About Us

RGD provides structural,  mechanical, electrical and plumbing engineering services. Our mission is to collaborate with our clients to create the best possible design for every situation. A successful project requires careful, detailed attention to all of the parameters involved and accuracy in the preparation of construction documents.

Our heritage dates back to 1988 when our founding principal engineer Robert Davenport started the practice in South Florida. His desire for quality and the vision to use the latest engineering practices are what set him apart from the rest. Today, RGD’s 50+ design professionals provide that same passion experience and quest for quality. This allows us deliver successful projects in markets across the region.

Our Principals

From our inception, RGD has never compromised on quality, attention to detail and integrity. We are honored to offer unparalleled engineering services in our industry. Our leadership team believes in providing an engaging office environment to facilitate our staff’s growth as professionals while offering hands-on customer service for our clients.

Robert Davenport

Co-CEO, Principal Engineer,
Owner

Mr. Robert Davenport has been designing engineering systems for over 45 years. As the Principal Engineer of RGD Consulting Engineers, Bob has the overall responsibility for the technical qualifications for the firm and overseeing the design and quality of our projects. He is often found on-site overseeing the construction of our designs or in the office mentoring other engineers. Bob is knowledgeable about national and state codes and standards including the Florida Energy Code. He excels at designing systems that meet or exceed the United States Green Building Council LEED standards.

Mary Davenport

Co-CEO
Owner

Having concluded a successful tenure as the Vice President of Operations at a nationally renowned Home Health Care Agency, Mary Davenport transitioned to a full-time role at RGD, where she is also a founder of the company. Armed with an MBA from Pacific Northwestern University, Mary took charge of the financial and contractual aspects of the business up until 2021 where she then transitioned this portion of the business to Amy Davenport and advanced to helping to establish the land Development arm of the business. Since the inception of RGD, Mary has been instrumental in managing the administrative side of the company, enabling Bob to concentrate exclusively on the technical aspects of the firm.

Nate Davenport

MBA
President (In memoriam) (2008-2023)

After completing a successful tour as a Naval Aviator in the US Navy, Mr. Nate Davenport joined the RGD team. He received his MBA from the University of Miami and began overseeing Business Operations focusing on developing client relationships and company infrastructure. Along with developing these client relationships, he is responsible for the day-to-day leadership and general management of the company. Over the last decade, Nate has helped grow the company to multiple offices which has allowed us to build relationships with many Fortune 500 clients. After his tragic loss on October 22, 2023 the company continues to grow on the successful platform he built for the business.

Mike Bishop

PE, LEED AP
Vice President of Engineering

Mr. Michael Bishop has over 25 years of experience serving as a mechanical engineer and project manager. His ability to manage and pro-actively communicate with team members contributes to the success of each project with which he is involved. Mike offers company leadership in both our Jupiter and Orlando Offices as we work to provide the best hands on oversight our clients deserve. He is also passionate about engineering education and leads our mentorship for our engineers in the best design practices possible.

Amy Davenport

Financial Officer
President RGD Engineers Orlando

Amy Davenport serves as the Financial Officer for RGD Jupiter and President of the RGD Orlando office. A graduate of Palm Beach Atlantic University, Amy brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to her role. With a keen eye for financial strategy, Amy began overseeing all fiscal and contractual responsibilities for the business. Along with managing all the accounts receivable and contractual obligations for RGD, she is responsible for the day-to-day oversite of the administrative processes for the firm. As the Financial Officer of RGD Jupiter and President of RGD Orlando, Amy continues to drive the organization to new heights, embodying the values of integrity, leadership, and innovation that sets RGD apart in the marketplace.

Amber Bishop

Licensed Contractor
COO

A graduate of the University of Florida and licensed contractor, with over two decades of unwavering commitment to strategic team development, Amber Bishop has forged an impressive career that seamlessly blends elements of high-level team management, comprehensive project coordination, and skillful leadership. Amber joined the family business in 2019 as the marketing director learning all aspects of the business in conjunction with helping to create the land development arm of the business. She transitioned to the COO position after the tragic death of Nate Davenport, her brother and business partner and is positioning the company to continue to build and advance in the marketplace.

Journey begins
RGD Consulting Engineers incorporates and the journey begins.
New era
World Wide Web is launched and RGD moves out of the garage into our first rented space.
Early work
The First Five Years consists of high-end residential design, including work with Sea World in Orlando FL.
Mar-a Lago
RGD begins large scale historic renovation work on Mar-a-Lago for Trump and starts making a name in the MEP world.
Expansion
RGD establishes itself as an expert in the issues of air balance and how it relates to poor indoor air quality. Adds other large name clients to the list of satisfied clients
Mike & Mary join RGD
Mike Bishop joins the team and the firm grows to two. Not long after Mary, Bob’s wife, joins the team and begins overseeing all fiscal and contractual responsibilities for the business.
Begins long term work at the Breakers Hotel
Begins work with Breakers Hotel and becomes the industry expert in Psychometrics and air balance requirements for buildings in humid coastal environments.
Nate joins the team
Nate Davenport joins the team as President and manages day to day operations. We establish an electrical department and our engineering department grows in order to better service our client’s needs. RGD begins adding work around the state of Florida and the Caribbean.
RGD expands
RGD moves to its new and improved location and expands to 18 employees.
Structural Department
RGD expands to add the Structural Department to offer seamless design for our clients.
Growth
Steady growth adding in mixed use facilities and vertical build designs to our portfolio.
Expansion
Opens additional location in Orlando to better service our clients in Central and North Florida.
Amy Davenport joins the team
Amy Davenport serves as the Financial Officer for RGD Jupiter and President of the RGD Orlando office. A graduate of Palm Beach Atlantic University, Amy brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to her role.
Amber Bishop joins the team
A graduate of the University of Florida and licensed contractor, with over two decades of unwavering commitment to strategic team development, Amber Bishop has forged an impressive career that seamlessly blends elements of high-level team management, comprehensive project coordination, and skillful leadership.
Current
RGD grows to 55 employees in multiple locations and continues to offer the same quality product we did when we first started.