Salas O'Brien Engineers

On February 12, 2010 Salas O’Brien launched its Engineer for a Day Program.

Salas O’Brien has partnered with the Omega Psi Phi Fraternity - Sigma Iota Chapter in Oakland to empower and assist innercity high school students interested in careers in engineering. SOBE’s Engineer for a Day Program is an annual event, which allows youth to experience hands on work such as reviewing drawings and visiting a job site. The day will also consist of classroom style learning with a tour of our Oakland office, presentations by engineers, and a chance to talk with engineers in different disciplines.

Salas O’Brien and Omega Psi Phi are proud partners of the SOBE Engineer for a Day Program and are committed to making a difference in the community.

Salas O’Brien Contributions:

Charitable Community Contributions:

Zer01: The Art and Technology Network – Second Biennial 01SJ Global Festival of Art on the Edge and SubZero Event - Sponsor
San Jose Grand Prix - Sponsor
Abilities United Aquathon – Sponsor and participant
Horace Mann Elementary - Walk-a-thon Sponsor and participant
Omega Psi Phi Fraternity - Blue and Gold Ball Sponsor
Walk a Mile in Her Shoes

Client Charitable Contributions:

Miliptas Unified School District – Crab Fest & Broche Ball Charity Event
San Jose Evergreen Community College District – San Jose Maharlika Lions Club
Beals Alliance - Project Collaborative Productions
Downtown Association: Downtown Ice Dasher Board – Sponsor of the winter ice rink under the palms

Employee Contributions:

Melissa Johnson

As an active member of her community, Ms Johnson participates in the CCA-neighborhood beautification, volunteering annually at the wildflower garden at William Street park.

She is also a mentor with the Boy Scouts of America, leading the recycling program not only to help fund-raise for the troop, but to also educate young men about the basics of ecology.

Stephen Graham

Is the recent recipient of the 10-year service award from the Special Olympics. As a Tri-City Roadrunners certified coach for the organization, Mr. Graham has worked with Floor Hockey, Volleyball, Basketball, and Golf.

Ruth Cavagnaro

Now in her third year with the Shasta Hanchett Park Neighborhood Association (SHPNA), she currently holds the position of Treasurer. As a passionate historic preservationist, Ms. Cavagnaro's tenure in this organization has involved working with the community to improve and promote San Jose's historic resources. Partnered with neighbors, she work directly with City Officals to help create the Distinctive Neighborhood Program, an initiative to preserve and maintain San Jose's unique communities.

Ms. Cavagnaro is also involved with the ACE Mentor Program, providing career directions for students interested in Architecture, Construction and Engineering.

Carl Salas

Mr. Salas joined San Jose's Rotary Club in 2001 and has participated in a number of programs within the organization, they include:

Chairman of the Youth Exchange Committee
Past Chairman of the Downtown Development Committee, San Jose Rotary
Guadalupe River Clean Up, Adopt-a-Creek Program Manger for San Jose Rotary since 2005

Dan O’Brien

Since 1995, Mr. O'Brien regularly participates with First Night Monterey, an annual New Year's eve alcohol free celebration of the arts in downtown Monterey.

A member of the Rotary club for 20 years, and

For the youth in the Monterey County:

Is a court appointed special advocate (CASA of Monterey County) to minors
And a mediator with the Restorative Justice Program - Monterey County , for the last seven years

Philanthropy Mission Statement

Salas O’Brien is dedicated to making a difference in all its clients clean energy plans and projects, while assisting our local communities and programs that will derive long-term benefits for our community and its individuals to promote a better and brighter future for generations to come.