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 is an active member of professional, service, business and community organizations including:
PROFESSIONAL The American Institute of Architects:
Member of the Practice Management Committee
National Council of Architectural Registration Boards:
Certificate Holder
U.S. Green Building Council:
Member & LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Accredited Professional
SERVICE U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary:
Currently serving as the Flotilla Commander (FC) Flotilla 49, Division 4, District 5NR & Staff Officer-Member Training (SO-MT) for Division 4, District 5NR
Habitat for Humanity of Chester County:
Member of the Board of Directors
Brandywine Lions Club:
Member and Past President
West Chester Area School District Gifted Education Program:
Mentor for Students with an Interest in Architecture
Garnet Valley School District:
Mentor for Students with an Interest in Architecture
Applied Engineering Technology Occupational Advisory Committee Of Delaware County Technical School: Aston:
Member of Advisory Committee
COMMUNITY & BUSINESS Chester County Chamber of Business & Industry:
Member of the Government Affairs Committee
Chamber of Commerce of Greater West Chester:
Member of the Government and Legislative Committee
