About Us
Our Mission
The men and women of Calvert Mechanical Solutions plan, install, service, and repair the critical HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and energy management systems for commercial clients in the central Maryland area. Taking pride in our workmanship and committed to the use of the best materials available, Calvert seeks to be the economical choice among local contractors. As part of the community for three in a half decades, Calvert embraces an unequaled work ethic and a pledge of honest and responsive performance for the clients who entrust their facilities to our care.
Leadership
Administration
John C. Smyth, President
Geri Smyth, Vice-President
Ann Marie Willis, Controller
Service
John C. Smyth, General Service Manager/Plumbing Service Manager
Bryant Gorrell, HVAC Service Manager
Doug Johnson, Energy Management Systems Manager
Karl Ringsdorf, Electrical Service Manager
New Construction
Bill Scott, Superintendent
Kevin Sparwasser, Project Manager
Affiliations/Memberships
ABC, Associated Builders and Contractors
AFE, Association for Facilities Engineering
ASHRAE, American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers
CASHE, The Chesapeake Area Society of Healthcare Engineering
IAEI, International Association of Electrical Inspectors
IFMA, International Facility Management Association
MPHCC, Maryland Plumbing, Heating & Cooling Contractors
NAIOP, The Commercial Real Estate Development Association
RSES, Refrigeration Service Engineers Society
Licenses and Certifications
- State of Maryland – Master Plumber/Gasfitter; Master HVACR; Master Electrician; First Class Stationary Engineer
- Baltimore County – Master Plumber/Gasfitter; Master Electrician; First Class Stationary Engineer
- Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission – Master Plumber/Gasfitter
Note: All other jurisdictions within the State of Maryland are subordinate to and reciprocate to these licenses.
Calvert team members also hold these certifications:
- IAPMO – International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials
- Backflow Program Administrator certification
- Backflow Prevention Assembly Tester certification
- Backflow Prevention Assembly Repairer certification
- Cross-Connection Control Surveyor certification
- Fire-Sprinkler Tester certification
- Thermal Imaging for Energy Audits certification
- U.S. Green Building Council’s Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED®) LEED® Accredited Professional (AP)
- U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Confined Space certification
In The Community
Over its history, Calvert Mechanical Solutions has supported, among others, the following nonprofit organizations in the Baltimore metropolitan area:
- Archdiocese of Baltimore
- Basilica Historic Trust
- Calvert Hall College High School
- Caroline Center
- Catholic Community of St. Francis Xavier
- G.B. Charities, Inc.
- Historic Ships in Baltimore
- Immaculate Conception Parish
- Living Classrooms Foundation
- Monsignor O’Dwyer Retreat House
- Notre Dame Preparatory School
- People’s Community Health Centers