Derek Groenwoldt

Derek works in Lerch Bates’s Chicago office providing Vertical Transportation Analysis & Design consulting support for key projects across the United States, supporting our team of consultants, and managing Lerch Bates internal processes and intellectual property. Derek specializes in vertical transportation design in all building sectors, including Healthcare, Higher Education, Government, Commercial and Residential, as well as Sports Venues and Specialty Structures, and has supported numerous projects both domestic and international.

Related Experience

• Kansas City International Airport (KCI), Kansas City
• Park Hyatt Hotel, Riyadh
• McDonald’s Headquarters, Chicago
• Kudai Mass Transit Station, Mekkah
• Willis Tower and Podium, Chicago
• Lakhta Tower, St. Petersburg
• O’Hare Terminal 5, Chicago
• State Farm Arena, Univ. of Illinois, Champaign
• Kō’ula Residential Tower, Honolulu
• Kentucky International Convention Center (KICC)
• BART Expansion, San Francisco
• Guangzhou Chamber of Commerce, China
• NLFH Expansion Hospital & Pavilion, Lake Forest
• St. Louis University Medical Center, St. Louis
• Goldenland Towers, Suzhou
• Hyatt Riverbridge, Miami
• Robley Rex VA Medical Center, Louisville
• O’Hare ConRac & Parking, Chicago

Thomas Edison State College
Bachelor’s Degree Applied Science and Technology, 2009

University of Iowa
Master of Business Administration 2014

Registrations & Certifications

City of Chicago, Elevator Code Committee