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Established in February 2005, FCSE is privately owned by David Hughes. Mr. Hughes\u2019 experience spans 30 years in our industry with one of the largest manufacturers of Channel Letters and Cabinet Signs. His responsibilities ranged from Engineering to Manufacturing and Installation. Always working closely with Program Management to help resolve permitting, installation and service issues afforded him a keen awareness of both the PM\u2019s needs and those of the Client as well as the Installer.<\/span><\/p>\n FCSE operates from Dothan, AL and covers MS, AL, FL, GA & LA, while special projects have taken us to TN, TX and the Carolinas.<\/span><\/p>\n [\/vc_column_text][vc_zigzag][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1\/3″][vc_single_image image=”837″ img_size=”normal” alignment=”center” style=”vc_box_circle_2″][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/3″][vc_single_image image=”865″ img_size=”normal” alignment=”center” style=”vc_box_circle_2″][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/3″][vc_single_image image=”839″ img_size=”normal” alignment=”center” style=”vc_box_circle_2″][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1\/2″][vc_gmaps link=”#E-8_JTNDaWZyYW1lJTIwc3JjJTNEJTIyaHR0cHMlM0ElMkYlMkZ3d3cuZ29vZ2xlLmNvbSUyRm1hcHMlMkZlbWJlZCUzRnBiJTNEJTIxMW0xOCUyMTFtMTIlMjExbTMlMjExZDM0MDkuNzEyODUyNDg1ODY0NSUyMTJkLTg1LjQ1ODIyOTE0OTA3MTQ2JTIxM2QzMS4yODQwMzcwNjU4MTIzNjMlMjEybTMlMjExZjAlMjEyZjAlMjEzZjAlMjEzbTIlMjExaTEwMjQlMjEyaTc2OCUyMTRmMTMuMSUyMTNtMyUyMTFtMiUyMTFzMHg4ODkyOGUwZDBjYjY1M2U1JTI1M0EweDQ1ZTU4NmYzYjY0NzJkZjUlMjEyc0Zsb3JpZGElMjUyMENlcnRpZmllZCUyNTIwU2lnbiUyNTIwRXJlY3RvcnMlMjE1ZTAlMjEzbTIlMjExc2VuJTIxMnN1cyUyMTR2MTU5MzYyOTc4NTQzOSUyMTVtMiUyMTFzZW4lMjEyc3VzJTIyJTIwd2lkdGglM0QlMjI0MDAlMjIlMjBoZWlnaHQlM0QlMjIzMDAlMjIlMjBmcmFtZWJvcmRlciUzRCUyMjAlMjIlMjBzdHlsZSUzRCUyMmJvcmRlciUzQTAlM0IlMjIlMjBhbGxvd2Z1bGxzY3JlZW4lM0QlMjIlMjIlMjBhcmlhLWhpZGRlbiUzRCUyMmZhbHNlJTIyJTIwdGFiaW5kZXglM0QlMjIwJTIyJTNFJTNDJTJGaWZyYW1lJTNF” title=”FCSE Dothan Map”][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/2″][vc_empty_space height=”130px”][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n Our Dothan Facility is a 15,000 sq ft building with 3,000 square ft. of office space and 12,000\u2032 of dry storage with a loading dock and forklift. Outside, we have approximately 2 acres of fenced yard. Our entire facility is camera monitored, promoting safety and security.<\/span><\/p>\n [\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_zigzag][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1\/2″][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/2″][vc_gmaps link=”#E-8_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” title=”FCSE South”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_text_separator title=”Meet our Incredible Team!”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1\/2″][vc_single_image image=”845″ img_size=”large”][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/2″][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n David Hughes<\/strong><\/p>\n President<\/p>\n email: dhughes@fc-se.com<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n David Hughes\u2019 experience spans 30 years in our industry with one of the largest manufacturers of Channel Letters and Cabinet Signs. His responsibilities ranged from Engineering to Manufacturing and Installation. Always working closely with Program Management to help resolve permitting, installation and service issues afforded him a keen awareness of both the PM\u2019s needs and those of the Client as well as the Installer.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1\/2″][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n Rachel Walton<\/strong><\/p>\n Chief Executive Officer<\/p>\n email: rwalton@fc-se.com<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n Rachel Adair Walton, a Dothan native and graduate from Troy University, earned her Bachelor\u2019s of Science in Mathematics late 2000, shortly after marrying entrepreneur and sign engineer Matthew Walton. Rachel has worked in the sign manufacturing and installation industry, in various capacities, for twenty-two years. She began her career in 1998, while still a college student, as a program manager for a national sign manufacturer; she served as a PM for 10 years with accounts such as Nissan and Steak \u2018n Shake. Rachel worked closely with her manufacturing team to improve product design and with general contractors to streamline installation procedures. As a PM, Rachel also led a team of project coordinators to handle service accounts such as Family Dollar. After the birth of her first child, Rachel transitioned into office management of a local sign company. As with all small businesses, she was required to handle a broad array from accounting to programming machinery. During this tenure, she and her husband welcomed a second child into the family. In 2014, Rachel made her final transition within her professional career, accepting a position as Chief Financial Officer of Florida Certified Sign Erectors, LLC. As CFO, she closely monitored the day-to-day expenditures as well as long term commitments and liabilities. Today Rachel proudly serves as Chief Executive Officer of FCSE, an expanding company, boasting both customer and employee loyalty.