Congratulations to Brady Thompson on receiving the Foster McCarl, Jr. Memorial Scholarship at MCAA24 during the Awards of Excellence Breakfast. This national scholarship honors Foster McCarl, Jr.’s many contributions to advancing the mechanical contracting industry, including his efforts towards establishing what is now known as the John R. Gentille Foundation (JRGF). The scholarship is sponsored by the McCarl family.
Brady is a Construction Management major at the University of Nebraska – Omaha with an anticipated graduation of May 2026. He has been an active member of his student chapter since 2022 and has served as Treasurer. This is his second summer interning with MCAA Member, Prairie Mechanical Corporation.
“I became interested in mechanical construction through my stepdad, who is a UA steamfitter. I even got my welding certificate in high school. I then decided to go to school for construction management, focusing on mechanical construction. Through my student chapter in Nebraska, I have gained an increased knowledge in the mechanical world of construction, along with meeting great people and companies.
After graduation, I plan on staying in Omaha and working at a mechanical construction company while getting my master’s in business administration and hope to one day own my own mechanical company. This became my dream when I started college. It will take a lot of hard work, but with my experience with MCAA and in my career, I believe that these goals are achievable. I hope someday when I have my own company that I’ll be the person who can increase students’ interest and knowledge of mechanical construction.”
MCAA and the John R. Gentille Foundation congratulate Brady on this prestigious scholarship and thank the McCarl family for their commitment to supporting students interested in pursuing a career in the mechanical contracting industry.
