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Our Staff

Laurie H. Adams, President/CEO. Laurie Adams is a graduate of North Carolina State University and has an M.B.A. from Meredith College. As President and CEO of Fred Adams Paving, Laurie oversees the day to day operations of the business. Focusing on procuring new business and managing the immigration program, Laurie has a direct impact on the growth and stability of the organization.

Fred Adams, Jr. is a graduate of North Carolina State University and started Fred Adams Paving Co., Inc. in 1984. He is actively involved with the Interlocking Concrete Paver Institute (ICPI), the organization which represents the interlocking concrete paving industry. ICPI sets the standards and technical specifications and offers testing and certification. Fred is the immediate past Chairman of the Construction Committee of the ICPI, which oversees construction practices and contractor issues with installing concrete interlocking pavers. He is currently serving on the Board of ICPI. Fred Adams Paving Co., Inc. is a Certified Contractor by the ICPI. Fred is also a Certified Pervious Concrete Technician named as such by the National Ready Mixed Concrete Association.

Debbie Adams-Saunders has been the chief commercial estimator for Fred Adams Paving since 1984. As FAP’s chief estimator and project manager, her responsibility is to procure bids and then follow up on each bid in order to close the sale and receive a contract. Additionally, Debbie handles all the necessary submittals required and any new commercial customers.

Lori Bedard has been with Fred Adams Paving since 2002. She works in the accounting department and handles all pay applications.

Tomas Prieto has been with FAP since 1989. He has many years of experience as a foreman and as an installer. Tomas is a well rounded employee with exceptional leadership skills and excels at multi-tasking.

Courtney Johnson has been with Fred Adams Paving since 2001. As a commercial estimator, her responsibilities are to procure bids, handle the necessary submittals, and follow up on each bid.

Santiago Gutierrez (Foreman) has been with Fred Adams Paving since 1989. He has shown great leadership skills as a crew foreman and also has years of experience in the paver installation industry. He has received training through ICPI and is a certified installer.