Robert Gehman, Jr. (“Bob”) is a licensed Professional Engineer and has been employed with the consulting engineering firm Kessler and Gehman Associates, Inc. (“KGA”) since 1977. Bob is the President and owner of KGA and he specializes in virtually all phases of communications. He has been a recognized leader in the industry for decades. Bob has represented a myriad of clients in the communications industry and his qualifications are a matter of record with the Federal Communications Commission (“FCC”).
Robert Gehman, Jr., P.E. – CONSULTING ENGINEER
✉ bob@kesslerandgehman.com
☎ +1.352.262.0858
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Edward F. Lorentz & Associates – Consulting Engineers
Washington, D. C., 1963 – 1977
Kessler and Gehman Associates, Inc. – Consulting Engineers
Gainesville, FL, 1977 – Present
PROFESSIONAL REGISTRATIONS
Florida – #25852
Maryland – #9981
Mississippi – #10857
Georgia – #30907
NCEES Council Record – #27761
EDUCATION
George Washington University – Electrical Engineering Curriculum
University of Maryland – Bachelor of Science, Electrical Engineering
PUBLICATIONS
Instructional Television Fixed Service Guidebook: A Primer on ITFS. (Used as a basis for the technical portion of a national teleconference on ITFS by satellite for the Public Broadcasting Service).
PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS
Member, Association of Federal Communications Consulting Engineers (afcee.org)
Member, Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (bts.ieee.org)
Member Society of broadcast Engineers – CPBE (sbe.org)
Jeffrey C. Gehman (“Jeff”) is a Telecommunications Engineering Associate with the professional consulting engineering firm Kessler and Gehman Associates, Inc. (“KGA”) and has been employed with KGA since 1986. Jeff has represented many clients in virtually all aspects of the communications industry and his qualifications are a matter of record with the Federal Communications Commission (“FCC”).
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Kessler and Gehman Associates, Inc – Consulting Engineers
Engineering Associate: 1986 – present
EDUCATION
Santa Fe Community College, Gainesville, FL – Engineering AA Degree
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
Member, Society of Broadcast Engineers (sbe.org)
SOCIETY OF BROADCAST ENGINEERS
Completed Ennes Workshop – March 2011
Completed FM Transmission Systems – December 2011
Completed IP Networking for Broadcast Engineers – March 2012
Mr. Wilhour has been an engineering consultant on the Kessler and Gehman Associates, Inc. (“KGA”) staff since August of 1996. Ryan’s qualifications are a matter of record with the Federal Communications Commission (“FCC”). He has represented many clients before the FCC in a variety of matters, including waiver requests of the Commission’s rules to accommodate specialized telecommunications systems. During his employment, Ryan has been exposed to many aspects of the telecommunications field. Specifically, he has been responsible for the creation and submission of technical specifications to the FCC in support of applications for construction permits and licenses for many wireless and broadcast solutions. Ryan’s professional experience includes but is not limited to the design and implementation of statewide broadcast and wireless facilities for major public broadcasters.
Ryan Wilhour – CONSULTING ENGINEER
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Kessler and Gehman Associates, Inc – Consulting Engineers
Consulting Engineer: 1996 – present
EDUCATION
University of Florida – BSEE
HONORS
Graduated with honors, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
Treasurer and trustee at Archer Church of the Nazarene
City of Archer Planning and Zoning Board
William T. Godfrey, Jr. (“Bill”) is a Telecommunications Engineering Associate with the professional consulting engineering firm Kessler and Gehman Associates, Inc. (“KGA”) and has been employed with KGA since 1998. Bill was a graduate from the University of North Florida (Ospreys) and also a Distinguished Military Graduate from the University of Florida (Gators). Bill has represented many clients in virtually all aspects of the communications industry and his qualifications are a matter of record with the Federal Communications Commission (“FCC”).
William T. Godfrey, Jr. – ENGINEERING ASSOCIATE
✉ bill@kesslerandgehman.com
☎ +1.352.359.4350
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
United States Army Aviator: UH-60 Blackhawk Pilot-in-Command (Captain)
Active Component: 1994 – 1998
Reserve Component: 1992 – 1993
Kessler and Gehman Associates, Inc – Consulting Engineers
Engineering Associate: 1998 – present
EDUCATION
University of North Florida – Bachelor of Arts Degree
University of Florida – Distinguished Military Graduate
Army Aviation Flight School – UH-60 Blackhawk (A/L) and UH-1 Huey
PRESENTATIONS
Louisiana Association for Public broadcasters Convention – DTV & FM
Mississippi Association for Public broadcasters Convention – DTV & FM
Community Association for Broadcasters Convention – Class A TV, LPTV &
TV Translators
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
Co-Chair of Cystic Fibrosis Foundation’s Tailgate – Kickoff To A Cure Event: 2005 – Present
Co-Chair of Cystic Fibrosis Foundation’s Great Strides Walk: 1999 – Present
Sound Technician at Local Church
AWARDS
Commendation Medals – U.S. Army
Achievement Medals – U.S. Army
Service Ribbon – U.S. Army
Overseas Service Medal – U.S. Army
Air Assault Medal – U.S. Army
Carrie Godfrey – ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE / OFFICE MANAGER
✉ accounting@kesslerandgehman.com
☎ +1.352.332.3157 EXT 0
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Kessler and Gehman Associates, Inc. – Office Manager: 1999 – present
EDUCATION
University of North Florida – Bachelor of Arts Degree (Communications)