Allied Industries, Inc., is a full services 8(a) and HUBZone Environmental, Engineering, and Construction Services Firm.

Management Profiles

Ernie Gutierrez

President/Chief Executive Officer

Ernesto Gutierrez serves as President and Chief Executive Officer of Allied Industries, Inc. Mr. Gutierrez has over 20 years of Management and Leadership experience ranging in the environmental, engineering and construction industry. Mr. Gutierrez started his career in the painting industry in 1986. After many years in the Painting and Lead Abatement Industry, Mr. Gutierrez founded Allied Industries, Inc. in 1997. Mr. Gutierrez has spearheaded the company’s growth with a strong focus on exceeding client satisfaction and superior technical expertise. Mr. Gutierrez has developed a company culture aimed at providing unparalleled value to both its clients and employees through its team oriented and solutions driven framework. As President and CEO, he often speaks on various construction and environmental issues for various public and private organizations. Mr. Gutierrez also manages educational outreach on environmental and construction related topics for clients and the community. Mr. Gutierrez holds a Contractors License with the State of California on a variety of disciplines including Hazardous Waste Operations, General Construction, Demolition, and Painting. Additionally, Mr. Gutierrez is a proactive participant with Society of American Military Engineers, Professional Environmental Marketing Association, BOMA, and Construction Management Association of America., and serves on various Boards with the Latino Business Organization, Society of American Military Engineers, and other Small Business Committees within various Public Agencies.

State of California DHS Certified Lead Inspector (#I-1307)
State of California DHS Certified Risk Assessor (#I-1307)
State of California DHS Certified Lead Supervisor (#S-1307)

40-Hour Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response Certificate

Fernando Gutierrez

Chief Operating Officer

Mr. Gutierrez serves as COO and is responsible for the day to day operations of the firm. Mr. Gutierrez maintains complete oversight of all aspects of Corporate Quality, Finance and Contracts, Human Resources, Project Management, Health and Safety, Client Relations, and Corporate Operations. Mr. Gutierrez received his B.A. in Business Administration from Loyola Marymount University and received his J.D. from Southwestern University School of Law. Additionally, as head legal representative to the firm, his duties include handling complex legal issues as they affect the firm including risk management. He has over 10 years of organizational management and leadership experience and has been with the firm since 1998. He has assisted the team in developing and implementing the firm’s corporate and divisional infrastructure in order to support the firm’s aggressive strategic growth strategy. Additionally, Mr. Gutierrez acts as the small business liaison between various public and private agencies. Mr. Gutierrez is a proactive member of the Latino Business Association, Society of American Military Engineers (Young Members), and Construction Management Association of America.

Mr. Gutierrez received his B.A. in Finance from Loyola Marymount University and his J.D. from Southwestern University School of Law. He also holds multiple environmental and management professional certifications. Naval Facilities Engineering Command (NAVFAC-SW Division) Quality Control (QC) Management and WEB CM Certificates

Cesar Gutierrez

Vice President of Operations

Cesar Gutierrez serves as the VP of Operations for Allied. Mr. Gutierrez has a wide variety of responsibilities, which include overseeing the general operations of construction and environmental remediation projects. He has over 10 years of organizational management experience. In the past, Mr. Gutierrez has provided business and environmental consulting services for various clients, including litigation support services. Responsibilities include overseeing client relations as they relate to the firm’s construction and environmental projects. He has been part of the Allied team since 1998 where he commenced as a project manager. With his hands on approach and extensive experience, he manages and oversees long-term teaming relations and labor related issues affecting the operations of each individual project. His extensive design/build experience includes commercial, industrial, institutional and environmental construction. Mr. Gutierrez is a graduate from California State University, Northridge with a degree in Environmental Studies and Accounting. He also holds multiple environmental and management professional certifications.

John Ambrose

Chief Financial Officer

John is the newest edition to the Allied Team. He has over 12 years of corporate finance experience. John is adept in Financial Management, Policy Development, Financial Operational Streamlining, Cost Controls,Change Management, Team Leadership & Motivation, Staff Training & Development,Internal Controls, Budget Planning, Mergers & Acquisitions, Federal Acquisition Regulations, Cost Accounting Standards, PeopleSoft, and Connects Interface. Over the last 7 years he served as the area controller for a $90 million a year region for a large multi-national construction and engineering firm.

John Ambrose received his Bachelor of Science Degree in Finance from Sacramento State University.

Robert Lee

Assistant Controller

Robert Lee's area of responsibility is managing key aspsect of the firm's financial and accounting controls and procedures. Furthermore, Mr. Lee supports the oversight of the finance and contracts department. Mr. Lee is responsible for all aspects of financial statement preparation, accounts receivable, accounts payable, payroll, bank reconciliation, and cash management. Mr. Lee was instrumental in ALLIED's conversion and implementation of the firm's financial and accounting system, Deltek GCS Premier. He also is responsible for providing internal financial reports regarding the firm's direct and indirect cost structure, project performance, and profitability to the firm's executive management team. Mr. Lee has been with the firm since summer 2005.

Robert Lee graduated from California State University, Northridge with B.S. in Business Administration with double concentration in Accountancy and Management Information Systems.

Robert Pulos

Accounts Receivable Manager

Mr. Pulos has over 10 years of corporate experience. Robert hold a B.S. in Accounting from Cal State Northridge and a Masters in Business Administration (MBA) in Accounting from Devry University. Robert provides financial and cash management support to the Finance and Contracts Department. Additionally, Robert is responsible for contracts administration, accounts receivables, vendor and subcontractor negotiations, cost engineering, financial controls, and labor compliance issues.

Irving Gramajo

Accounts Payable Manager

Mr. Gramajo is the newest member to Allied's Corporate Department. He is a graduate from the University of California, Santa Barbara with a B.S. in Accounting. Mr. Gramajo is responsible for Vendor Relations, Vendor Pre-Qualification, Subcontracts Administration, Vendor Matrix, Labor Compliance, and Accounts Payable.

Andrea Morales

Director, Human Resources

Ms. Morales has over 10 years of corporate experience including all aspects of corporate services and human resources management. Ms. Morales is responsible for developing Human Resources Policies and Programs including proactive recruitment of experienced construction, environmental, and engineering professionals. Andrea is responsible for personnel training and development company wide. Additionally, Andrea maintains complete responsibility for all employee programs, including ALLIED’s employee assistance program, medical benefits package, corporate event planning, and corporate service support.

Peter Lyons

Vice President of Sales and Marketing

Mr. Lyons has over 4 years in estimating and project management in residential and commercial abatement, remediation, and demolition projects. Mr. Lyons is proficient with Xactware estimating programs. Mr. Lyons focuses a significant portion of his efforts with the training and development of new project managers within the firm. He is responsible for ensuring that the firms expands its geographic pressense thur the management of over 12 project managers. He is experienced with large loss insurance claims with various insurance carriers and government contracts throughout the California Area. Peter is a graduate from Cal Poly Pomona with a B.S. in Business Administration. Mr. Lyons joined ALLIED in 2008. Mr. Lyons is a graduate from Cal Poly Pomona with a Bachelors of Art in Business Administration and Behavorial Sciences.