Hispanic Heritage Month Spotlight: Peruvian Native Pablo Solis Nazario and Mexican Native Juan Davila Garcia

“We are a People Business” is one of CS Energy’s mottos. In the spirit of this ethos, we celebrated Hispanic Heritage Month by shining a spotlight on some of our devoted employees with Hispanic backgrounds, including Pablo Solis Nazario and Juan Davila Garcia. 

Pablo is an Assistant Project Manager at CS Energy for the New York State region, and his attention to operational detail keeps our projects running smoothly and safely. Juan is a Senior Subcontracts Manager who supports the Southeast Region, Pennsylvania, and Ohio, and adeptly manages the many complexities of subcontracts.

In this article, Pablo shares details about his Peruvian heritage – from the contents of his lunchbox to his favorite pastimes to things he loves about Peru’s rich culture. Juan offers a look into his Mexican background, including his favorite culinary accomplishments and what his family loves about their shared history. 

Pablo: Project Management and Potatoes

Pablo has been part of sustainable energy projects at CS Energy for close to two years, and describes the experience as “amazing” because of the collaborative environment and sense of partnership with his colleagues. His work as an assistant project manager is key to CS Energy’s ability to deliver projects on time with the highest level of quality and safety. 

During lunch breaks, he enjoys educating his colleagues about Peruvian food culture. Because there are more than 4,000 varieties of native potatoes in Peru, he always has some form of potato in his lunch. As he says, “if there is no potato in my lunch, there is no party!”

“I am proud to be Latino, and appreciate sharing my culture as part of Hispanic Heritage Month!” - Pablo Solis 

Juan: Engineering and Athletics

Juan was born and raised in Reynosa, Tamaulipas, Mexico, where he also earned an Engineering Degree in Industrial Engineering and Systems Administration. He was an accomplished athlete and varsity soccer player in Mexico, and he continues to play sports recreationally, go fishing on the weekends, and attend local sporting events whenever he can. 

He has been with CS Energy for four years, and says he’s “delighted to be part of such an amazing company.” 

“I’m happy to share my Mexican heritage. its rich history, vibrant culture, and diverse landscapes have shaped who I am today.” - Juan Davila Garcia 

Pablo: Gastronomy 

Beyond lunches and discussions on potato varieties, food is one of Pablo’s passions. His wife is of Mexican descent, and the two of them have friendly but spirited debates over which country has the best gastronomy – Peru or Mexico (he notes that his wife typically wins). He jokes that perhaps their young baby will grow up to sway the debate to his side. 

More seriously, he shares three of his favorite home-cooked dishes from childhood: lomo saltado, causa de pollo, and alfajores - a popular Latin American dessert. 

Juan: Gastronomy 

Juan is an accomplished cook and he frequently prepares traditional Mexican culinary treats for his family and friends. His most notable specialties are goat al pastor, homemade barbacoa, red pozole, banana leaf tamale - Oaxacan style, and homemade street tacos. 

He loves that Mexican cuisine is not only delicious, but each dish represents a different part of Mexican culture and regional history. 

Pablo: Cultural Recreation 

Like many Peruvians, Pablo is deeply passionate about soccer, the most popular sport in the country. Peru’s National Football Team is known as "Blanquirroja" (which translates to white and red – the colors of Peru’s flag), and Pablo continues to cheer them on from across the miles. 

Pablo loves listening to traditional music from Peru, including Huayno, El Condor Pasa, and Marinera, and finds this music both inspiring and nostalgic. He says that hearing traditional songs fondly brings him right back to his youth growing up in Lima, Peru, and he continues to celebrate the music, food, and traditions that honor his roots. 

Juan: Cultural Recreation 

In addition to cooking, Juan is passionate about dancing and Mexican cultural history - passions that his three daughters have come to embrace as well. As a family, they enjoy traveling across Mexico to learn more about folklore and traditions. He shares that his family’s Hispanic roots are a blend of three cultures: the Mayan culture based in the Cancun, Mexico and Belize region; the Purépecha culture from Oaxaca, Mexico and Guatemala; and the Cucupas people from Baja. 

His family also celebrates their roots by honoring their loved ones who have died on “Dia de Muertos” (Day of the Dead). They make an “ofrenda” (altar of the dead) with a collection of food, desserts, drinks, and candy associated with their loved ones.

Diversity at CS Energy

Diversity is one of CS Energy’s six core operating principles. Specifically, “we recognize and embrace our team’s vast experiences, attributes, and cultural backgrounds, and we strive to provide an inclusive and empowering work environment.” We uphold this commitment on a daily basis and will continue celebrating our employee’s diverse backgrounds all year.