Coffman Engineers Expands with Acquisition of Donald F. Dickerson Associates

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LOS ANGELES, April 29, 2024 (VSNewsNetwork.com) - Coffman Engineers, Inc. (Coffman) has completed an asset purchase agreement to acquire Donald F. Dickerson Associates, Inc. (DFDA), a legacy mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) engineering firm based in Los Angeles. The acquisition, finalized on April 19th, integrates DFDA's 18 staff members and three owners into Coffman's operations.

L to R: Coffman Engineers LA Managing Principal, Jonathan Wirthlin; DFDA President, April Trafton; DFDA Exec. VP, Phillip Trafton; VP, Andranik (Andy) Khechoumian; Coffman CEO, Dave Ruff. ● Photo Credit: Coffman Engineers

DFDA, established in 1961, is known for its significant contributions to the Los Angeles skyline. The acquisition aims to ensure continuity of services for DFDA’s clients and offer long-term career opportunities for its employees. DFDA President April Trafton commented on the transition, stating, "DFDA has always been a family firm. I know my father, Donald Dickerson, would have been excited for us to become part of the Coffman team and continue that legacy. This new chapter allows us to continue serving clients how we have, and we will have access to additional resources and services at Coffman."

The integration of DFDA into Coffman is seen as a strategic enhancement of Coffman’s capabilities in high-rise, multi-family, and mixed-use projects, fields in which DFDA holds extensive experience. Jonathan Wirthlin, PE, Vice President and Managing Principal of Los Angeles for Coffman, expressed enthusiasm about the merger. "DFDA has a long and respected history in LA and throughout California. It is an honor to join with their engineers and designers and gain the experience they bring. Both of our firms share a commitment to high-quality services and a friendly work culture, and we've already proven that this will be an amazing team," said Wirthlin.

Following the acquisition, DFDA will relocate to Coffman’s new office in the West San Fernando Valley in the coming months, continuing to operate under the Coffman banner. This move is intended to leverage Coffman’s broader capabilities in civil, structural, and fire protection engineering, thereby enhancing the combined entity’s service offerings.

For additional information about the acquisition and what it entails for clients and stakeholders, visit Coffman Engineers’ website.

Learn more at www.coffman.com.

Source: Coffman Engineers, Inc. via Newswire