About Us

 
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Founded in 1976, The Reaves Firm, Inc. is an extension of its late leader Sam N. Reaves, a well-respected local engineer known for his no-nonsense approach to problem solving. 

While Sam's technical expertise lay in structural engineering, his love was land development and upon establishment of the firm, he immediately assembled a professional staff geared to that end.

The firm is low-key, but its footprint is large, extending across most every category of land development from ultra-small retail ventures to the massive distribution centers that dominate this region.

The stable, cohesive nature of the firm fosters collaboration and idea sharing. Age diversity creates the right balance of teaching and learning.

Every project is given the personal attention necessary to navigate the ever-growing maze of physical, economic, environmental, and governmental challenges and every client is special...just like Sam demanded.

 

Governmental Status

  • City of Memphis Certified (MLGW) - Office of Business Diversity and Compliance - Small Business Enterprise (SBE)

  • City of Memphis - Small Business Enterprise (SBE)

  • State of Tennessee Governor’s Office of Diversity Enterprise - Small Business Enterprise (SBE)

Personal Affiliations

  • American Society of Civil Engineers

  • American Society of Landscape Architects

  • The Engineers Club of Memphis

  • Lambda Alpha International