HPMB CONSULTING ENGINEERS - Key Persons

Dennis J. Hergenrether Jr.

Job Titles:
  • Electrical Engineer
  • Principal
  • Principal, Electrical Engineer / Principal / Electrical Engineer / President / Professional Engineer
Principal / Electrical Engineer / President Professional Engineer BSEE University of Notre Dame Over 20 years of experience as a consulting engineer Military experience with the US Army Focuses on company development, client relations, composing proposals for potential projects, co-managing the electrical department, coordinating work and project details with clients, and project design. Industry Strengths: Healthcare electrical design, large electrical equipment replacement design, industrial design, and various other types of commercial design. A native of Oklahoma, Dennis enjoys spending time with his wife, Janet, and daughters Rachel and Caroline. He also enjoys continuously performing his own construction projects at his residence in Double Oak, Texas.

Francis P. McGuire

Job Titles:
  • Electrical Engineer
  • Principal
  • Principal, Electrical Engineer / Principal / Electrical Engineer / Secretary / Professional Engineer
Principal / Electrical Engineer / Secretary Professional Engineer BSEE West Virginia Tech University Over 20 years of experience as a consulting engineer Civilian experience with the US Air Force Focuses on composing proposals for potential projects, co-managing the electrical department, national account projects, large electrical equipment replacement design, and project design. Industry Strengths: Healthcare electrical design, large electrical equipment replacement design, low-voltage system design, and various other types of commercial design. A native of West Virginia, Francis loves going back to his home state to visit family and friends. Francis enjoys spending time with his wife, Susan, and children Ashley and Aaron.

Kurt G. Penner

Job Titles:
  • Mechanical Engineer
  • Principal
  • Principal, Mechanical Engineer / Principal / Mechanical Engineer / Treasurer / Professional Engineer, LEED AP BD C, CEM, HDP, CPD
Principal / Mechanical Engineer / Treasurer Professional Engineer, LEED AP BD+C, CEM, HDP, CPD BSME University of Iowa and MBA DePaul University Over 20 years of experience as a consulting engineer Focuses on company development, national account relations and projects, co-managing the mechanical department, and project design. Industry Strengths: Healthcare mechanical and plumbing design, large mechanical equipment replacement design, and various other types of commercial design. A native of Chicago, Kurt loves the Midwest and has a deep love for his Chicago Cubs (The Fall of 2016 was a good time for Kurt!). Kurt loves to be active and regularly trains and competes in running, cycling, swimming, and triathlon events. He loves spending time and traveling with his wife, Suzy, and children Nicolette, Brittany, and Kyle.

Nicholas C. Burkett

Job Titles:
  • Mechanical Engineer
  • Principal
  • Principal, Mechanical Engineer / Principal / Mechanical Engineer / Vice President / Professional Engineer, LEED AP BD C
Principal / Mechanical Engineer / Vice President Professional Engineer, LEED AP BD+C BSME University of Oklahoma Over 12 years of experience as a consulting engineer Focuses on company development, client relations, composing proposals for potential projects, co-managing the mechanical department, coordinating work and project details with clients, and project design. Industry Strengths: Healthcare mechanical and plumbing design, industrial mechanical and plumbing design, office design, and various other types of commercial design. Nick enjoys watching and playing most any sport, especially golf. A native of Oklahoma, he enjoys watching his beloved Oklahoma Sooners sports teams. He also loves traveling and spending time with his children.