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Dewberry Announces the Promotion of David Pavolko

Dewberry promoted David Pavolko, AIA, to associate in the firm's Sacramento, California, office.

David Pavolko

Dewberry, a privately held professional services firm, is proud to announce the promotion of David Pavolko, AIA, to associate in the firm’s Sacramento, California, office.

Pavolko has more than 37 years of experience, with specialized expertise in justice architecture. He recently relocated from Dewberry’s Peoria, Illinois, office to become the Sacramento office director. He has worked on various justice projects throughout the country, as well as serving in leadership roles locally.

Pavolko oversaw the design of the Calaveras County Adult Detention Center, a $44 million facility in San Andreas, California; the Lancaster County Adult Detention Center, a 258,000-square-foot facility in Lincoln, Nebraska; and the housing units at Mule Creek Prison Infill Complex for the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation, a design-build project that houses 1,584 beds in Ione, California.

Pavolko earned his associate’s degree in architecture from Lincoln Land Community College. He is a registered architect in multiple states and a member of the American Institute of Architects.

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