HISTORY

1923

C.S. Davidson, Inc. is founded in Hanover, PA by Carl Schaefer Davidson.

1926

Begins working with West York Borough (who is still a client to this day).

1928

Completes first major project as an engineer for the construction of the Country Club of York and its golf course.

1931

York office is opened.

1946

Carl's son, David M. Davidson, graduates from Dartmouth College and joins the engineering business.

1965

David becomes President following his father's death.

1969

Office is moved to present location at 38 North Duke Street, York.

1973

David passes away unexpectedly, forcing a major re-organization of the company.  George E. Miller becomes President.

1974

Firm continues to expand with the purchase of 128 East Philadelphia Street.

1983

George retires, and David M. Davidson Jr. assumes the presidency.

1992

Branch office in Gettysburg is opened.

2003

C.S. Davidson, Inc. became an employee owned firm through the Employee Stock Ownership Plan.

2005

A second branch office is opened in Lancaster.

2008

John A. Klinedinst is elected president and CEO while David M. Davidson Jr. takes on his new role as CFO.

2013

90th anniversary celebration and display at Martin Memorial Library.

2015

CSDatum is launched.

2016

Kerryn E. Fulton is elected president and CEO while John A. Klinedinst takes on the role of Chief Administrative Officer.

 

2017

C.S. Davidson, Inc. purchased the software program known as CS-Graphx (CSG) Permit Manager.

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2019

On December 31, 2019, C.S. Davidson became a 100% employee owned firm through the Employee Stock Ownership Plan.