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President | COO of Construction
John Yelverton, III
President | COO of Service
Noble C. Yelverton
Vice President
Frank (Jimmy) J. Jehle, Jr.
Vice President
Rodney King
President | COO of Construction
John Yelverton, III
As President and Chief Operating Officer of Construction, John is responsible for overseeing the operations and general management of Dixie Electric, Plumbing & Air. In this role, he offers strategic direction and leadership to the organization. John is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the Construction Group which includes Commercial, Industrial, Medical, Institutional and Gaming Projects. John holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Alabama in 1984 and a Master Electrician’s License. He joined Dixie in 1984 and has served in a variety of increasingly important roles, including Project Manager, Estimator, Chief Estimator, Vice-President and now President. Under John’s leadership, Dixie has implemented successful initiatives to improve customer service, retention, productivity, purchasing, Lean construction, Pre- Fab shop, JIT delivery system, leadership and personal growth training at all levels. John is a member of The Church of Ascension. He is active in the community and serves on several local community boards. He enjoys spending time with his wife and two daughters.
As President and Chief Operating Officer of Service, Noble is responsible for general operations and management of the Service Department. This includes electrical residential and commercial service and plumbing service. The Company prides itself on its core value of exceeding all customers’ expectations and building lifetime relationships. In his leadership role, Noble is responsible for strategic planning and implementation of new operations and goals. Noble graduated from the University of Alabama with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Finance in 1987. He began his career with Dixie in 1990 and has extensive experience in service management, project management and estimating. Noble is a member of The Church of Ascension. He is an active member of the local community including serving on multiple local Boards. He enjoys spending time with his family.
As Vice President at Dixie Electric, Plumbing & Air, Frank (Jimmy) provides overall leadership to all facets of the company. He began his career with Dixie in 1970 as an estimator & project manager. Jimmy has been one of the driving forces of providing a culture that has a reputation for service and quality. With his leadership, Dixie prides itself on its reputation for customer service and developing lifelong relationships. Jimmy is a Master Electrician and attended Troy University. From a residential repair to the most complex design build construction project, he can take care of any project that you might have. Those that know Jimmy, know that if he promises anything – then he will deliver.
With over 20 years of construction and customer service experience, Rodney is passionate about assisting you on your next project. He oversees the Dixie efforts in Lee County and the surrounding areas. Also, he graduated with honors from Auburn University in Building Science, and has worked as a general contractor, in the plumbing & mechanical trade and in the electrical trade. He has managed large, complex projects with contract values over $10 million, serving virtually every type of industry – residential, health care, commercial, churches, retail, manufacturing, L.E.E.D., B.I.M., etc. No matter how big or small, your project is the most important project for Dixie, and with the utilization of his extensive background – Rodney will help to achieve all of your project’s goals.
Adam has been in the electrical industry for 6 years. He loves working with the Dixie team solving customer concerns and service questions. In his spare time he likes to play softball and golf but most of all spending time with his family.
HVAC Technician
Allen Bridges
Allen has been in HVAC industry for 23 years with a degree in HVAC from Southern Union. In his spare time he enjoys playing guitar, collecting vintage record albums and spending time with his wife and son. Allen is also a huge Auburn Football and Indiana basketball fan.
HVAC Technician
Joe Banks
Joe has worked for 20 years in the HVAC field full time and been around the industry since he was a kid. The biggest thing he enjoys about his job is finding a win-win of servings customers and providing for his wonderful wife and 5 kids.
Technician
Jonathan Meigs
Jonathan has been in the plumbing trade for 33 years. He is both a Master Plumber and Master Gas Fitter. In his spare time, he loves to go camping with his family. He is also an avid hunter and fisherman.
Technician
Joseph
Joseph has been in the plumbing field for over 20 years. He enjoys working with customers to find the option that works best for them, as well as giving them peace of mind in the job being done correctly and in a timely manner. In his off time, he enjoys spending time with his wife of over 22 years, his 3 children, 2 girls and 1 boy. He enjoys going hunting with his family.
