Johnson Engineering is pleased to announce a leadership transition within our Land Development Services group. Tyler Sharpe, PE, has been appointed as Director of Development Services, succeeding longtime director Dana Hume, PE, who will retire in January 2026 after more than 36 years with the company. 

Tyler, a graduate of Florida Gulf Coast University (FGCU), began his career with Johnson Engineering in 2012 as an intern. Over the past 13 years, he has advanced into leadership roles and successfully managed many of Southwest Florida’s most significant projects. His recent work includes Hurricane Ian recovery efforts such as the Sanibel Causeway Site Design, Punta Rassa Boat Ramp, Crescent Beach, and Bowditch Point Park. Other recent projects he has led include the Lee County Emergency Operations Center Expansion, the City of Fort Myers Fire Stations No. 17 and No. 18, the City of Fort Myers Fire Department Training Facility, and the City of Fort Myers Police Headquarters. Tyler is also active in the engineering community, serving as past president of the Florida Engineering Society’s Calusa Chapter, as a member of the City of Fort Myers Building and Zoning Oversight Committee, and as a member of FGCU’s Environmental and Civil Engineering Advisory Board.

While the announcement marks an exciting new chapter for Tyler, it is also a time to reflect on Dana’s extraordinary career and contributions to our community. Over more than three decades, Dana’s work has helped shape the places where our Southwest Florida community learns, heals, lives, and grows. He was the civil engineer of record for nearly all of Lee Health’s hospitals, countless schools for the School District of Lee County, multiple projects at Florida Gulf Coast University and Florida SouthWestern State College campuses, as well as numerous residential developments across Southwest Florida.  

He has dedicated much of his time to mentoring our younger engineers, ensuring the firm’s values and standards of excellence will continue for years to come. His legacy is not only in the projects he designed, but also in the people he mentored. Having worked closely with Tyler for many years, Dana has helped prepare him to carry forward Johnson Engineering’s tradition of excellence.

We thank Dana for his lasting impact on Johnson Engineering and the communities we serve, and we look forward to the continued success of our Development Services team under Tyler’s leadership.

For more information contact Tyler Sharpe at [email protected].