THE SPIRIT OF 46′
For over 70 years, Sebastian has provided top quality services to communities throughout California.
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est. 1946
Sebastian is able to provide the best and latest technologies — telephone, internet, security, and more — to individuals, businesses, and public institutions. Our residential and commercial services are backed by our live, local customer support.
Our construction services are trusted by institutions in both the private and public sectors. In everything we do, Sebastian continues the same commitment to service we’ve had since 1946.
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Our history
(1946-present)
1946
Bill and Katey Sebastian purchase Sebastian Telephone Co.
1946
Bill and Katey hire their first employee, Bud Ball.
1948
Began the implementation and installation of PBX phones as well as cable and phone equipment upgrades.
1950's
Expansion of long distance and direct distance dialing equipment.
1960's
Bill Sebastian served on Rotary, CITA, City Council, and Chamber of Commerce. Growth to 34 employees.
1974
Touch-tone technology replaces rotary phones.
1977
Conversion from aerial to buried facilities.
1982
Expanded into new building at 759 S. Madera Ave.
1987
Kertel Communications became incorporated as a subsidiary of Kerman Communications Inc.
1996
Bill and Katey celebrate 50 years in business.
1999
Kerman Telephone Company moved into new building at 811 S. Madera Ave.
2002
Kertel moves into new Fresno HQ at 7447 N. Palm Bluffs. All departments relocate to Fresno.
2005
Acquired Foresthill Telephone Co. and began upgrades for central and remote office electronics.
2008
In honor of the legacy of Bill and Katey Sebastian, all companies were renamed Sebastian to carry on the Spirit of 46.
2017
Grand opening of our Sacramento office at 1313 N. Market Blvd.
Family owned. Family values.
EXECUTIVE TEAM
Leading by example.
ENTERPRISE
Bill is currently the third generation of the Sebastian family. He has been the acting President/CEO for the last 20+ years.
BILL
BARCUS
PRESIDENT
ADMINISTRATIVE
Rhonda oversees all of our administrative departments. She has been with Sebastian for over 45 years and is the current acting mayor of Kerman.
RHONDA
ARMSTRONG
VP OF ADMIN SERVICES
COMMERCIAL/ESTIMATING
Brandon has been responsible for all commercial sales and marketing support initiatives for the last 20+ years.
BRANDON
DUKES
VP OF SALES AND MARKETING
CONSTRUCTION
Ron has managed and supervised construction operations for the last 20 years. This includes electrical, underground, and low voltage divisions.
RON
CATO
VP OF OPERATIONS
IT/NOC/OSP
Tom oversees all operations related to our IT helpdesk, Network Operations Center, and Outside Plant Engineering. He has been with Sebastian for over 13 years in multiple capacities.
TOM
DOMINICO
DIRECTOR OF TECHNOLOGY
ACCOUNTING
Stephanie is the newest addition to our executive team. She started with us in 2019 and has taken over the Accounting and Payroll divisions to increase their productivity and efficiencies.
