History
In 1956 Karl Guttmann co-founded a new mechanical engineering firm in San Francisco with his friend Gerald Kasin. Kasin Guttmann & Associates changed its name in 1977 to Guttmann & MacRitchie after Gerald Kasin's retirement and the formation of a new partnership between Karl Guttmann & Norman MacRitchie. Steven Guttmann joined the firm in 1986 and became its president in 1993. In 1996, Jeffrey Blaevoet joined the firm as principal, and in 1997 the firm became Guttmann & Blaevoet in recognition of the partnership of Steven and Jeff. We opened our Sacramento office and established our electrical engineering department in 2005, providing full-service MEP engineering services to the San Francisco Bay Area and the Sacramento and Central Valley areas. On October 7, 2005, Karl Guttmann - founder of the company - passed away at the age of 86, leaving a legacy of Bay Area engineering leadership in the firm he started. Guttmann & Blaevoet celebrated its 50 year anniversary in November, 2006.
New Walnut Creek Office
Dorel Anghel has joined Guttmann & Blaevoet as a principal and leader of our new Walnut Creek office. He has over 30 years of experience in the industry, 15 of those as cofounder and principal of Mechanical Design Studio. As a licensed professional engineer in 10 states and a LEED AP, Dorel has worked on all sides of the development table (design-build, facilities, consulting), which enables him to provide our clients a comprehensive approach to projects with exceptional service, cost-effective energy-efficient solutions, and a wonderful sense of humor. We look forward to building a sustainable future and doing great things together.
"I started my Bay Area career with Guttmann & MacRitchie (the predecessor firm of Guttmann & Blaevoet). I have followed their growth and transformation and wanted to be a part of it. With our similar core philosophy - innovation, leadership, sustainability, client service - this venture is a symbiotic fusion. Guttmann & Blaevoet is a true people company with a dedication to exceptional performance that I am proud to be a part of." ~ Dorel
Dorel Anghel can be reached at 925.210.1253 and danghel @gb-eng.com