Our Team

Steve Petersen, PE, CxA, LEED BD+C

Principal

Education: BS Mechanical Engineering, University of South Carolina

Registrations: South Carolina PE – 21596, Georgia PE – 27904, Florida PE – 85874, ACG CxA #413-1219, USGBC LEED BD+C

Professional Affiliations: ASHE, ASHRAE, ACG

Professional Summary:

Steven Petersen has an impressive career spanning over 26 years in the consulting engineering field. As owner and principal, Mr. Petersen brings a wealth of expertise to the firm. Throughout his career, he has cultivated extensive knowledge in building mechanical systems, specifically HVAC, plumbing, and fire protection. Mr. Petersen has been an invaluable asset to numerous design teams, playing a vital role in the successful completion of countless projects. His involvement has encompassed a wide range of sectors, including healthcare, K-12 education, athletics, municipal, government, hospitality, restaurants, and retail construction. As the lead design professional engineer, Mr. Petersen assumes a position of authority and accountability. His role entails overseeing all design activities, ensuring meticulous mechanical system design, coordinating project activities, managing project teams, and conducting thorough construction observations. His meticulous attention to detail and comprehensive oversight ensure that projects meet the highest standards and are executed seamlessly.

In addition to his design expertise, Mr. Petersen brings a unique perspective to projects that do not originate from ING Consulting. His extensive experience in construction and retro-commissioning allows him to offer valuable insights and guidance, ensuring that every aspect of a project is thoroughly considered and optimized. Mr. Petersen's vast knowledge, leadership acumen, and commitment to excellence make him an invaluable asset to the firm. Clients can rely on his proven track record, professionalism, and dedication to delivering exceptional results in mechanical system design, project management, and construction oversight.

John Lovin, CxA

Principal

Education: Computer Science, Augusta College

Registrations: ACG CxA #413-1219

Professional Affiliations: ASHE, ASHRAE, ACG

Summary of Experience:

As Principal Partner, Mr. Lovin brings over 30 years of extensive design and commissioning experience to our esteemed team. His unwavering expertise in HVAC, Plumbing, and Fire Protection systems sets the foundation for our firm's success. Throughout his illustrious career, Mr. Lovin has made indelible contributions to a wide range of projects across various sectors, including Healthcare, K-12, Higher Education, Athletics, Municipal, Government, Hospitality, Religious, and Retail. His exceptional capabilities allow him to deliver tailored solutions that precisely meet the unique demands of each project. At the helm of our company, Mr. Lovin spearheads critical responsibilities, including mechanical system design, specification development, project coordination, project management, and construction observations. With an unwavering commitment to excellence, he ensures that every aspect of the design aligns seamlessly with project objectives, setting the highest standards for our firm.

Mr. Lovin’s extensive experience extends beyond our firm's design origins. His profound knowledge and expertise in commissioning and retro-commissioning allow him to evaluate and optimize existing systems, for the betterment of performance and compliance with industry standards. His invaluable contributions and unwavering dedication continue to elevate our firm's reputation and success. Clients can trust his exceptional knowledge, professionalism, and unwavering commitment to delivering outstanding results in mechanical system design, project management, and construction oversight. With Mr. Lovin’s guidance, our firm consistently surpasses expectations, making a lasting impact on every project we undertake.

Spencer C. Cashwell, PE

Partner / Mechanical Engineer

Education: BS Mechanical Engineering, Georgia Southern University

Professional Affiliations: ASHE, ASHRAE

Summary of Experience:

Mr. Cashwell began his career at ING Consulting in 2015, after graduating from Georgia Southern University with a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering. In 2020, he took the PE exam and registered as a Professional Engineer in South Carolina and Georgia. His leadership has helped to guide our design teams to success on a diverse range of projects, including 70-million-dollar new schools, entire patient floor renovations and tailor-made solutions for our clients’ many complex challenges. Every step of the way he has strived to continuously develop and refine his skills as a detail-oriented design engineer and project manager. Now, as a partner in the firm, his goal is to continue delivering exceptional results to our clients by leading, growing and empowering our team at ING.