Principal, PKMR Engineers; MS, Architectural Engineering, Kansas State University
Ann Peratt blends technical excellence with a people-first leadership philosophy at PKMR Engineers. Since joining the firm in 2012 as a staff mechanical engineer, she has grown alongside the company — becoming an associate principal on the leadership team in 2019 and later stepping into an ownership and a principal role. She now helps shape PKMR’s strategic vision, oversees human resources and marketing and plays an active role in business development and company growth. Throughout her career, Peratt has led a diverse portfolio of projects spanning health care, higher education, public safety, hospitality, office, religious and senior living facilities. She has managed and mentored multidisciplinary teams on complex projects such as fire stations, surgery centers, university facilities and large-scale hospitality venues. Known for her strong technical foundation in heating, ventilation, air conditioning and plumbing design, she is equally respected for building trusted client relationships and mentoring emerging engineers. Beyond her role at PKMR, Peratt is deeply committed to advancing the engineering profession. A longtime member of ASHRAE, she served as president of the Kansas City Chapter in 2021-2022 and earned the ASHRAE Chapter Service Award in 2022. She has also supported the Society of Women Engineers and participated in outreach initiatives introducing young students to engineering. In her free time, Peratt enjoys traveling with her husband and two daughters and playing on her firm’s sand volleyball team. She is also involved in her local church, where she coached youth volleyball. Whether leading teams, serving her community or raising a family, she approaches each role with empathy, purpose and a dedication to building meaningful relationships.
