Family-owned since 1998. Two generations. Proven on the plant floor.
To be an innovative, dependable and trusted partner to our clients. To recognize and listen to their individual requirements and provide high quality affordable solutions that exceed expectations.
CSE Services is an industrial control system integrator. We design, build, and support the systems that run critical production across multiple industries: pipeline, food and beverage, plastics, steel, and more.
Since 1998, our work has been built through hands-on field experience and long-term client relationships. We work on systems that run every day, and we stay with them, supporting, upgrading, and improving them over time.
As technology changes, the approach stays the same: support critical systems, maintain long-term relationships, and keep building expertise that applies on the plant floor. The systems change. The expectations don’t.
Operating history
1985 → PRESENT- 1985Apprentice electricianCONTINUITY
Jon Mislivec starts as a State of Nebraska apprentice electrician at 15, earning his Journeyman license at 19 and Contractor license at 27.
- 1994First controls workCONTINUITY
As an installing electrician, Jon is introduced to a PLC and variable speed drive system at a recycling facility and sees a path to grow his career.
- 1998Founded as D&J AutomationGROWTH
Company founded by Jon Mislivec with investors Jerry Koubsky and Duane Larchick as D&J Automation. The office starts as a 10 x 8 foot room: two small metal file cabinets with a plank that spans them as a desk. It grows to include a small garage.
- 2000Renamed CSE ServicesGROWTH
The company name changes to Control System Engineering, doing business as CSE Services. Duane Larchick retires and sells his portion to Jon and Jerry.
- 2001First real facilityGROWTH
CSE moves to a brand new, much improved, 4,500 square foot facility, allowing for growth in professionalism and size.
- 2004Single ownershipGROWTH
Jon Mislivec purchases Jerry Koubsky's remaining portion, becoming the sole owner of CSE.
- 2007La Vista facilityGROWTH
CSE purchases and moves to its current 15,000 square foot facility in La Vista, Nebraska, greatly improving its ability to expand in capacity and capability.
- 2013Second generationCONTINUITY
Connor Mislivec starts working in the panel shop at age 15.
- 2024PE licenseCONTINUITY
Connor Mislivec earns his Professional Engineering license.
- 2025Still runningCONTINUITY
Supporting and upgrading systems we installed decades ago. 18 employees carrying it forward and strengthening CSE Services for what comes next.