Since Before You Were Even Born
The story gets a little fuzzy, understandably, but in November of 1980, our esteemed Associate Mr. Greg Maestas, CPD started a part time drafting gig working for his father at the Reno office of JBA Consulting Engineers (now an NV5 Company). With the firm supporting aggressive growth in both Northern and Southern Nevada, Greg, a freshman at UNR at the time, was plugged in to the world of design early on and learned in the trenches by helping work on the Reno-Cannon International Airport (now the Reno-Tahoe International Airport) Concourse Expansion (still in use to this day), Sparks Fire Department HQ Building, as well as a handful of prototype elementary schools for Washoe County School District. After JBA closed their Reno office in 1983, Greg continued with school. In January 1986 Greg went to work for William “Pete” Peterson at Peterson and Associates Mechanical Engineers in Reno, NV, reuniting with others from the former JBA Reno office. Excelling at the HVAC and Plumbing design skill set, along with helping the firm tackle an industry transition from hand drafting to Computer Aided Drafting and Design, Greg spent several decades as a project manager working on hundreds of complex design projects for the University, School District, State of Nevada, and similar commercial Clients alike. When Ainsworth Associates merged with Peterson and Associates in June 2006, Greg brought his love of the design process and appreciation of attention to detail to a whole new generation of young professionals. Through leadership, integrity, and an unwavering dedication to accuracy, Greg continues to uphold a high standard of quality design that our Clients have come to expect. Congratulations and thank you, Greg, for over 40 years of excellence in the Nevada Building Design and Construction scene. We look forward to your leadership for years to come!
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Merry Christmas
Merry Christmas! In early December, the AAME team spent the night bonding and cutting it up on the dance floor at our annual Employee Christmas Party hosted at the Renaissance Reno Downtown Hotel & Spa. After a very busy year, the group spent the evening not...
DSCTE Beam Ceremony
DSCTE Beam Ceremony Today our Reno community celebrated a topping off ceremony at the Debbie Smith Career and Technical Education Academy. This facility, set to open in August of 2025, will provide access to college pathways as well as career certifications. The...
Family Fun with Mousetrap Cars
Family Fun with Mousetrap Cars October 31st represents our fiscal year end here at Ainsworth Associates Mechanical Engineers, and we like to turn our annual business review meeting into a party (because why not). And because it aligns so well with Halloween, of course...
That’s One Big Heat Exchanger
That’s One Big Heat Exchanger! With an expansion of the existing Central Plant, Ainsworth Associates Mechanical Engineers worked as the prime design consultant assisting Carson Tahoe Hospital in adding the Sierra Surgery Center to their existing campus 4-pipe...
Heroes Memorial Building and Annex
Heroes Memorial Building and Annex Ainsworth Associates Mechanical Engineers worked alongside TSK Architects and Clark/Sullivan Construction on the remodel and seismic retrofit of the iconic historic building in Carson City. The Heroes Memorial Building was...
Moana Pool Grand Opening
Moana Pool Grand Opening The Moana Springs Community Aquatics & Fitness Center is finally open to the public! After many years of fundraising, Sierra Nevada Community Aquatics opened the new facility in early September. The gorgeous facility features a...
Way to go Matt Wieland
Way to go, Matt Wieland! We are thrilled to announce the newest Professional Engineer on our talented team of diverse professionals: congratulations Mr. Matt Wieland, P.E.! Matt first came to intern with Ainsworth Associates Mechanical Engineers his sophomore summer...
Mmmmm ribs
Mmmmm, ribs…. Cheers to all the AAME employees who attended our first annual Employee Appreciation Night – Rib Village. Amid typical perfect late summer weather in the Truckee Meadows, the Ainsworth crew did it up right with ribs, libations, and thumping music at the...
Geo-Exchange Presentation
Geo-Exchange Presentation What an incredible honor and thrill to present on geo-exchange technology to Secretary Buttigieg, Senator Rosen, and Senator Cortez-Masto. Standing before such influential leaders, who are deeply invested in the future of clean energy and...
Luke Friedrichs
Introducing Luke Friedrichs! Luke Friedrichs is joining our team as a Mechanical Intern. Luke just finished his junior year at Iowa State University and is expected to graduate in December 2025 with a degree in Mechanical Engineering along with a minor in...