Tad Sellers

Tad Sellers, P.E., is President and Chief Electrical Engineer at Vansant & Gusler, Inc., a Norfolk, Virginia-based mechanical, electrical, and plumbing engineering and commissioning firm. With more than 30 years of experience, Tad has designed electrical systems and managed projects for government, institutional, commercial, and industrial facilities. His expertise includes project management and the design of interior and exterior power and lighting, electrical distribution, emergency power, grounding, communications, fire alarm, and security systems, as well as short-circuit and coordination studies and arc-flash analysis.

Tad earned his Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from Duke University and joined Vansant & Gusler after graduation. Over the course of his career, he progressed from an electrical engineer performing hands-on drafting and design work to senior electrical engineer, department leader, and ultimately president of the firm.

Today, Tad provides overall leadership and strategic direction for the firm while remaining actively involved in technical oversight and project delivery. His role includes maintaining the firm’s engineering standards and overseeing quality assurance, mentoring and developing employees, strengthening client and industry relationships, identifying new opportunities, and guiding the firm’s continued growth.

Tad’s commitment to developing V&G’s team and the next generation of engineers is central to his leadership approach. He emphasizes hands-on experience and mentorship, strong partnerships with clients, architects, and contractors, and a workplace where professional excellence and work-life balance can coexist.