Leadership Team

ABcom’s success is a direct result of our service excellence and best-in-class system installations. It’s our team’s number one goal to provide our customers with innovative solutions for their specific business needs. We take pride in consistently providing our customers with the highest-quality network infrastructure solutions at a competitive price, while exceeding their service expectations. Our growth and leadership position in our industry depends largely on the energy and efforts of all of our employees serving our customers across the United States. Their expertise continues to set us above the competition.
John J. Karel
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John J. Karel
CEO
John J. Karel became ABcom’s President and CEO in 2004. Previous to this, John held the position of Vice President of Operations. As one of the founding members of ABcom, John was instrumental in setting the business direction and defining the core values that continue at ABcom today.   “Service excellence is our mission because we believe that you, our customer, deserve nothing less. Our philosophy is providing customer satisfaction that meets or exceeds your expectations each and every time you do business with us. You have my personal guarantee.”  

Ben Karel
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Benjamin Karel
National Vice President
   

Laurie McEachran
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Laurie McEachran
CFO
   

Greg Murphy
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Greg Murphy
Senior Vice President of Operations Arizona
Greg Murphy joined ABcom in 2007 and has served as a Foreman, Superintendent, Safety Director, and Project Manager. He currently manages operations in our Phoenix, AZ office. Greg holds many certifications More in the industry, including Commscope, Panduit, Leviton, Corning and BICSI ITS. Greg has worked with many of ABcom’s largest clients and projects: Tennessee Titans, Cincinnati Bengals, Baltimore Ravens, and New England Patriots Stadiums, Boeing, and McKesson, to name a few.   “Providing our clients not just an excellent installation, but a full understanding of the technology available to them, and the solution they have purchased. ABcom’s Technicians, Project Managers, and Engineers are ready to meet Client needs in the ever-changing world of communications.”  
Janelle Gates
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Janelle Gates
Vice President of Operations Minnesota
   

Troy Johnson
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Troy Johnson
Vice President of Operations Washington
   

Blair Studer
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Blair Studer
IT Director
   

Karyn Hardwick
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Karyn Hardwick
Office Manager Arizona
   

Jacob Chilson
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Jacob Chilson
Staff Accountant