BIG SANDY TWO-WAY COMMUNICATIONS - Key Persons


Crystal Salyer

Job Titles:
  • Administrative Assistant
Lane's assistant, quotes and pricing. She can also direct calls to Eddie, as needed.

Eddie Ratliff

Job Titles:
  • Service Manager and Sales
Eddie Ratliff has been with the facility since March of 1991. Eddie has been employed locally as a radio technician, installer and finally, sales and service manager, for 42 years. He is experienced with many brands of two-way radios. He was promoted to Sales and Service Manager in 2004.

Jason Howard

Jason Howard has been with this facility since 2008. He is our senior technician, head climber and has trained several people who have been employed by Big Sandy. He is a certified tower climber, tower rescue person and is an in-house certified trainer for tower activities. He is very thorough and a quick learner. He has done many things that it takes most people many more years to accomplish.

Jeffrey Goble

Jeffrey Goble has been with the company for only a few months; however, he has become well versed in programming and in installing and trouble shooting. He came to us as an employee of the Federal Prison in Martin County.

Johnny M. Dutton

Johnny M. Dutton was a co-founder of the company and had an active part in its day-to-day activities until August of 1991 when his health caused him to leave those activities. He had been the sole radio technician for the Industrial Water Board, Birmingham, Alabama for 10 years prior to moving to Kentucky to start this company.

Lane H. Dutton

Job Titles:
  • Operations Manager
  • Owner
Lane H. Dutton has actively managed Big Sandy for 30 years, having had 19 years experience as a legal secretary in Birmingham, Alabama. She handles hiring, personnel issues and all other activities needing her attention. Her assistant, Crystal Lynn Salyer takes care of most telephone calls, parts orders, license applications, and many other activities connected with the operation of the facility. any questions and answers with regard to sales and pricing and problems that may arise.