Carlos Santillan

Mr. Carlos Santillan, P.E., joined Velocity Engineering Services in July of 2016 after earning his Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from the University of South Florida.  Carlos worked hard to advance to the role of Project Engineer, and is now a seasoned Project Manager, and an integral part of our team. In his current […]

Felipe Compean

Mr. Felipe Compean, P.E., is the Geotechnical Department Manager of Velocity Engineering Services, LLC. He graduated from Florida Gulf Coast University (FGCU) with a Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering in 2016. Mr. Compean eagerly joined the Velocity team full-time following graduation in June of 2020 and obtained his Professional Engineer’s license in 2022. […]

Brandon Dowler

Mr. Brandon Dowler, P.E., joined Velocity Engineering Services in June of 2020. Since then, he has been instrumental in contributing to the company’s success with his expertise and dedication. and is currently serving as a Project Manager. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from Florida Gulf Coast University, graduating in 2019. Prior […]

Lighthouse Point

Lighthouse Point We are pleased to announce the successful completion of an extensive structural restoration project at a distinguished condominium community in Southwest Florida. This significant undertaking reflects our unwavering commitment to safeguarding the integrity and longevity of our client’s properties, even when faced with the most challenging circumstances. The project commenced with a Phase […]

Keewaydin Island

Keewaydin Island Velocity provided geotechnical engineering services to assess the subsurface soil conditions for a new 2,200-square-foot single-family residence on Keewaydin Island, located in south Collier County.  There are no roads to Keewaydin, and it is accessible only by barge during high tide. Additionally, presenting additional challenges were the fact that this area is in […]

Chris Pacitto

Mr. Christopher J. Pacitto, P.E. is Velocity Engineering Services, LLC’s Founder & President. In 1998, after graduating from Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) in Worcester, Massachusetts with a Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering, he moved to southwest Florida where he has been practicing engineering ever since. He started his engineering career with ASC Geosciences, […]

Naples Sinkhole

Naples Sinkhole Velocity provided geotechnical consulting services for the remediation of a subsidence sinkhole that developed under a single-family residence in Naples. Prior to Velocity’s involvement in the project, the homeowner’s insurance company hired a remediation contractor to grout the sinkhole. Unfortunately, the contractor did not grout all the way down to competent soils and […]

South Fort Myers Sinkhole

South Fort Myers Sinkhole Velocity provided geotechnical engineering and consulting services for a sinkhole that opened up directly adjacent to a single-family residence in south Fort Myers just a few days before Thanksgiving 2020.  The sinkhole was approximately 8 feet in diameter and approximately 8 to 10 feet deep.   The police and fire departments responded to […]

Anthony DePonto

Mr. Anthony DePonto is a Professional Engineer and Vice President of Velocity Engineering Services, LLC.  Anthony was born in Southwest Florida and raised in the local construction industry.  Growing up, he held numerous jobs throughout many aspects of construction including painting, drywall, flooring, asphalt, and concrete.  After attending North Fort Myers High School, he earned […]

Chris Ingram

Mr. Christopher M. Ingram, P.E. is a Vice President of Velocity Engineering Services, LLC. He graduated from Florida Gulf Coast University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering in 2011. After graduation, he joined GFA International, Inc. in their Fort Myers office. While with GFA, he gained experience in geotechnical engineering, construction material […]