Modern Communications, Inc.
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Tom started working at Modern Communications part-time during his college years. In 2003, he joined us full-time as Project Manager and Systems and Design Engineer. In 2021, Tom took the reigns, leading Modern into the next era. When Tom isn't at work, he enjoys watersports in the summer and hunting in the winter. Tom and his wife Sarah coach sports in all seasons and cheer on their three kids at soccer and volleyball games.
TOM JOHNSON
President
Solutions Architect
Bob has been with Modern for the over 30 years having a number of different roles with the company. As a leader of AV sales, design & integration team, Bob focuses on providing solutions and supporting the needs of clients in the Corporate, Healthcare and Educational markets. He enjoys time spent with his family and is involved with his parish community. Bob participates in all types of athletic activities including coaching and officiating youth sports.
BOB BENBEN
Solutions Architect
Jay joined Modern Communications in 2014 as part of the broadcast & digital solutions team. Jay specializes in media lifecycle management, but comes from a background of all things photo/video related. Essentially, he’s a nerd! When Jay isn’t working you’ll usually find him spending time with his wife and two beautiful daughters OR riding and tinkering on one of his 12(!) vintage scooters.
JAY HEIKKILA
Solutions Architect
David joined Modern Communications in 1995 to manage the Service Department. In the last ten years David has transitioned to Systems Design for Video and particularly Audio. David spends his free time with his wife, kids and grandkids.
Other hobbies are cars, music and volunteering at his Church.
Bob is the Senior Engineer and Installation Specialist at Modern Communications. An expert in the field since 1997, he is involved in on-site design and installation of A/V and broadcast systems. When he is not at work Bob and his wife, Karen enjoy being outdoors, walking/hiking local park trails or working in the yard. They always seem to get involved with family or friends home projects. When they get away, Bob and Karen relax at their favorite Inn by Table Rock Lake.
DAVID STEPHAN
Solutions Architect
BOB HETZ
Audio & Video Engineer /
Field Support
DARREN WILLIAMS
Solutions Architect
Dan started working at Modern Communications in February 2020, bringing with him over 25 years of experience in the business phone system field. Dan is close to his four brothers and one sister, and he enjoys their weekend get-togethers. Many times this includes home projects such as retaining walls, patio builds, painting. Dan is always willing to lend a helping hand!
Steve specializes in full service electrical contracting and fiber optics technologies. Some of the types of his electrical finishes are new construction, white box, tenant finish, modify, update and repair work. Steve’s primary objectives are customer satisfaction with a great attention to detail.
Andrea manages our office, the Accounting Department and lends a
hand with Sales. She is happy to assist our customers and vendors, whatever they may need. Andrea's hobbies include kayaking, fishing and summers at the lake. Her most prized moments are when her oldest daughter comes home from college or watching her youngest daughter on the soccer field.