About DESA

Exceeding expectations. It’s more than a tagline. It’s our constant aim.

DESA, Inc. is a leading professional services firm headquartered in Columbia, South Carolina. Founded in 1986 by Diane E. Sumpter, we partner with federal, state and local governments, non-profit organizations, educational institutions and private businesses throughout the U.S.

For nearly 30 years, we have been helping organizations realize total success of their projects, earning the reputation as the small, flexible firm with the experience to add value to any project.

Every day, we strive to educate, promote and build. Whether it is an individual, business, community or any segment of the world, our ultimate goal is to leave our clients better, stronger, happier than we found them.