Sechler named Davis, Bowen & Friedel’s newest principal

Davis, Bowen & Friedel Inc. announced Jamie L. Sechler, PE, has been promoted to principal.

Sechler joins Michael R. Wigley, AIA, LEED AP; Jason P. Loar, PE, Michael E. Wheedledon, AIA, LEED Green Associate; Ring W. Lardner, PE; and W. Zachary Crouch, PE, in leading the firm.

A senior civil engineer at DBF, Sechler has been with the firm for 14 years, having advanced to associate in 2014. In addition to new firm management duties, he will continue to design and manage site design and civil engineering projects throughout Delaware. “This is a new chapter in Jamie’s life, as well as a new chapter for the firm. He’s demonstrated the ability to not only lead successfully, but to lead with great passion for what he does. We are fortunate to have someone as accomplished as Jamie on our team and look forward to seeing him continue to grow with the firm,” said Ring W. Lardner, principal at DBF.

After graduating from the University of Pittsburgh with a degree in civil engineering, Sechler obtained his professional engineering licenses in both Delaware and Pennsylvania. He has demonstrated experience in the civil design and engineering of multiple major subdivision developments, site-grading plans, new roadway design, stormwater management design and the design and coordination of on-site utilities. Some of Sechler’s ongoing and completed projects include civil design and engineering for various residential developments as well as the Dagsboro Water Treatment Plant and the Hyatt Hotel.

“I’ve had the pleasure of working at DBF for over a decade, so I’m excited for the opportunity to transition into this new role,” said Sechler.

For more information, go to www.dbfinc.com.