Our Staff
Jeff Woodlief,President Jeff is a graduate of East Carolina University with a Bachelor's Degree in Business Management. Jeff is responsible for the business development of the company. As Principal of the company, Jeff has played a crucial role in continually challenging employees to grow the business. He brings not only intense business acumen, but also 15 years of experience in the telecommunications industry. |
Scott Woodlief,Vice President
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Doug Terry, RCDD, NTS, TPM Secretary/Treasurer
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Branch Manager, Charlotte office
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Tom Livolsi, RCDD, Sales Manager Tom has played a big role in the expansion of sales and revenues for Premiere over the past several years. From a field technician, to achieving status as a BICSI RCDD, Tom has an extensive understanding of customer requirements for physical layer infrastructure solutions. Tom is responsible for generating new sales, maintaining Premiere's accounts and solid relationships with clients, distributors and manufacturers to help ensure continued long-term growth. |
Mike Wnorowski, RCDD, OSP Designer Estimator Mike has a vast experience in the cabling industry, particularly in estimating Outside Plant Facilities. Mike worked for Verizon and is responsible for the estimating of all OSP projects for Premiere. |
Brian Sherman, RCDD, Engineer/Estimator Brian is the newest employee to Premiere. Born and raised in NW Ohio, Brian earned a B.S. in Education Degree from Bowling Green State University ’96. He moved to Raleigh in ’97 for career opportunities, the location and the weather. Brian enjoys golfing, fishing/hunting, hiking and every sport ever played; his favorite saying - “ you pick the game and I’ll beat you at it”. Brian started in telecommunications as a technician in late ‘96 and has worn every hat in the industry since then, (inside/outside sales, project mgmt, design/estimating, and operations). He earned his BICSI RCDD designation in June of ’08. |
Operations Manager David Jobe brings an extensive amount of Telecommunications Service Provider Operations experience to Premiere. He ensures that client's expectations are met and exceeded by staffing and managing field operations. His knowledge of physical infrastructure and management of resources enables Premiere to deliver quality service. David has served Premiere and its clients for 10 years. |
Procurement Manager RCDD Si has over ten years experience in the telecommunications industry, mainly in operations. Si's organizational skills and experience are a vital part of Premiere's continued growth and customer support. Si's duties include scheduling the Raleigh field operations staff on a weekly basis to ensure project timelines and customer expectations are met. As a part of this scheduling, Si works with both customers and sales to meet the ever changing needs of our business partners. |
Senior Voice Services Specialist Anthony has over 15 years in the Telecommunications Industry, ranging from Radio and Cellular Towers installations, to fiber optic terminations and splicing. His primary focus is installation and turn-up of traditional Digital PBX systems to state-of-the art VoIP Unified Communications Platforms. |
Accounting Manager/Human Resources Barbara has been with Premiere Communications since March 2000. Barbara has an Associate's Degree from The University of Miami and continuing education classes from Wake Technical Community College. Barbara has over 25 years experience in accounting in the construction industry. |
Bernardine Fox Administrative/Accounting Assistant Bernardine has been with Premiere Communications since May 2005. Bernardine processes payroll for the company as well as processes accounts receivables for the NC and SC offices. |
Business Development Manager Bob has over twelve (12) years experience in the telecommunications industry. Five years as Vice-President of a Premise Cabling Co., responsible for business development, contract negotiations, estimating and project management. Bob started with Premiere as a Consultant for two years and then joined the Premiere staff full time in 2002 as a Senior Project Manager. He is currently responsible for Business Development for the company. |
James Gatling Warehouse Manager James has been with Premiere Communications for 3 years. James maintains the warehouse. He is responsble for picking up, delivering and staging materials for job sites.
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Jeff StanleyEstimator Jeff has more than eleven (11) years of experience in the Telecommunications Industry, all with Premiere. Jeff's experience ranges from Installation to Project Management and Engineering. His main focus is to customer site surveys, project labor and material estimating and customer support. |
Michele Bryant Purchasing Assistant Michele has been with Premiere Communications going on 2 years. She has worked in the Telecommunications Industry for 16 years. Michele has 13 years of Wireless Sales and Marketing Management and going on 3 years of experience in the FTTH and Commercial Telecommunications Industry. Her job responsibilities include ordering and expediting materials needed for jobs, ensuring all purchase orders are updated in our system for material cost reports and assisting the procurement department with their daily needs. |
Sasha LewisAccount Manager Sasha started with Premiere in 2010 as a part of the sales team. Along with an associate’s degree in Marketing and Sales from Wake Technical Community College, she has previous sales experience as well as experience with marketing techniques in various fields. She will be assisting in the generation of new sales as well as helping with existing accounts. She will also be supporting with the marketing aspect for the company. |
John CurreyAccount Executive Graduate of West Virginia University with a Bacheors Degree in Business Admisistration. John has 20 years experience in the telecommunications industry including eleven years as District Sales Manager at CommScope, three years as Communication Specialist at Panduit and five years as Account Manager with Anixter. John joined Premiere in May 2010 as an Account Executive. His responsibilities include new business development and building and maintaining strong, professional relationships throughout the industry. |
George DemartzVice President - Business Development RCDD George brings over 19 years experience in the installation, design and construction of military, commercial and residential communications infrastructure to Premiere. Before joining Premiere, George worked as both the Director of Service Operations and Director of Project Management for a National Infrastructure Provider installing, building and maintaining MDU and single family PON networks. While serving in these roles, George had the opportunity to activate, maintain and service over 200 Single Family and High Rise Residential MDU properties throughout the U.S. serving approximately 55,000 individual subscribers with a direct broadband connection in the home. George is an active (BICSI) Building Industry Consulting International member and received the professional designation of (RCDD) Registered Communication Distribution Designer in 1996. He lives with his wife and two sons in Raleigh, N.C. and can be reached via email for any questions, comments, or opportunities at g.demartz@premiere-inc.com. |


Jeff Woodlief,
Scott Woodlief,
Doug Terry,
Tom Livolsi,
Mike Wnorowski,
Brian Sherman,
Bernardine Fox
James Gatling
Jeff Stanley
Michele Bryant
Sasha Lewis
John Currey
George Demartz