Technician
Ed McGownes
Ed has been in the HVAC field for over 36 years. He does a lot of reading to stay up to date on the newest advances in his field. In his off time, he enjoys sky diving and spending time with his family and animals.
Technician
Craig Yingling
Craig has been an Electrical Technician for 16 years and enjoys customer interaction and meeting new people. Troubleshooting is one of his favorite aspects of his work and in his off time he can be found hunting, fishing, and spending time with family.
Technician
Erik J
Erik has been in the electrical business for 13 years. He likes interacting with customers and meeting new people. In his free time he likes playing sports and spending time with his family.
Technician
Joshua C.
Joshua (Josh) has been in the trade for six yrs and has his HVAC & refrigeration license along with his EPA certification. Best part about his job is meeting new customers each day. He enjoys playing billiards, fishing and spending time with his family.
Technician
Tavis S.
Travis has been working for Dixie since 2014. He loves a challenge when it comes to his job. In his free time, he enjoys spending time with his wife and kids, playing softball, and coaching his son’s baseball team.
Technician
CJ D.
CJ has 8 years’ experience in the electric and plumbing fields. He enjoys making what is usually a stressful experience, as pleasant as possible by going above what is expected. In his down-time, he likes to spend time with family and work on his vehicles.
Technician
Brandon L.
Brandon has been with Dixie since May of 2013, but has previous experience in both plumbing and electrical work! He’s a dependable, hard-working guy that likes helping customers and taking on new challenges. In his free time he likes to watch Alabama football, NASCAR and spend time with his wife.
Technician
Josh O.
Josh has been with Dixie since May of 2013. His favorite thing about the electrical trade is making a customer’s house safe for them and their families. His favorite off-work activities include hunting, fishing, billiards and watching college football.
Technician
Michael J.
Michael has been a trustworthy electrician for 15 years and started with Dixie in 2007. He likes all things electric and loves knowing that he can help people harness that power to create light. In his free time, Michael likes to go to church and spend time with his family.
Technician
Russell B.
Russell has been in the business for 8 years. He enjoys the day-to-day challenges that he is faced with when finding a solution to his customer’s problems. He likes being able to make their life easier and ensure the safety of them and their family. He enjoys horseback riding, camping and boating in his free time.
Technician
Jimmy J.
Jimmy has been in the electrical industry for 28 years. He loves problem solving and making customers happy. He’s enjoys watching football, playing golf, fishing and going to church.
Technician
Chance W.
Chance started at Dixie in 2011. He really likes being able to make customers happy with their electrical problems while being able to work with a really awesome group of guys. He’s a laid back, nice guy that loves a good joke and hanging out with his friends and family!
Technician
Gary W.
Gary has spent the last 20 years as an electrician. He started with Dixie in 1994. When he’s not helping those that need help with their electrical issues, he’s gardening or spending time in church.
Technician
Tony B.
Tony has been with Dixie 28 years! He loves to troubleshoot problems while making people smile. In his off time, he likes to ride his motorcycle with his friends and play the guitar.
Technician
Clif C.
Clif Compton has been with Dixie since 2007. He loves giving people the peace of mind that comes from knowing that he is leaving their houses safer than before. He enjoys playing golf and spending time with his wife and daughter.
Technician
Bryant M.
Bryant has been an electrician for 30 years, and he’s been with Dixie since 1994. His favorite part of his job is rewiring new homes and home remodels. He takes pride in his work, and in his spare time he likes to spend time at home with his wife and five children.
Office Staff
Anne Sailors
Anne has been with Dixie since 2014, she is responsible for accounts payable and has over 18 years of accounting experience. When not at work she enjoys spending time with her family and cheering her kids on at their games.
Office Staff
Jason Banker
Jason Banker began his career with Dixie in 2007. He has a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting from Troy University. Jason’s responsibilities include preparing monthly financial statements, overseeing accounts receivable, payroll and invoicing for construction and service departments, in addition to other accounting functions.
Office Staff
Sherry Cox
Sherry has been in the customer service field for over 20 years. She enjoys working with clients and building relationships. She enjoys traveling, spending time with her children and her three grandchildren. Life is good!
