About Us

Welcome to SE&M Solutions

Solving your hardest mission challenges! 

Who Are We

SE&M Solutions, LLC., was created in 2021 by CEO Charles Sowell. With 22 years in the intelligence and military community, Sowell embarked on a new path as an entrepreneur in the heart of Pennsylvania’s capital. Sowell lovingly named his company after his grandfather, William “Bill” M. Roberts Sr., who created Savannah Electric & Magneto Company in 1956. William Roberts Sr. served in the National Guard during World War I. Sowell followed in his footsteps by joining the military and eventually retiring as a Commander in the United States Navy. Today, SE&M Solutions is committed to our mission of “Service and Opportunity”. As a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), SE&M Solutions provides professional services and information technology support to personnel vetting, migrant/refugee, cybersecurity missions, and project management.

Located in Harrisburg, PA, SE&M Solutions seeks to support both the local community and government. As the company grows, SE&M hopes to secure local and federal contracts using the best experts in the government consulting industry. We seek to give local people opportunities to venture into our industry and inspire a new generation of consulting experts.

William M. Roberts Sr, founder of Savannah Electric & Magneto Co.

Roberts family dinner, from left to right: Betty Roberts, William M. Roberts Jr., Adrienne Roberts, William M. Roberts Sr., Larry Roberts, Flo Roberts, Robert B. Sowell

FAQ

Below you’ll find answers to the most common questions you may have for SE&M. If you still can’t find the answer you’re looking for, contact us!

SE&M is headquartered in Harrisburg PA.

We’re a small business, and certified through the SBA as a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB). We are also certified by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania as a Small Business (SB), Small Diverse Business (SDB), and Veteran Business Enterprise (VBE).

We can receive SDVOSB directed awards of up to $4M non-competitively, and awards under the Simplified Acquisition Threshold of $250k or less.

SE&M is short for “Savannah Electric & Magneto,” the company our CEO Charlie Sowell’s grandfather founded in 1956. Although we’re not located in Savannah and we don’t provide electric or magneto parts, we honor the family legacy through our company name SE&M Solutions.

Some Numbers

Need proof ? Here are some of our numbers.

1
Satisfied Clients
100
Projects Completed
1
Accolades Earned
1 K+
Lines of Code

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1956
Founder Charlie Sowell’s grandfather, William “Bill” M. Roberts Sr. created Savannah Electric & Magneto Company in Savannah, Georgia and ran it successfully through
2021
Inspired by his grandfather and his entrepreneurship, Charlie Sowell founded SE&M Solutions, located in Harrisburg, PA
August 2021
Founded SE&M Solutions LLC
September 2021
First consulting contract for DoD proposal support. Obtained SDVOSB certification.
October 2021
First consulting contract for DoD intelligence information technology support
January 2022
First federal subcontract for policy support
October 2022
Created the Quantum Trust™ program which includes our quantum R&D, quantum technology evaluation & benchmarking, and application development.
September 2023
Won first federal government prime contract for cybersecurity product support.
December 2023
First consulting contract for Quantum Trust support.
May 2024
Hired our first Quantum Trust intern.
June 2024
Began operating our first Quantum Random Number Generator (QRNG) and Reservoir Computer
July 2024
First Pennsylvania prime contract for information technology support
August 2024
Hired our first Quantum Trust part-time employee
May 2025
Hired our first Quantum Trust full-time employee
November 2025
Began work on our first Quantum Trust application development project
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