<\/p>\n [\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/2″][vc_single_image image=”840″ img_size=”large”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_zigzag][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1\/2″][vc_single_image image=”841″ img_size=”large”][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/2″][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n Kevin Calhoon<\/strong><\/p>\n Chief Operations Officer<\/p>\n email: kcalhoon@fc-se.com<\/a><\/p>\n Kevin Karl Calhoon, born April 25, 1968, in Jackson, Michigan, relocated to Dothan, AL at age 13. While a freshman at Dothan High School, Kevin began dating Wendy Creamer, whom he married after his 1987 graduation. The two now have three daughters and five grandchildren- two boys and three girls. Having learned early that small details are important, Kevin walked his newspaper route, at age 14, to improve paper placement. Kevin\u2019s customers noticed the additional effort and expressed appreciation, reinforcing his detail-driven, customer-first mindset. He rose to Company Commander in the ROTC and joined the rifle team. Kevin briefly worked at a paint and body shop before transitioning into the sign industry- installing billboards. In 1990, Kevin started working for a national sign manufacturer in the electrical department; for the next 15 years, he worked in various departments and became a supervisor. Kevin ran the letter fabrication division, teaching employees to manufacture, wire and crate. In 2005, Kevin returned to the road, installing signs as a lead. He embarked on this adventure with David Hughes at the opening of Florida Certified Sign Erectors. Soon promoted to install manger, Kevin began dispatching crews, a role in which he has succeeded for over 15 years. With an accumulated 31 years in the sign industry and having learned the constant change and progress of this industry, Kevin still learns every day. He shares his knowledge and experiences with customers and co-workers, while also taking in their experiences.<\/p>\n [\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_zigzag][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1\/2″][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n Chris Alberti<\/strong><\/p>\n General Manager of Lakeland Branch<\/p>\n email: calberti@fc-se.com<\/a><\/p>\n Originally from Buffalo, NY, Christofer M. Alberti graduated the Marine Corps Recruit Depot, Parris Island, SC in 1985. Chris served as a computer specialist at Marine Corps Headquarters in Arlington, VA before returning to Buffalo in 1988 to work with a childhood friend at his small local neon shop. Chris installed signage there until 1993 when he was offered a position with a large sign company in Clearwater, FL. Upon acceptance of and relocation for this position, Chris was tasked with heading the neon installation team.\u00a0 After several years, Chris moved into full scale installations, acquired a Class A CDL, and began operating cranes.\u00a0 During this time, he traveled extensively throughout the Southeast, installing for many regional and national accounts.\u00a0 In 2005 he transitioned to a growing company as Lead Installer.\u00a0 With clients such as Starbucks, Dollar Tree, and Mattress Firm, Chris installed in over 30 states in a 7 year period, traveling nearly 300,000 miles. In 2012 he seized the opportunity to move into management, serving as the Installation Manager. Training, managing, and scheduling seven full installation crews, he quickly adapted to leadership, successfully transitioning from field to office. In 2018, Chris again stepped into a new role as General Manager for Florida Certified Sign Erectors in Lakeland, FL.\u00a0 Duties now included not only scheduling the installations but also working directly with national customers and vendors, providing pricing and updates.\u00a0 Chris works closely with all team members in Lakeland and with headquarters in Dothan, AL to help grow, improve, and add to FCSE\u2019s industry-wide reputation as a company that can be depended upon and trusted to get the job done.<\/p>\n [\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/2″][vc_single_image image=”847″ img_size=”large”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_zigzag][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n \u00b7\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 Justin April, Service Manager, e-mail: japril@fc-se.com<\/a> \u00a0cell: (334) 547-0614<\/p>\n \u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Linda Horne, Program Manager of Dothan Branch, email: lhorne@fc-se.com<\/a>, cell: 334-405-1842<\/p>\n \u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Candy Rojas, Program Manager of Lakeland Branch, email:\u00a0crojas@fc-se.com<\/a>, cell: 863-899-5751<\/p>\n \u00b7\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0Lorie Moreland, Permit Expeditor, email: permits@fc-se.com<\/a>, phone: 334-984-0194<\/p>\n