Brian Hafendorfer
Principal Mechanical Engineer at Gray AES, ASHRAE Distinguished Lecturer
- Role
- Director, Mechanical Engineering at Gray AES
- Location
- Lexington, KY, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Brian Hafendorfer
Dynamic and strategic engineering executive with 25+ years of leadership in mechanical engineering, commercial HVAC, industrial refrigeration, and indoor air quality. Recognized for driving operational excellence, cross-functional collaboration, and technical innovation across design-build and product development environments. Proven success in leading multidisciplinary teams, launching new facilities, and delivering complex projects on time and on budget. Known as a thought leader, published author, and sought-after technical educator with deep expertise in system design, facility startups, and regulatory compliance.
Experience
Director, Mechanical Engineering
Jan 2020 — Present · Lexington, KY, US
Lead Mechanical and Refrigeration Engineering teams distributed across the country on large-scale design-build projects from proposal to turnover.• Drive technical execution, cost control, and schedule adherence across multiple disciplines.• Champion quality assurance and continuous improvement through structured design and construction processes.
Education
University of Kentucky
BSME, Mechanical Engineering
1995 — 1999
Skills
- Air Conditioning
- Mechanical Engineering
- Heat Transfer
- Cooling Water
- Manufacturing
- Heating
- Hvac
- Hvac Controls
- Refrigeration
- Indoor Air Quality
- Energy Management
- Energy Conservation
- Energy Efficiency
- Energy Audits
- Lean Manufacturing
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