Davenport Companies Celebrates Loyalty with 15-Year Club Inductions

South Yarmouth, MA, September 26, 2025

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The Davenport Companies held a heartfelt induction ceremony for two new members of their 15-Year Club at the Lighthouse Inn. Monique Andrade and Judy Wilson, closely associated with Thirwood Place, were celebrated for their dedication. This event coincides with the company’s looming 70th anniversary and reflects its commitment to honoring employee loyalty. Additionally, the recent Seaside Le Mans charity race raised significant funds for local causes, highlighting the company’s community involvement amidst its ongoing development projects.

South Yarmouth, MA — Davenport Companies Makes a Big Move Off the Tee as 70th Anniversary Nears

In a finish worthy of a pressure-packed final hole, The Davenport Companies turned the spotlight to loyalty and legacy this week. Playing a smooth approach shot from the fairway of corporate milestones, the company pulled in two new members to its 15-Year Club on a day that mixed sentiment, strategy, and a little hometown horsepower.

15-Year Club ceremony plays out like a clubhouse celebration

The Davenport Companies inducted two new members into their 15-Year Club on September 25, 2025. The induction event took place at the Lighthouse Inn in West Dennis, MA, a venue that felt like an old, comfortable clubhouse where family and teammates could clap loudly after a stellar putt.

This year’s inductees are Monique Andrade and Judy Wilson, both associated with Thirwood Place. Family and fellow team members attended the induction event as the company rolled out a multimedia presentation and a dinner ceremony—exactly the sort of post-round tradition that honors consistency and composure under pressure.

Team members with 15 years of service are recognized through a multimedia presentation and a dinner ceremony. The tradition of the 15-Year Club started 15 years after the company was incorporated in 1956, meaning it’s been part of the club’s culture for decades, much like a recurring charity pro-am on the calendar.

The Davenport Companies is based in South Yarmouth, MA, and is celebrating its 70th year in business in 2026. That sort of longevity is rare—think rare as a hole-in-one in the rough—and it’s run by the family across four generations. The Davenport Companies is a fourth-generation family-owned business employing over 400 people across multiple sectors including real estate, senior living, construction, and more.

DeWitt Davenport, CEO of The Davenport Companies, emphasized the importance of dedication and perseverance among team members. In golf terms, that’s the patience to play the back nine without blowing up a scorecard: stay steady, keep grinding, deliver for your team.

Seaside Le Mans: Fast cars, big checks, local flavor

Not all the action was about anniversary pins. On the service side, the charity circuit kept rolling. In a separate event, the 24th Seaside Le Mans race was held in Mashpee, raising $300,000 for five Cape Cod nonprofit organizations. The beneficiaries were a mixed bag of local needs and arts: The 2025 Seaside Le Mans beneficiaries included Cape Cod Healthcare, Cape Cod Theatre Company/Harwich Junior Theatre, Cape Kid Meals, Fishing for the Mission 22, and Parents Supporting Parents.

The race has raised nearly $10 million since its inception in 2001. This year’s on-course winner was a team that married commercial muscle with municipal pride: The Robert B. Our and Advantage Truck Group team won the race, with members from the Mashpee police and fire departments driving. Even a local congressman took note, and Congressman Bill Keating praised DeWitt Davenport for sustaining the Seaside Le Mans tradition for over two decades.

Historic church, modern housing — a tricky layup

On the development front, there’s been a tactical pause. In a proposal by the Davenport Companies, the demolition of the First Baptist Church in West Harwich, built in 1841, is postponed for a year due to historical preservation concerns. The plan that sparked the hold is straightforward: Davenport Companies intends to demolish the church and construct a replica for workforce housing.

The church carries deep roots—the church is the oldest Baptist community on Cape Cod, formed in 1757—so people are watching every move like they’re following an important match. Concerns were voiced about preserving parts of the original structure, with a suggestion to salvage key features like the clock tower. Safety concerns were also central to the proposal, and The Vice President of Davenport Companies cited safety issues with the church structure, including water damage and a ceiling collapse.

On the housing specifics: Davenport Companies won a bid to build 10 to 13 market-rate housing units on the property ranging from 600 to 800 square feet. The acquisition cost for the church property is $300,000, with the town reimbursed $10,000 for expenses. To balance modern needs with historic sensitivity, the project will include a historic preservation restriction on the exterior of the new building to maintain its heritage.

Final hole — what it all means

For golf fans who appreciate a clean routine and a steady short game, these stories are all connected: loyalty celebrated at the 15-Year Club, community fuel injected by Seaside Le Mans, and the delicate greenskeeping of historic preservation versus housing needs. The Davenport Companies is playing a long match, and whether you’re cheering from the gallery or scrutinizing the scorecard, there’s plenty to follow.

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• Cape Cod Information: The Davenport Companies Induct Two New Members into the 15-Year Club
• Cape Cod Times: West Harwich Church Demolition Delay
• Cape Cod Chronicle: Davenport Pulls Out of Baptist Church Project
• Cape Cod Times: Obituaries
• Cape Cod News: Seaside Le Mans Rolls On in Mashpee
• Wikipedia: Community Development
• Google Search: 15-Year Club Davenport Companies
• Google Scholar: Davenport Companies
• Encyclopedia Britannica: Historic Preservation
• Google News: Davenport Companies

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