Christopher Duncan is passionate about both engineering and people. With decades of experience across a variety of firms and project types, he founded Conway Duncan to create an engineering practice centered on thoughtful design and meaningful impact. From the beginning, the firm has placed people and their communities at the center of every system.
Kevin Conway and Christopher Duncan are passionate about engineering and people. After gaining decades of experience, both at various firms and as coworkers, they combined their expertise to establish Conway Duncan—an engineering firm that places people and their communities at the center of every system.
From a young age, I built things. Legos. Model Trains. Forts. Treehouses. As I got older, I would disassemble things to see how they worked. If something was broken, I’d take it apart and try to repair it. Sometimes there were parts leftover and occasionally things caught fire, but as they say, no harm, no foul. One of my favorite memories is of my mom walking out the front door, looking at her car in the driveway and yelling, “Chris, get out here and put all of the wheels back on my car right now!”
When tackling the unknown, I was successful more often than not. Those experiences taught me that most problems are surmountable with a little ingenuity and hard work—something I learned from my dad.
Engineering seemed like a natural next step, and I received my Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Missouri.
I have been designing building systems ever since, almost 30 years. From small office spaces to complex industrial facilities,
my experience spans a wide range of systems and building types. There’s nothing like seeing a building come alive with
the systems you’ve designed in operation.
One of my favorite sayings is: “How you do anything is how you do everything.” While I’m far from perfect, I try to do my best in whatever I undertake. I’m proud of the business I’ve helped build and the long-term personal and professional relationships that have developed as a result.
On the weekends, you’ll find me outside with my friends and family. We hike, fish, float and golf whenever possible. I also enjoy woodworking, completing home and outdoor projects, and hanging out with my furry sidekick, Prince.