Founded on the guiding principles of honor, integrity, and trust, we consider clients our partners and treat each project as our own. We understand that time is money, assuring a cost effective and timely delivery to you, our partner. Our guiding principles, coupled with our technical expertise, enable us to offer you an unmatched level of personal service.
— Chris Constantine
 

Chris Constantine, PE, LEED AP

Principal, Engineer of Record

Chris has over 31-years of extensive FPME engineering experience. He has been the Principal Engineer of Record for numerous projects in both the public and private sectors. He has a Master of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering from Clemson University and has been in private practice as firm Principal since 1994. He holds a LEED, AP accreditation from the USGBC (2000), is a Registered Professional Engineer in South Carolina, North Carolina, and Georgia, and is past President of the Charleston Chapter of ASHRAE.

Get in touch:

cconstantine@theceateam.com
Phone: 843 518-0319

Jeff Kelly, PE

Mechanical Team Leader

Jeff has over twenty years of design experience, specializing in HVAC, steam and chilled water systems, and mechanical facilities design. He is experienced in working in military and government environments, mechanical system troubleshooting, and inspection. His skills include specification writing, cost estimation, negotiation, and inspection. Jeff has design experience with potable water, industrial waste, and commercial plumbing. He has extensive AutoCad experience and practical experience with Trane TRACE, Revit.

Get in touch:

jkelly@theceateam.com
Phone: 843 823-6005

 
 

Michael Vranich, PE

Mechanical Engineer

Michael is a United States Army Veteran out of Fort Bragg.  He received his Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering and Master of Science degree in Engineering Management from The University of North Carolina at Charlotte.  He has worked on a variety of project types in the public and private sectors with primary emphasis on healthcare. He also has experience in the commissioning process.

Get in touch:

mvranich@theceateam.com
Phone: 843 823-6005

 
 

Justin Mahon, PE

Electrical Team Leader

Justin manages the design of electrical, fire protection, and plumbing systems for a variety of historical, municipal, commercial, and residential projects including the design for the new Pimlico Fire Station and Stivers Hyundai Genesis Dealerships. His expertise includes low-voltage communications, A/C power systems, electrical load analyses, and fire protection systems. Justin has a Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering from The Citadel.

Get in touch:

jmahon@theceateam.com
Phone: 843 823-6724

 

Sherisse Jackson

Electrical Engineer

Sherisse is an Electrical Engineering with an extensive education background. She graduated from Clemson University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering, Columbia College where she acquired her Master of Education degree, and University of South Carolina with a Doctorate in Education. Her experience includes a 14-year teaching career, which included Electrical Engineering and Mechatronics. Sharisse was previously employed with Orangeburg-Calhoun Technical College.

Get in touch:

sjackson@theceateam.com
Phone: 843 628 7878

 

Daniel Folk

QA/QC/CAD Manager

Daniel has over 17-years of extensive design experience, including mechanical, electrical, plumbing, civil and structural engineering.  He has worked on systems for projects in both the public and private sectors and for municipal and commercial projects.  His other experience has included project management, Construction Administration and BIM modeling.  He is also the CAD Standards and QA/QC Manager and performs reviews for all projects upon completion. 

Daniel previously worked with our predecessor company, CRG Engineering, and has an Associate of Science Degree from Trident Technical College.

Get in touch:

dfolk@theceateam.com
Phone: 843 823-6722

 
 

Fredrick Quade, EIT

Electrical Engineering Associate

Frederick is a Citadel graduate with a Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering. His experience includes power and lighting designs for several projects including schools, restaurants, pavilions, and churches.

Get in touch:

fquade@theceateam.com
Phone: 843 823-6725

 
 

Andrew R. Squyres, EIT

Mechanical Engineering Associate

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

Get in touch:

asquyres@theceateam.com
Phone: 843 823-6727

 
 
 

Billy Deason, EIT

Electrical Engineering Associate

Billy is an Electrical Engineer with a focus on MEP systems and has a diverse range of experience. His work has involved using software like Revit, CATIA V5, and AutoCAD to design commercial and residential projects, as well as developing and testing new products, troubleshooting, and maintaining design platforms. He has a strong educational background, having completed a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from Georgia Institute of Technology, an associate in electronic engineering from Savannah Technical College, and a Bachelor of Science in Physics from Southwest Missouri State University. He is also certified in the Fundamentals of Engineering.

Get in touch:

bdeason@theceateam.com
Phone: 843 823-6723

 
 

Peter Warther

Mechanical Engineering Designer

Peter is a highly skilled and experienced Mechanical Engineer/Designer/Project Manager. His top skills include expertise in HVAC systems and proficiency in using Revit and AutoCAD software. Peter has a strong background in the engineering field, with extensive experience spanning over 15 years. Peter's educational background includes an associate’s degree in Electromechanical Engineering and Civil Engineering from Cincinnati State Technical and Community College. He has also undertaken professional continuing education in Design and Installation further enhancing his skills and knowledge in the field.

Get in touch:

pwarther@theceateam.com
Phone: 513 709-7896

 
 

James Hambright

QA/QC/CAD Technician

James is a CAD Designer with a diverse background in engineering. He is experienced in design, development, and resource management. His educational background includes studies in environmental engineering at Clemson University and Engineering Graphic Technology at Greenville Technical College. James also holds a CSWA (Certified SolidWorks Associate) certification.

Get in touch:

jhambright@theceateam.com
Phone: 843 823-6721

 
 

Ashton Warther

Mechanical Intern

Ashton is a student at Cincinnati State Technical and Community College.

Get in touch:

awarther@theceateam.com
Phone: 843 628-7878

 
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Dianne Brownlee

Office Manager

Dianne has been an invaluable member of our team since 1998. She is our office manager, and handles all administrative responsibilities including receptionist, bookkeeper, accounts payable-receivable, payroll accounting and human resources.

Get in touch:

dbrownlee@theceateam.com
Phone: 843 628-7878