Background

Brad is a 1998 graduate of Iowa State University with a degree in Mechanical Engineering. Since graduating, he has gained valuable engineering experience in several industries.

• Diedrichs & Associates, Inc. -Present
   - Working on new projects within the company as a project engineer
   - Using software such as AutoCAD and Inventor
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• Engineer for Schumacher Elevator (Denver, IA) - 6 years
   - Worked with AutoCAD and Inventor computer software
   - Traveled around the Midwest and other parts of the country for problem-solving and       to attend trade shows
   - Performed structural analysis of elevators
   - Designed hydraulic power systems for various elevator models
   - Worked on customized applications, including custom elevator desings per customer      requests
   - Checked elevator designs for compliance with codes and regulations
   - Spent time working on elevator prototypes and models 

• Engineer for New London Engineering (New London, WI) - 5 years
   - Utilized computer programs such as AutoCAD and Microsoft Office      
   - Traveled to customer sites to check feasibility of current designs and troubleshoot present      problems
   - Created conveyor designs to meet specific customer needs
   - Responsible for creating and maintaining drawings for new conveyor models
  

Additional Information

Brad lives in Hudson, IA with his wife and three children. In his free time he enjoys softball, volleyball, snowmobiling, and hunting.