Denise L. Richards, PE
Partner
About Denise
Denise L. Richards, PE, has over 23 years of professional experience, 17 of them with Keast & Hood. She joined the firm in 2005, was elevated to Principal in 2017, and took over as the third generation of ownership with majority stake, becoming a Partner in 2022. Denise has proven herself as a highly organized and creative structural engineer who collaborates well with architects, owners, and consultants. She bolsters her technical proficiency with strong project management skills and ability to coordinate complex designs with architects and resolve field issues with contractors during construction. Her excellent verbal and written communication skills are an asset when managing staff and describing technical design issues to clients and laypersons. She is a board member of the Structural Engineers Association of Pennsylvania, founding member of the Sustainable Design, Women in Structural Engineering, and Code and Government Advisory Subcommittees.
Outside of the office, Denise enjoys skiing during the winter months, camping in the warmer months, and cheering for her 3 kids in various sports year-round. She also leads a girl scout troop on many outdoor adventures.