Lew Brode, PE, LEED AP
"As a consulting business, our success hinges on the strength of our team. We focus on fostering an empowering atmosphere, dedicating time and energy to ensure our people can deliver their best work."
Lew Brode, PE, LEED AP, is a mechanical engineer from the University of Maryland with 30 years of experience in the business, 22 of which have been dedicated to serving GPI. Lew has managed the Metro DC Building Systems operation for the past 20 years, including the Rockville, MD, Olney, MD, and Fairfax, VA, offices. He is involved in the many facets of business development, marketing, operations, and financial performance, and was principal-in-charge for various projects and clients. Lew is part of a team that successfully acquired two firms and seamlessly integrated them into GPI’s operation as a strategy to grow and diversify clients and services. He is an AIA-accredited instructor, teaching hundreds of classes to architects, developers, brokers, and contractors related to how MEPS systems can be integrated efficiently and effectively. Lew is passionate about creating a great team atmosphere for the employees in the operation and for providing a quality product for clients.
Outside of engineering, Lew is the proud father of four kids. He has coached his kids’ soccer and basketball teams for over a decade and feels pride in seeing them improve their skills and work together as a team as the season progresses. He is also an avid college football and basketball fan and proudly supports the University of Maryland and University of Tennessee.
Memberships/Associations
- The American Society of Heating, Refrigerating, and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE)
- American Institute of Architects (AIA)
- International Interior Design Association (IIDA)
- National Association for Industrial and Office Parks (NAIOP)
Q & A
Who or what inspires you?
My Dad who passed away in 2021. He came from the inner streets of Philadelphia with nothing and earned his doctorate from the University of Pennsylvania. He was a scientist for a chemical company and has over 50 US patents in his name. We did not have a close father-son relationship, but he inspired me because of his work ethic and dedication to his trade. He was reliable, detailed, reasonable, and focused and provided a lot of value to the two companies he worked for over his entire career.
Which strategic objective resonates with you the most?
Employee Satisfaction for sure. We are a consulting business and our product is only as good as the people we have on our team. We need to put our employees in a position to succeed with training, interesting projects, efficient processes and interesting opportunities to help them achieve their full potential. We spend a lot of time and energy on creating the best atmosphere possible to allow our most important assets to do their best work.
What's your favorite holiday?
Thanksgiving, as it is a time to be with family and friends and take some time to reflect on all that I am thankful for. It is awesome to share traditions with the family and develop new ones as the kids grow older. I love that time of year as the holiday season is starting and another year of hard work and success is nearing completion.
