History
Frank W. Neal & Associates, Inc. has a reputation for quality work, best exemplified by repeated requests for our services from clients with whom we have maintained a long-term working relationship. To maintain our standard of quality, we use a Design Quality Control Plan beginning with assigning a management team to each project, under the direction of a principal who is most experienced with the project requirements of each specific project type. This team will provide design, construction documents, specifications and construction observation. At the initialization of each project, the principal reviews the proposed structural design concepts with the team. Upon completion of the construction documents, the principal performs a thorough review, based on the firm’s written check list. Any comments from the principal, along with comments from the client are then examined by the project management team and incorporated into the construction documents as they are applicable.
Frank W. Neal & Associates, Inc. has been recognized as “Outstanding Engineer”, by the American Subcontractors Association, Inc. The firm has also received the “President’s Award” from the Fort Worth Chapter of the American Institute of Architects. The firm is a member of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, the Fort Worth Chamber of Commerce, the National Federation of Independent Businesses, The Building Officials Association of Texas, and the International Conference of Building Officials.
Frank W. Neal & Associates, Inc. is dedicated to excellence in the structural engineering profession. We place priority on responding to the client’s project requirement. The firm is a Texas registered corporation that has been in business since 1982. Frank W. Neal & Associates, Inc. combines its best asset, it employees, with up-to-date engineering and emerging technology to produce designs and documents in an efficient, timely manner.
Firm Leadership
Principal
Frank W. Neal, P.E., C.E.
Mr. Neal is the founding Principal of Frank W. Neal & Associates, Inc., Consulting Engineers. Mr. Neal is responsible for project management, quality control and technical competence, as well as functioning as principal engineer on major projects. He is also experienced in investigation of existing structures and forensic studies. Mr. Neal offers over 48 years of experience in project management, production, technical writing and supervision.
Education
UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS
Architectural Engineering
Bachelor of Science, 1971
Civil Engineering
Master of Science, 1975
Organizations
Rotary Club of Fort Worth
Trail Life USA
Affiliations
• American Institute of Steel Construction
• American Concrete Institute
• American Society of Civil Engineering
• National Trust for Historic Preservation
• National Council of Structural Engineers Association
• Structural Engineers Association of Texas
• Texas Society of Professional Engineers
Professional Licenses
• Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, California
• Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware
• Florida, Georgia, Iowa, Kansas
• Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland
• Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi
• Missouri, Montana, Nevada
• New Mexico, North Carolina
• Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania
• South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas
• Virginia, Washington
Principal
David L. Hartmann, P.E., S.E.
David has been with Frank W. Neal & Associates, Inc. since 1994 as a Principal Engineer. He is experienced in the design of general commercial buildings, building foundations, and parking garages. He has additional broad experience in the design of civil structures such as bridges, culverts, and retaining walls. He has further experience providing construction engineering services to both building and bridge contractors. Mr. Hartmann is pre-certified for design of minor and major bridges by The Texas Department of Transportation. Mr. Hartmann offers over 32 years of professional experience.
Education
UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS
Civil Engineering
Bachelor of Science, 1985
Civil Engineering
Master of Science, 1988
Affiliations
• American Concrete Institute, Member (Committee 318F, 336, 543)
• American Institute of Steel Construction
• American Railway Engineering and Maintenance of Way Association
• American Water Works Association
• American Society of Civil Engineers
• International Code Council
• National Council of Engineering Examiners
• National Council of Structural Engineers Association
• Structural Engineers Association of Texas
• Structural Engineers Association of California
Professional Licenses
• Alabama, Arizona*, Arkansas, California*
• Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida
• Georgia*, Hawaii*, Idaho*, Illinois*, Iowa
• Kansas, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland
• Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota
• Mississippi, Missouri, Montana
• Nebraska, Nevada*, New Hampshire
• New Jersey, New Mexico, New York
• North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio
• Oklahoma*, Oregon*, Pennsylvania
• Rhode Island, South Carolina
• South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas
• Utah*, Vermont, Virginia, Washington*
• West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming
* indicates SE
PRINCIPAL
Kevin L. Goodman, P.E.
Kevin has experience in all phases of structural engineering in industrial, commercial, institutional, military, and special application projects. He has participated in numerous major projects nationwide from initial consultation and preliminary design through construction completion. Mr. Goodman has been with Frank W. Neal & Assoc., Inc. Since 2004 with over 40 years of Professional Engineering experience.
Education
JOHN BROWN UNIVERSITY
Building Construction and Design
Bachelor of Science, 1979
UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT ARLINGTON
Civil (Structural) Engineering
Master of Engineering, 1986
Affiliations
• American Concrete Institute
• American Institute of Steel Construction
• American Society of Civil Engineering
• National Council of Structural Engineers Association
• Structural Engineers Association of Texas
Professional Licenses
• Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Indiana
• Kentucky, Mississippi, Nevada
• Ohio, Oregon, Texas, Utah
* indicates SE
PRINCIPAL
Ryan W. Lockhart, P.E.
Ryan offers 14 years experience in a variety of projects ranging from interior finish outs to multi-story commercial. He has experience in design with conventionally reinforced concrete, post-tensioned concrete, steel, masonry, and wood. He has extensive experience in the design of commercial wood structures and multi-family, multi-story apartment buildings. He is also experienced in the design of large, custom single family residences.
Education
TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY
Civil Engineering
Bachelor of Science, 2004
UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT ARLINGTON
Civil (Structural) Engineering
Master of Engineering, 2009
Affiliations
• American Institute of Steel Construction
• American Society of Civil Engineering
• Structural Engineers Association of Texas
Professional Licenses
• Texas
PRINCIPAL
Chuck Ogilvie
Mr. Ogilvie has been with Frank W. Neal & Associates, Inc. since 1988. He has extensive experience in Computer Aided Drafting, and is responsible for scheduling and quality control of the production of contract documents. Mr. Ogilvie offers over 36 years of drafting experience in the structural field.
Education
TEXAS STATE TECHNICAL COLLEGE
Architectural Drafting
Associate of Applied Science, 1983
Affiliations
• Tarrant County Community College Advisory Board
• Texas State Technical College Advisory Board
PRINCIPAL
Chris K. Eggleston, P.E.
Chris first began working with Frank W. Neal & Assoc., Inc. in 2006. He has extensive experience with Building Information Modeling (BIM) and integration with other 3D file formats. He is experienced in the design of structural steel, reinforced concrete, post-tensioned concrete, wood, masonry, and aluminum structures. His work on amusement rides and water parks as well as his machining background gives him a unique insight into challenging projects.
Affiliations
• American Institute of Steel Construction
• American Society of Civil Engineering
• Structural Engineers Association of Texas
Professional Licenses
• Texas
Education
TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY
Civil Engineering
Bachelor of Science, 2012
UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT ARLINGTON
Civil (Structural) Engineering
Master of Engineering, 2017