Jerry ”Dutch” Forstater founded Professional Systems Engineering, LLC (PSE) in 1986, focusing on the design of advanced systems for security, audio/visual/video/theater, communications, and fire protection/life safety. Under his leadership, the firm has become nationally known for its design and engineering of integrated systems for complex projects in campus-wide environments and critical infrastructure for leading telecom, electronics, manufacturing, pharmaceutical, and commercial clients. He is a Professional Engineer in over one dozen states, NICET certified in fire alarm and sprinkler systems, and a board-certified Physical Security Professional.
”Dutch” has significant experience managing projects for highly specialized facilities, including energy plants, manufacturing, industrial complexes, diverse corporate, museum, theater, and educational campuses. With decades of project experience, he has served as a key project professional on hundreds of government/agencies, institutional, correction, education, transportation, aviation, corporate, industrial, and prominent cultural projects totaling over $5 billion in construction costs.