Fountains serve as iconic landmarks—designed to captivate visitors, elevate commercial real estate, and define civic landscapes. However, translating ambitious architectural concepts into reliable, long-lasting hydraulic systems requires exceptional engineering discipline.
Hydro Dramatics holds a distinguished advantage as an active division of Missouri Machinery & Engineering Company. Drawing upon over 75 years of deep industrial pump and water engineering legacy, Hydro Dramatics has grown into a premier American commercial fountain manufacturer and engineering consultant since our founding in 1972.
Over the past five decades, international architectural firms, landscape architects, developers, and municipal authorities have trusted Hydro Dramatics to deliver mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical engineering for some of the world's most sophisticated water features.
Our multidisciplinary team brings over 160 combined years of specialized hydraulic design, mechanical fabrication, and project management expertise to every global contract.
A globally respected authority in hydraulics and water feature engineering since 1971. Kerry holds an engineering degree from the University of Missouri-Rolla and has spearheaded landmark projects including the Gateway Geyser—renowned as the tallest vertical jet fountain system in the United States. He leads Hydro Dramatics' commitment to long-term operational reliability and 21st-century Internet-connected control panel integration.
A U.S. Marine Corps veteran with 20 years of precision machining and mechanical contracting experience prior to joining Hydro Dramatics in 1989. Dan directs AutoCAD hydraulic modeling, project scheduling, and structural component sourcing. Notably, Dan engineered the precise laminar flow jet trajectories for the famous Missouri Botanical Garden fountain system.
Shawn holds degrees in Pre-Engineering/Math and CAD Design. With over 350 successful commercial fountain designs, Shawn manages engineering submittals, mechanical/electrical schematics, and O&M documentation. His lead design portfolio includes 18 national Bass Pro outdoor water features and the Forest Park Grand Basin in St. Louis.
Chris holds a Bachelor of Science in Landscape Architecture (BSLA) from Purdue University and is a past President of the ASLA St. Louis Chapter. He liaises with international design firms, landscape architects, and municipal authorities during preliminary planning, feasibility modeling, budget estimation, and site implementation.
Ryan oversees Hydro Dramatics' UL-Listed electrical control panel manufacturing shop and leads field commissioning and technician training. Certified in OSHA safety compliance, Unitronics PLC programming, and ABB VFD drives, Ryan ensures that every installed pump, filtration, and lighting circuit operates strictly according to design parameters.
Our custom mechanical systems power high-profile civic plazas, public parks, interactive splash pads, and sculptural fountains across North America and international destinations.
Monumental rotating ring fountain system engineered for continuous civic operation and public safety.
Programmable dynamic water jets and architectural splash basins integrated with high-efficiency filtration.
Multi-tiered cascading waterfall and interactive water jet array illuminated by submersible RGB LED illumination.
Connect directly with our senior fountain engineering team. We provide preliminary feasibility assessments, mechanical budgeting, CAD drafting, and turnkey equipment export for international projects.