Our Team

Mr. Craddock, President and Electrical Engineer, brings a total of 36 years experience in design and installation of complex electrical systems.  System experience includes overhead and underground power services, interior and exterior lighting, grounding and bonding, EMI and RFI mitigation, communications (telephone, sound systems, data networks, fiber optics, emergency and uninterruptible power systems, physical security and RF communications, transmitters, receivers, RF signal distribution, antennas and towers).  Major projects include electronic facilities, office buildings, gymnasiums, airfield facilities, waterfront facilities, churches and manufacturing plants.  He is familiar with projects requiring conformance with federal, state and local codes.

Mr. Sellers, Chief Electrical Engineer, brings over 24 years professional service in providing design of electrical systems including overhead and underground power, interior and exterior power and lighting, data and voice communications, fire alarm, security, emergency power systems and grounding. Major design pro‐ jects include communications and electronic facilities, schools, office buildings, multi‐family housing, emergency power systems and electrical distribution systems. He is familiar with projects requiring conformance to various state and local codes and federal government criteria.

Mr. Striffler, Chief Mechanical Engineer, brings over 39 years of professional experience providing design services for heating, ventilating, and air conditioning systems, provides plumbing design, and fire protection engineering, and performs energy utilization studies. He began his career at Shell Oil Company in Norco, LA. He has been providing design services since the early 1990’s throughout Hampton Roads and along the East Coast. Projects include planning studies, preparation of construction documents, and construction consultation.

Mrs. Stewart, Chief Operating Officer, brings over 15 years of administrative and professional experience to the A/E industry.  She provides design and construction administration support.  She is experienced in both the SpecsIntact and Masterspec specification programs.   Molly is the Corporate Secretary and Treasurer.  She manages the corporate finances, as well as human resources.  

Mrs. Summers, our Director of Sales and Marketing, brings almost 20 years of Sales, Marketing and Management experience to our team. Most of her career has been primarily in IT Government Contracting (DOD, DHS, Intel and S&L), Hospitality, and Healthcare. Her proficiency in achieving targets, her passion for delivering under pressure within fast paced environments and her ability to develop and cultivate relationships with her team and professional clients make her a valuable asset.

Mr. White, Project Management Manager, brings over 28 years professional service experience in information technology, enterprise resource planning and implementation, enterprise healthcare information management, data security, process design, workflows and technology for  healthcare systems and networks. His proven ability to lead projects and deliver next generation solutions is a great benefit. 

Miss Garrett, Administrative Assistant, brings several years of professional experience providing administrative support to Vansant & Gusler, Inc.  She handles office bookkeeping, project specifications, and construction administrative support.  Tara is proficient in both the SpecsIntact and Masterspec specification programs as well as skillfully facilitating our corporate events, office meetings and  team activities.

Mr. DeMartino, Mechanical Engineer, brings over 37 years of professional mechanical engineering/design experience in design/build, new construction, renovations, repairs, and additions to various facility types including Federal, State, and Municipal projects.  He is familiar with HVAC systems and system controls, including LEED systems; VAV; geothermal; VRV (Variable Refrigerant Volume) systems; heat pumps; chilled water systems; hot water systems; primary-secondary pumping; variable flow pumping; enthalpy wheels; air to air energy recovery; high temperature hot water and steam systems;  LEED systems compliance; DDC systems; energy management through demand control ventilation; occupancy sensors; and CO2 monitoring.

Mrs. Siguenza, Mechanical Engineer, brings 5 years of professional experience in mechanical design, ICC-ES Evaluation Reporting, theory and application and production. She has experience with stress calculations, technical reviews, quality assurance programs,  and specifications. Her proficiencies stretch to include extensive drawing production using the 3D Cad Design Software SolidWorks as well as AutoCAD. Mrs. Siguenza has been responsible for defining and implementing departmental processes and has been regularly identified by clients and her peers for her attention to detail and her excellent customer service.

Mr. Taylor, Mechanical Designer and Engineer In Training, brings over 2 years of professional design services for heating, ventilating, and air conditioning systems and performs energy utilization studies. He has experience in energy envelope calculations, heating and cooling load calculations, HVAC equipment selections, and conformance analyses for ASHRAE minimum ventilation requirements.  Mr. Taylor has experience with projects ranging from commercial, municipal, and Department of Defense buildings to places of worship.

Mr. Armstrong, Mechanical Designer, brings over 21 years of professional  plumbing and mechanical design support with the use of AutoCAD and REVIT software for plumbing and mechanical disciplines. He designs and drafts detailed plans, checks and finalizes all drawings, schedules and riser diagrams for issuance. Mr. Armstrong coordinates with architects and clients regarding project specifications and review changes.  He also provides site visits to investigate and locate existing equipment, piping layout, duct layout and the locating of new equipment in existing spaces.

Mrs. Smith, Electrical Engineer, brings over 19 years of professional experience in advanced electrical and lighting design work, fire alarm, power, and minor interior architectural designs for municipal, industrial, commercial and residential projects.

Mr. Persutti, Electrical Designer, brings over 19 years of professional experience in design of electrical systems including interior and exterior power and lighting with lighting point by point calculations, data and voice communications and some design of fire alarm, security, emergency power systems. He is familiar with projects requiring conformance to various state and local codes and unified facilities criteria (UFC) for DOD facilities.

Mr. Neal, Electrical Designer, brings over 8 years of professional experience with design of electrical systems including interior and exterior power and lighting with lighting point by point calculations, data and voice communications and some design of fire alarm, security, emergency power systems. Mr. Neal also works with our Project Managers, Project Engineers and CAD Manager to manage and create all drafted documentation associated with projects. including gathering project requirements, preliminary and final design, procurement and As-Builts of equipment and materials, project monitoring and control.

Mr. Russell, Mechanical Designer and Engineer In Training brings over 8 years professional experience in design of electrical systems including interior and exterior power and lighting with lighting point by point calculations, data and voice communications and some design of fire alarm, security, emergency power systems.

Mr. Beauchamp, BIM Manager and Electrical Designer, brings 12 years of experience in design of electrical systems including overhead and underground service entrances, interior and exterior power applications, interior and exterior lighting designs, data and voice communications systems, fire alarm systems, security access controls, and emergency power systems.  Mr. Beauchamp also has 12 years of experience with BIM projects and virtual construction coordination utilizing Revit and Navisworks software.

Mr. Soares, Plumbing Designer and CAD Technician, brings 23 years of experience in plumbing system design including domestic water piping, sanitary piping, medical gas, lab gas piping and LEED certification. Major design projects include office buildings, schools, science buildings, repair shops, and hospitals. Familiar with projects requiring conformance to various state and local codes and federal government criteria.