OUR TEAM

DONNA ARSENAULT, FOUNDER

I take my role and responsibility of owning Republic Voice & Data seriously. We provide sound technology solutions as it relates with Voice (telephones and Voip) & Data (computers and servers) needs for businesses. It is our goal to bring excellence to the technology industry, we know what customer service and bringing satisfaction to our clients is all about. We have a terrific team of professionals who are working hard to make a difference, to serve with excellence every day. Put us to the test.

  • Donna Arsenault born in Reading, MA
  • Graduated Reading Memorial High School: 1982
  • Attended & Graduated: University of Tampa 1982-1986
  • Opened Republic Information Systems, Inc. October 1988
  • Resident: Pasco County, FL since 1986.
  • Formed entities since 1988: Republic Voice & Data and Republic Telecom.
  • Hobbies/Interest: Horses, Boating, Kayaking, High Energy Sports, Anything outdoors, traveling, working at and on my Ranch.
  • Networking: BNI, Restaurant Power Team, Republican Club of Pasco County and ISA – Information Systems Association.
  • Volunteer in the community: Pasco Mounted Police, St. Vincent DePaul, numerous fund raisers.

Donations provided for many non profits: Tampa Bay History Museum, Lake Wales Free Clinic, many Churches within the Tampa Bay area, Veterans and Wounded Warrior causes, Assure Women’s Pregnancy Care Center, Frameworks of Tampa Bay, Bridging Freedom – Human Trafficking, and more.

BRAD BEARD, OPERATIONS SUPERVISOR

  • Hometown – Greenville, SC
  • Certifications – Samsung Training, Reinvent Tech Training
  • Favorite Sports Teams – Mariners, Rays, Bucs, Seahawks, Lightning
  • Interesting Brad Fact – I worked in the library in high school
  • Favorite Part of His Job – Getting an early start on the day to get a lot accomplished!
RAY MACIAS, SERVICE MANAGER

  • Hometown – Tampa, FL
  • Certifications – Toshiba, Samsung, Reinvent, Network Plus
  • Hobbies/Interests – Spending time with family, karaoke & traveling
  • Favorite Sports Teams – Dallas Cowboys & Tampa Bay Rays
  • Interesting Ray Fact – I can sing!
  • Favorite Part of His Job – Making customers happy!
LANCE RICHARDSON, INSTALLATION SUPERVISOR

  • Hometown – Connersville, IN
  • Certifications – Infinias Access Control, SIP School, Panduit, Tosheba, Telrad
  • Military – Served 4 years in the USMC from 1981-1985
  • Family – Married 25 years with 2 sons
  • Favorite Part of His Job – Every day is different!
JEFF SMITH, BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT

  • Hometown – Philadelphia, PA
  • Education – University of South Florida
  • Favorite Sports Team – Miami Dolphins
  • Interesting Jeff Fact – Classically trained musician
  • Favorite Part of His Job – Being part of a team that solves client tech challenges!
GABBY REI, SALES & BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT

  • Hometown – Spring Hill, FL
  • Hobbies/Interests – Traveling, crocheting, rollerblading, collecting antique books & furniture
  • Favorite Sports Teams – Boston Red Sox & New England Patriots
  • Interesting Gabby Fact – I used to be a forklift operator
  • Favorite Part of Her Job – Networking with other business professionals!