ASHLAND - Key Persons


Ashley Layman

Job Titles:
  • Quality & Purchasing Manager
Ashley obtained a Bachelors Degree; her emphasis was in Economics and Spanish. Ashley has 15 years experience in the fabrication industry. She has additional training in drafting, precision plasma cutting and M-1003 Quality Assurance. She is dedicated to supplier relations; effective cost management , ensuring quality materials are used in production and that top quality products are manufactured.

Brandon Layman - VP of Sales

Job Titles:
  • Vice President of Sales
Brandon graduated from the University of Kentucky with a Bachelors Degree in Environmental Science. Brandon has over 22 years experience in the fabrication industry. He has extensive training in the area of precision plasma cutting and wide array of specialty production equipment. Brandon prides himself on customer service, prompt job completion and product improvement.

Carla Thomas

Job Titles:
  • Bookkeeper
After an extensive career in the corporate accounting industry, Carla joined our team to help keep running things smoothly.

Gary Layman - President

Job Titles:
  • President
Gary is a graduate of Eastern Kentucky University with a Bachelors Degree in Business Administration. He has over 30 years experience in industrial fabrication, many of those have been concentrated in the railroad industry. He is a seven-time "CUT THE KNOT" award winner and the "MAKING AN IMPACT" award winner in 2003, both from CSX Transportation. Gary is dedicated to his customers and prides himself of providing effective solutions to his customer's most demanding projects.

Richard Layman

Job Titles:
  • Secretary - Treasurer
Richard obtained a Bachelors Degree in Industrial Technology. He has over 30 years experience in Industrial Fabrication with a large portion of those years in railroad experience. Richard values accuracy, quality and customer satisfaction.

Steve Layman

Job Titles:
  • Vice President of Production
Steve attended Eastern Kentucky Univeristy. He has over 30 years in industrial fabrication experience and many years in railroad industry concentration. Steve takes pride in our quality products. He values precision, using a hands on approach in our plant and is a reliable constant for our production.