Dewberry, a privately held professional services firm, has announced the promotion of four employees across its architecture practice. To support the firm’s growth in state/local, commercial, and federal markets, the following individuals have been promoted to office director:
- Jonathan Tallman, AIA, GGP, GPCP, has been promoted in Elmhurst, Illinois. He is the firm’s Midwest public safety market segment leader and has a background in municipal, civic, and law enforcement projects. Tallman is an associate principal and has over 20 years of experience. He earned his bachelor’s degree in architecture from the University of Kansas (2002).
- Nathan Sauber, RA, LEED AP, DBIA, has been promoted in Tulsa, Oklahoma. He oversees new construction and renovation projects primarily for healthcare and higher education clients. Sauber is a senior associate and has more than two decades of experience. He earned a bachelor’s degree in architecture from Kansas State University (2001).
- Zulay Marti, AIA, has been promoted in Orlando, Florida. As an associate with 20 years of experience, her background includes projects for justice, community facility, transportation, retail, health and wellness, and restaurant clients in the federal, state/local, and commercial markets. Marti earned her bachelor’s degree in architecture from Florida Atlantic University (2003).
- Patti Esposito, RA, LEED AP, DBIA, has been promoted in California. She is an associate principal with more than three decades of experience and will serve as the office director for the firm’s Sacramento office. Esposito’s project background includes public safety, justice, health, library, and other civic facilities. She earned her bachelor’s degree in architecture from California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo (1991).
“As an organization that values the growth of our employees, I’m thrilled to see Jon, Nathan, Zulay, and Patti move into these new roles,” says Erica Nelles, director of operations for the firm’s architecture practice. “Succession planning is always at the forefront of our growth strategy, and I am confident that these four individuals will advance our offices to meet the needs of our dynamic clients.”


