Prior to joining Atwell, Richter worked for more than 22 years at global construction management firm Hill International, Inc., rising from General Counsel to Group President to Chief Operating Officer and eventually to Chief Executive Officer. During that time, Hill grew from a small private firm with less than $20 million in annual revenue into a leader in project management and construction consulting with annual revenue of more than $600 million.
“David is an established leader with a proven track record in driving financial performance and business evolution," said Brian Wenzel, President and Chief Executive Officer of Atwell. "We have a shared vision for the future, and we’re committed to continued investment in our national growth.”
Richter earned his Bachelor of Science in management, his Bachelor of Science in Engineering in civil engineering, and his Juris Doctor from the University of Pennsylvania; his Master of Science in major program management from the University of Oxford; and his Master of Public Administration from Harvard University. In addition, he is currently pursuing his doctorate in civil engineering at Columbia University. Richter is a certified Project Management Professional and a Fellow of both the Construction Management Association of America and the Chartered Institute of Building.
