About

I have dedicated the majority of my career to the power and utility industry and feel truly blessed to work in a field that is constantly evolving and growing, one that I am deeply passionate about. As the founder and CEO of AMP Quality Energy Services, I value the daily opportunities to uphold our core principles: Attentiveness, Commitment, Creativity, Dependability, Diligence, Integrity, and Poise. When we fall short, I pray for the strength to respond with humility and seek forgiveness from our clients.

In both business and life, I strive to keep my priorities in order: God first, my family second, and then our clients and personal relationships. My hope is that by focusing on the first two, I can best serve and support the whole.

John Lyons has been part of the AMP team since 2020, a move he considers the best of his career. He especially values AMP’s outstanding culture and strong sense of teamwork.

A native of Decatur, Alabama, John began his career in construction and industrial sales after graduating from Auburn University in 1993. As Director of Business Development, he is responsible for generating revenue, coordinating estimates, and managing customer relationships. He also has the privilege of coordinating Hope AMPlified, AMP’s mission outreach program.

For questions about AMP, John can be reached at john.lyons@ampqes.com.

Anthony D. Masters serves as the Director of Field Services of AMP Quality Energy Services, bringing almost 30 years of experience in engineering, construction, electrical power, regulatory compliance, and leadership. Prior to joining AMP, Anthony held various leadership, engineering, and inspector roles at the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, and the Tennessee Valley Authority. Throughout those roles, he helped ensure safety and security at fossil fuel, hydropower, and nuclear power plants and nuclear fuel processing facilities. He earned a bachelor's degree in engineering from the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga and a master’s degree in civil engineering from Kansas State University. Anthony, his wife, Tessa, and large family live in Alpharetta, GA, serving as a foster family that enjoys the outdoors, numerous sports and children's activities, and serving at church.

Brent L. Benefield, P.E., founded Controls & Electrical Design Services, Inc. (C&E Design) in 1993 in Decatur, Alabama, and relocated the company to a new facility in Madison, Alabama, in 1997. As President and General Manager since its founding, Brent has led his team in delivering exceptional engineering services to corporations throughout North Alabama.

Brent is a twice-graduate of Auburn University, earning dual B.S. degrees in Agricultural Engineering in 1981 and Electrical Engineering in 1984. He has worked in the design and construction of industrial and commercial electrical applications since 1984, with an emphasis on control systems.

On the industrial side, Brent has worked on the design and construction of pulp and paper, automotive, textile, chemical, wastewater, and materials handling facilities, along with the process control systems that support them. On the commercial side, he has handled electrical design and construction administration for warehouses, banks, offices, churches, and other general commercial facilities. He also spent a number of years in the design, fabrication, programming, and start-up of electronic security controls and communications systems for jails and prisons.

As Director of Human Resources at AMP, Dionne Tubby is dedicated to building workplaces where employees feel valued and empowered. She focuses on cultivating positive employee experiences and a culture rooted in integrity, empathy, and trust. Dionne believes that by investing in people, the team is best equipped to serve clients with excellence, and she is honored to contribute to AMP's continued success.

Layne Pointer leads finance and administrative operations for AMP, bringing decades of experience across accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, equipment and parts management, and comprehensive construction administration. Her background also includes designing architectural drawings, coordinating in-office project management, overseeing contracts, and preparing closeout documentation and Operations & Maintenance (O&M) manuals. Her attention to detail, organizational skills, and commitment to excellence have defined her career.

Outside of work, Layne is devoted to her family. She and her husband, Lynn, have one daughter, Hayden, who is married to Brady, and two granddaughters, Rylee Grace and Remi, who are the joy of her life. She enjoys time with family, relaxing at the beach, and watching sunsets from the boat. She believes life is meant to be enjoyed, happiness is meant to be shared, and that the most important things are the people we love and the memories we create together.

Greg Pellerito is a Project Manager at AMP Quality Energy Services, bringing 10 years of environmental engineering experience, three years in commercial construction, and four years in custom home building and residential construction. He manages complex electrical testing and commissioning projects with a focus on communication, collaboration, efficient processes, and exceptional client results. Outside of work, Greg enjoys spending time with his wife and two sons, leading men’s personal growth programs, and staying active through fitness and outdoor adventures.

A United States Army veteran, Michael Bland has built his career on the principles of integrity, service, and leadership. He is passionate about servant leadership, focusing on empowering others by ensuring they have the support, resources, and opportunities needed to grow and succeed. Believing the greatest measure of leadership is the success of those he leads, Michael is driven by helping others reach their full potential, confident that when individuals thrive, the entire team becomes stronger, more capable, and better positioned to achieve its mission.

Kelly Lawton is an Administrative Specialist at AMP Quality Energy Services, bringing over 20 years of experience in administrative coordination. She ensures smooth operations by managing a broad range of services and resources with a problem-solving mindset and a positive approach. Originally from Arab, AL, Kelly enjoys gardening, riverbank walks, and fishing with her husband, Matthew, alongside their two energetic dogs, Tank and Hudson.

Ethan was born and raised in North Alabama. He graduated with his BSEE Degree from the University of Alabama in Huntsville in 2023. As an Electrical Engineer, EIT, NETA III for AMP Quality Energy Services, Ethan focuses on power system modeling & analysis and electrical equipment testing & trouble shooting. He loves learning new things in the power engineering space and has a passion for teaching others. Away from work, Ethan loves spending time with his wife, Kelly, and nearby friends & family and going for the occasional hiking or biking expedition.

Jack Lyons serves as Internal Systems Architect at AMP, where he designs and builds the internal tools and workflows that keep operations running smoothly. He’s building and maintaining everything from Armadillo's inventory and shipping systems to the software backbone supporting sales and customer-facing documentation for the company's line of industrial safety equipment. He holds a B.S. in Industrial and Organizational Psychology from Troy University, with a minor in Business, and brings a rare blend of structural thinking and creative problem-solving to his work. He is equally at home architecting a system, streamlining a process, or designing the brand materials that represent it. Known for bridging people, process, and technology, Jack approaches every project with an eye for both function and clarity.

Michael Morrison specializes in empowering leadership by organizing and streamlining their responsibilities, clearing the path for them to focus on their full potential. His work is driven by a "we succeed together" mentality, ensuring collective success is never left to chance. Outside of the office, he enjoys traveling with his wife of over 20 years and participating in creative storytelling projects, which remind him daily of the power of collaboration and shared narrative.