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Who We Are & How We Can Help
It seems that nobody listens anymore. We want to change that. We’d like to hear what you’re trying to accomplish.
We’re a registered engineering firm in the Carolinas and are licensed to practice in many states throughout the country. We want to help you accomplish your objectives. We specialize in electrical engineering and can help you with any of your Safety Compliance objectives. We can also help you with all of your engineering needs. Just give us a call. We’d welcome the opportunity to help.
Leadership team
Todd Kilsdonk, President
Todd Kilsdonk founded Verifiable Results in 2008 after a career working with large energy and consulting organizations. That experience gave him a deep understanding of how decisions get made inside complex facilities — and what it costs when consultants overpromise and underdeliver. His guiding principle has always been the same: do the right thing for the client, not what’s convenient for the firm. Todd sets the strategic direction for Verifiable Results and oversees client relationships. He brings a cost-conscious, practical lens to every engagement — because he knows that good engineering should make business sense, not just technical sense.
Doug Baucom, Vice President
Doug Baucom, PE, serves as Vice President and is responsible for quality control. During his career he has been responsible for designing complete electrical systems for new chemical manufacturing processes, as well as upgrading old systems. He is well acquainted with process instrumentation procurement, installation and calibration and has considerable experience in the programming and implementation of PLC controls. Doug has also performed Arc Flash assessments and provided training in Arc Flash awareness and Lockout/Tagout at numerous production facilities throughout North America.
None of what we do is shared with the client until Doug and Todd have had a chance to review the deliverable.
We’re a trusted resource to clients throughout North America and we’d like to earn your business. Please give us a call or email us today and tell us how we can help you.
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Electrical Safety & Power Systems Consulting — Greenville, SC
We Listen. Then We Engineer the Right Solution.
Since 2010, Verifiable Results has helped industrial, commercial, and municipal facilities protect their people, reduce risk, and stay compliant — without being sold a solution that doesn’t fit. We’re a registered engineering firm, licensed in multiple states across the U.S., we treat every engagement the way we’d want to be treated: with honest assessments, clear deliverables, and zero runaround.
Who We Are
Verifiable Results was founded in 2010 with a straightforward mission: deliver measurable outcomes for clients, starting with energy measurement and verification work for Duke Energy’s efficiency programs. Those early years taught us something that still shapes how we operate — that rigorous, data-driven analysis is the foundation for every recommendation we make. Over time, our clients asked us to take on more: electrical safety compliance, arc flash studies, infrared inspections, grounding assessments, and training programs. We followed the work because we had the engineering depth to do it right.
Today, Verifiable Results is a registered engineering firm providing electrical safety and power systems consulting to facilities throughout North America, with our home base in Greenville, SC. Our engineers are licensed to practice in multiple states and hold expertise spanning NFPA 70E arc flash compliance, sub-metering and energy measurement, infrared thermal imaging, grounding and bonding assessments, and electrical safety training. We serve plant managers, EHS directors, facility engineers, and operations teams across industrial, manufacturing, healthcare, education, and municipal sectors.
What separates us from larger consulting firms isn’t just size — it’s accountability. Every deliverable at Verifiable Results is personally reviewed by our president and our lead engineer before it leaves the building. We don’t dispatch junior staff and hand you a boilerplate report. We don’t recommend services you don’t need. Our approach is straightforward: understand your facility, understand your risk, and give you a clear, actionable path forward. If a simpler solution solves the problem, that’s what we’ll tell you.
Todd Kilsdonk
President, Verifiable Results
Remembering Bishop Scott Rathbone
3/1/1965 – 3/7/2012
We’re in business because of my friend Scott. At 6′ 4″ and 350 pounds Scott was a giant to me. He provided the foundation on which this company was built. With his CEM and IPMVP certifications, along with his hands-on “can do” attitude, Scott provided the credibility and made sure our results were verifiable.
More importantly, Scott was a man of God—I wasn’t. And let me be clear, I’m no angel, but I’d like you to see Scott through my eyes. The very first time he and I worked together I was told he was a godly man. This made me very uncomfortable. We had a six-hour round trip drive and all the time I was thinking…well you can imagine what I was thinking.
Within five minutes of the start of the drive I babbled, “I know there’s a God and I’m okay.” Scott had a grin from ear to ear and asked if I had ever read the Bible. I was ready to turn the car around and go home, but we needed the work. I told him I hadn’t read the Bible, and also thought to myself how I wanted this conversation to stop.
But after about five minutes, which felt like three hours, I told him, “Go ahead and tell me a Bible story.” After all, what else could I do? So Scott went on to tell me the story of King Herod Antipas and the birthday party he had for his government officials and the leading citizens of Galilee. I thought he made it up, but he said, “Look it up. It can be found at Mark 6:14.”
Our ten-hour day flew by as Scott continued to tell me Bible stories. We also had a very successful meeting with the customer and we earned their business, a client with whom we still work today. This time that Scott and I spent together was the beginning of an everlasting friendship. Through his storytelling he made me want to seek the truth, and—very candidly-—I’ve been on my knees asking for forgiveness from God ever since.
