Rising Stars in MEP – Danny McGrail, PE, LEED AP BD+C

Science and Technology Practice Director

Henderson Engineers

Lenexa, KS

Bio:  Since kick starting his career in 2013, Danny McGrail has ascended to the top ranks of the field, and stands out among his accomplished peers as the youngest practice director companywide.  McGrail rapidly climbed his way up the ladder from project manager to practice leader and eventually practice director, an impressive feat owing to his technical acumen as a mechanical engineer, his drive for excellence for himself and his colleagues, and his dedication to the success of Henderson and their clients.  In turn, McGrail has cultivated a high level of trust among architects and developers, which has led to him leading a number of significant projects.

Accomplishments/Projects: US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Lab relocation, Project Manager–Atlanta, GA; 850 PBC at the Phoenix Bioscience Core, Project Manager–Phoenix, AZ; North Kansas City High School Renovation, Project Manager and Lead Mechanical Engineer–North Kansas City, MO

Education: BS in Architectural Engineering, Kansas State University

Professional/Public Service: International Institute for Sustainable Laboratories (I2SL), Heart of America Chapter; American Society of Heating, Refrigerating, and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE), member; American Institute of Architects (AIA), Kansas City Pillars Program