A Day in the Life of Dave

You could fill countless shelves with all the hats Dave Plunkett wears as a president at ITS Design Group. From engineering low-voltage systems and infrastructure to overseeing our internal team (alongside Dave Chaney), running point on business development, and managing projects and subconsultants, Dave is always busy doing whatever it takes to keep our clients happy and our business running smoothly.

Dave’s Backstory

After attending trade school to learn the ins and outs of telecommunications, Dave worked his way up the ladder through a tremendous amount of passion, hard work and perseverance. His numerous accomplishments include earning the Project Management Professional (PMP) designation from Project Management Institute (PMI) and the Registered Communications Distribution Designer (RCDD) designation from Building Industry Consulting Services International (BICSI).

In his more than two decades of experience in the communications industry, Dave has had the opportunity to serve in numerous design, engineering and project management roles with a variety of architectural design firms. Building on this experience, he founded ITS Design Group with Dave Chaney in 2014.

Did You Know?

• Dave isn’t just a telecommunications whiz — in his free time, he also restores motorcycles.

• One of Dave’s favorite pastimes is boating.

• Dave and his wife, Danielle, are proud pet parents of two rescued pit bull mix dogs named Harlow and Finn.

A Day in the Life of Danielle

At ITS Design Group, our talented team is the key to our success, and as director of human resources, Danielle Plunkett sees to it that everyone is happy, healthy and engaged. But that’s far from all she does — Danielle also spearheads monthly billing, manages our accounts payable and accounts receivable, reviews and formats proposals, and oversees event planning. In case you couldn’t guess, she’s no stranger to multitasking.

Danielle’s Backstory

When Danielle’s husband, Dave Plunkett, founded ITS Design Group with Dave Chaney, Danielle — who has more than three decades of experience in human resources — volunteered to help them put together an employee handbook and employment application. Little did she know she’d soon become the company’s first official employee.

Before her current role at ITS Design Group, Danielle was a vice president of employee relations in the banking industry. In that role, she counseled management regarding company policies, coaching and counseling procedures, disciplinary action, and conflict resolution, and collaborated with senior executives to resolve workplace issues and minimize legal risks. Her extensive experience includes work with Countrywide, Bank of America, Santa Barbara Bank & Trust and Union Bank.

Did You Know?

• Danielle organizes the annual Stand Up For Pits Foundation’s Spay and Neuter Angel Day held on April 2. As the Lead Volunteer, Danielle manages a budget of over $150,000 while having 1600 pit bull type dogs spayed and neutered across the United States. This initiative is entirely funded by the Stand Up For Pits Foundation as a way to end shelter overcrowding and unnecessary deaths.

• Danielle and Dave are dedicated supporters of Stand Up For Pits and if you aren’t familiar with Angel or the SUFP Foundation please take a moment to go to standupforpits.us and learn about what they do.

• Danielle and Dave love taking their boat out as often as possible, especially to Lake Tahoe; Parker and Lake Havasu, Arizona.

A Day in the Life of Carlos

You know that really smart guy that always seems to be getting smarter? That’s Carlos. In his daily work, he is responsible for turning concept design ideas into construction plans — and there has yet to be a challenge too great for his expertise. Leveraging his knowledge of building information modeling (BIM), he uses software programs like AutoCAD and REVIT to develop and implement plans that adhere to industry best practices and achieve our clients’ goals. An innovator by nature, his work continuously reaches new heights with every project he completes.

Carlos’ Backstory

Carlos brings 20 years of experience in the low-voltage industry to his role at ITS Design Group. He has developed expertise in consulting, project management, design, CAD/BIM modeling and drafting through his roles as a CAD/BIM manager, MEP designer in the multidiscipline industry and telecommunications consulting engineer.

He holds an associate’s degree in computer-aided drafting (CAD) technology, and he is a Registered Autodesk AutoCAD Certified Professional. He has also earned Autodesk MEP AOTC Certification.

Did You Know?

• A major sports fan, Carlos can be found watching everything from Formula DRIFT and NASCAR races to WWE wrestling, baseball and basketball.

• Carlos volunteers his time developing internet cybercafés for the less fortunate in El Salvador.

• In his free time, Carlos enjoys being with his family, whether it’s a camping trip, a movie night at home, or a visit to a theme park or concert.