DIG President Vince Myers is Named a 2024 NJBIZ ICON

DIG is pleased to announce Vince Myers, President and Co-Founder, has been recognized with the prestigious 2024 NJBIZ ICON Award at a reception held this month in Somerset, N.J. This esteemed honor celebrates Myers’ exceptional career achievements, not only in the field of architecture but also as a significant contributor to the state’s broader business community.

As a visionary leader driven to create smart, functional and sustainable architectural solutions, Myers has been an instrumental catalyst for transforming entire neighborhoods along the New Jersey, New York and Pennsylvania corridor through the power of the built environment. Since assuming the role of President in 2016, DIG has flourished as the largest majority Black-owned architectural, interiors and graphic design firm in New Jersey. The firm’s certification as an MBE/DBE/SBE organization is a testament to Myers’ leadership and DIG’s dedication to diversity and inclusion.

“It is especially meaningful to me to be a voice for and career-long advocate of individuals and organizations whose mission rests in serving others – a mission that has fueled DIG since its founding, and a family legacy I am proud to continue,” said Myers, a second-generation architect and the son of the late E. Harvey Myers, who was self-taught and one of the first African-American architects licensed in the state of New Jersey.

Borne out of a commitment to equalize educational options and future academic success, DIG’s contract and Architect-of-Record assignments now extend to other sectors, from community health centers to senior living, civic and community spaces and urban public libraries. Myers – along with DIG’s multi-disciplinary team of talented architects, interior and graphic designers – harnesses the power of the firm’s “Architecture for Change” axiom to deliver first-rate architecture to all neighborhoods, particularly those that are historically underserved.

“Justice, equity, diversity and inclusion have always been paramount to DIG’s mission and continue to be focal points for consideration at every phase of our project planning, development and delivery process,” said Myers.

DIG’s impressive portfolio of recent projects exemplifies this mission. Notable accomplishments include the new two-tower Union County Government Complex in Elizabeth; the historic restoration of the Louis Kahn bath house in Ewing Township; extensive renovations involving three Carnegie-era libraries, including one in Long Branch; and numerous educational and community-focused projects.

Beyond delivering exceptional architectural designs, DIG is deeply committed to community engagement and social responsibility. Myers and the firm are passionate about creating opportunities for underrepresented groups in the architecture and construction industry. Through mentorship programs, partnerships with educational institutions and active involvement in industry organizations, DIG is inspiring the next generation of architects and designers.

“I find it personally and professionally gratifying to empower individuals from diverse backgrounds in order to create a more equitable and inclusive future through the built environment, our greater profession and the business community at large,” said Myers.