About

StarCom Fiber is a family owned and operated company that is currently leading the industry of telecommunications by providing its customers with state of the art equipment and a workforce that delivers quality performance on every project, large or small.

StarCom Fiber, LLC, established in 2008, is a turn-key telecommunication company serving the East Coast with its principal headquarters in Millburn, New Jersey. StarCom’s 11,250 square-foot New Jersey office and warehouse are both gated and surveilled 24/7 with forklift operations. With its headquarters on 1.5 acres of land, StarCom is capable of staging an abundance of cable reels and equipment. Additionally, StarCom operates offices and warehouses in New York, and West Palm Beach Florida.

StarCom Fiber specializes in all types of conduit and cable placement (underground, aerial, and full building risers), equipment installation turn-up, and network development as well as complete fiber optic splicing and testing. StarCom encompasses a full- service engineering and CAD division with a management team whose dedication to customer satisfaction leads the industry.

StarCom Fiber’s services start from the survey/engineering process to the termination and testing of the finished product. StarCom prides itself in working around the clock to complete projects before the deadline and with the highest quality and workmanship. We believe that constant communication is required for the smooth evolution of network expansion. StarCom Fiber is the company of choice because of its knowledge and commitment to go above and beyond the required tasks.

Meet the team

Michael Kohler • CEO • StarCom Fiber LLC
CEO
Michael Kohler
CEO
Michael Kohler is the spirit and driving force behind StarCom Fiber. He began his career in the late 1990s as an installation technician for residential and commercial telecom builds, quickly advancing to a foreman and supervisor role overseeing multiple in-house crews. As his career progressed, Mike took on leadership of all contractor resources and internal field teams, earning a reputation for his deep technical knowledge and steady leadership in the field.

With decades of experience, Mike specializes in coax and fiber placement as well as the installation and management of underground facilities—remaining as hands-on today as he was on his first day in the industry.
Bill Woehleman • CFO • StarCom Fiber LLC
CFO
Bill Woehlemann
CEO
Bill Woehlemann serves as the Chief Financial Officer and Owner of StarCom Fiber, bringing nearly three decades of experience in the telecommunications industry. Bill began his career in 1997 as an installation technician for residential and commercial builds. Early on, he managed his own crews and quickly rose to a supervisory role. By 2000, he was promoted to Project Manager, overseeing all New York City block wiring builds and leading multiple in-house teams.
 
Today, as CFO and owner, Bill remains the central financial leader of StarCom Fiber, responsible for all day-to-day financial operations, budgeting, and accounts receivable. Despite his executive role, Bill remains hands-on across projects, ensuring the company’s financial health and operational efficiency align with StarCom’s continued growth and success.
Matthew Kohler • President • StarCom Fiber LLC
President
Matthew Kohler
CEO

Matthew also began in telecom in the late 1990s. He started off as a field supervisor overseeing outside plant construction. Matt later advanced to a project manager, overseeing all in-house crews. In the mid-2000s, Matt was promoted to Director of Operations where he was responsible for handling all of the accounts day-to-day operations. Later, Matt joined StarCom Fiber where he specializes in all facets of communications and spearheads the splicing division. Matt has vastly contributed to the growth of StarCom since he began with the company.

Ashley-Marie Monica

Director of Client Relations and Human Resources

Ashley-Marie plays a pivotal role in driving the day-to-day operations of the company. Serving as a key member of the leadership team, she ensures seamless coordination between clients, employees, and project teams to deliver operational excellence at every level.

With oversight of construction projects from planning to completion, Ashley navigates challenges, streamlines workflows, and guarantees that final results meet or exceed client expectations. Beyond project execution, she spearheads all human resources functions—including talent management, employee relations, and organizational development—fostering a high-performing culture that supports both client satisfaction and employee success.

Recognized for her ability to balance strategic vision with hands-on execution, Ashley embodies the leadership qualities that keep the company operating at peak performance while strengthening long-term relationships with clients, vendors, and internal teams.

John Verikakis

Director of Fiber Operations

John Verikakis, Director of Fiber Operations, has a 25-year record of success overseeing all phases of OSP fiber optic cable placement (over builds, lateral placement, and splicing), ISP riser construction (fiber optic cable placement, EMT conduit, and splicing), infrastructure maintenance, and SEP rebuilds, conduit construction, manhole and conduit infrastructure, manhole and conduit maintenance, rod and rope, and cable failure response. Experience includes managing up to 35 crews in conduit construction/maintenance. Managed rod and rope projects for FIOS, FTTC, and all third-party communication companies’ inner duct and fiber optic cable needs.product up to their specifications.

David Ducharme

RCDD/OSP – Director of Florida Operations

David Ducharme, Director of our Florida Operations, began his career in the cable industry in 1990 in Norwood, MA. Within a year, he was promoted to Project Manager and later to Foreman, overseeing a range of significant projects, including Foxwoods Casino and Mohegan Sun. In 1997, he founded GlobalComm, a company specializing in the design and implementation of copper and fiber networks. Under his leadership, GlobalComm experienced steady growth until its successful sale in 2002, after which he relocated to Florida. He then transitioned into the fiber manufacturing sector, where he honed his expertise before joining the StarCom Fiber team in 2024.

Albert Bartel

Senior Project Manager

Albert Bartel, Senior Project Manager, Locating Manager, and engineer. One of Albert’s responsibilities is to oversee and complete the structure locating for our New Jersey clients. Albert’s vast experience over the past 40 years, with knowledge of all aspects of both the ISP and OSP portions of construction, has made him an invaluable asset to StarCom Fiber and our clients.

