It All Began on the Fourth of July: How Two Engineers Launched a Firm

Send us Fan MailIn the inaugural episode of PGA’s 'Breaking the ICE' video podcast, co-founders Gordon Greene, PE and Hiren Patel, PE recounts the origins and growth of Patel, Greene and Associates (PGA). They explore the firm's beginnings, starting at PBS&J, key moments leading to the establishment of PGA, and major milestones— early project wins and launching new service lines. The duo introduces the company's core values of Integrity, Commitment, and Excellence (ICE), the invaluable support from family, early hires that fortified the PGA Team, and lessons learned along the way. With a strong emphasis on business development and relationship-building, they reveal their passion for engineering, culture, and business, which continues to drive PGA forward.Tune in to hear from:Gordon Greene, PE | Co-Founder & Executive Vice President (Host): He’s the embodiment of a competitive spirit, and that motivation has powered his drive as an engineer, business owner, and civic volunteer for the past 25 years. He also loves talking to people about how these interests converge! Come join the conversation!Hiren Patel, PE | Co-Founder & President: Hiren has built a strong reputation for himself and PGA through championing unparalleled client service and quality work firmwide. After 26 years, he remains in the trenches of PGA’s day-to-day operations and business development and continues to serve clients directly as a project manager.Check out behind the scenes footage and more moments at www.patelgreene.com/breaking-the-ice/Connect with us on social media:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/patelgreene Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/patelgreene/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/patelgreeneYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@patelgreene