Middletown, CT – Consulting Engineering Services (CES) held a 20th anniversary celebration gala on Friday, December 12 at the Gershon Fox Ballroom in Hartford, Conn. At the event, president and CEO of CES, George V. Keithan Jr., announced to the room of over 125 guests, a flurry of well-deserved promotions across all three offices.
Michael B. Walsh
Michael B. Walsh, PE, principal, was promoted to vice president of CES. Walsh started at and has been with CES for a decade and has quickly risen up the ladder. In his time with CES, he has not only helped grow the firm through bringing in new projects ranging from educational facilities to commercial buildings, building lasting client relationships, but growing the firm’s staff as well. He has grown his role with CES into one that encompasses overseeing three teams in the Middletown office, providing business development throughout the region and joining the current corporate officers with business operations. Walsh’s knowledge, passion, and energy are an exciting addition to the executive team at CES.
Peter J. Votto
Peter J. Votto, PE, who leads and manages the CES New York City office, has been promoted to a principal of CES. Votto started at and has been with CES for over a decade, starting out in the Middletown office. His high level of energy and expansive NYC portfolio of projects and clients made him the appropriate candidate to start up and lead the New York City office over two years ago. Votto has impressively grown that office and has broadened the CES portfolio of work down the East Coast into Florida. He has developed a strong office and presence in NYC with a great staff, building new client relationships, and bringing on some amazing new types of projects to the firm.
James L. Senatro
James L. Senatro, PE, of the Middletown, Conn., office has been promoted to the role of principal. Senatro started at and has been with CES for over a decade and is the team leader for one of the firm’s residential design teams. Senatro has played an integral role in maintaining and growing the firm’s residential workload that includes an impressively high-profile portfolio of luxury homes and penthouses throughout New York, Connecticut, Martha’s Vineyard, and Nantucket. His passion for sustainability, well-rounded knowledge of mechanical and electrical design, expertise in residential systems design, and the knack for building client relationships has propelled him to where he is today.
Nicholas J. Fair started at and has been with the firm for nearly a decade, starting at the Middletown, CT office, and is one of the newest shareholders of CES. As an Associate and branch manager for the Canton, MA office, Nick’s energy and dedication has enabled him to excel in growing the office, bringing in new clients and innovative projects to CES that include private estates, country clubs, luxury resorts and commercial buildings. Nick also holds a Home Energy Rater certification as well.
James G. Kowalski
James G. Kowalski, PE, an associate of CES, is one of the newest shareholders working in the Middletown, Conn., office. Kowalski has been with the firm for over a decade and exudes passion and excitement for energy-efficient design and is an expert in the area of geothermal HVAC. He has grown his team to be well-versed in MEP design for various types of buildings including private estates, public education facilities, historic buildings, and hospitality projects.
