In 1985 Mr. Dever established the sole proprietorship that has since grown into Dever Architects. Prior to the founding of this firm, he gained valuable experience working as a carpenter and as an architect in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and Wilmington, Delaware. Today he serves as the firm's president.
Mr. Dever graduated from the University of Notre Dame with a Bachelor of Architecture degree in 1979. His education included one year in Notre Dame’s Rome Studies Program with architectural studies and travel throughout Europe.
Mr. Dever's extensive experience has resulted in repeated invitations to speak at industry conferences including The Lodging Conference in Phoenix, AZ, the Food Marketing Institute’s Energy and Technical Services Conference in Bal Harbour, Florida and the SPECS Conference in Dallas, Texas.
Mr. Dever recently served as a juror for the 2009 Pennsylvania Society of American Registered Architects Professional Design Awards and for the 2008 and 2009 Southeast Pennsylvania Chapter of Associated Builders and Contractors Merit Construction Awards of Excellence.
Mr. Dever is an active member of professional, service, business and community organizations including:
PROFESSIONAL The American Institute of Architects:
Member
Society of American Registered Architects:
Member
National Council of Architectural Registration Boards:
Certificate Holder
U.S. Green Building Council:
Member & LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Accredited Professional
The Carpenters' Company of the City and County of Philadelphia:
Nominated for membership in April 2010
SERVICE U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary:
Currently serving as the Division Vice Commander (VCDR) for Division 4 (Southeast PA), District 5NR (Division 4 - Fifth Northern Region).
Previously served as the Flotilla Commander (FC) Flotilla 49 for Division 4, District 5NR & Staff Officer-Member Training (SO-MT) for Division 4, District 5NR.
Named as one of 3 finalists nationwide for the 2009 Commodore Charles S. Greanoff Inspirational Leadership Award for Flotilla Commanders.
Awarded Past District Commodore's Cup and Past Division Commander's Cup for Flotilla's achievments.
