J.F. Sato & Associates (JFSA) is a minority owned, professional consulting engineering firm.
J.F. Sato and Associates (JFSA) is a minority owned, professional consulting engineering firm specializing in planning, design and construction management for a wide range of infrastructure projects. Founded in 1979, the firm has established a solid track record of high-quality service and performance in the areas of civil/site engineering, water resources, structural engineering, surveying, mapping and GIS services, environmental planning, roadway and traffic engineering, transportation planning and construction management. Please visit our website www.jfsato.com for more information.
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Interview Q&A
How long have you been in business?
J.F. Sato and Associates (JFSA) has been providing engineering excellence since 1979.
What is your primary product or service?
Professional engineering consultant services in the areas of civil site engineering, water resources, structural engineering, surveying / right-of-way services, major transportation engineering, construction management, environmental planning services and GIS.
How did you first become interested in your line of business? (if owner) - What is your background? (If owner or store manager)
Founder, James F. Sato, PE, SE, career spans over 48 years, beginning as a structural engineer at NAVSHYD Pearl Harbor, water resource/structural engineer for the California Department of Water Resources and working for two large international firms before starting JFSA in December of 1979. JFSA started out as a one-person consulting firm primarily providing civil and structural engineering services. Today, Mr. Sato can be proud to say he has built one of Colorado’s leading engineering firms. Mr. Sato received his bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering from the University of Hawaii and a master’s in Business Administration from the University of Denver.
How do you differentiate yourself from other businesses in your category and area?
JFSA is a interdisciplinary consulting firm providing innovative and advanced solution to our clients and their projects. Each department support one another and together are capable of providing engineering services that are cost effective on any project ranging from small to large.
How many locations do you have and do you have plans to expand?
JFSA has one (1) office located in Littleton, Colorado and takes pride in the fact we have established a strong presence here in Colorado and throughout North and South America.
Provide detailed directions to your location
JFSA is located at 5878 South Rapp Street, Littleton, Colorado. We are located one block northeast of the intersection of Church and Santa Fe.
Which areas do you service?
The industries JFSA serve include education, energy, government, health care / emergency services, highway / roadway, hospitality, industrial, office / commercial, residential and sports and recreation.
Who owns your company or runs daily operations?
JFSA is owned and operated by a Board of Directors including James F. Sato, PE, SE (Founder), Jose M. Cornejo, PE (President), Shawn S. Han, PE (Vice President), Tim R. Tetherow (Vice President) and Carol E. Mayeda (Secretary/Treasure).
What are your hours of operation?
JFSA business hours are Monday through Friday from 8:00am to 5:00pm Mountain Standard Time.