C & S Companies

Brian is responsible for the strategic and market direction for the Southeast Region through C&S’s Orlando and Tampa offices. He also is a collaborative participant in C&S’s national aviation strategy group. Brian has nearly 15 years of experience in the A/E industry in both business development and operational management, and prior to that, a broad public sector background in public administration and public policy through his work in a business trade association and work in the United States House of Representatives.

Ellen has been with C&S since 1996 and has served C&S during a period of significant growth and change. During her tenure, she has led the legal aspects of our growing firm, overseeing many mergers and acquisitions and all corporate legal issues. Ellen has a reputation as a trusted and thoughtful advisor and her counsel is sought on a wide range of business matters. Ellen is a 1980 graduate of Dartmouth and a 1983 graduate of Notre Dame Law School. She was among the first women to attend Dartmouth, entering just three years after the school began admitting women. As a seasoned, practicing attorney for more than 30 years, Ellen also understands the importance of equal access to legal representation for all people and served as both a board member and president of the Legal Aid Society (The Hiscock Legal Aid Society) for two terms. Ellen’s professional affiliations include serving on the Notre Dame Law Association Board and as the secretary and recruiting coordinator of the Dartmouth Club of CNY.

Eric has been a part of the C&S team for more than 30 years, starting on the engineering team and eventually transitioning to technology and support. He oversees the technological vision of the C&S and leads the Q Ware solution team. Eric is a respected leader in the AEC industry, spearheading innovation and implementing industry-changing technologies. He continues to seek out disruptive technologies, and searches for creative ways to make those technologies into viable solutions for the C&S Companies, the AEC industry and beyond. Eric is a graduate of the University of Northwestern, St. Paul, and is actively involved with leading many of the American Council of Engineering Companies’ technology education initiatives.

Jeff manages C&S’s industrial and private facilities architecture and engineering practice as well as our agency construction management group. He has been with C&S since 1988, spending the last thirty years managing a wide variety of facility design and construction projects. He oversees project management, structural and civil design, and construction services. His project experience includes airport terminal buildings, ARFF facilities, airport storage and maintenance hangars, vehicle maintenance, and industrial facilities. He is a graduate of Clarkson University, a licensed professional engineer in multiple states, and a LEED accredited professional.

Jim leads C&S’s energy solutions group, which focuses on the identification and implementation of energy efficiency upgrades and analyzes new technologies and financing structures for clients, including solar, LED and building automation. Jim has more than 20 years of experience in the energy sector. His work includes identifying, developing, and implementing energy conservation and generation projects. Jim also provides commodity consulting services to clients, advising on traditional and renewable procurement strategies. He has led the development of millions of dollars in cost savings projects including engineering, financing, and contract structuring.

Joe is president of C&S Technical Resources and C&S Design Build. His construction experience spans three decades, with an emphasis on design-build and integrated project delivery systems. His customer-centered approach leads to project solutions that exceed the client’s needs, helping C&S excel in the at-risk construction market. Joe brings a well-rounded knowledge of field and office operations combined with his communication skills and commitment to quality results in excellent project delivery. While leading the at-risk construction practice at C&S he has developed a professional and well-respected team while continuously mentoring new construction professionals to help advance their careers.

John is responsible for overseeing all of the company’s design and construction projects and staff. He also executes the strategic and tactical operational plans for C&S, leads in optimizing business functions, and continues to diversify and grow the business nationally. John has been with C&S since 1990. He has also served as C&S’s vice president overseeing facilities design services and as president of our construction management company. Prior to that role, John managed the industrial facilities design group, worked as a general manager for our construction management group, project/operations manager for C&S’s construction company and design engineer in the transportation design group. John earned a degree in civil/structural engineering from Clarkson University and is a licensed professional engineer in numerous states. He is also a LEED accredited professional.

John began his career at C&S in 1975 and his leadership and dedication has contributed to the organizational growth and national expansion of the firm. He has a broad experience base and is responsible for the day-to-day operations of C&S’s administration group, which includes human resources, marketing, business development information technologies, executive leadership, and management. John is on the board of directors for the C&S Companies, and is a member of the executive team. In addition, John is a steward of the community and is involved with many organizations. He currently serves on the board of trustees for the Museum of Science and Technology (MOST) in Syracuse. He previously served as president of the board of directors of Partners for Education and Business and chairman of the board of directors for Leadership Greater Syracuse. He is a graduate of Syracuse University and a 1997 graduate of Leadership Greater Syracuse.

Matt Wenham leads the engineering and construction teams in the aviation group. His more than 20 years of experience include planning, design, and construction of all aspects of airport improvement projects, including leading design teams at some of the country’s largest airports. Matt has managed work at all sizes of airports  in multiple states. He is at the forefront of the airport business as chair of the Airport Consultants Council and past-chair and member of the Engineering Committee.

Maureen has more than 30 years of experience in structural engineering and project management. She serves as program manager for some of C&S’s largest and most complicated projects, including the structural design for the Greater Orlando International Airport South Terminal Complex Phase 1. She manages more than 40 engineers and architects who work on multi-discipline healthcare, higher education, sound attenuation, and municipal building projects. Maureen is a graduate of Villanova University and ACEC Senior Executives Institute, is a licensed professional engineer in six states, and a LEED Accredited Professional. She heads C&S’s internal audit committee and runs our project management training classes.

Michael’s entire professional career has been dedicated to assisting airport management find effective solutions to complex issues related to planning and environmental studies, design and construction projects, noise mitigation programs, and creation and deployment of successful community outreach programs. He was a member of the FAA Western Pacific Region’s executive committee charged with developing the first-ever best practices guide for California airports. His projects include master plans, environmental assessments and other specialized planning studies for more than 30 airport sponsors.

Randy has more than 30 years of experience in the engineering and construction industries and has spent the last 20 years of his career with C&S. He has worked in a number of roles at the firm, including accountant, controller, director of accounting, and now CFO. His accomplishments include integrating the insurance, external financial review, and accounting software processes and structures to create work efficiencies, control, costs, and support profitability. He is a graduate of SUNY Brockport and Leadership Greater Syracuse.