Richard A. Giovanetti President

Richard Giovanetti co founded GSA in July 1982, after an extensive career in the field of electrical design.

Mr. Giovanetti has demonstrated expertise not only in design and coordination of engineering projects, but also in organizing, leading and developing a remarkably successful engineering firm in a very short time.

With over thirty-four years of varied experience following graduation from Philadelphia Technical Institute, Richard has served as project account manager, lead electrical and instrument designer, as well as senior electrical design supervisor with R. J. Sigel, Roy Weston, Kuljian Corp. and United Engineers and Constructors. He has experience in the design of lighting, power, fire protection, medium and low-voltage transmission and distribution, security control, CCTV, uninterruptible power supplies, heat tracing and other electrical systems. He also has been involved in field coordination of construction projects and development of engineering budgets and construction estimates.

Mr. Giovanetti is a member of BOCA, NFPA and IES, where he is an active member of the Casino and Gaming Lighting Committee.

In addition to the projects and clients of GSA, he has supervised commercial and industrial projects involving chemical, petrochemical, pharmaceutical and fiberglass manufacturing, computer and telecommunications, steam generation, educational institutions, hospitals and hotel casinos.

The following is a brief list of casino related projects that were under Mr. Giovanetti’s personal direction:

  • SugarHouse Casino – Philadelphia PA
  • Foxwoods Casino – Philadelphia PA
  • Choctaw Casino – Choctaw OK
  • Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa – Atlantic City NJ
  • IOC Casino – Pompano Fl
  • Seminole Casino – Coconut Creek  FL
  • Seminole Casino – Immokalee  FL
  • Seminole Hard Rock Casino Expansion – Tampa FL
  • Foxwoods Casino Phases I through VII – Ledyard CT 
  • Foxwoods Parking Garage – Ledyard CT
  • Mohegan Sun Casino Expansion – Uncasville CT
  • Spotlight Twenty-Nine Palms Casino – Coachella Valley CA
  • Seminole Hard Rock Casino – Tampa FL
  • Harrah’s Casino Hotel Expansion – Atlantic City NJ
  • Harrah’s Expansion and New Hotel Tower – Atlantic City NJ
  • Caesars Expansion and New Centurion Tower – Atlantic City NJ
  • Harrah’s/Players Riverport Casino – St. Louis MO
  • Tropicana 620 Room Hotel Expansion – Atlantic City NJ
  • Caesars 1997 Hotel Casino Expansion – Atlantic City NJ
  • Harrah's Hotel Casino – Atlantic City NJ
  • Caesars Parking Garage and Transportation Center – Atlantic City NJ
  • Caesars Hotel and Casino – Atlantic City NJ