AMA Group, a nationwide industry leader committed to providing technologically sophisticated and solution-oriented engineering design and implementation, is pleased to announce that Gilad Nahari has joined the Los Angeles Senior Leadership Team! As a Managing Principal, Gilad will work closely with the existing leadership of Dawn MacFadyen and Chris Carson, tasked with assisting in expanding in the office as well as take a more active role in operations and mentorship, both of which are integral to the firm’s continued growth.
Gilad comes to AMA Group with over 25 years of experience in creative mechanical engineering, including a broad understanding of sustainability and energy efficiency. Most recently, he served as the President of IDiaz Design, an engineering and consulting firm he founded in 2012, and where he specialized in delivering top engineering design practices worldwide for a variety of commercial and residential projects while consulting considerably on sustainable design, energy modeling and LEED certification.
Gilad has global experience, having worked on projects in Chicago, Israel, Equatorial Guinea and other international locations. This body of work also includes sustainable initiatives and practices, ranging from solar thermal and power plants to gray water recycling systems. This in-depth knowledge and expertise, combined with his own creativity, work ethic and entrepreneurship, has resulted in the mastery of his craft across numerous sectors and a unique understanding of how to engage clients.
“We are thrilled to welcome Gilad to our west coast leadership team and look forward to leveraging his knowledge and experience throughout the organization,” said Arthur Metzler, CEO of AMA Group. “His extensive experience in multiple facets of the industry plus his unique global background and leadership will make him a great asset to AMA Group. The firm takes pride in our ability to design complex spaces and Gilad’s experience and mentorship will be integral to our growth.”
Nahari will continue to exemplify his leadership and ability to foster strategic growth for both himself and the team. With several years of proven success in understanding clients’ business goals and using collaboration, innovation and outstanding engineering to achieve those goals, he is uniquely qualified for these responsibilities.
“With the current demand of highly complex and advanced spaces that have defined the workplace, I address technical, cost and schedule concerns during the design phase in order to minimize any potential issues which might arise during construction. I also thrive on mentoring the next generation of engineers and leadership, and as such, given AMA Group commitment to continued growth, I feel my skill set is perfectly suited for the challenges” said Nahari.
