Meet Our Team | Constantine Engineering Associates

Constantine Engineering Associates, LLC

Meet Our Team

Fire Protection, Plumbing, Mechanical, and Electrical engineering professionals delivering responsive, coordinated design services for public and private-sector clients.

“Founded on the guiding principles of honor, integrity, and trust, we consider clients our partners and treat each project as our own.”

— Chris Constantine
Chris Constantine, PE, LEED AP

Senior Principal

Senior Mechanical Engineer

Chris Constantine, PE, LEED AP

Chris has over 31 years of extensive FPME engineering experience. He has served as Principal Engineer of Record for numerous public- and private-sector projects and has led CEA as firm principal since 1994.

Justin Mahon, PE

Principal

Senior Electrical Engineer

Justin Mahon, PE

Justin manages electrical, fire protection, and plumbing system design for historical, municipal, commercial, and residential projects. His expertise includes low-voltage communications, A/C power systems, electrical load analyses, and fire protection systems.

Daniel Folk

Principal

Operations Manager

Daniel Folk

Daniel brings more than 17 years of design experience across mechanical, electrical, plumbing, civil, and structural engineering, with additional expertise in project management, construction administration, BIM modeling, CAD standards, and QA/QC reviews.

Michael Vranich, PE

Mechanical Engineer

Team Leader

Michael Vranich, PE

Michael is a U.S. Army Veteran with degrees in Mechanical Engineering and Engineering Management from UNC Charlotte. He has public- and private-sector experience with a primary emphasis on healthcare and commissioning.

Kristin Irish, PE

Mechanical Engineer

Project Manager

Kristin Irish, PE

Kristin is a licensed Professional Engineer in Georgia, South Carolina, and Florida with experience designing and coordinating HVAC, plumbing, and industrial piping systems for commercial and industrial projects. She earned a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from Georgia Southern University and is skilled in AutoCAD, Revit, project management, and construction administration.

Fredrick Quade, EIT

Electrical Engineering Associate

Team Leader

Fredrick Quade, EIT

Fredrick is a Citadel graduate with a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering. His experience includes power and lighting design for schools, restaurants, pavilions, and churches.

Andrew R. Squyres, EIT

Mechanical Engineering Associate

Team Leader

Andrew R. Squyres, EIT

Andrew is an Old Dominion University graduate with a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering. His experience includes HVAC, chiller, boiler, plumbing, and air handler upgrade designs for schools, mixed-use buildings, restaurants, office buildings, and DOD facilities.

Dylan Strother, EIT

Mechanical Engineering Associate

Dylan Strother, EIT

Dylan graduated from the University of Alabama with a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering and holds an EIT certification. His hands-on background includes mission-critical systems, quality control, HVAC systems, chilled water conveyances, backup generators, and electrical infrastructure.

Matthew Policarpio, EIT

Mechanical Engineering Associate

Matthew Policarpio, EIT

Matt graduated from Virginia Tech with a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering and holds an EIT certification. He specializes in HVAC system design, including hydronics, air distribution, and equipment, and is skilled in AutoCAD, Revit, and COMSOL.

Jared Ragus

Electrical Engineering Designer

Jared Ragus

Jared graduated from The Citadel with a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering. His experience includes coding, circuitry, and project design, including leadership on an air quality monitoring system.

Peter Warther

Mechanical Engineering Designer

Peter Warther

Peter is a Mechanical Engineer, Designer, and Project Manager with more than 15 years of experience. His strengths include HVAC systems, Revit, and AutoCAD, supported by education in electromechanical and civil engineering.

David Gayle

Electrical Engineering Designer

David Gayle

David graduated from The Citadel with a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering. He brings experience in embedded systems, circuit design, power distribution, MATLAB, Multisim, programming, and engineering documentation.

David Lotspeich

Electrical Engineering Designer

David Lotspeich

David holds a degree from San Francisco University and a Career Certificate in Electrical Technology from Long Beach City College. He has more than 20 years of experience in electrical systems design, drafting, and installation.

Leisha Lopez-Ortiz

Mechanical Engineering Designer

Leisha Lopez-Ortiz

Leisha holds a Master’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering from The Citadel and a Bachelor’s Degree in Physics from the College of Charleston. Her technical expertise includes AutoCAD, Revit, MATLAB, Python, and AWS Machine Learning.

Seth Cluckey

Mechanical Engineering Designer

Seth Cluckey

Seth brings more than 15 years of experience in HVAC, MEP, architectural, and building systems design, guiding projects from concept through construction administration. His expertise includes equipment selection, construction documents, site surveys, multidisciplinary coordination, project management, AutoCAD, and Revit across commercial, institutional, retail, municipal, and mixed-use facilities.

Dianne Brownlee

Office Manager

Dianne Brownlee

Dianne has been an invaluable member of CEA since 1998. She manages administrative responsibilities including reception, bookkeeping, accounts payable and receivable, payroll accounting, and human resources.

Kim Henry

Assistant Office Manager

Kim Henry

Kim serves as Assistant Office Manager for CEA, providing administrative and operational support to company leadership, engineering staff, clients, and consultants. Her efforts help ensure efficient daily operations and successful project delivery.

Gina Quick

Marketing Administrator

Gina Quick

Gina leads CEA’s marketing initiatives with creativity, strategy, and precision. She supports proposal development, brand management, and communications, helping present the firm’s expertise with consistency and professionalism.