Eugene Klaasmeyer, P.E., founded Klaasmeyer Construction Company, Inc., in 1971. Since its founding, the 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.
Eugene "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.
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.
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 Manager
Brandy joined the company in 2019 and handles all accounting & finance matters. She has over 10 years experience in similar positions. She has an AAS in Business from UACCM.
Michelle Mason
Project Auditor
Michelle works with the field personnel to interpret work done into a billable form. She handles billing for several customers throughout the state. She has been with the company since 2017.
Larry Dawes
Equipment Manager
Larry handles DOT compliance and equipment repair costs. He has a BA in English from the University of Chicago and has worked in construction management for more than 25 years. He joined KCCI in 2011.
Ginny Leffler
Payroll & Human Resources Manager
Ginny manages payroll and human resource matters including employee benefits. She joined the company in 2000 and holds a degree in mathematics from UCA.