Ladd Gibson, PE
South Carolina Area Manager
Ladd Gibson, PE, joined Neel-Schaffer in 2026 and serves as South Carolina Area Manager. In this role, he supports employees, strengthens client relationships, and guides continued growth across the state.
Ladd has more than 34 years of engineering and transportation experience, with a background in organizational leadership, strategic planning, project delivery, and business development.
Ladd’s experience is split between the public and private sectors.
He held several senior leadership positions with the South Carolina Department of Transportation, including Program Director for Mega Projects, Director of Preconstruction, Design-Build Engineer, and Program Manager. His responsibilities included overseeing complex transportation projects, directing statewide roadway and bridge project development, and coordinating with governmental and regulatory agencies on project delivery, funding, and procurement.
His private-sector leadership experience includes managing South Carolina operations, developing strategic plans, supporting employee development, and providing senior-level oversight for major pursuits and projects. Earlier in his career, he worked in engineering design, construction administration, and project management.
