Avash Joshi began his career at Loring as an intern in 2012 while completing his Bachelor of Science at the Rochester Institute of Technology, where he also earned a Master of Engineering. He joined the firm full-time in 2013 in Loring’s Commissioning and Energy Services Group, gaining extensive experience in commissioning, energy auditing, energy modeling, and Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) simulations. Following the establishment of Loring’s first international office in Toronto in 2016, Avash has played a key role in the firm’s growth in Canada. He leads the mechanical engineering team on high-profile projects, including the BAS replacement at Toronto City Hall and a new net-zero administration building for Durham Region Transit. He also leads Loring’s Canadian commissioning team, delivering laboratory and healthcare projects for the University of Toronto and Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre. Avash’s engineering approach emphasizes practical, sustainability-driven solutions that support broader environmental and social goals. By integrating energy-conscious strategies into everyday design decisions, he helps clients improve building performance and reduce emissions. Recognized for both technical excellence and leadership, Avash was named Loring’s Mechanical Engineer of the Year in 2023. He is a Certified Energy Manager, Certified Building Commissioning Professional, and LEED Accredited Professional, and currently serves as Principal and Senior Vice President leading Loring’s Toronto office.

Cathy joined Loring in 2022 as Vice President, Technical Director of Mechanical Systems. She will retain her position as Technical Director, overseeing the firm’s mechanical design projects and supporting the 90-plus engineers in the department.

Cathy’s background is in the design and management of highly complex projects in the higher education, healthcare, cultural, sports and entertainment, and government sectors. Her portfolio notably includes work on U.S. embassies in Mexico City and New Delhi. At Loring, she sets and institutes mechanical engineering standards and best practices, ensures quality control, and consults on design concept development and technical execution for each project. Establishing herself as one of the firm’s most valuable educators and mentors, Cathy presents regularly on technical topics firmwide. She recruits, develops and runs the onboarding training program for interns, and has taken ownership of an intensive 6-week training program for engineers in Loring’s nascent Jamaican office. She is also very active in the firm’s WELL resource group (Women Elevating and Leading League), a Loring initiative for female employees to develop empowerment skills and to advance their presence within the firm.

As a Principal, Todd Steffens is responsible for Commissioning and Energy Auditing services based out of Loring’s Washington, DC office.  After beginning his career in the construction contracting field, Todd joined Loring in 2008 to help accelerate the start of Loring’s commissioning services division. Todd’s background in field construction work informs his pragmatic and buildable approach to engineering.  In commissioning projects, this approach helps deliver new construction, renovation, and retro-fit projects on time and in good working order to clients.  He brings this practical approach to managing teams of engineers bringing commissioning services to Loring’s educational, municipal, federal, institutional, and private ownership clients. Todd has had the opportunity to work on and manage commissioning and energy consulting projects such as the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, Fannie Mae, the Michigan State Capitol, the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, and the Metropolitan Museum of Art. In addition, Todd has extensive experience working with Universities, with past projects at the Catholic University of America, Virginia Tech, American University, the George Washington University, Columbia University and the State University of New York system. Todd holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering from Johns Hopkins University. He is a licensed professional engineer in Virginia, North Carolina, and New York.

Ivan leads Loring’s Facilities Design Group, which specializes in the Science & Technology / Life Sciences market sector. With over 16 years of experience, he provides clients with fundamentally sound engineering designs, supporting research facilities for some of New York City’s largest higher-education institutions, including CUNY, Columbia University, and New York University, and metropolitan area institutions such as Stony Brook University and Ramapo College of New Jersey. Ivan's experience includes master plans, new-building construction, renovations, and infrastructure upgrades for facilities to support today’s research institutions with a practical approach to future expansion and growth.

Miguel Gaspar leads Loring’s Building Services Group, which specializes in K-12, residential, and mixed-use buildings. His clients include leading developers and institutions in both the private and public sectors. Miguel has overseen numerous Design-Build projects, working closely with owners and development teams on successful projects ranging from ground-up construction, renovations, and additions to infrastructure improvements. Miguel is an experienced leader who works to promote open and ongoing communication with clients and the staff he oversees. Miguel is a graduate of Lehigh University with a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering and is licensed in the State of New York. He is a member of the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) NY Chapter, and volunteers his time in various community programs including Habitat for Humanity and the Hoboken Community Center.

Kalpak Karule leads Loring’s Energy Services Group and is responsible for the delivery of energy audits, energy modeling, decarbonization studies, deep energy retrofits, and identification of energy reduction measures for governmental agencies as well as institutional and private sector clients. He has over 13 years of experience in engineering design, energy engineering, renewable energy, commissioning, and sustainability. He has extensive experience advising clients and developing strategies regarding energy utilization, incorporation of alternative energy technologies, and carbon footprint reduction in both new and existing buildings. Kalpak has a Master of Science in Industrial Engineering and Management from Oklahoma State University, and a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from Pune University, India. He is licensed to practice engineering in the States of New York and New Jersey, and is also a Certified Energy Manager, Certified Building Commissioning Professional, Certified Measurement and Verification Professional, Distributed Generation Certified Professional, and a LEED Accredited Professional. He also sits on the ACEC New York Metro Region Energy Code Committee that informs legislation and policy as it pertains to building energy consumption.

Barry Maltz began his career at Loring over 50 years ago as a part-time summer draftsman and has held virtually every position in the company, stepping down as Chairman in 2016. Barry remains with the firm as Chairman Emeritus, manages the firm’s quality assurance program, and takes a key role in mentoring young engineers from the time they receive their degree, and often even before. Among his top objectives is maintaining Loring's unique culture where every opportunity is open to every employee at every level, where Principals are truly hands-on and involved in the day-to-day details of every project, and where great people work on world-class projects for interesting clients. Barry received a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art, and a Master of Engineering Management from the Polytechnic Institute of New York (now NYU Tandon School of Engineering). He is licensed in NY and NJ. Barry has served on the Public Buildings Committee of the New York Building Congress. He was also active with ACEC New York as a member of its NYC SCA Industry Liaison Committee, and as a member and former Chair of the Metro Region Electrical Codes Committee. Traveling, spending time with his grandchildren, and home improvement occupy his time outside of work.