Architectural Surfaces Architectural Glass & Glazing News Careers Contact BORN TO BUILD VIEW LATEST VIDEO Our family of employees consists of many long-time leaders and new additions who all have one thing in common – they were Born to Build. Their passion, pride and boundless dedication are what drive our company to make the impossible a reality every day. ANDY LANGE | LEAD LASER OPERATOR MG MCGRATH HAS SOME OF THE MOST TALENTED CRAFTSMEN AROUND, AND IT SHOWS IN OUR FINAL PRODUCT What I love about MG McGrath is the amazing team I work with every day and the challenges the job brings me. I am always learning; whether is taking on a new project or getting a new piece of equipment. It’s amazing to see the advances that have been made in technology, and MG McGrath’s commitment to making sure we have the best tools in the industry so we can work stronger, faster, and safer VIEW VIDEO SHAWN BAROTT | FINISHING SHOP FOREMAN WE ARE WHO WE ARE BECAUSE ALL OF US ARE BORN TO BUILD 10 years ago, I never would have thought my passion in this industry would be custom finishing panels. There are so many complex variables that need attention; The chemistry, the timing, the temperature, but when you do all these things, the end result can be a work of art VIEW VIDEO DEWEY ROSCHEN | FIELD OPERATIONS MANAGER THE MG MCGRATH PROJECT TRACKING APPLICATION WORKED OUT FABULOUS. WE NEVER HAD ONE FRAME THAT WAS OUT OF ORDER “MG McGrath on this project had an immensely challenging scope. There were a lot of unique materials, a unique application, and all interacting with a cast in place structure that was architecturally exposed for a lot of it which presents its own challenges. MG McGrath did a fantastic job of bringing a great balance of material sourcing, and fabrication, and pre-assembly that we couldn’t have done with anybody else to make this project successful” – Ryan Richardson, PCL Construction Project Manager VIEW VIDEO ANDREW RESCH | PROJECT SUPERINTENDENT ALL OF THIS WAS BROUGHT TO LIFE BY HIGHLY SKILLED CRAFTSMEN WHO HAVE A DEEP SENSE OF PRIDE FOR EVERYTHING THEY DO With the collaboration between our VDC team, the design team, engineers, estimators, the construction manager, craftsman in the shop, and in the field, we were able to produce our own work of art that will feature some amazing pieces. The Museum of the American Arts and Crafts Movement is a building that I cannot wait to open up. I want to show my family, my friends, and my kids the amazing work we did here. The relationships I build along the way will stay with me forever VIEW VIDEO FRANCIS TUTOR | FIELD FOREMAN YOU LOOK AT THE PROJECTS WE ARE INVOLVED WITH AND IT'S EASY TO SEE THAT OUR TEAM IS "BORN TO BUILD" We are continually growing, learning, and pushing ourselves to be the best. Every project requires innovative thinking and adaptive designs; MG McGrath employees always rise to the challenge. We are team-focused, results-oriented, and driven by creative solutions. I am proud to be involved in these projects, because it is only by working together from concept to completion that successes like these can be achieved VIEW VIDEO MIKE ZWIRGZDAS | BUSINESS SYSTEMS MANAGER WE REALIZE THAT TECHNOLOGY DOESN’T SOLVE PROBLEMS, PEOPLE SOLVE PROBLEMS Born To Build goes far beyond the shop and the field and is embraced in every department at MG McGrath. I have a passion for helping the team do their jobs easier, simpler and more efficient. My involvement in all the different processes throughout the company, has resulted in the implementation of a system that sets the bar high for quality, safety, and project transparency which is a standard at MG McGrath VIEW VIDEO CHAD GERNENTZ | SHOP SUPERINTENDENT WE TAKE ON BOLD, WE TAKE ON CREATIVE, WE TAKE ON THE IMPOSSIBLE Every project we take on gives us a chance to take things to the next level. It’s not us vs our competition. It’s us vs our own pride and passion for who we are and what we do. With the technology and people we have in place, there are not many companies that can do what we do. This is who we are. Success here is measured by how far we can push our limits VIEW VIDEO AARON LOVEN | SHOP SUPERINTENDENT FRAMING THE FUTURE OF GLASS & GLAZING Having worked for MG McGrath for nearly ten years, Glass & Glazing Shop Superintendent Aaron Loven considers his shop team to be family. There is a shared passion here that is unique and it is something that we are very proud of. Applying decades of glass & glazing work experience to new technology produces amazing results. Our Glass & Glazing Team continually rise to the daily challenges with innovation and passion VIEW VIDEO BRAD KATH | WELDING SHOP FOREMAN MELDING OLD SCHOOL TECHNIQUE WITH CUTTING-EDGE TECHNOLOGY With decades of collective experience in the metal industry, MG McGrath continues to catapult into the metal design and architectural future. Using old school techniques applied with cutting-edge tools, members of our team like Brad Kath, a welding shop foreman work to create visually stunning and challenging custom projects. “I guess you can say, I am the definition of Born to Build”. Kath has followed in the footsteps of his father, seeking to work and fashion with his hands the same quality and exceptionalism that was soldered into him from birth VIEW VIDEO DARYL ROSCHEN | FABRICATION SHOP FOREMAN THE MINDS BEHIND THE MACHINES For several years, MG McGrath consisted of just five guys, working out of a 4-car garage. Today, with over 250 employees, we are an award-winning leader in the Architectural Surfaces and Glass & Glazing industries. It is the dedication and meticulous process of our skilled workers that help us achieve amazing results every day, developing new capabilities to deliver custom solutions for some of the most iconic projects in the world VIEW VIDEO ANDY WOERHLE | COMPOSITE SHOP FOREMAN WE DON'T CUT CORNERS, WE MAKE THEM. Having worked for MG McGrath for nearly 10 years, Composite Shop Foreman Andy Woehrle considers his shop team his family away from home. Sharing a passion for building and working together, Andy and his team overcome unique and complex architectural designs by challenging and holding one another accountable. Armed with the mentality that, at MG McGrath, we don’t cut corners – we make them VIEW VIDEO ©2021 MG McGrath Inc. All Rights Reserved. | Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer | Employee Portal