Our History
Kessler and Gehman Associates (KGA) is a professional telecommunications consulting engineering firm specializing in all phases of communications internationally since 1967. KGA is certified by the Board of Professional Engineers and has offices located in Gainesville, Florida. KGA is licensed to practice professional engineering and has been involved in virtually every phase of broadcast and wireless communications from initial designs to final inspections. KGA also specializes in Executive Administration where our staff has assumed roles as Executive Administrator for multimillion dollar statewide communications projects.
The qualifications of the firm's key technical personnel are a matter of record with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). KGA has represented many clients before the FCC in a variety of matters including Rule Makings, requests for experimental authorizations and waiver requests of the Commission's rules to accommodate specialized telecommunications systems and submissions of various applications for permits.
While KGA maintains a continuous dialogue with equipment suppliers, contractors and manufacturers in the television, radio and wireless communications industry, our relationship with such companies is limited solely to the contacts necessary for the planning and implementation of systems for our clients. KGA engages only in providing consulting services to its clients, and is thus not involved in the promotion, manufacture, sale or installation of any equipment.
Our People
Our staff of consultants, engineers and support personnel are some of the most respected specialists in their fields. Experienced in the design and operation of all major manufacturers' platforms, our teams have a local presence and will utilize the resources of the entire company to ensure project success.
Robert Gehman, Jr., P.E.
CONSULTING ENGINEERReferences
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 Gehman
ENGINEERING ASSOCIATEJeffrey 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”).
References
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
Ryan Wilhour
CONSULTING ENGINEERReferences
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 local church
William T. Godfrey, Jr.
ENGINEERING ASSOCIATEReferences
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 Lynn
ACCOUNTING MANAGERReferences
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
- Kessler and Gehman Associates, Inc – Consulting Engineers
Accounting Manager: 1998 - Present - Clocks in Stock
President and CEO: 2009 - Present
EDUCATION
- University of North Florida - Bachelor of Arts Degree
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
Beverly Gober
OFFICE MANAGERReferences
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
- Kessler and Gehman Associates, Inc – Consulting Engineers
Office Manager: 1991 - Present
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
- Volunteer - Keep Alachua County Beautiful
- Committee Member – Cystic Fibrosis Foundation
- Active in local church
