About Klaasmeyer
TELECOMMUNICATIONS CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTING
Klaasmeyer Construction Company, Inc. a privately owned and operated company has installed telephone cable and equipment for Level 3, AT&T, Verizon, CenturyTel, Desoto Gathering, and other independent companies in the region. Because we consistently perform high quality work for our clients, KCCI has become a leader in the South-Central telecommunications contracting industry. We are known in our industry for excellence, reliability and performance.
Now Hiring professional and dedicated construction linemen.
Klaasmeyer Leadership
GENE KLAASMEYER, P.E.
President + Founder
Gene Klaasmeyer received his B.S. in Civil Engineering from the University of Nebraska. He is an honorary member and former President of the Power and Communications Contractors Association (PCCA). He was also inducted into the PCCA Hall of Fame in 2019.
JIM BARTLETT
Operations Manager
Jim brings over 45 years of experience in the field of telephone communications to KCCI. He started out with the company in 2003 managing the field office in Texas. His knowledge and management skills have moved him up the ladder to manage the overall company crews from the corporate office in Conway, AR.
GARY FIELDER
Safety Director + Compliance Manager
Gary has over 41 years of experience with KCCI beginning as a field supervisor in 1981 and becoming safety director in 1986. He is also responsible for Workman's Compensation Insurance.
GUY VARNEY
Project Manager
Guy has 25 years of experience in the Telecom Industry and joined Klaasmeyer in 2005. Prior to recently relocating to the corporate office in Conway, Arkansas, he managed all operations in Texas for over 15 years.
DON HATHAWAY
Director of Materials + Field Operations
Don has 39 years of experience and joined the company in 2003. He is an excellent example of how hard work and dedication is rewarded by a great company. Don started as a laborer and has worked his way up to management.
JOHNNY WALLEY
General Superintendent
Johnny has more than 35 years of experience and has been with KCCI since 2007. He also has worked extensively in the gas, water, sewer and CATV fields.
BRANDY DARROW
Finance
PERSON I’D LIKE TO MEET: Will Ferrell
FAVORITE MEAL: Lasagna
WORDS TO LIVE BY: This is nothing but a step for a stepper like you.
FAVORITE SONG: Brandy (You’re a Fine Girl) by The Looking Glass
GINNY LEFFLER
Payroll + Human Resources
HOW I SPEND MY TIME OUTSIDE OF WORK: Wait, we get time outside of work?! Lol!!! Seriously, I was told I need to take up a hobby now that we have an empty nest.
LITTLE KNOWN FACT ABOUT ME: Legos are ALL over my house!
FAVORITE MEAL: Not meal, but CHEESE!!!!
WORDS I LIVE BY: “it is what it is”, even have that sign in my office!
LARRY DAWES
Equipment & Compliance
GLENN STORY
Information Technology
HAVEN HOGGARD
Office Administrator
FAVORITE MEAL: My mom’s spaghetti
BEST PIECE OF ADVICE YOU CAN GIVE: Always try to see the positive side of things.
LITTLE KNOWN FACT ABOUT ME: I like to twirl batons!
ADJECTIVES THAT DESCRIBE ME: Happy, Honest and Loyal
HOW I SPEND MY TIME OUTSIDE OF WORK: I love hanging out with my dogs Gypsy and Waylon.
GINGER HENSLEY
Assistant Inventory
MY HOBBY: Art
WHAT I DO TO GIVE BACK: Financial support to local and state law enforcement, and veterans.
HOW I SPEND MY TIME OUTSIDE OF WORK: Dog rescue and rehabilitation. I also, always have a DIY project ongoing.
JANET RHODES
Equipment
ADJECTIVES THAT DESCRIBE ME: Dependable, Trustworthy and Kind
HOW I SPEND MY TIME OUTSIDE OF WORK: Spending time with family, gardening and baking
FAVORITE MEAL: A BIG juicy steak!
MICHELLE MASON
Project Auditor
WHAT I LIKE TO DO DURING MY OFF TIME: Reading, listening to music, puzzles and video games. I love to spend time with family watching movies, playing board games, and swimming. I love “live” music.
PERSON I WOULD LIKE TO MEET: Stephen King
AUDRA PACK
Project Auditor
HOW I SPEND MY TIME OUTSIDE OF WORK: Hanging out with my family
LITTLE KNOWN FACT ABOUT ME: I love to bowl.
FAVORITE MEAL: Taco Salad
WORDS I LIVE BY: It is what it is
FAVORITE DAD JOKE: How do you get a tissue to dance? Put a boogie in it.
KRISTY GRUNWALD
Project Auditor
WHAT I ENJOY THE MOST: Being a helicopter mom
WHAT I LIKE TO DO DURING MY OFF TIME: Spend time with family and friends
WORDS I LIVE BY: In a world full of Grinches, be a Griswold
FAVORITE SONG: Tiny Dancer
BEST PIECE OF ADVICE YOU CAN GIVE: One act of kindness can change a person’s life.
MYRA LUNDSTROM
Project Auditor
MY HOBBY: Barrel Racing, Equine Equestrian Team, Traveling and Running
BEST PIECE OF ADVICE YOU HAVE BEEN GIVEN: Growth and Maturity are an amazing thing when they happen.
LITTLE KNOWN FACT ABOUT ME: I have rodeoed most of my life, but I’ve also been a competitive runner.
MATT HARTNESS
Project Auditor
WHAT I DO TO GIVE BACK: Donate blood platelets www.abi.org
FICTIONAL FAMILY I WOULD LIKE TO JOIN: The Roses- Schitt’s Creek
BEST PIECE OF ADVICE YOU CAN GIVE: Choose your battles.
CHRIS BATES
Accounts Payable
FAVORITE MEAL: Southern cooking of any kind!
LITTLE KNOWN FACT ABOUT ME: I used to work in the Entertainment/Political arenas.
ADJECTIVES THAT DESCRIBE ME: Colorful, bold and witty
HOW I SPEND MY TIME OUTSIDE OF WORK: I enjoy spending time with friends.
MY HOBBY: Music and writing