About Us

From $500 and a Station
Wagon to a Regional Leader

What began in 1984 with just $500 and a second-hand station wagon has grown into a story of perseverance, vision, and entrepreneurial success. Through hard work and unwavering determination, he transformed humble beginnings into a thriving business built to last.

Founder – Mr. Gil Berry

Beginning in 1984 with $500 and a used station wagon,Gil Berry began the steady process of bringing his vision of Gil Berry and Associates into focus:

PIONEER…Builder of the region’s largest structure by an
African-American to date INNOVATOR…Author and architect of the City of Pittsburgh/Allegheny County DBE/WBE Program LEADER…Member,SW PA Planning Commission
Former Chair,NAMC Eastern Region Former Board Member: Boys & Girls Club Western PA, PA NAACP, Elizabeth City State University
INFLUENCER…Personal Relationships within ALCOSAN, PWSA, City of Pittsburgh/Allegheny County Government and the State of Pennsylvania/Shapiro administration