Steven A. Carpenter
President
Principal, Administration

Education:
Bachelor of Science, Electrical Engineering
University of California, Berkley, 1972

Active Registration:

• California Contractors License since 1978, specialist Solar Energy, 390273, Carpenter Construction
• FCC License since 1974, # WB6GKG

Steven Carpenter has comprehensive experience in project design and management of electrically complex structures where reliability is critical. Prior to joining KCKA in 1980 he was a communications specialist designing microwave, base station, and repeater sites with State of California Division of Highways. Steven has over 25 years of experience in the specification of communication systems, uninterruptible power supply (UPS) systems, emergency generation of power and security and fire alarm systems, integrating these systems into a total building design. His significant designs include the four State of California Department of Justice Crime Laboratories located in Riverside, Fresno, Redding, and Ripon. He also designed the County of Sacramento Systems and Data Processing Facility as well as the Sacramento County Coroner and Crime Lab.

Donald R. Knobloch P.E.
Vice President
Principal, Engineering

Education:
Bachelor of Science, Electrical Engineering
University of California, Berkley, 1984

Active Registration:
Registered Professional Electrical Engineer 1987

• California No, E012531
• Nevada No. 12475

Donald Knobloch is proficient in the art of developing complex electronic/electrical concepts into concise working drawings. Under his guidance KCKA has successfully completed designs for over $25 million in electrical construction cost over the past four years. He has 20 years of comprehensive experience in electrical systems design for acute care hospitals, ambulatory surgical clinics and medical office buildings. His extensive experience in the application of CA Title 22 specifications for essential services buildings has enabled him to direct and complete many large projects requiring essential services design for the University of Davis Medical Center, Kaiser Hospitals, and Sutter Hospitals. He maintains effective working relationships with the California Office of Statewide Heath Planning and Development and the California State Fire Marshal.