In the fall of 2011, Scott was diagnosed with a rare form of lymphoma and leukemia. As he and I would talk, I would question him to learn if he was mad at God or if he thought his illness was the work of the devil. He laughed and assured me he was fine.
Actually, to paraphrase him, he stated he couldn’t be in a better position. He knew that if he lived:
- He had a beautiful wife, Patti;
- Two sons Matthew and Jared;
- His parents Carlton and Linda;
- His brother Eric and his wife Kristen
- His sister Kellie and her husband Roger
- Two nieces, Riley and Ellory and his nephew Reid.
…All of whom would “love on him.” He shared stories about how much fun he had playing with his nieces and nephew, and couldn’t wait to eat the food that his family would prepare for him. To quote Scott: his life was “nice.”
But he also made it very clear that he knew that there was a 15% chance that his bone marrow transplant would not be successful. I tried to minimize that thought by stressing the fact that there was an 85% chance he’d be fine. Here’s what he said: “I’m okay, Todd. If I die, I know Jesus has saved me and I’m ready to go Home and enjoy the Love of God.” He then smiled and said, “I can’t wait to get to heaven and not have this pain anymore.” And then he laughed and said that he was ready to run up and down heaven’s stairway and enjoy his renewed body. And finally, he couldn’t wait to meet the Apostle Paul, because he had so many questions for him.
I am still in awe in the peace that he had. Due to the permanent damage caused by his chemotherapy treatments to his immune system Scott would have never been able to enjoy his life as he once did. He would never be able to put his hands in the soil for fear of getting an infection that would kill him–that was no way for Scott to live.
In one of my most memorable conversations with Scott, and there were many, I’ll never forget him saying that his suffering would all be worth it, if he could help just one lost soul find Christ. My happiest moment was telling him that “I got it.” His teachings had reached me, and his prayer had been answered, for he was the one who led me to salvation.
While this may seem like a very sad story, it’s not! This is a phenomenal story! For there was never a time that I saw Scott express doubt. Instead, he literally laughed in the face of death. And while he will be missed, he will not be forgotten. As you look at our company logo please note the foundation which Scott provided: The results. Then connect the dots and you’ll see he’s the shining star that we will continue to follow.
Scott, we miss you and look forward to the day when we will be reunited.
And due to your teachings, “I get it!” If I was a dog I’d be waggin’ my tail!
Your friend in Christ,
Todd
March 1, 2013
Please note that Scott did not have life insurance and his church has created a memorial fund for his wife Patti. If you would like to give a donation please make your checks payable to:
Huntington Hills Church of God
In memory of Scott Rathbone
2123 5th St NE
Hickory, NC 28601
Clients
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What is an arc flash?
An arc flash is a short circuit that is either phase-to-phase or phase-to-ground. Events are typically caused by human error through contact with energized parts. They can also result from aging insulation or the build-up of conductive material. The arc flash lets off a large amount of gas and energy at dangerously high temperatures. This incident results in an explosion that can have a devastating effect on your business.
What are the dangers of an arc flash?
An arc flash presents many dangers for a business and its employees. The flash can severely injure the worker, causing life-threatening burns. The energy and resulting explosion can cause smoke and fire damage to your structure. All of these effects and more can cause detrimental loss of revenue for your business.
What can Verifiable Results do to prevent an arc flash incident in my business?
Verifiable Results can perform an arc flash assessment. This will help your business to meet regulatory compliance and provide additional employee safety. We provide arc flash certified training and a personal protective equipment plan. We also provide your business with equipment labels that are created and installed to meet the NFPA 70E standards. We also can make sure that your certification and training is renewed each year.
How can my business save on energy costs?
The two ways of creating energy cost savings are through the supply side and the demand side. Verifiable Results will look at your energy bills to ensure that you are receiving the most cost friendly rates. We continue to monitor this to make sure that you are always saving money. For the demand side, we measure and verify the savings from changes to lighting, HVAC retrofits, air compressors and more.
What precautions can my business take to prevent losses from a blackout?
A power outage can lead to loss of revenue and data for your business. Verifiable Results works with you to make sure that you have a fool-proof backup power plan in place in order to combat this loss. Whether it is an additional generator or a backup plan for your data, we can do it all. We help with emergency power planning and implement changes to your current system.
What engineering services does Verifiable Results perform?
Verifiable Results is a registered engineering firm in North and South Carolina. We offer a wide array of engineering services to meet all of your needs. From electrical systems distribution layout to instrumentation specifications, we can assist your business. We also help with project management and compliance auditing.
What area does Verifiable Results serve?
Verifiable Results serves the states of North and South Carolina, including all major cities from Greenville to Charlotte and more. We can also assist on special projects throughout the U.S.
Let's Protect Your Facility Together
Verifiable Results delivers arc flash assessments, thermal imaging, and sub-metering to facilities in Greenville, SC, and across North America. Contact us today to get started.