About

Our story.

With many years of combined engineering and construction experience behind them and a shared desire to make a difference in the telecommunication industry, Geoff Bost, Eric Dickerson, and Matt Fields founded Engineered Tower Solutions in 2012. Ten years later, ETS is a highly respected engineering company, providing business-critical services to tower owners and operators across the nation and internationally.

Our constantly expanding inspection, engineering, and construction teams remain laser-focused on service delivery excellence so that regardless of project size or scope, every customer can expect the highest quality result on time and within budget.

You Can't Beat Experience

Our founders and leadership team have more than 100 years of combined experience in engineering services. Since day one, they have put our customer’s needs and wants at the center of our long-term business strategy, ensuring that every engagement is flawless.

Good Enough is Not Enough

We’re more than just reliable. We focus on your work, and we get it done when we say we will.  We’re available when you need us, and we offer solutions to problems when they arise. Our number one priority is to ensure that our customers are satisfied with the services they receive.

We Can always Do Better

We never assume that customers are satisfied with our work. We always want to know how well we’re doing, and if we could do better, even if it means hearing the occasional bad news. We listen and respond to customer feedback so we can learn from it and improve our service.

Leadership

Chris Ply

President & CEO
Chris is responsible for managing the day-to-day operations and overall performance of ETS. He joined us in 2018 and previously oversaw the structures and A&E departments. With more than 20 years of experience in the tower industry, Chris has assisted the TIA TR14 committee, serving as chair of the subcommittee responsible for drafting Chapter 15 of the TIA-222-H structural standard for antenna and small wind turbine supports. He was recently named Secretary of the TIA TR14 committee and sits on the steering committee that oversees technical and editorial aspects of the TIA-222 standard. Chris holds a Master of Civil Engineering degree from NC State.

Geoff Bost

Chief Technical Officer

Geoff is a co-founder of ETS and works to ensure that we deliver highly consistent services to our customers across every region of operation. He has worked in the tower industry for more than 20 years, and his experience includes inspections and geotechnical, structural analysis and modifications, civil site development, surveying, and construction. He graduated from Georgia Tech with a Bachelor of Civil Engineering degree before entering the US Army; he completed a four-year tour, leaving the army as a captain, and entered the tower industry. Geoff is a licensed professional engineer, AWS certified welding inspector, and a licensed general contractor. 

Eric Dickerson

Executive Vice President

Eric is a co-founder of ETS. After ten years on active duty in the US Army, he attended North Carolina State University to attain a Bachelor of Civil Engineering degree and, upon graduation, entered the tower industry. His expertise includes construction, maintenance, lines and antennas, structural analysis, structural modifications, civil site, and all field-related activities. Eric is a licensed general contractor in multiple states and an AWS-certified welding inspector.

Matt Fields

Executive Vice President

Matt co-founded ETS with Geoff Bost and Eric Dickerson in 2012 and oversees all aspects of the company’s inspection operations. After attending North Carolina State University and graduating with a Bachelor of Civil Engineering degree, Matt began his career in the concrete construction industry. His industry experience includes structural analysis and modifications, tower inspections, construction, and foundation troubleshooting. Matt is a licensed professional engineer, general contractor, and a certified trainer for tower rescue.

Don Betts

Chief Financial Officer
Don Betts has been the Chief Financial Officer for ETS since 2012. He holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in business from NC Wesleyan College and is a Certified Public Accountant, licensed in North Carolina. He has been practicing accounting for 40 plus years and is a Member of the American Institute Certified of Public Accountants and the North Carolina Association of Certified Public Accountants.

Kyle Evans

Vice President

Kyle joined ETS in 2012 and has over 15 years of experience in the telecommunications industry. He graduated from NC State University with a Bachelor of Civil Engineering, and his expertise includes all facets of tower engineering, including structural mappings, structural modification inspections, and maintenance-related assessments. Kyle is a licensed professional engineer, an AWS certified welding inspector, an ICC certified rebar and soils inspector, and an ICC certified special inspector.

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