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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Michael Inskeep Elementary School

Michael Inskeep Elementary School

Michael Inskeep Elementary School Ainsworth Associates Mechanical Engineers is proud to have been a part of the design team for this new elementary school in Cold Springs, Nevada.  This new $47.7 Million, 745-student elementary school has a ground source heat pump...

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Alison CE: WIS

Alison CE: WIS

Alison CE: WIS Alison is the newest volunteer member of the Career Explorations: Women In Stem committee through the Nevada Career Studio, part of the Student Services Division of the University of Nevada.  This organization consists a group of female professionals...

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ASHRAE Clay Shoot

ASHRAE Clay Shoot

ASHRAE Clay Shoot Ainsworth Associates Mechanical Engineers teamed up with RSAnalysis to participate in the 18th Annual Sporting Clays Event hosted by the Northern Nevada Chapter of ASHRAE.  The event was hosted at the Carson Valley Clays facility in Gardnerville.  A...

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Reno parking garage pandemic care

Reno parking garage pandemic care

Reno parking garage becomes pandemic care space It’s another Monday morning meeting as you settle in with a cup of coffee, chit chat about your weekend and focus on the agenda as your week begins. Wait. You want to do what? You want to do it by when? Such was the...

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Case Studies: Renown Health

Case Studies: Renown Health

Case Studies: Renown Health Blueprint Magazine recently published a case study featuring one of our longest standing clients and partners, Renown Health.  This article focuses on Chris Baker, the director of facilities engineering, and the effort to turn a parking...

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Cheers Mobile Pub

Cheers Mobile Pub

Cheers Mobile Pub Ainsworth Associates Mechanical Engineers enlisted the help of our favorite mobile bartenders to deliver some fun and beverages to our team for National Employee Appreciation Day.  Cheers Mobile Pub took over our North parking lot for an afternoon...

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Hug High School Topping Out Ceremony

Hug High School Topping Out Ceremony

Procter R. Hug High School Topping Out Ceremony Ainsworth Associates Mechanical Engineers recently attended the Topping Out Ceremony for the new Proctor R. Hug High School in Sparks, NV.  With a capacity of 2,200 students, this is the first new High School in the...

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2020 Kirk T. Mescher Award

2020 Kirk T. Mescher Award

2020 Kirk T. Mescher Award In recognition of her work in designing energy efficient ground loop systems, Alison Hall has been awarded the 2020 Kirk T. Mescher Award. Ms. Lisa Meline, Fellow Member ASHRAE, represented TC 6.8, Geothermal Heat Pump and Energy Recovery...

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Sheep Foundation Sporting Clays Shoot

Sheep Foundation Sporting Clays Shoot

2021 Wild Sheep Foundation Sporting Clays Shoot Ainsworth Associates Mechanical Engineers was proud to participate in the 2021 Wild Sheep Foundation Sporting Clays Shoot at the Capitol City Gun Club in Carson City. Beautiful weather made this event even more...

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Halloween Fun 2020

Halloween Fun 2020

Halloween Fun 2020 We decided to have a little fun this Halloween.  Here are some of our favorite costumes. Latest News

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