Words of Mouth
Lamar's digital billboards are an innovation that our clients need. Getting designs and approvals quickly means growth for our clients and Lamar Advertising. We make this happen by working with Larson Design Group. They understand what we need and how we do business. Lamar and Larson Design Group are both committed to quality and growth.
Mike Beiter
Vice President and General Manager
Lamar Advertising
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Larson Design Group began as Hunt Engineers and Architects, P.C. in Corning, NY. The firm expanded into Central Pennsylvania through a merger in 1986 with Robert W. Ferrell Engineering and Surveying, and the opening of a Williamsport regional office. By September of 1988, Hunt’s Williamsport services were greatly expanded by a merger with John Hoffman Architect, adding seven architectural staff members.
LDG Goes Employee Owned
In 1993, the employees of the Williamsport-based company acquired ownership of its offices through a 100% stock buyout. The firm was renamed Larson Design Group and Larson Architectural Group to reflect the company’s new ownership and independence, with Ken Larson (pictured below) as President. Since then, Larson Design Group has become a fast-growing, employee-owned firm with over 200 personnel.
Ken Larson
Larson Design Group bears its name from our founder, Kenneth C. Larson. Ken served as President and guide from our inception in 1993 through April 2004, when he announced his retirement. Ken’s experience in engineering stemmed from a long career with the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation. There, he held the position of District Engineer for 20 years and also served as District Engineer for Pre-Construction, District Location Engineer, and Consultant Liaison Engineer. During his tenure, the District encompassed 9 counties with over 4,000 miles of highway.
In 1986, Larson joined in a merge between the surveying practice of Robert Ferrell and the branch office of the Corning, NY-based engineering firm, Hunt Engineers and Architects, P.C. From there, he worked as Office Manager and Vice President until 1993, when he took on the role of President after the branch office was bought from Hunt through a 100% employee stock buy-out and renamed Larson Design Group.
A New Brand
In 2006, LDG undertook a complete re-branding strategy to build upon its initial successes while maximizing its presence with clients and community. Our new brand features a completely revised logo, color scheme, and slogan, "Your Vision. Made Real." More importantly, this new brand reflects our commitment to client-centered design and translates the rapport between the professional’s role and a client’s goals.
A Rising Future
At LDG’s inception, our founders had simple goals – to strive for client satisfaction and to build a high respect within the communities LDG serves by focusing on stewardship and leadership. As we continue to grow – both as a company and as employees – these traits will remain at the core of who we are.