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Clark Nexsen Names Dustin Allen to Lead Science and Industry Group

by | Nov 24, 2025

A new appointment places a market sector leader in charge of guiding strategy and directing project work for the science and industry practice
Dustin Allen. Image: Clark Nexsen

Clark Nexsen named Dustin Allen as market sector leader for its science and industry group. Dustin will lead the team and shape strategy for the firm’s science and industry practice.

“I am thrilled to be the next Market Sector Leader for the Science and Industry group,” said Dustin. “This team is filled with extremely talented people, and I am excited to not only lead them, but also see the great things we’ll accomplish moving forward.”

Dustin Allen has 20 years of industry experience and leads the Macon industrial department. He works with clients and vendors and is requested for new project work because of his communication skills and understanding of industrial processes. He maintains relationships across client organizations and supports coordination with project partners. Allen also prioritizes team development and mentors junior staff to build future talent.

Source: Clark Nexsen

About Clark Nexsen

Clark Nexsen is an architecture and engineering firm based in Virginia Beach, VA, with operations dating back to 1920. The firm provides integrated services in architecture, civil, structural, mechanical, and electrical engineering, as well as planning, interior design, and landscape architecture. It serves a client base in sectors including K–12 and higher education, government, commercial, infrastructure, industrial, science and technology, and transportation. With over 325 employees and nine offices across the southeastern United States, Clark Nexsen manages regionally anchored but nationally scoped projects. The firm is currently ranked #255 on the ENR Top 500 Design Firms list and #50 by Building Design+Construction. Notable projects include Fitts-Woolard Hall at NC State University, the Madera Cyber Innovation Center at the U.S. Air Force Academy, Ferguson Headquarters 3, and the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Main Library. The firm emphasizes technical coordination across disciplines and evidence-based design practices.