CSI Enterprises, Inc. (Corporate Spending Innovations)
Throughout our twenty-three year U.S. and international history, CSI has consistently offered the most innovative fleet and corporate purchasing products while providing the highest level of customer service and support. Our company’s tradition of leadership, continued improvement and rich history of delivering one-of-a-kind corporate financial products has evolved to a highly customizable and flexible suite of business solutions including the CSI Global-Fleet Fuel MasterCard, CSI Corporate MasterCard and CSI Virtual MasterCard for Accounts Payable and a soon to be released smartphone application to allow business owners to access single-use Virtual MasterCard account numbers on the go.
Our History
Since 1989, CSI has provided superior domestic and international fleet and corporate programs and implemented payment solutions for multinational corporations around the world. These solutions included in-country and international cross-border leasing including large aircraft, rail, over-the-road tractor trailer and light duty vehicles. Additional services included asset management software, fleet fuel and corporate card, maintenance management with bi-lingual advisors and asset acquisition and disposition services.
Initially, in the U.S., Brazil and throughout Latin America, CSI was known for its fleet and corporate management products. These products have varied over the years per client, but one shared objective that has not, is the necessity to control vehicle lifecycle efficiencies and streamline domestic and international corporate payment methods. CSI's project performance categories are well defined, but the process to achieve global fleet fuel cost effectiveness in assorted departments or varied geographic regions was/is a talent. This honed talent is what separates CSI's products and people from any other.
The company in the mid-1990's had particular fleet management product concentration in the following regions: United States, Canada, Mexico, Costa Rica, Honduras, El Salvador, Ecuador, Puerto Rico, Dominican Republic, Jamaica, Peru, Columbia, Venezuela, Chile, Argentina, Brazil, South Africa and assorted areas of Asia. CSI utilized a network of European fleet solutions providers in nine separate countries within Europe to support this region. The company's global knowledge is comprehensive and its services are highly regarded. CSI's various vehicle asset management and corporate payment solutions have been executed around the world.
The accomplishments of CSI Enterprises' international business have not gone without notable achievements. In 1997, the world's "Most Admired Company" General Electric purchased 100% of CSI's Brazil/Latin American operations and appointed CSI Enterprises' founder, a former GE Capital Fleet Services Area Vice President, Mr. Keith J. Stone as its Brazil/Latin American President. CSI's U.S. Company's operations were not acquired.
Today, the company and its people are recognized leaders in commercial fleet fuel solutions and corporate payment innovations. For the past ten years, CSI has specialized in business to business fleet fuel and corporate credit card solutions to U.S. based companies. Currently, its fastest growing product line is the CSI Virtual Payment MasterCard for Accounts Payable.
KEY CSI Milestones:
- 1989 - First client driven U.S. fleet & equipment management company formed
- 1993 - The first U.S. fleet management company in Mexico, Argentina, Chile
- 1994 - Ford Motor Credit's largest Commercial lease lesser in the US
- 1995-1996 - General Motors Overseas Distributions Corp. largest commercial exporter
- 1995 - Asset management services offered in China, South Africa, Puerto Rico, Canada
- 1996 - The largest U.S. or foreign fleet management company in South America
- 1996 - CSI funded Internationally over one hundred ten million dollars in fleet leasing deals
- 1997 - The General Electric Company purchased CSI overseas businesses throughout Latin America
- 2001 - U.S. operations forms and focuses on Fleet Fuel Management offering Global-Fleet Fuel Cards
- 2002 - CSI MasterCard Corporate Fleet Card Services offered
- 2006 - CSI expands product offering to include corporate purchasing and electronic payables solutions
- 2011 - The CSI Virtual MasterCard® program has expanded beyond expectations in all targeted industries with a world renowned client base
- Summer 2011 - CSI MasterCard innovative mobile device-smartphone application release for Virtual MasterCard access on the go
Mr. Keith J. Stone - President
Keith has been President of CSI Enterprises, Inc. since 1989. He resigned his dual position as past President of GE Capital Fleet Services Brazil/Latin American Operations in late 2000, residing in Sao Paulo, Brazil. GE Capital Services in early 1997 purchased CSI's South American Fleet operations CSI Fleet Services do Brasil/Latin America. LTDA . The ten years prior to the South America acquisition he was, as is today, the President of CSI Enterprises, Inc. CSI Mexico, CSI Caribbean and CSI Land Investment & Development Corporation.
His previous assignments prior to the CSI companies in 1989 included Area Vice President of GE Capital Fleet Services U.S. and District Manager of GE Capital Auto Financial Services "Dealer Systems".
Prior to these positions he was the Regional Sales Manager for Adesco Inc., administering Nissan, Mazda and Isuzu's National Automotive Maintenance Service Contracts. He is a graduate from Eastern Michigan University.
Mr. David R. Disque - Vice President of Operations
Mr. Disque has worked as Vice President of Operations for CSI Enterprises, Inc. since early 2001. His diverse skill set has lent well to the development of key corporate payment program offerings and client service initiatives for all of CSI's business operations: CSI Enterprises, Inc., CSI Global-Fleet and CSI Land Investment and Development Corporation. Through Mr. Disque’s leadership, the fleet fuel division has grown to become the largest issuer within our processors network. In addition, Mr. Disque has lead sales and implementation development of the CSI Virtual Payment Program for Accounts Payable which has become CSI’s growth engine in leading the company to new heights and transaction spend volume.
His previous assignments prior to joining the CSI companies included various site based administrative roles with the Collier County School Board. His most recent assignment was Principal of an innovative elementary school in Southwest Florida. During David's tenure as principal, his leadership style provided the catalyst for this school to be recognized as a high performing school through the State Department of Education as well as achieving recognition for innovative programming, diversity and community involvement.
Prior to these positions, he was a teacher with Collier County Public Schools. During this time he earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration from the University of South Florida and a Master’s Degree in Educational Leadership from N.O.V.A. University. He is a graduate from the State University of Buffalo.
Mr. Donald Crandall - Chief Financial Officer
Mr. Crandall has been Chief Financial Officer of CSI Enterprises, Inc. since 1991. In addition to managing the company's financial affairs, Don also heads our Media and Ad Agency corporate payment program. His extensive accounting and tax background has been instrumental in the development of our past tax recovery program offerings and today’s Virtual MasterCard for Accounts Payable program and IT integrations. Positions held prior to joining the CSI companies included VP Finance with Chiat/Day Advertising, Group Controller Ross Roy Communications and Controller for Giffels & Associates. Don earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration from the Western Michigan University and a Master’s Degree in Taxation from Walsh College. He has been a member of the American Association of Certified Public Accountants since 1978.
Mr. Ryan Smith - Director of Product Development
Mr. Smith joined CSI in 2004 as a Sales Manager and now serves as Director of Product Development, overseeing many facets of the Global-Fleet and CSI Corporate MasterCard product suite, including sales and application management for the CSI Global-Fleet Fuel Card, CSI Corporate MasterCard and CSI Virtual MasterCard.
In addition to managing the core processes associated with the implementation of new accounts, Ryan also supports national account customers. Through Ryan's leadership and client-centric focus, CSI has built strong relationships with its customers resulting in their broadening use of the company's product lines.
Ryan holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in leadership studies from the University of Richmond.
