Senior Mechanical Engineer, Principal, CMTA Inc.; MS, Mechanical Engineering, University of Louisville
Carolyn Gumbel
Carolyn Gumbel
Gumbel is known for her resilient spirit and innovative problem-solving skills, which led her to become a senior mechanical engineer and principal at CMTA. Gumbel specializes in designing HVAC, hydronic and geothermal systems with a focus on educational facilities, including both new construction projects and renovations. She has extensive experience designing mechanical systems for municipal, health care and commercial clients. Gumbel worked with Jefferson County Public Schools, the largest district in Kentucky, to create better learning environments by implementing high-performing mechanical infrastructure. Her creative design efforts helped secure $1.8 million in clean energy tax credits for the installation of sustainable systems. Gumbel has played an integral role in designing geothermal HVAC systems for the University of Louisville and Northern Kentucky University. She conducted a carbon-neutral study for a historic Catholic convent campus in Bardstown, Kentucky, developing strategies to eliminate combustibles, reduce energy consumption and convert the building’s traditional boiler/chiller HVAC system to a campuswide geothermal infrastructure. She presented her findings at the Indiana Sustainability and Resilience Conference. She’s been part of a team that has won three awards from ASHRAE and a NuHeights Design Award. Gumbel volunteers at St. Paul Catholic School during Friday night fish fries and the annual summer picnic. She serves as a guide at Atherton High School and the ACE Mentor Program, which introduces students to career fields like engineering. In her free time, she stays busy being a mom to her two young children, ages 6 and 7, and taking care of her 50-acre farm, where she hosts her family and friends during her annual fall festival. She’s a loyal Cleveland Browns fan and loves live music festivals.