About AURSI
We operate specifically in the way that an Agency does business. The AURSI system saves time, labor, and cost associated with maintaining accurate, up-to-date "real-time" information, which is critical to all operations.
AURSI Has Been in Business Since 1998
During that time, AURSI stayed focused on what the customers (across the U.S.) have been asking for many years. The system was built on the Purchasing, Engineering, and Suppliers' input. This is very critical as we were in the lead of the .com era and staying ahead of the curve. We continue to stay focused on building a "Virtual Community" with a Network Effect. AURSI is used as a tremendous resource application for our members as well as in an emergency disaster. AURSI designed the platform where agencies and suppliers can search by stock number, description, manufacturer, catalog number, and a specific agency at the click of a button. Many of our customers use the system strictly for maintaining their Material Standards Manuals (MSM) as well as bidding to "selected suppliers." We operate specifically in the way that an Agency does business. The AURSI system saves time, labor, and cost associated with maintaining accurate, up-to-date "real-time" information, which is critical to all operations.
Our Team
Todd Sumner
Todd Sumner joined AURSI as a partner in March 2025, bringing more than 36 years of experience in the electric utility industry. He holds a B.S. in Industrial and Systems Engineering from the University of Florida and continued his education in Electrical Engineering at the University of South Florida. Todd began his career at Withlacoochee River Electric Cooperative as a transmission design engineer, gaining experience with both 115kV and 69kV circuits. In this role, he developed and implemented material standards for new transmission construction using spun concrete poles. Later, as a Senior Engineer, he managed the substation engineering department, overseeing design and construction. This included specifying power transformers, HV and MV breakers, substation steel, and other substation equipment. He also developed new construction designs and work methods to reduce costs while managing maintenance schedules for more than 30 substations.
Before joining AURSI, Todd was an outside manufacturers’ representative and owner of John Carter and Associates. His sales responsibilities included managing long-term alliances and contracts for Florida Power & Light and the Florida public power market. He focused on providing exceptional service and support through value-added services such as engineering assistance, training, and troubleshooting classes. He prioritized close communication with his utility clients to ensure they consistently met or exceeded their goals and objectives. He worked to develop service models that minimized supply chain costs while providing competitively priced, long-lasting products that reduced total owning costs.
Todd’s combined engineering and sales experience makes him an invaluable asset to the AURSI community. He and his wife, Beverly, reside in his hometown of Dade City.
John Tingue
John Tingue, founding member and current consultant for AURSI, possesses extensive experience in governmental agency operations. He holds an Associate of Science in Business and rose through the ranks at the City of Ocala, Florida, culminating in the position of Deputy Director of Purchasing. As a Certified Public Purchasing Buyer (CPPB) through the National Institute of Governmental Purchasing (NIGP), John has a deep understanding of purchasing, inventory, and materials management, particularly within the electric and water/wastewater utility sectors.
His expertise extends to emergency response, including years of service supporting the Marion County Emergency Operations Center (EOC) under ESF #7. He has been directly involved in the restoration efforts following 11 hurricanes and major disasters. This experience was instrumental in the founding of AURSI shortly after Hurricane Andrew in August 1992, a period during which John spent 17 weeks assisting with the restoration of Homestead. For 22 years, John has been a key figure in AURSI's work supporting governmental agencies.
A disabled veteran, John proudly served in the U.S. Army for 14 ½ years. Prior to his career in purchasing, he worked as a lineman and is certified in live line bare hand work up to 500kV.
Glenn Oliver
Glenn Douglas Oliver's unique blend of legal and business acumen has helped propel AURSI into becoming an international platform at the forefront of the utility industry. Through Glenn’s leadership, the AURSI platform is now being utilized in 9 countries (in North America, the Caribbean, and Southeast Asia) and growing. Glenn has over 20 years in the water/wastewater utility industry, including serving as CEO and co-founder of H2bid, Inc., and serving as a Commissioner for the Detroit Water and Sewerage Department. Glenn has a B.A. from Michigan State University’s James Madison College and a J.D. from the University of Michigan Law School.
Chris Staggers
Chris Staggers, founder of AURSI, launched the platform's development in the aftermath of Hurricane Andrew. With a BSIE in Industrial and Systems Engineering from the University of Florida, his professional journey spans diverse industries. He began at CSX Railroad, followed by roles as Production Engineer at Florida Wire and Cable and Standards Engineer at FWC Supply. As a top-performing Sales Representative at WESCO Distribution and later, achieving record-breaking sales at John Carter and Associates, he demonstrated exceptional sales acumen. Complementing his practical experience, Chris possesses advanced technical skills in ASP.Net, C#, JavaScript, and MS SQL. Beyond his professional endeavors, he is a registered Black Belt in Karate and a seasoned cyclist.