Dewberry selects new CHRO

Dewberry — an engineering, architecture and construction firm in Fairfax County — announced Monday it has promoted Stacey McKavish to chief human resources officer.

In the role, McKavish will oversee all HR functions of the organization and a team of nearly 30 benefits, compensation, human resources, recruiting and training specialists.

“Stacey is a charismatic leader and provides the thoughtful and timely support we have grown to expect from our human resources team,” Dewberry CEO Donald E. Stone Jr. said in a statement. “I look forward to her ongoing contributions to the organization and am excited to welcome her into our executive leadership ranks.”

McKavish joined the firm in 2012 and has been a regional recruiter and HR manager. The company said that McKavish has focused on proactive and strategic outreach efforts to support the firm’s growth and that she works closely with Dewberry’s leadership team on retention, employee development and performance management programs.

In the past four years, McKavish has served as co-leader for the firm’s strategy to advance inclusion, diversity, equity and accessibility initiatives. She’s also led strategic efforts to improve Dewberry’s talent pipeline and selection process, according to a news release.

McKavish has a bachelor’s degree in health services administration from Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania.

Dewberry, which was established in 1956, reported $683.12 million in revenue in 2024. It has more than 60 locations nationwide and more than 2,500 employees.