Derek Michel

Experience

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  United States Marine Corps

  Jan 2001 - Jan 2006

  Corporal
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  Jordan and Skala Engineers

  Mar 2007 - Aug 2013

  Senior Mechanical Designer
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  AOS Engineering

  Aug 2013 - Dec 2014

  Project Manager/Mechanical Designer

  Responsible for supervision of projects on a day to day basis as well as design and code compliance.

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  JJA, Inc.

  Dec 2014 - Jul 2016

  Project Manager/Mechanical Designer

  Project management for commercial and retail projects.

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  PE-Services

  Jul 2016 - Dec 2016

  Project Manager

  Senior living team leader.

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  C1S

  Dec 2016 - Oct 2018

  Project Manager/Mechanical Designer

  Responsible for managing and mechanical design on commercial, industrial manufacturing and cleanroom projects.

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  Henderson Engineers

  Oct 2018 - Aug 2022

  Henderson Engineers is a national building systems design firm. We provide a wide array of design services — acoustics, architectural lighting, audio-visual, broadcast, code consulting, electrical, fire and life safety, mechanical, plumbing, security, and technology — all under one roof, with one point of contact. Together with our subsidiary Henderson Building Solutions, a construction management and commissioning firm, we are truly your partner for the lifespan of the building.Our diversified portfolio represents a full range of markets including: retail, sports + venue, grocery, healthcare, corporate, and education. Licensed in all 50 states as well as the District of Columbia,Puerto Rico, the US Virgin Islands, and British Columbia, we can provide our services on a local or national basis.Founded in 1970, we have more than 700 employees, including 200 PEs across 12 offices in New York, Philadelphia, Tampa, Orlando, Bentonville, Dallas, Houston, Kansas City (Lenexa, Kansas and downtown Kansas City, Missouri), Phoenix, Las Vegas, and Los Angeles. Show less

  • Retail Sector Automotive Practice Director

    Jan 2022 - Aug 2022

  • Lead Program/Project Manager

    Oct 2018 - Jan 2022
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  TEAL

  Aug 2022 - now

  • Vice President of Mechanical Construction

    Jul 2024 - now

  • Director of iPlant Design

    Aug 2022 - Jul 2024