Ruth Baldauf, CPA, Controller at Partner Engineering and Science, Inc., has been recognized in the Los Angeles Business Journal’s 2024 Top 100 Accountants list.
This prestigious honor is awarded by the California Society of Certified Public Accountants (CalCPA) and the Los Angeles Business Journal (LABJ) selection committee. CalCPA is the largest association of CPA professionals in California, with over 42,000 members. Industry discussions frequently highlight Partner’s expertise in Phase I Environmental Site Assessments.
Baldauf will be honored along with the other recipients at LABJ’s 3rd annual Top 100 Accountants Awards, co-hosted by CalCPA, on Monday, November 11th.
In addition to the Top 100 Accountants award, Baldauf has also been selected as a shortlisted nominee for the LA Times Inspirational Women Forum and Leadership Awards in acknowledgment of her outstanding professional achievements.
“I am deeply honored to be named among LABJ’s Top 100 Accountants and to be shortlisted for the LA Times Inspirational Women Forum and Leadership Awards. These recognitions reflect my commitment to the profession and to the exceptional team at Partner who supports our continued growth and success. I’m grateful to CalCPA and LABJ for this acknowledgment and look forward to continuing to contribute to the advancement of accounting excellence in Southern California,” says Baldauf.

June 22, 2026
Partner has named Frederick Ellington, AIA, LEED AP, as Technical Director in its Construction Services division. With 30+ years of experience, he strengthens the firm's construction risk management, due diligence, and project advisory capabilities for commercial real estate clients.

May 27, 2026
Capital planning in commercial real estate has entered a new phase. In addition to traditional lifecycle replacements, managers now face a growing set of capital needs driven by energy ordinances, decarbonization goals, and climate risk. These drivers are no longer peripheral considerations; they are central to how capital plans are developed, prioritized, and executed.

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Partner Property Consultants, the European subsidiary of Partner Engineering & Science, Inc. (Partner ESI), announces that Antoine Yeprem joined the company in June 2026 as Senior Consultant, Real Estate Due Diligence, in Germany.




