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 Executive StaffPaul Silva, CEO
In this role, Paul continues the company’s vision and philosophy of ensuring premium service to our clients striving for "sustainable designs and promoting plans that achieve life cycle cost savings while also minimizing the impact to the environment". Prior to Salas O'Brien, Mr. Silva held executive management positions and founded Silicon Valley service companies. Most recently he was President and General Manager of Acroscope, LLC where he provided leadership, oversight and guidance in positioning the company for financial success and a leader in their industry. He assumed this challenge on behalf of the investment firm Bridge Equity Partners, LLC. While with Bridge he also helped found 360 Manufacturing which consulted with many top Silicon Valley technology companies. Prior to joining Bridge Equity, Paul worked for Intel Corporation where he held a number of management and executive roles in Intel's Planning & Analysis, Marketing, and Consulting organizations. Mr. Silva holds a dual degree in Economics and Pre-Medicine as well as an MBA from the University of Notre Dame. He is involved heavily in the community where he volunteers, teaching mathematics and mentoring at risk teens. He lives in Danville, California with "his girls," his wonderful wife Paola and their children Gabriella and Isabella. Carl Salas PE, Founder
Carl has been evaluating and re-designing existing facility infrastructures and power systems since 1974. During that time he has surveyed, tested or designed literally thousands of energy systems, energy-efficiency projects, infrastructure/ projects and advanced/energy projects. Along with his "real world" approach to energy engineering, he has assisted in financial justification and life cycle costing for numerous commercial, industrial, and institutional projects. As an expert in his field, Carl has been an expert witness in both Residential and Commercial litigation cases. Throughout his professional career, he has authored books about Sustainability and Energy. He has instructed more than 5,000 engineers and facility managers in the "art and practice" of energy-based systems engineering. His excellent communications skills allow him to leverage his technical and financial expertise making him an exemplary speaker for multiple audiences. As a founder, Carl has created and maintains close relationships with a multitude of our clients including San Jose State University, the City of Palo Alto, Pacific Gas & Electric and Blach Construction. Carl's is a Registered Professional Engineer in California, Arizona, Nevada, New Mexico and Minnesota. Since 1980, he has developed and presented 2 day seminars regarding Energy Auditing, Energy Management, CFC Mitigation, and Distributed Generation. Currently he is co-instructing a 2 day seminar entitled Fundamentals of Sustainable Development and Carbon Management and Governs the Awards Committee with the Association of Energy Engineers (AEE). John Salas, PE, CEM, LEED AP, Managing Principal
Over the last 25 years John has developed an expertise in project & construction management, mechanical, controls, and plumbing design systems for commercial, institutional, residential, industrial, educational, and public sector projects. John has been involved in complex central plant planning and design, HVAC system build-outs, and control systems integration. John has managed complete renovation/modernization projects from the study phase through design and construction. His experience includes extensive commissioning of energy management systems that is becoming more and more important to both our clients and for the sustainable future. As an expert in his field, John has been an expert witness in an array of litigation cases covering various issues, including construction defects. John has recently instructed a HVAC (Heating Ventilating & Air Conditioning) course at San Jose State University & for the last 10 years instructed controls classes for the Association of Energy Engineers (AEE). John has worked with various types of clients, including Santa Clara Valley Medical Center, GE Nuclear Energy, Las Vegas Building Commission, and HSBC. John currently holds registrations as Professional Engineer, Certified Energy Manager, Green Building Engineer and is Leadership Energy & Environmental Design accredited. |
Paul Silva joined Salas O'Brien in 2006 as the company's Chief Operating Officer. He was immediately instrumental to the company’s outstanding growth in securing a position as one of the Top 100 Engineering Companies in the United States. He was named the Chief Executive Officer in December 2008 and has been at the helm since. 
Carl Salas is one of our firm's founders and principals and has been with the firm since 1979.
John Salas is one of our firm's founders and principals and has been with the firm since 1979.