Category: Our People

SAN JOSE, CALIFORNIA – May 27, 2025 This year, we celebrate an important milestone for Ildefonso Viray—10 years of growth, leadership, and impact at PASE. From his early days as a green Assistant Engineer to his current role as a trusted and well-rounded Senior PE, Ildefonso’s journey has been defined by steady growth, a collaborative… Continue reading Celebrating 10 Years with Ildefonso Viray, P.E.

SAN JOSE, CALIFORNIA – May 15, 2025 We’re excited to share that Ehsan Yonasi has officially earned his California Professional Engineer license and has been promoted to Project Engineer (PE1) at PASE. Since joining PASE three years ago, Ehsan has consistently gone above and beyond, not only as an engineer but as a contributor to… Continue reading Leveling Up: Ehsan Yonasi Becomes Licensed PE and Project Engineer

SAN JOSE, CALIFORNIA – January 31, 2025 After nearly two decades of dedicated service, PASE proudly celebrates the retirement of Robert Holland, whose remarkable leadership and steadfast support helped shape the company into what it is today. Since joining the firm 19 years ago, Robert has been a cornerstone of PASE’s evolution, from a 20-person… Continue reading Celebrating Robert Holland’s Retirement After 19 Years of Dedication and Leadership

SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA – January 17, 2025 This month marks a major milestone at PASE: Kurt Horiuchi, P.E. is celebrating 10 years with the firm. Since joining PASE on January 16, 2015, Kurt’s journey has been one of steady growth, leadership, and meaningful impact. From his early days as a Project Engineer to his current role… Continue reading Celebrating 10 Years with Kurt Horiuchi, P.E.

SAN JOSE, CALIFORNIA, USA, June 2, 2022– After more than three decades of shaping skylines, mentoring young engineers, and helping define the culture of PASE, Chris Taplin is officially retiring. One of the original cornerstones of the firm, Chris’s departure marks the end of an era and the celebration of a legacy that continues to… Continue reading Honoring Chris Taplin: 32 Years of Engineering, Leadership, and Legacy

Meet Colin, Undergraduate Student at Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo   Why structural engineering? I’ve always been inspired by the buildings of the Bay Area. I thought I wanted to be an architect, but as I got older, I discovered that I liked engineering a lot more than art. Structural engineering is perfect for what… Continue reading People of PASE: Colin, Intern

Meet Ryan, Undergraduate Student at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo   Why structural engineering? I always knew I wanted to study buildings and design. I started school as an Architecture major but in my second year, I realized that path wasn’t for me. At that point, I switched to engineering. It’s a much better fit… Continue reading People of PASE: Ryan, Intern

Meet Jenna, Undergraduate Student at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo   Why structural engineering? In high school, I couldn’t decide if I wanted to pursue civil engineering or architecture. I love math and being creative. Structural engineering allows me to be creative in solving engineering problems.   What inspires you? The unbelievably crazy things that… Continue reading People of PASE: Jenna, Intern

Meet Gabriela, Graduate Student at UC San Diego   Why Structural Engineering? I’ve always been interested in structures. As a kid, I was always looking at the skylines of San Francisco. As I got older, I began to appreciate the safety aspects of structures; the things that keep people safe in a natural disaster.  … Continue reading People of PASE: Gabriela, Intern

Meet Tim, Undergraduate Student at San Jose State   Why Structural Engineering? Before civil engineering, I was pursuing a career in aerospace. In high school, I knew I wanted to be an engineer of some kind. I chose aerospace. I had thought it would be cool to design roller coasters, so I took some structural… Continue reading People of PASE: Tim, Intern

Senior CAD Drafter at Peoples Associates Structural Engineers, Rick Santa Cruz III, has been moderating personalized BIM sessions for our engineers. With 10+ years of experience in the structural engineering industry, coupled with specialized training and education, he shares his insights on how BIM is changing the AEC industry and how a structural engineering firm… Continue reading People of PASE: Rick Santa Cruz III, Senior BIM Technician