. Shearon has been licensed as a Professional Engineer in Maryland since 1999 and in Delaware since 2009. He became a LEED Accredited Professional in 2008 and brings decades of experience in civil engineering and sustainable site design.
• W. Jeffrey Moore joins as Senior Civil Designer. With more than 30 years of experience as a CAD drafter, Mr. Moore is recognized for establishing high standards in drafting clarity and presentation. He oversees information technologies and AutoCAD drafting standards, ensuring precision and consistency in construction documentation.
• Brandon Davis, P.E. joins as Senior Civil Engineer. A 2009 graduate of the University of Maryland with a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering, Mr. Davis has been licensed in Maryland since 2014 and brings strong expertise in land development engineering.
• Lisa Davis joins as the Administrative Assistant for the office. She has worked with Kevin, Jeffrey, and Brandon for a number of years and is a valuable part of the team and will be instrumental with the continuity of client expectations 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 addition of the Centreville office enhances DBF’s growing presence throughout the Delmarva Peninsula and Mid-Atlantic region. Since its founding in 1983, DBF has expanded strategically through both organic growth and acquisitions, including Andrews, Miller & Associates in 2007 and Environmental Resources, Inc. in 2023. These strategic expansions reflect DBF’s ongoing commitment to delivering comprehensive, multidisciplinary services under one roof.

About Davis, Bowen & Friedel, Inc.

Davis, Bowen & Friedel, Inc. (DBF) has been improving communities, shaping the world around us, and creating value by design since 1983. The firm provides architecture, engineering, planning, and surveying services to clients throughout the Delmarva Peninsula and Mid-Atlantic region.

Today, DBF is led by President Ring W. Lardner, PE, and Principals W. Zachary Crouch, PE, Mike E. Wheedleton, AIA, LEED Green Associate; W. Zachary Crouch, PE; Jason P. Loar, PE; and Jamie L. Sechler, PE.

For more information, visit www.dbfinc.com.

Media Contact:
Jessica Grangier
Director of Business Development
Davis, Bowen & Friedel, Inc.
410-543-9091 | jlg@dbfinc.com