Richard Kohler

Senior Project Manager, Inside Plant

Richard Kohler, Lead Project Manager, with over 12 years of experience oversees inside plant fiber-optic splicing and cable wiring projects from the beginning phases of survey to terminations. Richard works with our clients daily to be sure that the work being performed is up to their spec and quality, sending out close out projects in a timely manner.

Michael Vitale

Engineering Manager​

Michael Vitale, Engineering Manager with 20 years of experience, oversees the production of each of our professional engineering packages from pre-construction site surveys to final CAD packages.

Sal Manago

Fiber Splicing and Maintenance Project Manager

Sal Manago, Fiber Splicing and Maintenance Project Manager, oversees, schedules, and manages OSP splice crews dealing with and combatting any issues on the fly that arrive in the field. As Maintenance Project Manager, Sal manages fiber outages, ensuring that the customer is back online as soon as possible by collaborating with the crews to find problems, fix them, and provide the client with updates during the customer’s downtime.

Craig Becker

Lead Field Supervisor

Craig Becker, Lead Field Supervisor, oversees a vast majority of our outside plant and inside plant projects. Craig is a valuable asset to our manpower team, having over 30 years of expertise in the telecommunications industry.

Juan Rego

Fiber Supervisor

As an experienced fiber optics professional, Juan brings over seven years of hands-on expertise in outside plant (OSP) and inside plant (ISP) work, specializing in fiber splicing, testing, and troubleshooting. He has successfully led multi-technician crews on large-scale commercial projects, ensuring high-quality standards in both aerial and underground installations. Skilled in OTDR and power meter analysis, CWDM/DWDM testing, and emergency outage response, Juan is recognized as a dependable leader who thrives under pressure. His strong communication skills, commitment to safety, and ability to train and guide team members make him a trusted supervisor dedicated to delivering reliable, high-performance network solutions

Gabriella Marie Ferrulli

Project Manager

Gabriella Marie Ferrulli serves as a Project Coordinator at StarCom Fiber, where she plays a pivotal role in overseeing projects from initial engineering and design through to final fiber construction. With a strong focus on precision, organization, and results, Gabriella ensures each project moves seamlessly through every phase — coordinating teams, managing timelines, and keeping communication flowing between field crews, vendors, and clients.

In addition to her project management responsibilities, Gabriella handles critical financial operations, including budgeting, accounts receivable, and accounts payable, ensuring the company’s fiscal efficiency aligns with its operational success. Her comprehensive understanding of both the technical and administrative sides of the business makes her a key player in StarCom Fiber’s day-to-day operations and long-term growth.

Known for her proactive leadership and detail-oriented approach, Gabriella has become a trusted resource within the organization — bridging the gap between engineering, construction, and corporate management to keep projects on track and clients satisfied.

Halsey Urban

HR & Finance Coordinator

At StarCom Fiber, Halsey serves as the HR & Finance Coordinator and a driving force behind the company’s daily operations. Known as one of the hardest-working members of the team, she balances precision in financial management with a people-first approach to human resources. In addition to managing accounts payable, benefits, recruitment, and onboarding, she also oversees critical field responsibilities such as securing job site permits and coordinating traffic safety details to keep projects running smoothly and in compliance. Her dedication, reliability, and commitment to excellence make her an indispensable team member and a cornerstone of StarCom Fiber’s ongoing growth and success

Bianca Disimino

Project Coordinator

Bianca Disimino is a highly organized and results-driven Project Coordinator and Permit Specialist with nearly a decade of experience managing complex fiber optic construction projects. At StarCom Fiber, she aligns project objectives with business goals, develops detailed work site and traffic safety plans, manages scheduling, and ensures clear communication among teams and clients. Bianca specializes in coordinating permitting processes and ensuring compliance, safety, and efficiency across outside plant construction projects.

She holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Marketing from William Paterson University and an Associate’s Degree in Business Management and Marketing from Bergen Community College

Luann Woehlemann

Project Coordinator

With over 12 years of experience in the telecom industry, Luann serves as a Project Coordinator for StarCom Fiber. Luann oversees scheduling for ISP surveys, fiber placements, and splicing while also managing vendor relationships and negotiating pricing. Known for being highly adaptable, she supports both field and office operations—from coordinating tasks for major clients to assisting with data entry, invoicing, and special company initiatives. Balancing technical coordination with strong people skills, Luann also handles client relations, ensuring smooth collaboration and long-term partnerships.

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NEWS

StarCom Featured on Jersey’s Best Top places to work

Jersey’s Best published “Top Workplaces in N.J.: Inside the companies where employees thrive,” detailing Energage’s annual survey of New Jersey employers.
June 26, 2025

StarCom Featured on NJ.com’s Top places to work

StarCom Fiber is featured on NJ.com’s Top places to work in 2025!
June 26, 2025

StarCom Fiber rejoins Cope at Richmond

StarCom Fiber and Derrike Cope are back at it to race under the bright lights in Richmond Virginia for the Monster Energy Federated Auto Parts 400 at Richmond Raceway Saturday September 9th at 7:30PM ET.
September 10, 2017

StarCom Fiber sponsoring Cope at Michigan

August 18, 2017

StarCom Fiber Invades Pocono Raceway June 11th

June 22, 2017

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StarCom Fiber received the 2025 Top Work Places by NJ.com

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