HISTORY
Gowdy and Hunt emerged in response to the devastating southern tier flooding of 1972. Subsequent purchases of similar, community oriented engineering and architecture firms have resulted in the creation of a full-service firm capable of answering design challenges throughout the entire built-environment spectrum.
1968
1972
WEATHERING THE STORM
Tropical Storm Agnes devastates municipalities throughout the Susquehanna River Basin. Engineer Bob Hunt is among many engineers working diligently to design the repairs to the region's water and sewer infrastructure.
1973
GOWDY & HUNT FORMED
Bob Hunt and Newt Gowdy form the initial partnership that endures today.
1983
EXPANDING INTO NEW AREAS
THE START OF AN ERA
Engineer Bob Hunt opens his practice in Corning, New York. He signs and stamps his first set of engineering drawings as a professional engineer.
1985
HUNT REACHES TO ROCHESTER
The purchase of Hasenauer & Sovie Consulting Engineers of Canandaigua moves HUNT into the Rochester market, where it continues to have a strong presence.
HUNT purchases Connell & Hersh Architects of Corning, adding architecture to its survey and engineering services.
1993
NEW LEADERSHIP DIRECTION
Bob Hunt retires, and Dan Bower, John Cake and Chuck Franzese assume ownership of the firm.
1989
ACQUISITIONS MEAN MORE GROWTH
The purchases of two firms in Williamsport, PA., add clients and personnel to HUNT's roster.
2000
HUNT HITS THE CENTURY MARK
1998
HUNT's growth continues as its staff reaches 100 professionals and support personnel.
BREAKING NEW GROUND
Construction begins on a new 18,000 SF corporate headquarters building in Horseheads. The green design includes a sustainable meadow and full environmental controls.
2001
OPEN FOR BUSINESS
2002
ROCHESTER OFFICE FOUNDED
Following the purchase of FM Technologies, 15 architects, engineers, interior designers, and support people begin work at HUNT's offices at the Gorsline Building in Rochester's historic High Falls District.
100 HUNT staff members move into the new corporate headquarters building on Daniel Zenker Drive in Horseheads, NY.
2010
A DECADE IN HORSEHEADS
HUNT marks its 10th anniversary in Horseheads office.
2004
PARTNERSHIP TEAM GROWS
The HUNT leadership team grows to include nine members.
2013
HUNT celebrates 40 years of serving its clients, and looks forward to the next 40!
HUNT TURNS 40!
2011
NEW PA. BRANCH OFFICE
HUNT expands again as its Towanda office opens to better service Northern Tier clients.
2015
A FIRM EVOLVING
2019
THE NEXT GENERATION OF LEADERSHIP
To allow a percentage of non-licensed staff to hold ownership of the firm, as newly allowed by changes in State Law, HUNT officially changed it’s form of corporation and name to Hunt Engineers, Architects, Land Surveyors & Landscape Architect, DPC.
With Dan Bower, John Cake and Chuck Franzese stepping down from the Board of Directors and assuming roles on special assignments for the firm, long term leaders in other areas, transitioned to new roles with additional leadership responsibilities. Currently, HUNT has 11 shareholders and 6 associates including Chris Bond as President and CEO, Greg Barr and Darin Rathbun as Vice Presidents, Tim Steed as Corporate Secretary and Dean Hackett and Jeff Robbins rounding out the Board of Directors.
2023
HUNT TURNS 50!
HUNT celebrates 50 years of serving its clients
and acquires Shumaker Consulting, Engineering, & Land Surveying. Expanding geographic outreach with offices in Binghamton, NY and Albany, NY.
TODAY
FORWARD THINKING
Today, HUNT has developed into a multidisciplinary design firm including 15 shareholders and
12 associates. HUNT continues to strengthen its reputation as a premier provider of professional services within the many disciplines encompassing engineering, architecture, and surveying. The firm’s diversified portfolio includes projects of varying sizes across the public and private sectors.
OUR COMMITMENT
Our commitment goes beyond any formal document, written agreement, or conversation. We are committed to our employees, our clients, our communities, and the future. We know that what makes a great company are the values and mission it's built upon.
We always say, "we're here for the long haul" and we mean it. We will stick by you, support you, and work with you until the end. Don't believe us? Join us and find out.