C3EL designs and delivers turn-key command center solutions for Department of Defense and NATO commands worldwide. The company handles the full stack: audio-visual systems, communications infrastructure, systems integration, cloud virtualization, and engineering services. This is specialized integration work - moving beyond components into complete operational environments where audio, video, data, and comms have to work together reliably under pressure.
Founded in 2012 by engineers and technicians with military backgrounds, C3EL operates across the continental United States and deploys to theater. The company holds Woman-Owned Small Business (WOSB) certification. Senior management maintains direct operational involvement, deploying with teams to sustain quality standards on real-world installations. Current CEO is Laura Hoernig, who took the role in 2022.
The technical scope spans command center design methodology, AV system architecture and integration, communications systems (including infrastructure build-out), network services, and IT services including cloud virtualization. Work involves both stateside installations and field support for active operations. Customer set is narrow and high-stakes: DoD commands and NATO allies requiring mission-critical systems that don't fail.