Murrell takes on the leadership role during a time of growth for UPCO, a full-service contractor, and will be responsible for heading operations, developing new business relationships, strengthening existing client partnerships, and directing business strategy in the greater Kansas City area.
“UPCO has forged a path in the Kansas City marketplace over the last couple of years as steadfast electrical and carpentry contractors,” said Brian Arnold, UPCO Vice President. “Kansas City is a dynamic and bustling market with lots of opportunity and the outlook continues to be bright. With all these exciting developments, we made the decision to hire a local Regional Director for The UP Companies. David is a homegrown Kansas Citian and a 30-year veteran in the design and construction industry, which we feel is important to gain quicker traction in this marketplace. We believe David relates perfectly to our target customers while representing our core values.”
Murrell has more than 30 years of architecture and construction industry experience, having previously worked as Director of Business Development for Multivista in Overland Park, Kansas; Preconstruction and Project Management for United Excel Construction in Merriam, Kansas; Business Development & Preconstruction for AEC Connections in Overland Park, Kansas; and Project Architect/Construction Manager for Gould Evans Architects and BNIM Architects, both of Kansas City, Missouri.
Murrell has a Bachelor of Fine Arts from the University of Kansas in architectural sesign and is a member of the Kansas City Chapter of Health Care Engineers.
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“I am excited to continue my journey in Kansas City with The UP Companies. They are a dynamic company that believes in transforming communities and lives for the better, and they take great pride in their work — beliefs that I also hold true,” Murrell said. “I am honored to be part of the UPCO team, and I am ready to hit the ground running in Kansas City.”
