Company History

Here are some of the important milestones in the history of Essential Systems:

1984 – Essential Systems was founded by college friends Bob Kaule and John Todhunter. Their first project was systems integration work for GE Lighting Research.

1980's – Work on the Pennsylvania Turnpike.

1992 – Designed and implemented the award winning automatic vehicle identification system at the Pittsburgh International Airport

1999 – Work on the SUNPASS system

2002 – Dan joined Bob and John as Essential Systems' business partners

2011 - Dan leaves Essential Systems and ventures out on his own.