Meet Our Team

Our team of experts in Agriculture in Controlled Environment (AiCE) consists of licensed mechanical and electrical engineers, building performance specialists and commissioning providers, offering comprehensive engineering solutions for your facilities.

STEVE GUTTMANN
Mechanical

Steve, PE, LEED Fellow, BEAP, Principal, is an expert in close temperature and humidity controlled environments, including museums, archives, and grow facilities. A nationally recognized leader, speaker and educator in sustainable design, Steve has helped owners optimize their grow environments while minimizing energy and water consumption. 

JEFF BLAEVOET
​Mechanical

An international award-winning engineer, Jeff, PE, LEED AP, Principal, has pioneered many innovative solutions in the United States. He received a Bachelor’s Degree in Agricultural Engineering from University of Newcastle and a Master’s Degree in Energy Conservation and the Environment from Cranfield University in the United Kingdom.

ROM DELA CRUZ
Lighting

Rom brings more than 25 years of experience in electrical and lighting design for a wide range of building types. He is passionate about the challenges in improving crop yields through available and customized lighting and controls solutions, increasing occupant visual comfort, promoting energy efficiency in the built environment and complying with all local and national code requirements.

VICTOR STEFFEN
Electrical/Low Voltage

Victor, PE, Principal, specializes in power distribution, co-generation, lighting design, lighting controls, intrusion detection, UPS, and renewable energy systems. ​Victor approaches every project with an open mind full of opportunities for excellence. For him, teamwork, ownership and responsibility are paramount. Victor and his team strive to deliver projects that are successful both functionally and financially while staying on schedule.

FRANCES FOWLE
Marketing

Frances, MBA, LEED AP, has 16 years of experience in marketing communications and business strategies.  She is passionate about building long term partnership with clients, matching business needs with opportunities where we can bring exceptional values, and creating positive energy among teams. ​

NICK PETERSON
Water

Nick leads our net zero water initiative, which will help engineers, architects, and owners cost-effectively optimize a building’s water system. He plans to take a leading role in advancing conservation efforts throughout the Bay Area in order to help transform California’s aging infrastructure into a resilient megalopolis that can sustain future generations.

TED TIFFANY
Sustainability

Ted, LEED AP BD+C, CEA, is passionate about helping our clients make informed decisions in energy efficiency and carbon reduction strategies. A specialist in his field, Ted brings 17 years of experience in energy modeling and has modeled over 2,000 facilities. Ted is frequently invited to speak throughout the United States on sustainability in the built environment, and was recently elected to serve on the LEED Energy & Atmosphere Technical Advisory Group for the US Green Building Council.

GEORGE HORDOAN
Plumbing

​George has over 25 years of design experience in HVAC, plumbing, and fire protection systems.  His experience includes the design of plumbing and fire protection systems for civic/cultural facilities, commercial, institutional and education buildings as well as hospitals and residential properties.