Dain Drake

After more than 25 years working in end-to-end steel design and fabrication services, Dain Drake joined DeSimone in 2024, operating from our Houston, Texas office.

He oversees the design, detailing, and sourcing of steel to leverage economies of scale, collaborating closely with our detailing team to provide 3D modeling, steel detailing, and other pre-construction services.

Dain’s current projects include the University of Texas Indoor Practice Facility, a state-of-the-art complex for the University of Texas football team in Austin, Texas, and the San Marcos CISD Natatorium, an indoor swimming facility for San Marcos High School in Texas.

Education:

  • BS, Architectural Engineering University of Texas, Austin, Texas

Professional Licenses & Certifications:

  • Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) in 34 states

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