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Dewberry Announces Promotions in California

Firm promotes Jose Silva, Howard Zabell, and Rob Shackelford.

Dewberry, a privately held professional services firm, has announced the promotion of three professionals in its Rancho Cordova, California, office.

Jose Silva, PE, is the transportation/civil practice
leader in California and has been promoted to vice president. He has 34 years
of experience and joined Dewberry in 2013. Silva earned a bachelor’s degree in
civil engineering from California State University (1988) and is a member of
the American Council of Engineering Companies, American Public Works Association,
and the County Engineers Association of California.

Howard Zabell, PE, is the department manager for the construction
management group in California and has been promoted to vice president. He has 31
years of experience and joined Dewberry in 2015. Zabell earned a master’s
degree in business administration from California State University (2002) and a
bachelor’s degree in civil engineering from the University of Delaware (1991).
He is a member of the American Society of Civil Engineers and the Construction
Management Association of America.

Rob Shackelford, PE, CCM, is a senior constructor
manager and has been promoted to associate vice president. He has 31 years of
experience and joined Dewberry in 2016. Shackelford earned a bachelor’s degree
in civil engineering from The Ohio State University (1991) and is a member of
the American Public Works Association and the Construction Management
Association of America.

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