Derrick Gray

Chief Engineer at Highwoods Properties

Derrick Gray has a diverse and extensive work experience spanning over several decades. Derrick started their career in the US Navy as an Aviation Structural Mechanic, where they supervised teams and managed tasks. After leaving the Navy, they worked as a Construction Supervisor at Vandegrift Construction Inc., overseeing the completion of various interior renovation projects. Derrick then founded their own company, D. Gray, Inc., where they served as the Chief Building Engineer and successfully transformed a failing retail shopping center into a thriving office park. Following this, they worked as a Building Engineer at CBRE Inc., providing maintenance for a group of Walgreens stores. Derrick then joined Brand Real Estate Services as a Lead Building Engineer, responsible for overseeing daily maintenance activities. Currently, Derrick is employed at Highwoods Properties as the Chief Engineer, where they lead the operations for premium office buildings, mentorship of a team, and working closely with property management.

Derrick Gray's education history includes attending Atlantic Technical Center and receiving training in a field that is not specified. Derrick also attended BOMI Institute in 2011 to study Real Estate management. Additionally, they attended New Horizons Computer Learning Center for unspecified training. However, specific start years, end years, and degree names are not provided for any of these education experiences.

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Timeline

  • Chief Engineer

    March, 2023 - present

  • Assistant Chief Engineer

    November, 2022

  • Senior Building Engineer

    September, 2018

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