James McGhee joins Horner & Shifrin as Building Services technical manager

James McGhee

James McGhee has joined Horner & Shifrin as Technical Manager in the Building Services group. McGhee has more than 18 years of experience in electrical engineering design and project management. His expertise lies in lighting design and calculations, power distribution, management of construction projects, specifications, and emergency systems.

McGhee is certified as a Lighting Associate by the American Lighting Association. Over the course of his career, he has provided electrical engineering design for a variety of clients, from residential and hospitality to government and corrections. He has also been responsible for the development of construction documents for numerous national and multinational retailers.

Recently, McGhee was lead electrical designer for several non-profit, advocacy and healthcare clients in the region, such as Children’s Safety Center of Washington County and the new Alice Walton School of Medicine. McGhee is an avid baker, a talent he has developed from a very young age. He runs a successful in-home baking business producing custom decorated cakes and macarons.

“We’re excited to add James to the Building Services team as we continue to expand in Arkansas,” said Casey Wilson, business unit leader, Building Services. “With the exponential growth that the Northwest Arkansas region is experiencing, Horner & Shifrin is well positioned to support building projects in the region, and James will be integral to our success and growth.”