Douglas Frey

Douglas Frey, P.E., LEED AP has a diverse and extensive work experience in the field of mechanical engineering.

Douglas currently holds the position of Associate Vice President at Grumman|Butkus Associates, a role they have been in since December 2023. Douglas is responsible for managing and designing various projects in the pharmaceutical research, educational/research laboratories, clean rooms, small data centers, and hospitals sectors. Douglas has extensive experience in leading teams of different sizes and disciplines, developing client relationships, managing project finances, and drafting contracts. Douglas actively contributes to the firm's productivity by creating standard details, specifications, diagrams, documentation, and training materials.

Prior to their current role, Douglas worked as an Associate at Grumman|Butkus Associates from December 2011 to December 2023. During this time, they were involved in similar management and design responsibilities for pharmaceutical research, educational/research laboratories, clean rooms, small data centers, and hospitals. Douglas was also a Project Manager at the same company from April 2006 to December 2011.

Before joining Grumman|Butkus Associates, Douglas served as a Senior Mechanical Engineer at Teng & Associates from October 2004 to April 2006. Here, they utilized their expertise in mechanical engineering to contribute to various projects.

Douglas gained early experience as a Project Leader at Peter Basso Associates from June 1999 to October 2004. Douglas'swork involved designing spaces in pharmaceutical research, educational/research laboratories, clean rooms, operating rooms, radiology suites, and patient rooms for hospitals. Douglas received recognition for their outstanding work with a 2003 ASHRAE Regional Award for a laboratory renovation/expansion project at Saginaw Valley State University Pioneer Hall.

At the beginning of their career, Douglas worked as an Engineer at Harley Ellington Design from May 1997 to June 1999. Douglas also worked as an Engineer at Holland & Kurtz, Inc. from 1995 to 1997.

Overall, Douglas Frey, P.E., LEED AP has proven their expertise in managing and designing projects in various sectors, particularly within the pharmaceutical research, educational/research laboratories, clean rooms, small data centers, and hospitals. Douglas'sextensive experience, leadership skills, and contribution to standardization in the field make him a valuable asset to any organization.

Douglas Frey, P.E., LEED AP, holds a B.S. in Architectural Engineering from the Milwaukee School of Engineering, with a specialization in Mechanical Systems, which they obtained from 1994 to 1998. Prior to that, they attended Rochester Adams High School from 1989 to 1994. Douglas has also earned several professional certifications, including being a registered Professional Engineer in the states of Texas (obtained in 2020), Illinois (obtained in 2008), and Michigan (obtained in 2002). Additionally, they are a LEED AP certified by the U.S. Green Building Council, achieved in 2009.