Progressive AE has named senior mechanical engineer, Maureen Kozel, a principal of the firm. In this capacity she will act as an ambassador of the firm and serve clients by providing strategy, planning and project management. Kozel specializes in HVAC healthcare consulting. She joined Progressive AE in 2014 and leads the 
mechanical engineering discipline where she provides leadership and mentorship for fellow engineers.
Kozel is a LEED accredited professional with a passion for sustainable design. She served as senior mechanical engineer and internal project manager for the schematic design of a 206,000-square-foot, $116-million Indian Health Services clinic in Rapid City, South Dakota. To achieve LEED Gold rating, the clinic uses ice storage, heat recovery chillers and a photovoltaic array providing 20% of the building’s electricity needs.
Kozel possesses more than 16 years of experience in the industry. She is a registered engineer in 14 states and is a member of the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-conditioning Engineers, as well as the National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying.
