Tom Lewis Joins CSA Group as Sr. Vice President of Utilities and Federal Market
CSA Group has hired Tom Lewis as Sr. Vice President of Utilities and Federal Markets, inclusive of Water, Energy and Emergency Management. Tom holds a BS and MS focused on Civil Engineering and Geoenvironmental Engineering from the University of Connecticut, as well as a law degree with a focus on Environmental Law from Rutgers Law School. He has used his expertise in climate, resilience, and sustainability (CRS), topics on which he is a published author and sought after speaker, to educate and…
Salvatore (Sal) R. Prestano joins CSA as its North America-Energy Unit Vice President
Salvatore (Sal) R. Prestano joined CSA as the new North America-Energy Unit Vice President. Globally, companies push the boundaries surrounding the multiple forms of energy sources, energy production, and energy delivery. Sal Prestano’s impressive track record in the energy sector positions CSA to lead in the expansion of smart, safe energy production and environmentally sustainable methodologies. A master-credentialed mechanical engineer with decades of experience, Prestano has held various roles with increasing levels of responsibility at several distinguished companies in the…
CSA’s William B. Curran, VP of Business Development for the Northeast Region, will be a panelist at the 2025 NY Build Expo
As the world continues to address the challenges of climate change, cities are at the forefront of the fight against greenhouse gas emissions. In New York City, the passage of Local Law 97 in 2019 marked a significant step towards reducing emissions from buildings, which account for 67% of the city’s total emissions. Local Law 97 aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from large buildings in New York City by 40% by 2030 and 80% by 2050. To explore the…
Robert (Bob) Thiel Joins CSA as Senior Vice President of Transportation
CSA Group welcomes Robert (Bob) Thiel as their new Senior Vice President of Transportation. Bob’s primary focus will be on North American growth and diversification in the Transportation market sector. More generally, he will also work closely with the entire Executive Team on other company improvements, committees, and strategic growth elements. He will be working closely with Juan Melgarejo, CSA Group’s Senior VP of Business Development and Tom Lewis Senior VP of Utilities and Federal market, in implementing growth strategies aligned with…
Fernando Padilla Joins Other Energy Leaders in Milan for Global Energy Transformation Conference
knowledgebase in energy and other disciplines. When we engage in meaningful exchanges with the brightest minds in various industries on the latest innovations and forecasts, our clients and our people benefit. The Global Energy Transition Congress and Exhibition brings thought leaders and changemakers in energy, finance, and startups committed to reducing carbon and its impact on the environment. GET provides a platform for bold ideas and critical thinking about decarbonization and energy transition worldwide for a more sustainable, livable planet….
CSA’s Iljoong “IJ” Kim, AIA, LEED AP, CPHD will be a featured speaker at the AIA New Jersey Equity in Architecture Committee’s Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month celebration
CSA’s Iljoong “IJ” Kim, AIA, LEED AP, CPHD, New York’s Discipline Manager for Architecture, is speaking on May 30 at the AIA New Jersey Equity in Architecture Committee’s Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month celebration. This year’s theme is “Advancing Leaders Through Innovation.” Originally from South Korea, IJ previously worked with other New York firms and as a solo practitioner. He is a visionary architect registered in multiple states with over 25 years of experience in building design, engineering, inspections, and project management. A lauded designer, he…
CSA joins the Puerto Rico Energy Week as a Signature Sponsor
We are proud to announce that #CSA will join this years’ Puerto Rico Energy Week as a signature sponsor of the event. This five-day program, hosted by Advanced Energy Group,, features the participation of all the energy sector stakeholders and experts in the region to review and discuss Puerto Rico’s energy sector transformation, especially its focus on integrating renewable energy. #PREnergyWeek24 also includes the participation of our VP of Business Development for the Program and Project Management Business Unit, Fernando Padilla, as…
PRWEA Student Chapter at the Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico Welcomes CSA Team
Recently, several CSA team members were invited by the student chapter of Puerto Rico Water & Environment Association #PRWEA at the Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico to speak on new the new technologies in water engineering. Our Water Resources Engineer from the Water Discipline, Samuel Rivera, made a spectacular presentation titled: “Hydroinformatics: Redefining what’s possible for water resources planning and management.” Samuel discussed cutting-edge technology, including hydroinformatics that served as an example of the automated/machine learning capabilities that are now available to professionals and…
CSA attends Fort Lauderdale City Hall Demolition and Time Capsule Unveiling
On Tuesday May 7, 2024, the City of Fort Lauderdale launched their “Reimagining Fort Lauderdale City Hall” Campaign with the ceremonial demolition of the old City Hall Building, and our team attended this event after receiving a special invitation from the mayor’s office. Last year, a historic flash flood occurred in #FortLauderdale and the surrounding areas. A record 25.6” of rain fell within approximately 12 hours causing extensive flooding, which prompted Fort Lauderdale Mayor Dean Trantalis to issue a state of emergency. At Florida Governor…
CSA is sponsoring this year’s Southeast Florida Regional Climate Leadership Summit
CSA is a proud sponsor of this year’s Southeast Florida Regional Climate Leadership Summit, which is hosted by the Southeast Florida Regional Climate Change Compact. The sold-out event from November 16-17, at the Miami Beach Convention Center with the theme Transformative Climate Action, will engage attendees with perspectives from various industry leaders, academics, artists, and non-profit innovators on the front lines of climate change awareness. The event will also count with the presence of our Florida Vice-President of Operations, Stephanie Kassoy,…