December 9, 2021

Henderson CEO Named in Ingram’s 250 List of Prominent Executives

Ingram's Magazine

Ingram’s magazine selects Rich Smith, president and CEO at Henderson Engineers, among most powerful business leaders in Kansas City.

October 8, 2021

Henderson Secures Top 20 Placement on CSE Magazine’s MEP Giants

Consulting-Specifying Engineer Magazine

Henderson Engineers ranks high on Consulting-Specifying Engineer (CSE) magazine’s list of top engineering firms.

October 8, 2021

Six Henderson Projects Receive ENR Awards Across the Country

Henderson Engineers was involved in several developments recognized for excellence by Engineering News Record (ENR) magazine.

October 8, 2021

KC Business Journal Ranks Henderson Among Best Places to Work

Henderson Engineers has been recognized as a top workplace in the Kansas City, Mo., region by the Kansas City Business Journal.

October 8, 2021

Henderson Engineers Secures High Rankings on BD+C’s Giants 400

Henderson is ranked among the top 10 engineering firms by Building Design + Construction, a notable industry magazine.

July 14, 2021

KC Business Journal Names Henderson Directors Among Top 20 Engineers to Know

Jared Carlson, Henderson Engineers’ director of engineering, and Sean Turner, Henderson’s director of innovation and research, were recently featured in the Kansas City Business Journal’s list of “20 to Know” engineers.

June 24, 2021

Henderson Engineers Names New Chief People Officer

Henderson Engineers, a national building systems design firm, has hired Mindy Garrett as its new Chief People Officer (CPO). Garrett, who has more than 22 years of human resources (HR) experience within professional services, will oversee the HR department, employee and leadership development, and spearhead company culture initiatives including diversity and inclusion programs.

June 10, 2021

KC Business Journal Interviews Henderson’s CPO About Post-Pandemic Work Life

Mindy Garrett, the new Chief People Officer at Henderson Engineers, discusses the firm’s return-to-office plans.

May 19, 2021

Henderson Unveils Elevator Air Quality & Cab Cleaning System

As time goes on, there seems to be more and more reasons to focus on improving indoor air quality (IAQ). Whether in allergens, pollutants, smells, or even the unknown potential for infection spread, the general …

May 10, 2021

Henderson Engineers Ranks Among ENR’s Top 500 Design Firms

For the 13th consecutive year, Henderson Engineers earned recognition in Engineering News-Record’s (ENR) “Top 500 Design Firms” list.

April 22, 2021

Henderson Engineers Adds New Sustainability Director

Sustainable design industry veteran Brian Alessi joins Henderson’s technical leadership team. He brings 20 years of experience in sustainable design to the role, including over 400 LEED certified projects, zero net energy projects, and residential and commercial passive house developments.

February 11, 2021

Henderson’s History of Venue Design Article Featured in IAVM Region 6 Newsletter

Henderson Engineers article, Getting in the Game: The History of Venue Design at Henderson Engineers, was recently featured in the IAVM Region 6 January 2021 Newsletter. Founded in 1970, Henderson was first recognized primarily as …

November 20, 2020

Esports Practice Leader Highlighted in KOMU Esports Piece

Henderson Engineers Esports Practice Leader/Acoustical Consultant Kevin Butler was interviewed by KOMU-TV — the NBC affiliate in Columbia, Missouri — on the future of the esports industry. Butler shared that esports has continued to thrive even during the pandemic due to its ability to hold competition and broadcasts remotely.

November 18, 2020

Pierce, Mulvany Featured in KCADC Annual Meeting Video

Henderson Engineers Senior Vice President Julie Pierce and Director of Kansas City (MO) Operations/ Vice President Andrea Mulvany were highlighted in the “Choosing OneKC” video during the Kansas City Area Development Council’s (KCADC) Annual Meeting. Pierce and Mulvany said in tandem, “We choose Kansas City because strong women lift each other up!”

November 6, 2020

Esports Insider Features Henderson’s Role in Development of NACE Guidelines

Following Henderson’s joint announcement with Populous and the National Association of Collegiate Esports (NACE) on the development of esports guidelines, Esports Insider published an article by H.B. Duran highlighting the news. Duran also noted that between the formation of the Kansas City Esports Coalition and Esports Arena’s expansion into the region, the Kansas City area stands to benefit from the income, tourism, and opportunity that esports brings.

November 6, 2020

MetroWire Media Highlights Henderson in NACE Guidelines Article

Following Henderson’s joint announcement with Populous and the National Association of Collegiate Esports (NACE) on the development of esports guidelines, MetroWire Media Managing Editor/Partner Lisa Shackleford published an article recapping the partnership of Kansas City-based firms.

November 5, 2020

The Esports Observer Covers Henderson’s Role in Development of NACE Guidelines

Following Henderson’s joint announcement with Populous and the National Association of Collegiate Esports (NACE) on the development of esports guidelines, The Esports Observer published an article by Senior Editor James Fudge covering the news. The Esports Observer is an official partner of Street & Smith’s SportsBusiness Journal and the American City Business Journals (ACBJ).

November 4, 2020

Kansas City Design Firms Leading Development of NACE Esports Guidelines

Two leading Kansas City area sports design firms have partnered with the National Association of Collegiate Esports (NACE) to help develop official physical build guidelines for varsity esports spaces for the emerging esports industry that is rapidly gaining popularity, especially on college campuses. Populous developed the original set of guidelines together with NACE and now Henderson Engineers has joined to expand the guidelines for the only associate of collegiate and university-sponsored esports programs.

September 21, 2020

President & CEO Rich Smith Joins Rounding the Bases Podcast with Joel Goldberg

Henderson Engineers President & CEO Rich Smith was the featured guest on episode 427 of Joel Goldberg’s popular “Rounding the Bases” podcast. During the 45-minute conversation, Smith shared his insights and experience on topics ranging from corporate culture, leadership, and employee engagement.

August 28, 2020

President & CEO Rich Smith Presenting to KU Engineering Students in Career Accelerator Lecture Series

Henderson Engineers President & CEO Rich Smith will kick off the newly-created University of Kansas School of Engineering Career Accelerator Lecture Series by discussing management and leadership strategies with students on Sept. 2.