Our People
“Our people are at the core of our business success. Each individual contributes uniquely to the whole, adding value and creating a culture of trust, commitment, and expertise.”
Todd Beiler, CENSEO PresidentFounded in 2012
CENSEO AV+Acoustics was founded by Todd Beiler, acoustical consultant and audio/visual design engineer of over 20 years. CENSEO’s expertise and design precision has become a respected resource to clients on all types of projects ranging from resort, transportation, education, and healthcare to government, military, and residential.
CENSEO Office Locations
Corporate Headquarters: Kailua, Hawaii
Denver, Colorado
Seattle, Washington
Tucson, Arizona
CENSEO Core Values
CENSEO’s mission is to work as a team of professionals, utilizing our skills and expertise, to bring premier audio visual design and acoustical engineering services to our clients. We strive to maintain top-quality, customized service and remain a positive industry leader.
CENSEO’s philosophy is based on customized service. We work together as a team, including our client, listening and gaining a full understanding of specific project goals in order to develop the best solutions through calculated precision. We realize that no two projects are exactly alike, and the knowledge gained from each member involved is essential in providing sound consulting services.
Behind the sound meters and technical drawings is a group of real people. We care about the services we provide, the knowledge we share, and the community we serve. It’s our promise to provide the highest quality consulting services with personalized care and understanding for each concern along the way.
The formulation of CENSEO’s company vision began prior to the company’s launch and continues to be refined as we remain focused on positive future goals. We are sincerely grateful for our clients, as it is their trust in us that allows our company to succeed.
University of Hawaii
B.S. Mechanical Engineering;
Purdue University
Todd R. Beiler is an acoustical consultant and audio/visual (AV) design engineer with more than 20 years of experience. Todd’s expertise includes room acoustics, sound insulation, noise and vibration control, industrial noise, environmental noise assessments, audio/visual systems, sound reinforcement systems, sound masking systems, room lighting and shade control systems, stage rigging systems, stage pit lifts, and performance lighting systems. With expertise, detail, and innovative design, Todd gives each of his projects individualized attention. His consultation and insight on engineering solutions have proven successful for a wide range of project types including educational facilities, performing arts centers, research laboratories, healthcare, government and military facilities, resorts/hotels, residential, commercial, and others. Todd has worked on projects in the United States as well as Guam, South Korea, Singapore, Japan, and other countries in the Pacific region.
Oregon State University
Jeanette Hesedahl is a licensed professional engineer with 16 years of experience in acoustical consulting. Ms. Hesedahl received her bachelor of science degree in environmental engineering from Oregon State University in 2001. Ms. Hesedahl holds a Professional Engineer (PE) licensure in the state of Washington and is Board Certified with the Institute of Noise Control Engineering with LEED AP BD+C credentials.
Jeanette has authored several industry publications and currently serves as co-chair of the Building Acoustics Committee for the Institute of Noise Control Engineering (INCE). Areas of consulting expertise include sound isolation control, reverberant sound, interior acoustics, environmental noise, mechanical noise and vibration control, and noise propagation modeling; with project portfolio sectors in education, mixed-use, residential, industrial operations, high rise, performing arts, commercial, environmental assessment, and others.
Carnegie Mellon University
Patrick Durham studied electrical and computer engineering along with music technology at Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, receiving his bachelor of science degree in 2003. Mr. Durham is a licensed Professional Engineer for Electrical (Power) in the states of Colorado, New Mexico, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia. He is also a member of the Audiovisual & Integrated Experience Association (AVIXA), National Council of Examiners for Engineering & Surveying (NCEES), and Illumination Engineering Society of North America (IESNA).
Patrick has presented at various speaking engagements on topics including AV & Mediatecture and Lighting Control Technologies. His community involvement reaches beyond the A/E/C industry with volunteer positions with local library renovation committees, Scouts BSA Youth Leadership, STEM Mentorship, and “The Management Game” for CMU Tepper School of Business.
University of Michigan
Dana Dorsch is an experienced acoustical engineer with over a decade of experience working as an Associate Principal in acoustics and noise control on projects throughout Hawaii as well as Guam, Japan, and Okinawa. With consulting experience in sound isolation control, environmental noise, noise propagation modeling, and other areas, Dana brings professionalism, experience, and expertise to the CENSEO team.
She has authored/co-authored several publications on topics including Visual Interfaces for Acoustical Modeling Analyses, Experiences with Community Noise Litigation and Legal Proceedings, A Comparative Noise Prediction Study of Restaurant Noise and Live Music in a Tropical Resort Setting, and An Experimental Evaluation of Using Automotive HUDs to Reduce Driver Distraction While Answering Cell Phones.
Candidate; University of Hawaii
B.S. Mechanical Engineering;
University of Hawaii
Joseph A. Hagedorn’s acoustical consulting and architectural design engineering career spans more than 35 years of experience. Mr. Hagedorn’s areas of expertise include mechanical noise control including LEED submittals, room acoustics, sound insulation, mechanical noise and vibration control, environmental noise, planning consulting for resource and pre-design expansion warehouse facilities, specifications and drawings for usability and testing for new product development, and nuclear shift test engineering.
Joe received his B.S. in Mechanical Engineering at the University of Hawaii Manoa; he is currently a candidate for graduation from the ArchD Program at the UH School of Architecture, where he studies manufactured building components and is conducting research in the areas of alternative energy and integration of combined heat and power schemes for rural community based applications.
University of California, Irvine
BA Theater Arts (Design/Technology)
Case Western Reserve University
Matt is a talented design professional who understands how to integrate AV, sound, video and control systems to elevate the architecture.
He has extensive experience in theater design and successfully navigates projects of all sizes and types. He’s served as co-chair of the rising professionals council of AVIXA, and his efforts will be recognized at the 2023 Infocomm Conference in June.
Colorado School of Mines
Estrella is a designer and project manager with more than five years of experience providing needs assessments and design for government projects, stadium and entertainment venues, corporate boardrooms and more.
She is a graduate of the Colorado School of Mines and support projects in both Colorado, Hawaii and CENSEO’s military projects overseas.
Purdue University
Devin graduated from Purdue University with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering with a Major in Multidisciplinary Engineering, Concentration in Acoustical Engineering, and a Minor in Physics. Having interests in music and physics, Devin studied acoustical engineering and discovered a passion for acoustical consulting. He began his career moving from Indiana to Hawai’i to join CENSEO’s engineering team in Kailua before later transitioning back to Denver. Devin’s experience includes room acoustics, sound insulation, and noise measurements, among other aspects of A/V design.