Brad Hitzfield grew up on a farm in northern Indiana and became an ironworker after high school. He learned to set steel, install a wide range of wall panels, and manage crews that would be instrumental in his career.  After five years, he pursued a degree In Building Construction Management at Purdue University to fully leverage the knowledge he gained as an ironworker and developed his entrepreneurial skills.  He was the first student from Purdue to study architecture at Brighton Polytechnic in England, solidifying his interest in the science of building exteriors.  
 
Upon graduating from Purdue, he opened and managed an Indianapolis office for a regional curtain wall contractor for 13 years. In 2004, he established Engineered Facades, a nationally recognized and locally focused building envelope contractor.  Brad shares his field experience, product knowledge, engineering prowess and leadership daily with his team to encourage professional growth and position Engineered Facades to be best in class.  Brad has designed and tested several window and panel systems preferred by building owners and architects. 

Since 2018, Brad has followed his passion for mentoring motivated professionals.  His philanthropic desires continue to grow through his commitment to local organizations and his community.  He also co-founded the Leadership Development Academy for the Indiana Subcontractors Association.

 

Brad loves to spend time with his family, travel the world, golf and bird hunt. He’s been married to Bea since 1993, and has two adult children, Jake and Melissa, and an increasing number of grandchildren.