Mid-Year Update
We’re excited to share a wrap-up of all our latest news, activity, and announcements! Be the first the hear about it by signing up for our e-newsletter; click here to subscribe!
We are so pleased to announce that we were recently awarded the 2023 University of Florida Annual Campus Continuing Services for Minor Projects Contract, and we were also ranked #1! Our team has served UF as a Campus Service Engineer since 1985, and we’re so thankful to continue our partnership with them to this day, and beyond. Here’s to many more years Reimagining The Engineer together! Click here to read more!
Help us welcome our newest member of the team, Stewart Taylor!
Stewart joins the CSEI team as a Project Coordinator. Having received his Journeyman's License in the Electrical trade in 2021 through the BANCF program at Santa Fe College, Stewart brings a unique perspective to the team. Having a variety of experience in the field through his apprenticeship and two years as a Journeyman he brings a wide range of practical knowledge to the projects we work on.
In his free time, Stewart enjoys many different hobbies and spending time with friends and meeting new people. Sailing is the sport of choice when outdoors, while video/tabletop games or a good fantasy novel when indoors. Everything crammed in between a list of woodworking, 3D printing, and electrical projects that seems to never end. To learn more about Steward, or to say hello, click here!
We’re so proud to announce that we’re official ‘Investors’ in the Greater Gainesville Chamber’s ‘Collaborate 2025’ initiative! As the designated economic development organization of the Greater Gainesville Region, the Greater Gainesville Chamber is committed to developing the community through comprehensive five-year strategies. The sunsetting of the previous five-year strategy – Transforming Greater Gainesville – leads into the implementation of our next five-year strategy: COLLABORATE 2025. Click here to explore the mission of COLLABORATE 2025 and learn about the three pillars of the strategy: Talent, Opportunity, and Place.
If you’d like to contribute financial or in-kind to the development of the Greater Gainesville Region, please reach out to Landon Harrar, Economic Development Manager; landon@gainesvillechamber.com
The Family Promise Annual Bed Race to End Childhood Homelessness was a huge success and we had so much fun together building and racing our bed! The event is a metaphor for what families go through when trying to find a safe place to sleep at night. Through the collaboration of local faith and civic groups, the Family Promise of Gainesville mission is to provide families experiencing homelessness with compassionate care that includes case management, education, housing, meals and transportation until they can transition to a home of their own.
This event helps sustain their programs throughout the year! For more information, click here!
Recently, our President, Kevin Spellicy, spoke for the Greater Gainesville Young Professionals quarterly Pancakes & Presidents breakfast at the Greater Gainesville Chamber of Commerce! There was tons of engagement and a delicious breakfast from Top Hog BBQ! A big thanks also goes to GGYP for having us!
The Greater Gainesville Young Professionals is a group created by the Greater Gainesville Chamber of Commerce. The Greater Gainesville Young Professionals is a group of individuals in the Greater Gainesville community between the ages of 21-39. Their focus is on personal & professional development, creating & strengthening relationships, investing in the community and exploring our beautiful region. To join this group to meet other young professionals, ask questions, and to stay up to date on upcoming events, click here!
Such a wonderful time at United Way of North Central Florida’s inaugural 'United for Impact: Tuxedo T-shirt Gala.' We enjoyed a lovely evening with music, food, community, and fun as we stand with ALICE in their mission to improve the health, education, and financial stability of North Central Florida households. A big thanks to United Way of North Central Florida and all sponsors, volunteers, and attendees who made this event possible! We can't wait for next year! To learn more, or to get involved, click here.
This year is flying by, and Summer is upon us! To prepare, Kevin, Lesley, and Oscar attended our first Santa Fe College Construction Career Fair! It was a beautiful day and nice turn out talking to SFC students and advisors. Many of the students were thrilled to hear that our Internships are geared towards AA, AS, or relevant technical degrees.
Our team also has some ties to SFC, Oscar, a SFC Student Ambassador, completed his AA at SFC then transferred to UF to complete his BS in Electrical Engineering. And Lesley is a SFC Alumni with A.S. in Business Administration - Management. We all enjoyed being back on campus and thinking back to the old college days! Are you or someone you know interested in learning more about our internships? Click here!
As always, we had a great time serving meals at GRACE Marketplace's Cafe 131! About ten years ago, Gainesville resident and homeless advocate Pat Fitzpatrick rallied local residents in convincing the city to overturn a policy limiting soup kitchens to serving only 130 meals per day. The dining room is named Cafe 131 to honor Pat's legacy and advocacy work to help erase the 130-meal limit from Gainesville's books.
Serving meals at GRACE is a great opportunity for individuals and groups to directly help people in need in our community. Are you and your team, friends, or family looking to help make a difference together? Gather and sign up to serve a warm meal for those experiencing homelessness by clicking here.
Save the date! Next year’s Amazing Give will be held on April 25th from 8am to 8pm and will be lead by the Junior League of Gainesville Florida! This year, we divided, conquered, and celebrated together! Kevin, Jose, Jorge, and crew attended Rebuilding Together North Central Florida’s wrap-up party together at Daft Cow Brewery. And Lesley attended the wrap up party at Celebration Pointe! We loved seeing so many community partners and friends including Shareen with DREAM on Purpose, Stephanie with Peaceful Paths, JT with GRACE Marketplace, and Steve and Julianne with the Greater Gainesville Chamber of Commerce!
A big thanks to everyone who gave to and supported The Amazing Give 2023! You showed that when the community comes together, we truly can change the world. This year’s Amazing Give was hosted by the Community Foundation of North Central Florida for local nonprofits dedicated to building a stronger community. Your donation goes beyond any one organization's mission, as your support celebrates the philanthropic spirit and generosity that unites our community. We cannot wait for next year! For more information, click here.
Hunter Kastensmidt was recently selected for the Duke Energy Scholarship! This award included a monetary scholarship, and recognition at the MAE Spring Banquet! This scholarship was in conjuction with his participation in the Sustainable and Resilient Energy Engineering Certificate (SREEC) program. Hunter graduated from The University of Florida in May 2022 with a bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering. He is currently on a mission to become a double Gator through pursuing his master’s in Mechanical Engineering at The University of Florida. Congratulations, Hunter! This was so well earned, and we can’t wait to see what you do next!
Of course, we also carried on with our tradition of the ‘You Rock Our Values’ Award. This peer-led award features team members who have gone above and beyond in living true to our CSEI Values. Jorge went on to select Charles for his values of Humility, Growth, and service, and then Charles passed the award along to Kevin, who was selected specifically for Advocacy and Growth! Stay tuned to see who Kevin chooses next! Click here to learn more about us and our values!
All work and no play makes for no fun! Here at CSEI, we’re intentional about making time for fun as a team, keeping a pulse on our culture, while always keeping an eye on that work/life balance! We’ve been cranking out the work lately, and it was awesome to let loose, play some games and listen to some amazing live music by our uber-talented Electrical Designer, Paulo! We hope you enjoy this little behind-the-scenes recap!
That’s all for this time! Please let us know if we can ever be of service to you! We are a full-service mechanical, electrical, and plumbing engineering firm specializing in commercial, educational, and institutional construction projects. Our firm’s focus emphasizes simple, efficient, and reliable systems that improve the lives of those who depend on them. We embrace collaboration in everything we do, building impactful relationships that elevate our clients and strengthen our community. Let us know how we can assist you with your next project.
Contact us at (352) 372-6967 or stop by for a visit; 1489 SW 74th Drive, Gainesville.