Why the name Selah?

se·lah /say-lah/  exclamation

1. an expression occurring frequently in the Psalms, thought to be a liturgical or musical direction, probably a direction by the leader to raise the voice or perhaps an indication of a pause.
2. The direct meaning is not well agreed upon by scholars, but it is often thought of as a place to pause, to rest, to think, to reflect, or even to praise. 
3. A song created by the band My Epic in 2013.

Why the name Selah? There are a few reasons. It is important to know that both my kids have one of their names originating from songs and musical artists we love. Why should my company be any different? I was listening to an album by a band called My Epic and the song Selah came on. I liked it immediately and the more I reflected on the meaning, this time of life, and the establishing of a new company- it really clicked.

So as it states above- this word most often appears as a pause, a place, to rest, and a place to think. Selah Engineering and Design was founded during a period of stopping and reflecting on the 10 years I had spent in consulting engineering. I was one of the many victims of the economic downturn that really hit in March 2020 and caused an unplanned exit from a company I thought I would be at for years to come. It was in these moments of forced pause and reflection, and in the calls of former clients, coworkers, and friends that I realized I had what I needed to make this idea for a new company a reality. I have learned from many great people so much about engineering, managing projects, personnel and budgets- and it is on that wealth of knowledge learned from others that I find the confidence to start a company that I believe can be something special. The song lyrics also perfectly encapsulated how I want to strive to live my life to live as a man of faith in Jesus as well. That is what Selah means to me.

What I want Selah to mean to my clients is that here- you can stop, take a second, and I will help you think through what needs to be done. You might not be well versed in electrical engineering- but that is where I come in. I hope from the second a client first contacts me, they know that they can rest easy, knowing that I will have things covered and provide an efficient solution that meets their scope and intent for the project- and I always hope I can provide a little knowledge so we all grow in the process.

So for those of you that have worked with me in the past- I hope that this lines up with everything you have experienced from me. If we haven’t had the pleasure of working together, I hope to someday soon!