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MEET THE GEF INCORPORATED CEBU TEAM

Certified Professionals Here to Serve You

Ever since opening the doors of GEF INCORPORATED, our business has grown and so has our team. We’ve always made sure to network with the best businesses in the industry in order to ensure every project is done at a competitive rate while upholding top quality standards. Learn more about our professional team and find out how we can help you today.

GILBERTO ORTEGA

President & CEO

The President and CEO, Engr. Gilberto Ortega, is a licensed professional mechanical engineer who has gathered enough knowledge and work experience in the field of refrigeration and airconditioning since 1970.  He had worked for Koppel Incorporated / Asia Industries from 1970 to 1978 and for Bander-Koppel in Saudi Arabia from 1979 to 1981, in various capacities ranging from Junior Engineer to Managing Director.

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EDUCATION

           

Post Graduate

1989

Bachelor of Laws

University of the Visayas, Cebu City

- Cum Laude

           

1999

Professional Managers Development Course

Asian Institute of Management


College

1970

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering

Cebu Institute of Technology, Cebu City


LICENSES

Licensed Professional Mechanical Engineer (PME), 1995

Licensed Law Practitioner, 1989

Licensed Mechanical Engineer, 1970 (10th place)


AFFILIATIONS

Life Member, Philippine Society of Mechanical Engineers (PSME) Cebu Chapter

Director, Appliance Service Association of the Philippines Cebu Chapter

Member, American Society of Heating, Refrigerating, and Airconditioning Engineers (ASHRAE)

Member, Integrated Bar of the Philippines (IBP) Cebu Province

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PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND

1982 – Present

GEF Incorporated

Umapad, Mandaue City

A Mechanical Contracting Company       

President and CEO


1979-1981

BANDER-KOPPEL

Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

Managing Director

Responsible for the Middle East operations of the company

                       

1970-1978

KOPPEL Incorporated / ASIA Industries Philippines

Worked in various capacities as Junior Engineer, Senior Engineer, Supervisor, and Branch Manager

FIEL B. PEREZ

Vice-President Operations

The Vice President of GEF Incorporated, Engr. Fiel B. Perez, is also a licensed professional mechanical engineer who is equally competent in the field of refrigeration and airconditioning.  His knowledge and expertise was also gained while working for Koppel Incorporated from 1970 to 1980 and for Bander-Koppel in Saudi Arabia from 1980 to 1981, in various capacities ranging from Project Leadman to Project Manager.


EDUCATION

College

1969

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering

Cebu Institute of Technology, Cebu City


1967

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering

Cebu Institute of Technology, Cebu City


LICENSES

Licensed Professional Mechanical Engineer (PME), 1990

Licensed Mechanical Engineer, 1969

           


AFFILIATIONS

Life Member, Philippine Society of Mechanical Engineers (PSME) Cebu Chapter

Member, American Society of Heating, Refrigerating, and Airconditioning Engineers (ASHRAE)

           


PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND

1982 – Present

GEF Incorporated

Umapad, Mandaue City

A Mechanical Contracting Company       

Vice President, Operations


1980-1981

BANDER-KOPPEL

Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

Project Manager

                       

           

1970-1980

KOPPEL Incorporated

Philippines

Worked in various capacities as Project Leadman, Draftsman/Estimator, Staff Engineer, Project Engineer, Branch Manager

JOEFFREY B. MACHACON

Manager - Central and Split AC Systems

EDUCATION

College

1994

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering

Cebu Institute of Technology    


LICENSES

Licensed Mechanical Engineer (RME), 1994


AFFILIATIONS

Life Member, Philippine Society of Mechanical Engineers (PSME), Cebu Chapter


PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND

1997 – Present

GEF Incorporated

Umapad, Mandaue City

A Mechanical Contracting Company


1994-1997

Supreme Steel Pipe Corporation

Bo. Perez, Meycauayan, Bulacan

A Pipe Manufacturing Company

Production Supervisor for the Galvanizing and Threading Section


SEMINARS and TRAINING ATTENDED

Programmable Logic Controllers for Mechanical Engineers, PSME, June 1999

Design of Automatic Sprinkler System for Fire Protection, PSME, December 1998

Energy Efficiency Improvement for the Commercial and Industrial Sectors, CPCDM, November 1998

Involvement in Regional Socio-Economic Development, PSME, May 1998

Electro-Pneumatic and PLC Application, SMC, April 1996

Symposium on Industrial Automation Technology, FESTO, March 1996

Programmable Logic Controllers, Meralco Foundation Institute, February 1996

Daikin VRV system Installation and Maintenance Seminar, 2001

Hitachi Multi-Split Systems Selection and Installation Seminar, 2003

PHILIP MAYNARD O. ORTEGA

Manager - VRF and Modular Systems

EDUCATION

College

2003

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering

University of San Carlos

- Summa Cum Laude


LICENSES

Licensed Professional Mechanical Engineer (PME), 2011

Licensed Mechanical Engineer (RME), 2003

Licensed Master Plumber (RMP), 2003


AFFILIATIONS

Life Member, Philippine Society of Mechanical Engineers (PSME), Cebu Chapter

Member, National Master Plumbers Association of the Philippines (NAMPAP)           

Past President, Philippine Society of Ventilating Airconditioning and Refrigerating Engineers – Cebu Chapter (PSVARE-Cebu)         



PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND

2003 – Present

GEF Incorporated

Umapad, Mandaue City

A Mechanical Contracting Company


SEMINARS and TRAINING ATTENDED

SMC Pneumatics Basic System Seminar, 2001

Energy Regulation Commission Power Conservation Seminar, 2001

Daikin Basic Refrigeration and Airconditioning Seminar, 2001

Environmental Laws Seminar, 2002

Hitachi Multi-Split Systems Selection and Installation Seminar, 2003

Toshiba Modular Multi System (MMS) and Packaged Airconditioner Product Launch, 2003

Hitachi Multi-Split Systems Selection and Installation Seminar, 2003

Hilti Firestop Selection and Installation Seminar, 2003

Schneider Electric Product Launching Seminar, 2003

Carrier Basic System Design Course, 2004

CARLA PEREZ CREUS

Manager - Engineered AC Systems

EDUCATION

College

2003

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering

University of San Carlos

                            

LICENSES

Licensed Mechanical Engineer (RME), 2003

           

AFFILIATIONS

Life Member, Philippine Society of Mechanical Engineers (PSME), Cebu Chapter

Member, American Society of Heating, Refrigerating, and Air Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE)


PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND

2003 – Present

GEF Incorporated

Umapad, Mandaue City

A Mechanical Contracting Company


SEMINARS and TRAINING ATTENDED

SMC Pneumatics Basic System Seminar, 2001

Energy Regulation Commission Power Conservation Seminar, 2001

Daikin Basic Refrigeration and Airconditioning Seminar, 2001

Environmental Laws Seminar, 2002

Hitachi Multi-Split Systems Selection and Installation Seminar, 2003

Toshiba Modular Multi System (MMS) and

Packaged Airconditioner Product Launch, 2003

Hitachi Multi-Split Systems Selection and Installation Seminar, 2003

Hilti Firestop Selection and Installation Seminar, 2003

Schneider Electric Product Launching Seminar, 2003

Carrier Basic System Design Course, 2005

Construction Occupational Safety and Health Course, 2018

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