2016 to 2017 GUCA President Charlotte Garrett, Rockdale Pipeline Inc., passes the gavel to newly elected 2017 to 2018 GUCA President Billy Crump, LaKay Enterprises Inc.

The Georgia Utility Contractors Association Inc. recently elected Billy Crump, LaKay Enterprises Inc., Fort Valley, Ga, as the 2017 to 2018 GUCA president at the 2017 GUCA Annual Conference in Amelia Island, Fla.

Crump has served on the GUCA board of directors as 2013 to 2014 director; 2014 to 2015 director; 2015 to 2016 second vice president; and 2016 to 2017 first vice president. He has served on several GUCA committees including community service, education/workforce development, finance and membership.

LaKay Enterprises Inc. is based in Warner Robins, Ga. Crump is the owner and CEO of LaKay Enterprises Inc., which was founded in 1996. LaKay has grown into a 15-employee company from its humble beginnings of a one-backhoe, one-employee operation. The company has expanded to include all phases of construction from clearing to the final grassing to a complete turnkey project with a specialization in installation and rehab of water mains, installation of storm sewer for highway construction and installation of curbs and sidewalks.

Crump also will serve with newly elected officers and directors.

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