The Morgans: Longtime Philanthropists Find

A New Passion

For the past several decades, Shelly and Todd Morgan have immersed themselves in philanthropic endeavors. Whether personally or through their successful company, Comprehensive Energy Services, spearheading efforts — along with their employees — to support such organizations as AdventHealth, Now Matters More Foundation, Canine Companions for Independence, Universal Orlando Foundation, After School All Stars, Seniors First, and Seminole State College Foundation, philanthropy is deeply embedded in their DNA.

Philanthropy is important to me because it is one of the pillars on which Todd and I founded our company, Comprehensive Energy Services (CES). The power of giving back is our philosophy at CES. Giving back to the community and pitching in for the common good has always been a part of Comprehensive Energy Services’ culture and reflects a company-wide mission that literally reshapes lives. Having just celebrated our 30th anniversary, CES has supported local charities by giving hundreds of thousands of dollars back to the community which has afforded us tremendous opportunities. As we embrace year 31 of Comprehensive Energy Services, we do not just focus on the exciting projects that help to shape our state’s direction, but by zeroing in even further on the life-changing philanthropic initiatives that shape our state’s character,” Shelly says.

A few years ago, the couple was introduced to a new organization, the Orlandobased Silk Road Wine Foundation that was founded by Yanick Arakelov. Yanick was born in the country of Georgia and came to the United States when he was 13. He served four years active duty and continues to serve as a major in the U.S. Army Reserves. His partner, Barry Greer, served as a firefighter and paramedic for 15 years.

“Todd's great uncle, Alexander “Sasha” Kartveli, born in Tbilisi, Georgia, became the leading aeronautical engineer of his time and was founder of Republic Aviation. He inspired Todd to pursue his professional direction as an engineer. When I first learned about the Silk Road Wines Foundation and Wine for Warriors Gala, I saw an opportunity to support an initiative through gifts to nonprofits that serve those heroes including Florida-based Tunnel to Towers Foundation and Wounded Warriors Support Foundation. She will continue to be active and involved with the planning, logistics and donations for future fundraising galas. from a country where the building blocks of my husband’s career stemmed. I knew I had to dig deeper as to ways in which I could be involved,” she explains.

Another connection for the Morgans is Todd’s father, Arthur Morgan, who was a NYC volunteer fireman and 9/11 first responder. Shelly now serves on the board of the organization that has a mission to support veterans, allies and first responders

“In 2021, on the 20th anniversary of the September 11th attacks, the Silk Road Wine Foundation held its first Wine for Warriors Gala to raise money in honor of our military, first responders and brothersin-arms who continue to make the supreme sacrifice for our freedom. The inaugural gala was such a success, raising more than $50,000, that it was repeated in 2022. In addition to supporting first responders and U.S. military veterans, we were able to raise money to support the Let Us Do Good Village, a project led by the Tunnel to Towers Foundation in Land O’ Lakes, Florida. More than 100 homes will be built for our nation’s most catastrophically injured service members and fallen first responder families who leave behind young children,” Shelly continues.

As the Morgans celebrate CES’s 31 years in business, they vow to continue doing good in the community and beyond while also encouraging their 350+ employees to do the same.