David Brooks brings over 30 years of mechanical engineering and project management experience to his role as President of McGuire Engineers. He leads business development, marketing, strategic planning, and staff development, driving organizational growth and delivering MEP engineering and consulting solutions to clients across diverse industries. David specializes in MEP infrastructure modernization, aligning complex project goals with sustainable, forward-thinking engineering solutions.

His deep expertise in major infrastructure renovations for museums, specialized environmental systems for archival and historic spaces, and higher education facilities has allowed McGuire Engineers to expand into new and specialized markets. By fostering strong, long-term client relationships, David ensures that even the most technically challenging projects are executed with efficiency and precision.

David’s portfolio features high-profile commercial HVAC modernization projects for world-class institutions, including the HVAC infrastructure modernization of The Field Museum and a comprehensive central cooling plant and air handling systems renovation for The Museum of Science and Industry.

Mike Murphy has been a valued member of the McGuire Engineers team for all 25-plus years of his mechanical engineering career.  As Vice President and Senior Project Manager, he is an expert at understanding client expectations and translating them into thoughtful, efficient MEP design solutions.

Mike’s clear communication style enables him to identify clients’ needs, budget priorities, and operational goals — resulting in designs that are practical, cost-effective, and easy to operate. His direct, solution-focused approach to guiding clients through the MEP engineering design process produces results that are feasible, timely, and effective.

His design practice spans a variety of markets, with a particular focus on museums and academic institutions. Mike thrives on the unique challenges of institutional projects, which often require designs to fit within tight spaces, accommodate complex existing conditions, and be implemented while buildings remain open to the public. Committed to his clients from project conception through completion, his efficient and sustainable MEP designs bring enormous value to McGuire Engineers.

Sergio Cano brings over 30 years of experience as a senior plumbing and fire protection engineer, leading projects from early design through construction completion. He specializes in reviewing construction feasibility and addressing potential plumbing, fire protection, and medical gas challenges early in the design process, helping clients avoid unexpected costs down the line.

Sergio is skilled at coordinating across all project stakeholders, from code officials and building owners to architects and general contractors, identifying design issues before they become construction problems. His hands-on experience with construction administration ensures projects are executed smoothly from start to finish.

With a talent for solving complex building infrastructure challenges, Sergio has delivered plumbing and fire protection engineering solutions across a wide range of markets, including commercial, hospitality, corporate, and healthcare facilities. He brings a collaborative approach to every project, working closely with civil, structural, electrical, and MEP engineering teams throughout design and system layout.