History
The History of
Phase 1 Engineering
We started Phase 1 out of a love of electronics, physics, problem solving, and serving others. In the past we have always looked for the most difficult problems to help solve because this lets us learn and grow while offering a great competitive edge for our customers and their products. No two problems are the same, but with a solid problem solving methodology and creativity we can find some way to get things done.
2014
Warren Guthrie and John Videtich started Phase 1 in 2014 out of a love of electronics, physics, problem solving, and serving others. They enjoyed their careers always looking for the most difficult and interesting problems to solve. This drove learning and growth while offering a great competitive edge to their customers. No two problems are the same, but with a solid problem-solving methodology and creativity they always found a way to solve the unsolvable and exceed customer expectations.
2017
Phase 1 started in the basement at Warren’s house. Warren and John developed products and relationships with Phase 1’s first two customers in Detroit and Colorado who are still active customers to this day. Phase 1 quickly had more work than they could handle and hired Eric, Cullen, and Nick, the first three team members who joined them in the basement eager to learn and contribute. After filling Warren’s basement (and garage) with a growing team and lots of equipment, Phase 1 moved to an office in Holland in 2017.
2025
Over the next many years, they continued to hire talented, unique, top-of the class engineers in attempt to keep up with the demands of their customers. After another move and several more additions to the team, they are in their current office space.
In 2025, Warren passed away unexpectedly. John and the rest of the team have carried on Phase 1’s mission: Serving customers well with innovative electronics designs.
