About Our Company

Ken C

Ken Cawthorne - Principal

A Passion for Excellence with a Commitment to Service

    Originally founded in 1986 as SMU Mechanical Engineering, KC’s in-house team of professionals continue to respond to each new challenge with technological expertise and innovative enthusiasm. 

Ken W

Ken Weyker - Vice President

 

 

 

 

 

 

    The success of this approach is illustrated by the fact that more than 95% of our work is derived from satisfied repeat clients who value our employees commitment to the highest standards of professionalism and customer service.

Robert

Robert Kunkel - Principal

 

    In addition to many of Southern Arizona's leading architectural firms, KC Mechanical Engineering has provided consulting services for many medical facilities, school districts, the University of Arizona, Pima Community College, City of Tucson, Pima County and other education, commercial and institutional facilities within the state.  KC has provided mechanical/plumbing design services for numerous large projects including the recently completed Unisource Tower in downtown Tucson. 


Qualifications

Ken Cawthorne, P.E. LEED AP - Principal

Education:

Bachelor of Science

   Mechanical Engineering

   University of Arizona, 1986

 

Certification:

U.S. Green Building Council

LEED Accredited Professional BD+C

 

Registrations:

Arizona Cert. No. 25035

New Mexico Cert No. 13143

Colorado Cert. No. 36925

Texas Cert. No. 104235

Nevada Cert. No. 0020538

Community Involvement:

Tucson/Pima County Joint Code Committee

American Society of Heating, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Engineers
    (ASHRAE) Associate Member

American Society of Healthcare Engineering (ASHE)
    Associate Member

American Society of Plumbing Engineers (ASPE)
    Certified Plumbing Designer, Associate Member

International Code Council (ICC)
    Professional Member

Robert Kunkel, P.E. LEED GA - Principal

Education:

Bachelor of Science

   Mechanical Engineering

   University of Arizona, 2005

 

Masters of Science

   Mechanical Engineering

   University of Arizona, 2008

 

 

 

 

Registrations:

Arizona Cert. No. 49562

 

Certification:

U.S. Green Building Council

LEED Green Associate

ASHRAE

Healthcare Facility Design

  Professional

 

Community Involvement:

American Society of Heating, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Engineers
    (ASHRAE) Treasurer, former Chapter President

American Society of Healthcare Engineering (ASHE)
    Associate Member

 



Staff

Barb Nelson barbn@kcmech.net
Damian Quijada damianq@kcmech.net
Ken Cawthorne kenc@kcmech.net
Ken Weyker kenw@kcmech.net
Leif Baker leifb@kcmech.net
Manny Quiroz mannyq@kcmech.net
Matt Tankersley matt@kcmech.net
Miguel Gastelum miguelg@kcmech.net
Nathan Henry nathanh@kcmech.net
Pablo Zamora pabloz@kcmech.net
Robert Kunkel robertk@kcmech.net
Ruby O'Brien-Metzger ruby@kcmech.net
Salah Ba Geri salahb@kcmech.net
Thomas Brown thomasb@kcmech.net