Brenna in the News!
February 1, 2012
There was a very nice article about Brenna in the paper! Brenna has done a great job establishing a local NY chapter of the Tears Foundation. Brenna and the group are planning the Rock and Walk fundraiser on May 26th – contact her for more info. Way to go, Brenna!
Different Type of Schools Addition
December 15, 2011
The Albany crew recently had a baby shower for Matt Schools and his wife, Sarah. The Schools are anticipating a new female arrival this February.
SEI Chili Cook-off
November 30, 2011
Recently, SEI Design Group hosted the first, hopefully to become annual, SEI Chili Cook-Off. SEI staff brought in their homemade chili recipes and let them simmer all morning throughout the office. At lunch everyone convened at the second floor conference table to partake in some spicy tastings. There were a variety of entries including a turkey chili, a venison chili, two types of Cincinnati chili, and two traditional chilis with kick!
Cooks included Kurt Vater, Kelly Wobser, Beth McFarlane, Ted Mountain and Brian Cieslinski. Other tasters/judges included Karen Caruso, Steve Staveski, Paula Cisterna, Bill Serow and Jim VanSchaffel.
Prizes were awarded as follows:
Fan Favorite
Prize: $25 gift card to Chili’s Restaurant went to Ted Mountain with his stewed tomato base chili with Frito chips, sour cream and cheese.
Most Hot
Prize: (3) bottles of hot sauces; Tropical Pepper Co. XXXXtra Hot Habanero Pepper Sauce, Tabasco Chipotle, Tiger Sauce, went to Kelly Wobser with her venison chili and cheese accompanied with corn bread and honey butter.
A good time was had by all, and the jar of Tums is nowhere to be found. 
Thanks to Kurt Vater for organizing the event.
SEI New Staff Member
November 1, 2011
Please join us in welcoming:
Matt Coonradt, LEED AP
Project Manager
Going the Mile for a Good Cause
June 23, 2011
As in 2010, 2009, and 2008, the Rochester office of SEI Design Group participated in the The Chase Corporate Challenge 2011. Congrats to all who finished the race and thanks to Team Captain Ted Mountain who got us a prime spot for our tent.
The Albany office( and friends) participated in 2 events this spring, the most recent being the Friehofers Run shown here.
SEI Staff Additions
June 22, 2011
Another Flying Contest
February 23, 2011
It looks like it is time for another SEI contest. This time, the prize will be another flying monkey, but with a twist. Our latest pet has a parachute to help with the landing, but it appears from the video below that more is needed. To enter the contest, make your own version of an SEI landing pad for the monkey to help cushion his fall. Email a digital photo of your entry.
Winner will get a new addition to their family: a flying monkey complete with parachute! This contest is open to all including SEI staff and families. You can also leave a comment here to “name the monkey”. While there will not be a parachute involved, the winner of the naming contest will also win a prize.
Up in the Air
January 18, 2011
Celebrating the expansion upstairs in Rochester with happy smiles for those moving out of cramped quarters.
Laura’s Big Day
December 6, 2010Laura celebrated her big day a bit ago, and we have pictures to share! Congrats to the new Laura Carney!
Laura’s Classy Shower!
September 17, 2010
The Albany office threw a shower for Laura in advance of her upcoming wedding. Looks like a good time was had by all, and the decorations were very well coordinated!
