Speight, Marshall & Francis Celebrates 30 Years of Excellence in Structural Engineering
February 4, 2025
Leading Firm Reflects on Three Decades of Innovation, Expertise, and Impact in the Engineering Industry
Virginia Beach, Virginia — Speight, Marshall & Francis (SMF), a trusted leader in the field of structural engineering, is proud to celebrate 30 years of providing innovative and reliable engineering solutions to clients across a broad range of industries. Since its founding in 1995, the company has built a reputation for excellence, expertise, and commitment to safety, completing hundreds of successful projects that have shaped the skyline of communities across the country.
Over the past three decades, SMF has contributed to numerous high-profile institutional, municipal, commercial, residential, and industrial projects, earning recognition for its cutting-edge design, technical precision, and award-winning problem-solving abilities. From historic restorations to LEED platinum new construction to complex renovation projects, Speight, Marshall & Francis has consistently delivered structural integrity and design excellence.
“As we celebrate this milestone, I am grateful and thankful for God and my Savior Jesus. I love being a structural engineer. I love all the people I have met and worked with and could not imagine doing anything else,” said Danny Speight, Co-Founder and President of Speight, Marshall & Francis. “Our success is rooted in our team’s dedication to quality, safety, and innovative solutions, and we are excited for the next 30 years of growth and opportunity.”
To commemorate its 30-year anniversary, Speight Marshall Francis will host a special event to thank clients, employees, and partners for their support over the years. The company will also announce several new initiatives aimed at further expanding its capabilities.
Throughout its history, Speight, Marshall & Francis has remained at the forefront of the structural engineering industry by embracing the latest technologies and techniques, including advancements in Building Information Modeling (BIM), seismic engineering, and sustainable design practices. The company’s continued commitment to staying ahead of industry trends ensures that it can meet the evolving needs of its clients and contribute to the development of smarter, safer, and more resilient infrastructure.
“We’re incredibly grateful for the talented individuals who have contributed to our success over the years,” added Danny Speight. “There are thousands of people I owe for helping SMF and myself to be where we are today. That’s not counting the folks no longer alive; that’s another hundred or more.”
For more information about Speight Marshall Francis or to learn more about its services, visit www.smandf.com.
About Speight Marshall Francis
Speight, Marshall & Francis was established in 1995 by the three founding partners, Danny Speight, Matt Marshall, and Matt Francis, with a considerable amount of optimistic attitude and vision. Their goals are to practice the profession they love - structural engineering - while doing things a bit differently and having fun along the way. As a result of their enterprising approach, they built our business quickly and obtained loyal clients. In 2011, Jonathan Walesczyk became a partner in the firm after 10 years of dedication to the firm’s success followed by Steve Cowan in 2016 after 14 years of service. Each partner brings their diverse talents to the table contributing to our engineering, management, and business development efforts.
Operating out of our main office in Virginia Beach and branch office in Richmond, we employ professionals licensed to practice in 31 states.