Dewberry, a privately held professional services firm, has announced that Don Hammack, PE, has been awarded the Ray LaHood Award from the Central Florida chapter of Women in Transportation Seminar (WTS). Each year, the award is presented to an individual who exemplifies leadership in transportation and advocates for women and minorities in the industry.
Hammack has more than 35 years of experience in the industry and lead’s the firm’s transportation practice in Florida. His background includes design and management with a focus on design-build projects and limited access facilities. He has been involved in numerous large-scale Central Florida projects, including the State Road (SR) 417 interchange with Boggy Creek Road, SR 408 interchange with Florida’s Turnpike and a section of the Wekiva Parkway.
“As the father of four daughters, I am deeply committed to doing whatever I can to help support and advance women in transportation,” says Hammack. “It’s critical that women and minorities are equally represented in this industry. I’m humbled to receive this award, and I look forward to continuing to use my position at Dewberry and within the industry to advocate for the future of women in transportation, especially alongside WTS.”
Hammack earned his master’s in business administration from DeVry University (2006) and his bachelor’s in civil engineering from Old Dominion University (1985). In addition to his involvement with WTS, Hammack is a member of the American Council of Engineering Companies, American Society of Highway Engineers, and the Florida Engineering Society.
