Allie Nowlan is the President of Underground Connections, bringing a wealth of leadership and industry experience to the role. With a strong background in construction and project management, Allie has been instrumental in driving the company's strategic vision and growth. Under her leadership, Underground Connections has expanded its project portfolio to include significant military and government contracts throughout Virginia. Allie is dedicated to fostering a collaborative and innovative work environment, ensuring the company adheres to the highest standards of safety and quality. She works closely with the management team, including overseeing operations, finance, and human resources, to maintain efficient and effective business practices. Allie's commitment to excellence and her ability to inspire her team have been key to the company’s success. Her vision and strategic approach continue to position Underground Connections as a leader in the underground utility construction industry.

Benjamin Nowlan has over 15 years of experience in the Underground Utility Construction Industry. He began his career in 2008 as a laborer with a Horizontal Directional Drilling company in Chesapeake, VA, and quickly moved up the ranks. By 2010, he managed his first project at Fentress Airfield Rehabilitation under Lane Construction and E.G. Middleton. In 2016, Ben was appointed Director of Underground Construction, a position he excelled in for five years. In 2021, he decided to realize his vision of an ideal Underground Utility Company, founding his own enterprise. Ben has been involved in numerous high-profile utility projects, including those at NASA Langley, Naval Station Norfolk, Yorktown Naval Weapons Station, NAS Oceana, and Langley AFB, among other military and government projects throughout Virginia's Eastern Region.

William Fletcher brings 25 years of expertise in utility construction, with a specialization in Horizontal Directional Drilling. For the past 20 years, he has been adeptly managing crews and projects. His notable projects include rock drilling at Dulles International Airport, traffic signal installations in downtown Savannah, Georgia, the HRBT expansion project, and various Dominion Energy projects throughout Hampton Roads. William's deep knowledge of underground utilities significantly contributes to the success of Underground Connections.

Ronnie Nowlan retired from UPS after 36 years of service, where he started as a loader in 1983 and transitioned to a delivery driver in 1987. By 1992, he was promoted to management, eventually becoming the Operations Manager for Virginia Beach, leading a team of 120 employees. An Eagle Scout and former business owner, Ronnie became the first employee of Underground Connections. In just two years, he advanced from a labor position to Project Manager for the Eastern Shore of Virginia's Broadband Network Construction. He oversees operations of conduit plow crews, drill crews, box set crews, and OSP fiber installation crews, ensuring daily reporting, crew safety, and utility damage prevention.

Lindsey Miller brings six years of experience as a Staffing Manager in Kansas City, Missouri, where she managed recruitment and HR duties for over 30 clients and up to 200 associates. She now serves as the Office Manager for Underground Connections. Lindsey is responsible for contract review, purchase orders, accounts receivable and payable, new employee onboarding, employee benefits, and vehicle and equipment maintenance scheduling. Her extensive HR background and organizational skills ensure smooth administrative operations at Underground Connections.

Richard Knapp, born in Chester, Pennsylvania, and raised in Virginia Beach, has nearly 25 years of experience in construction. He began in grade work and quickly excelled in heavy equipment operation, becoming a foreman within a few years. Transitioning to underground utilities, Richard spent the last 14 years specializing in polyethylene pipe fusion, certified up to 48 inches. At Underground Connections, he manages projects, team building, sales, and estimating. Richard values the company's investment in his growth, considering Underground Connections as a family and a long-term partnership, helping him elevate his skills and expand the company’s revenue.

Eli Lopez has over 15 years of experience in the Underground Construction industry. He worked as an Operator and Foreman for nine years and served as a Project Manager for an Underground Construction company in Chesapeake, VA, for six years. Eli has managed high-profile projects such as the HRBT Expansion, City of Norfolk INET Fiber Ring, and various military communications upgrades. At Underground Connections, he oversees project scopes, timelines, and job site hazard analyses for Hampton Roads projects. Eli ensures daily reporting, crew safety, and utility damage prevention, maintaining high standards across all projects.