ABOUT US
PENTA
Senior Leadership
Subhash B. Mohan, P.E.
Principal
Mr. Mohan is a founding member of PENTA Engineering Corporation. He has taken PENTA on a journey from a start-up engineering firm focused on the cement industry to its recognition today as a full-service international engineering firm offering comprehensive engineering and construction services across a wide range of industrial disciplines. Subhash is deeply devoted to PENTA’s vision and mission. Part of his vision is to leave a legacy in the form of guiding principles so PENTA will sustain many more years of success. Subhash earned his B.S. in Civil Engineering from the University of London.
Petko A. Vlaytchev, P.E.
President
Mr. Vlaytchev is President and Director of PENTA Engineering. In this capacity he applies his 25 years of knowledge and experience with PENTA to oversee and guide PENTA’s US and India operations. He has assumed roles of increasing responsibility during his tenure including Sr. Structural Engineer, Project Manager, Structural Department Manager and most recently Vice President of Engineering. He has extensive experience in design of new construction, upgrades, conversions, and evaluations of structures for projects worldwide. Mr. Vlaytchev earned a Master and Bachelor’s degrees in Structural Engineering from the Higher Institute of Architecture and Civil Engineering in Sofia, Bulgaria.
Gary L. Gifford
VP of Construction
Mr. Gifford is VP of Construction for PENTA. He has 20 years of experience in the engineering and construction of cement and minerals processing industrial facilities. Further, he is a specialist in rail and truck distribution terminals. His background also includes the engineering and construction of projects located in South America and the Middle East. His field management experience includes monitoring, documenting, and reporting construction performance and progress. He has been responsible for project planning, preparation of equipment specifications, equipment procurement, estimating, scheduling, and construction support. He held the position of Director of Project Management at PENTA until being appointed VP of Construction in 2013. Mr. Gifford is a graduate of Michigan Technological University, Houghton, Michigan, where he received a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering.
Manoj K. Mohan
VP of Business Development
Mr. Mohan leads PENTA‘s business development team and is responsible for pursuing key opportunities to further develop and diversify PENTA’s client base. He has experience developing and implementing multiple channel sales and marketing strategies for industrial businesses with a proven track record of growing revenue in existing markets, while identifying opportunities in new markets. He holds a B.A. in Psychology from St. Louis University, St. Louis, and an MBA from Washington University, St. Louis, Missouri.
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PENTA’s Vision
To be the preferred Design/Build and Engineered Solutions Firm for our Clients.
PENTA’s Mission
To be CLIENT FOCUSED providing timely and economical solutions through Technical Leadership, Planning, Teamwork and Reasonable Pricing.
Corporate Responsibility
- The core of our business is our employees. We consider the skills, experience and energy of our employees as drivers of our success. We know that their diverse perspectives, work experiences, lifestyles, and cultures are a strength at PENTA. We are therefore committed to the recruitment, development, and engagement of a diverse and high-performing employee base. We support our engineers to pursue the highest level of learning to become Professional Engineers and continue to advance in their respective fields.
- We strive to conduct business in an environmentally, economically and socially responsible manner to include compliance with environmental laws and regulations in every region of the world where our services are provided.
- We provide ongoing safety training to our staff including MSHA, OSHA, and industry specific training.
PENTA IS PROUDLY A MINORITY BUSINESS ENTERPRISE
PENTA FEATURED
PROJECTS
Ash Classification System EPCM
A Western United States diversified construction materials group wanted to integrated Type F fly ash into their business to meet ash demand.
EPCM Waste-To-Fuel Facility
PENTA was engaged to develop a waste-to-fuel production facility that produces a fuel source that can be used in calcination as a substitute for fossil fuels.
Tire Derived Fuel Facility
PENTA provided the engineering for the installation of a tire derived fuel (TDF) system at a plant in TX.
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