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Our Team

What is it that sets McCrone apart from the rest? We are unique!

McCrone recognizes that our employees are our most important resource and it is through their success that we achieve our success.  This dynamic management approach assures effective mentoring and assisting employees in identifying and meeting their career and personal goals.

  • David C. Strouss, PE

    President

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    David C. Strouss, PE

    President

    David’s depth of civil engineering experience has enabled him to provide unique solutions to residential, industrial, commercial, institutional, and municipal projects. He is currently a Branch Manager and President.  David’s responsibilities include management of design teams, business development, proposal preparation, engineering design, and construction services.

    dstrouss@mccrone-engineering.com

  • Robert M. Sell, PE

    Vice President

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    Robert M. Sell, PE

    Vice President

    Rob is responsible for the management of water distribution, wastewater conveyance, and large septic design projects. He is currently a Division Manager and Vice President.  His many years of experience have given McCrone a solid reputation for onsite sewage treatment and subsurface disposal. Rob’s expertise in water and wastewater treatment plant design includes observation of construction activity.

    rsell@mccrone-engineering.com

  • Daniel S. Speakman, PE

    Principal

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    Daniel S. Speakman, PE

    Principal

    Throughout his nearly three-decade tenure, Dan has become a cornerstone of the organization, specializing in the complex disciplines of stormwater treatment and management.

    In his current role, Dan oversees the full lifecycle of project development. His core responsibilities include:

    • Team Leadership: Mentoring and managing multi-disciplinary design teams to ensure technical excellence and project efficiency.
    • Strategic Planning: Leading business development initiatives and crafting comprehensive project proposals.
    • Technical Oversight: Providing expert engineering design and construction services, with a specific focus on innovative stormwater solutions for residential and municipal infrastructure.

    Deeply rooted in the local community, Dan’s professional expertise is mirrored by his personal commitment to the environment and service. He is an active volunteer with Project Clean Stream and a dedicated member of the Immaculate Conception Church. An avid waterman on the Northern Chesapeake Bay, Dan’s connection to the water informs his professional perspective, driving a lifelong commitment to preserving the region’s natural resources through responsible engineering and community stewardship.

    dspeakman@mccrone-engineering.com

  • Kim Connolly

    Principal

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    Kim Connolly

    Principal

    Kim is the Controller and HR Director at McCrone, bringing over 25 years of experience to the firm’s daily fiscal operations and human resources strategies. With a focus on operational efficiency, she oversees critical functions including financial reporting, payroll, and budgeting to support strategic decision-making. By integrating financial oversight with HR leadership, Kim plays a vital role in safeguarding company assets while fostering a productive, compliant workplace for the firm’s multi-disciplinary team. Outside of the office, Kim is a firm believer in work-life balance and truly enjoys spending her free time with family and friends.

    kconnolly@mccrone-engineering.com

We are guided by three basic concepts:

  • Behavioral Trends
    We strive to match people to their jobs with consideration of each individual’s behavioral tendencies. With this approach, our people are more effective and more satisfied, because they are performing functions for which they are well suited.
  • Balanced Circles
    It is understood that each of us has three circles in our lives: family, personal and business. On our best days, we spend time in each circle to achieve a qualitative balance.
  • Target Planning
    In its most succinct form, we ask our people to identify their personal and business someday goals. Then, we encourage each person to achieve personal someday goals through success in the business. This fosters teamwork because each individual’s achievement is linked directly or indirectly to goal attainment for others. We maintain this system through regular one-on-one meetings with our people.