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About DeVita: Management Team

Frank A. DeVita, P.E.
President
As the Founder and President of DeVita & Associates, Frank drives the firm’s success through his passion for business and engineering excellence and his innate ability to keep the DeVita team motivated and focused on its core values.  His philosophy is simple: to exceed clients’ expectations by working with the utmost integrity and providing exceptional service to each and every client, each and every day.  And that is something he has practiced since the first day he established DeVita in 1984.  Frank began his career in engineering in 1979 after earning his Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering from Clemson University.  Frank is a member of NSPE, SCSPE and the InnoVision Technology Awards Advisory Board.

W. Derrick Hiott, P.E.
Vice President, Precast Division
Derrick has held structural engineering and engineering management positions throughout his career, and with that experience he brings an impressive level of confidence and skill to manage DeVita’s rapidly growing Precast Division.  He has an eye for detail, evident in his design capabilities, plus the ability to carefully listen and uncover solutions which create long-term value for our clients and project stakeholders.  In 1995 Derrick graduated from Clemson University where he earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering.  He is a member of several professional organizations, including PCI, ASCE, NSPE and SCSPE.

Lee B. Chapman, P.E.
General Manager, Commercial Division
Along with the designation as a LEED™ Accredited Professional, Lee possesses the specialized skills and exceptional leadership abilities to direct DeVita’s Commercial Division as the firm continues to grow.  Lee applies his high level of energy and dedication to find new and exciting projects for the firm, and with his contagious enthusiasm, he leads the division’s professional staff in delivering creative designs that meet our client’s needs.  Lee started his career in 1993 when he earned his Bachelor of Science Degree in Mechanical Engineering from Clemson University.  He is a member of NSPE and ASHRAE and serves on the Program Committee for the Upstate branch of the US Green Building Council – South Carolina Chapter.

JAMES M. WILLIAMS, P.E.
General Manager, Virginia Office
A long-time Virginia resident, James manages DeVita’s Virginia operations and works directly with clients to provide engineering solutions, on time and on budget.  His engineering career began in 1983 when he graduated from Old Dominion University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering.  James has gained extensive experience in structural engineering and specialized knowledge in the design of precast-prestressed concrete structures having managed a variety of project types.  He is a member of NSPE and PCI.

CRAIG BOOZER
Controller
Craig applies his broad management experience in financial and managerial accounting, administrative operations and human resources to effectively oversee all aspects of DeVita’s business operations.  He manages the firm’s financial systems, information technology, human resources and administrative operations with a clear purpose:  to maintain the firm’s high quality of standards and support the firm in reaching its goals and fulfilling its mission.  Craig graduated from Clemson University in 1993 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting, and he earned his Masters of Business Administration from Webster University in 2001.