The story of Precision 2000 (P2K) and its founders, Guiomar Obregón and Carlos Sánchez, is a testament to the power of education, perseverance, and giving back. Their journey from graduate students at Georgia Tech to successful entrepreneurs and philanthropic leaders has created a legacy at one of the nation’s premier engineering institutions.
Two Engineers, One Dream
Guiomar Obregón and Carlos Sánchez, both natives of Colombia, arrived at Georgia Tech with dreams of advancing their engineering careers. Obregón earned her master’s degree in civil engineering in 1993, and MBA in 1994 while Sánchez completed his master’s in management of technology in 1996. Little did they know that their time at Tech would not only shape their professional expertise but also lay the foundation for a business partnership that would span decades.
“We got a great education. But we also learned to overcome challenges, to be resilient, and to solve problems,” Obregón reflected years later. “It made us the people we are today”.
Building P2K from the Ground Up
Like many great American success stories, P2K began humbly—at the kitchen table of Obregón and Sánchez’s home. The company was founded 28 years ago, born from a suggestion that contractors needed certified minority businesses to handle available work. But before diving in, Obregón prepared meticulously, taking classes through the Small Business Administration to learn accounting, insurance, and bonding essentials.
The breakthrough came unexpectedly. “One day we were the low bidder on one of the projects, so the general contractor said, ‘Hey, you bid this project. Now you have to get ready and do it,'” Obregón recalled. That first project launched what would become one of the Southeast’s most respected civil construction firms.
Today, P2K specializes in heavy civil infrastructure projects with customers such as Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, the Georgia Department of Transportation, the U.S. Department of Defense, and the CDC, among many others. The company’s expertise spans aviation, transportation, civil engineering, and special projects across the Southeastern US.
Reconnecting with Tech:
After years of building their business, Obregón and Sánchez found their way back to Georgia Tech—this time as mentors and benefactors. The reconnection came organically: employees kept asking how they could attend the prestigious institution, so they saw a way to “pay it forward”
Since 2017, the couple has provided close to half a million dollars in support of students in Engineering and Construction at Georgia Tech’s School of Building Construction and the School of Civil Engineering.
The Scholarships and Fellowships were designed to financially support Women and Hispanic engineers pursuing Undergraduate and Graduate studies at Georgia Tech’s School of Building Construction and the School of Civil Engineering.
“Nine years ago, we created these programs to encourage Women and Hispanics to attend Georgia Tech and reduce the financial burden they faced,” Obregón explained, today the programs are available not only to Hispanics but also to those students who have an interest in Hispanic culture.
A Historic First: The P2K Classroom
On April 11, 2022, Obregón and Sánchez returned to campus for a dedication ceremony that marked a historic moment for Georgia Tech. The university inaugurated the P2K Classroom in the School of Civil and Environmental Engineering’s Mason Building, classroom 3133—the first classroom ever dedicated to a Hispanic-owned business at the Institute.
The third-floor classroom bears the P2K name, a visible symbol of the couple’s generosity and their commitment to inspiring future engineers.
“We want to give back to our community,” Obregón said at the dedication. “We want to encourage other women and other Hispanics to get their education and start businesses”.
School Chair Don Webster noted that the classroom “not only reflects the growing diversity of our programs but symbolizes the achievements that are possible for our students”. Dean Raheem Beyah thanked the couple, emphasizing that “the only way to attract the absolute best students and faculty is through philanthropy”.
Beyond the Classroom: Leadership and Recognition
Obregón and Sánchez’s influence extends far beyond their financial contributions. Obregón co-founded the Georgia Hispanic Construction Association in 2012 and served as its president for the first 4 years, bringing together Hispanic construction companies to create mentoring opportunities and business relationships. Within the organization, she helped create Latinas in Construction, working to open awareness and opportunities for women in the traditionally male-dominated field.
“We are creating the business partners or subcontractors that we might use in the future,” Obregón noted, highlighting the forward-thinking nature of their community building.
Their achievements have not gone unnoticed. In 2026, Obregón was inducted into the Georgia Tech College of Engineering’s Academy of Distinguished Engineering Alumni. In 2025, she accepted her third consecutive Georgia Titan 100 award and the induction to Titan Hall of Fame and Atlanta Magazine’s Women Making a Mark honor. The U.S. Minority Business Development Agency recognized P2K as the 2024 Minority Construction Firm of the Year, praising the company’s “outstanding success in private or public construction projects” and sustained revenue and job growth.
A Legacy in Progress
When P2K celebrated its 25th anniversary in 2023, the event drew state construction industry leaders, business executives, and members of the Hispanic community—a testament to the impact Obregón and Sánchez have made.
“We started working at the Atlanta airport 25 years ago and we were one of the first Hispanic-owned companies. We are still working there and participating in the growth at the airport,” Obregón said.
Perhaps most importantly, she recognizes the symbolic value of their journey: “I’m also glad to have served as a role model for other Latinas and giving them the hope that they can achieve their dreams and that they too can be successful being a Latina in construction”.
The P2K story is far from over. Through their philanthropic programs, their named classroom, and their active leadership in multiple industry associations, Guiomar Obregón and Carlos Sánchez continue to shape the next generation of engineers—just as Georgia Tech shaped them. Their journey from graduate students to industry leaders serves as an inspiration to every student who walks through the doors of the P2K Classroom, proof that with education, resilience, and determination, anything is possible.
For P2K the future is bright, and the Company continues to grow and reach new markets and offer new services.