Office Staff
Jana Jennings
Jana is an integral member of our team but is already found her favorite part of the job is the family atmosphere. On her off time she enjoys photography, traveling and woodworking.
Office Staff
Christie Patterson
Christie loves to interact with different people every day. She has been in the customer service industry for over 10 years. In her off-time, Christie loves to relax at home with family and go swimming with her kids.
Office Staff
Melissa Pritchett
Melissa has been with Dixie since 2012 and has been in the customer service field for over 19 years. She is a critical member of our Customer Care Team. When not at work, Melissa enjoys cheering on her favorite college football team – Alabama – and spending time with her family.
Office Staff
Brad C.
Brad joins Dixie with over 30 years of sales and customer service experience and over 10 years in home building experience. Brad grew up in Prattville and currently resides in Auburn. He enjoys playing golf and spending time outdoors with his family.
Office Staff
Eddie Richey
Eddie joins Dixie with over 20 years of experience in sales and customer service. He is committed to making sure all the customers’ needs are met and they are 100% satisfied with Dixie Electric, Plumbing & Air. Eddie grew up in Eufaula and currently resides in Auburn. He enjoys spending time with his family and is an active member of Church of the Highlands.
Office Staff
Mike Hicks
The newest member of our team. Mike has 44 years’ experience in the electrical field. He has been involved I all aspects from design, estimating, project management, installation and maintenance on commercial, industrial, institutional and utility projects. He is a self-proclaimed workaholic who is always finding something to keep him busy. When he’s not at the office, you will find him on his farm working. He enjoys stock car racing on all levels ranging from local to NASCAR. He has been married for over 40 years and has two daughters.
Technician
Gary Headley
Gary has been with Dixie since 1988! He is a real “people person” who enjoys finding solutions to the variety of problems that come up with his customers. In his off time, you can find Gary cheering on his kids at one of their games or out in his boat on the beautiful Alabama River.
Office Staff
Wesley Williams
With 15 years’ experience in management and customer service Wesley is always eager to provide his clients with highest standard of customer service. He graduated from Auburn University in Industrial Design (2000). He has been trained in multiple disciplines of 5’s, Lean manufacturing, and Six Sigma to create systems to continual improve Dixie’s customer service. In his off time, he enjoys spending time with his family, boating on beautiful Lake Martin, and fishing.
Project Manager
Greg Newlon
As Project Manager and Estimator, Greg has the responsibility of taking a job off on paper or electronic file and managing the installation process through material handling and labor staffing. He has over 25 years’ experience in the electrical construction field, including commercial, industrial, retail, high rise and hospital projects.
Greg has completed courses in industrial electricity with a Masters Electricians License at Mid Florida Tech in 1987 and has attended the University of Central Florida along with a degree from Valencia Community College in Orlando.
Greg joined Dixie Electric, Plumbing & Air in 2012 and looks to further advance the company as one of the premier electrical contractors in the country through innovative techniques such as lean construction and on-screen estimating and project manager programs.
Office Staff
Buck Jehle
Buck was born in Montgomery, Alabama and attended Saint James High School. After graduation, he attended Auburn University and graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree in Agricultural Business and Economics in 2006. He currently holds a Master Electricians license in Alabama and Georgia as well as OSHA standards training and Snell Infrared training certificates.
Buck has been in construction his entire life. His father and uncle owned a construction company, which gave him an early start in the construction industry. He has 10 years in general construction experience and 6 years of electrical experience.
He handles a variety of different clients with different wants and needs. Among these are medical, industrial, commercial, government, lighting and commercial service work. Buck also serves as safety manager and is responsible for hiring new construction employees on the Dixie team. In his off time, he enjoys spending time with his friends and family, going to church, hunting, and fishing.
Construction Supervisor
Robert Ward
Robert has been with Dixie for almost 40 years, starting his career in 1975. He has worked his way through the ranks and is now our Construction Supervisor. Robert also holds a Master Electricians License.
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