Amelia J. Landstreet, President/CEO
Education: Graduate of Fort Payne High School, 1963
Graduate of The Alabama School of Trades, Gadsden, AL, 1965
Amelia was formerly employed by State National Bank in Fort Payne, Alabama from 1965 to 1970. She came to
work at Ladd Engineering in 1970 where she was hired as the office secretary. She holds certificates
from UAB in Special Computer Studies, Fred Pryor Seminar Certificates and a School of Banking Certificate.
Amelia was married to the late Charles Mason Landstreet, Sr. in 1976. She is a member of New Oregon
United Methodist Church and the Fort Payne Rotary Club.
Gerald K. Ashley, Vice President/Chief Production Officer
Education: 2 years Auburn University, Auburn, AL
2 years Northeast Alabama Community College, Rainsville, AL
Gerald Ashley monitors and maintains production from the design phase through the final as built phase
utilizing AutoCAD, MapCom, GeoExplorer and Stellarad CAD systems. He reviews and assists with the tabulation
of materials from the plans and specifications stage through closeout, prepares and submits environmental
reports, highway permit applications, OSP Design, coordinates between field and office staff, assists with loan
design preparation, provides quality control of all maps, schematics and contract documents and has various
administrative responsibilities.
Charles Davidson, Vice President/Chief Operations Officer
Education: Fort Payne High School, Fort Payne, AL
Northeast Alabama Community College, Rainsville, AL
New York Bell School of OSP Engineering, West Point, NY
Cen Tel School of OSP Engineering
INARTE Certified Telecommunications Engineer- Master Endorsement
Experience: 45 Years Total Professional Experience
Charles Davidson is responsible for analyzing, coordinating and recommending standardized
operational policies, both in the office and field locations in all areas of LEA's client base. He directs
supervisors toward standardization and modifies procedures that are not in compliance with LEA
methodologies along with redirecting and/or reassigning personnel as needed. Charles assists in the
marketing of LEA services. He is responsible for the coordination, planning and design of communication
projects in Alabama, Mississippi, Georgia, Kentucky and Florida. The projects involve complete facility
rebuilds of Outside Plant (Copper and Fiber), Central Office, Digital Loop Carrier and Ethernet/IP
transport. His administrative responsibilities include the development of Rural Utilities Service (RUS) loan
design submittals, including the implementation and completion of approved five-year loan designs.
Wendell Dishman, Vice President/Chief Field Operations Officer
Education: Warren County High School, McMinville, Tennessee
Various NTCA and RUS (REA) Workshops and Seminars
Experience: 43 Years Total Professional Experience
Wendell Dishman oversees the day to day operations of LEA field operations. The work includes conceptual
development projects, route development, cost estimating, project planning, project scheduling, mapping,
communications with the city, county and state permitting agencies, working with private property owners,
such as, individuals and railroad companies to secure easements and licenses, working with telephone
companies and private building owners to secure building entrance approval and installation of building
entrances, development of construction bid documents, bid analysis and recommendation of contractors, contract
negotiations, city, state, and county permit applications, pole attachment applications, expediting, monitoring
of contractor progress, contractor quality inspection and timely turnover of assigned projects. Wendell has
over 43 years of Telecom consulting experience. The majority of his work is generally with the Wired Telecom
industry as Project Manager/Engineer/RUS Inspector/Consultant. His specialties include: OSP project
management, Consulting services, Engineering, GIS, CAD, telecommunications.
Steve Kelley, Secretary/Treasurer
Education: Bachelor of Science in Aviation Management, Auburn University,
Auburn, AL
Experience: 34 Years Total Professional Experience
Steve is a 1980 graduate of Auburn University. He began working for Leaseway Transportation out of Atlanta,
Georgia. In 1981, he bought his own business in Fort Payne, managing the company with all financial
responsibility, until selling in 1994. From 1994 to 1996, he worked in the transition period as general manager.
He joined Ladd Engineering in 1996. His duties included all aspects of printing, purchasing and inventory. Then
his duties expanded to include OSP contracts, cost estimates, and contract bidding. In 2007, he started in
the accounting office, dealing with payroll, billing, accounts payable and human resources. May 2013, Steve
became the Secretary and Treasurer of Ladd Engineering Associates, Inc.
Carol Leigh Brackett, PE, JD, LL.M., Senior Principal Engineer
Education: Bachelor of Science, Textile Design, Auburn University
Associates Degree, Civil Engineering Technology, Alabama Technical College
Bachelor of Science- Civil Engineering, UAB
Juris Doctorate, Birmingham School of Law
LL. M. Concentration in Business Transactions, University of Alabama School
of Law
Newly elected Secretary/Treasurer of the Association of Communication Engineers
Experience: 29 Years Total Professional Experience
Carol Brackett has been with Ladd Engineering for over 29 years. She started out as a draftsman in the engineering department and after receiving her Professional Engineering license in 2002, has worked her way to her current position of Senior Principal Engineer. With her extensive knowledge of RUS procedure, Carol is responsible for the planning, design and preparation of detailed plans and specifications, bidding, proposal evaluation, and contract administration for all outside plant projects. She also has extensive experience in the preparation of RUS Loan Designs, environmental assessments and all other post loan engineering services. She is a Registered Professional Engineer in the states of Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Mississippi, North Carolina, Ohio, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia and West Virginia. Carol is also a member of the Association of Communications Engineers, National Society of Professional Engineers, American Society of Civil Engineers, Alabama Society of Civil Engineers, American Bar Association, Alabama State Bar Association and the Etowah County Bar Association.
Michael A. Goggans, Professional Land Surveyor
Experience: 26 Years Total Professional Experience
13 years Experience Land Surveying, Vertical and Horizontal Control
11 years mapping in Telecommunications Engineering
Michael Goggans is responsible for all field data relative to projects requiring RST's and other building
locations. He supervises and assists in project design, the coordination of construction projects and the
preparation of permits. His projects include the assessment of area sites for commercial development, design and
reconstruction of projects related to obtaining U.S. Army Corps of Engineers 401 and 404 permits for stream
relocation. Mike has extensive knowledge related to land surveying projects including numerous title surveys,
commercial pipelines, subdivision design and layout and network control surveys.
Professional Registration: State of Alabama PLS, Reg. No. 20038
Michael R. Gentry, PE, Branch Manager, Kentucky
Education: Bachelor of Science, Electrical Engineering, University of Kentucky
Experience: 18 Years Total Professional Experience
Michael R. Gentry joined Ladd Engineering in 2011, bringing his years of experience as a telecommunications
consulting engineer specializing in OSP and COE project planning and implementation.
His skills range from assisting clients in securing funding to transitioning traditional TDM networks into
digital networks for a diverse array of clients such as cooperatives, private companies, municipalities,
universities and upgrading existing networks to ensure that they remain in compliance with evolving FCC standards.
In addition, he is currently responsible for the day-to-day operations of LEA's Lexington, Kentucky branch and
satellite offices.
Michael is a Registered Engineer in the states of Alabama, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Missouri,
North Carolina, Ohio, Tennessee and West Virginia.