Our mission is to design aesthetically pleasing, highly efficient, and cost-effective power delivery solutions while integrating with system architectures of the past.

Mike Khavari has 40 years of experience in the design and analysis of new and existing lattice and tubular steel structures. Mr. Khavari has been involved with research and full-scale testing of various types of steel transmission structures.

He serves on the following ASCE Manual and Standard Committees: Design of Latticed Steel Transmission Structures: ASCE Standard 10-97, Design of Steel Transmission Pole Structures: ASCE Standard 48-11, Substation Structures Design Guide: ASCE Manuals and Reports on Engineering Practice No. 113, Design of Guyed Electrical Transmission Structures: ASCE Manuals and Reports on Engineering Practice No. 91.

In 1991, Mr. Khavari started, ASEC Inc., an engineering consulting company specializing in the design and analysis of various types of transmission, communication and substation structures. In 1993, he started the North American Pole Corporation (NAPCO), a tubular steel manufacturing facility from the ground up. NAPCO is a manufacturer of tubular steel structures. An iconic structure manufactured by NAPCO is the famous mouse head steel tower located at the Walt Disney World in Orlando, Florida.

Katherine Khavari has worked in the power delivery industry for over 25 years. During this period Ms. Khavari has assisted project managers in various ongoing projects, monitored budgets, timelines, accounting and banking matters as well as business development.

As the CEO, she is responsible for all financial matters, as well as business development for the company. She works with the President to execute the Board’s directives as well as working with client’s procurement departments to acquire master service agreements. In general she is responsible for the overall health and function of the company.

Landon Schulze has worked exclusively in the power delivery industry performing detailed structural design of transmission lines, distribution lines, and transmission & substation structures. Mr. Schulze’s early experience was as a consultant performing detailed EPC projects.

Mr. Schulze continued his experience serving utilities and leading project execution work on large EPC style 345kV double circuit lattice tower design projects.

In 2017, Mr. Schulze joined ASEC as a project manager and moved on to become President of ASEC Inc leading the company in program and project management, business development, internal employee professional development, and budget and goal setting for the company.

He is an expert in Transmission Line Routing & Design, Foundation Design, Structure Design, Conductor Analysis, and Geotechnical Report Analysis. He is also skilled in the creation of Proposal & Construction Work Scope Packages, Creation of Standards & Work Procedures. He has lead professional trainings and served as an Owner’s Engineer on work for large investor owned utilities.

Gokul Narayanan is an experienced transmission and distribution line engineer with 15 years of design experience in the power delivery industry, including experience in program management for multiple clients across the country.

Not only has he produced entire engineering and construction packages for various lines ranging from 15kV to 345kV, but also has experience with construction management, inspections, and with working alongside EPC teams.

He has mentored various engineers during his tenure who are now successful transmission line engineers and leaders in the field.

Mr. Deshmukh has extensive experience in analysis and design of lattice transmission towers. He has successfully designed and tested several lattice transmission towers including the world’s first double circuit guyed Y structure.

He has performed work for several major utilities including SDC&E, PG&E, SCE, Oncor, Ameren and CenterPoint Energy. He has extensive knowledge of lattice tower manufacturing processes and full-scale tower testing.

Mr. Deshmukh is experienced in GO95, ASCE, and NESC safety codes and is competent in several software programs including PLS-CADD, TOWER, SAP2000, STAAD Pro, AutoCAD, 3D AutoCAD, MATLAB and MS Project.

He is an expert in nonlinear finite element modeling and analysis of extra high voltage transmission structures including lattice steel and steel pole structures, and design of foundations for transmission lines and substations.

Patrick Harkin is the Director of Engineering at ASEC Engineers. His expertise is related to the Civil and Structural aspects of Transmission Line Engineering and managing technical teams. His approach to managing technical teams is driven by his passion for learning, communication, and process driven work. He brings 14+ years of Civil Structural Engineering experience from both the Power Delivery Industry and Oil & Gas Industry. His diverse background brings a unique outlook on problem solving and innovation to his work.

Patrick has a Bachelor of Science in Architectural Engineering and a Master of Science in Structural Engineering from the University of Texas at Austin, where his research focused on Autoclaved Aerated Concrete (AAC). He currently holds multiple state Professional Engineering Licenses, an Illinois Structural Engineering License, and his Professional Civil Engineering License in the State of California. Currently, he is increasing his involvement as a member of ASCE in the in Industry through participation on professional committees and publishing white papers. In addition to his own technical involvement and pursuits, Patrick continually pushes technical members of his team to pursue their Engineer-In-Training, EIT, and eventually to become a Professional Engineer, PE. This pursuit helps the company with conducting work and growing a reputation as a respected technical institution. Also, it is the final piece of the puzzle for the individual, endowing them not only with the responsibility of public safety and welfare, but also a new level of respect from their peers.

Patrick is co-author on “Capacity of Autoclaved Aerated Concrete (AAC) Beams and Lintels as Governed by Bond and Anchorage”, is a recipient of the J. Neils Thompson Graduate Fellowship in Structural Engineering, and was awarded the Transmission Operational Excellence (TOE) Award, while working at Duke Energy Florida, for his update and change management implementation of the regional Construction Specification as related to Concrete Construction on Transmission Overhead Lines.

When Patrick is not managing his team of engineers, he enjoys reading, producing artwork, and traveling to National Parks and overseas with his wife and two young daughters.

Jonah Martin is the Director of Project Management at ASEC Engineers. He strives to be a partner in success for ASEC clients by applying nearly 25 years of construction and engineering experience with 10 of those years working for a large utility. Jonah understands that serving our utility clients directly impacts the safety and quality of life for everyone connected to the bulk electric system.

Jonah is a licensed Professional Engineer in five states and is a 2020 RMEL Emerging Leader Award Recipient. Jonah holds a bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering from Colorado State University. In the past 15 years, Jonah has transitioned from engineering design to project management. This includes oversight of all aspects of power delivery projects including the system planning phase, siting and routing, PUC filings, NEPA review and approval, county permitting, engineering design, materials procurement, contract administration, construction, and project close-out. Jonah published a paper highlighting one of his more notable projects; an 80-mile 115kV to 230kV upgrade that spanned multiple federal, state, and local jurisdictions. This project included replacement of the longest wood supported transmission crossing in the United States, with an even longer 7,000’ span supported by steel lattice structures.

Currently he is the Director of Project Management. His role involves managing the ASEC team of Project Managers, Project Schedulers, and Project Controllers as they navigate the project life cycle of Transmission Engineering Projects.

When he is not managing projects or mentoring young professionals, Jonah enjoys coaching his three young boys and their respective basketball teams as well as watching them play football, baseball, and golf.