Our Team
Mark Friday
Owner / President
Mark has been with RJ Telecommunications since 2004, when he started as a ground tech at 17 years old. In the past five years, Mark has helped RJ transition from an outdated sales and installation-based company model to a highly efficient, polished, and competitive voice and data service provider. He is now the president and proud owner of RJ Telecommunications, and plans to take RJ even farther to become a locally known and trusted asset in the business voice and data world.
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Emily Ostroski
Office Manager / Controller
As RJ's Office Manager and Controller, Emily draws on her previous experience in customer service and retail management. She is the first person you talk to when calling RJ and ensures that your call is handled with care. She works to keep the office running smoothly and assists other team members wherever possible.
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Elizabeth Crossman
Project Manager
Elizabeth Crossman has abundant experience in managing projects and people across various fields of work. With her helpful, cordial and can-do-it attitude, she embodies RJ's "Customer Service First" philosophy. RJ relies heavily on Elizabeth's ability to manage projects and keep our customers happy.
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Chace McLaughlin
IT Systems Director
To say Chace is excited about technology is an understatement. In his previous career, he surpassed expectations with his work ethic, positive attitude, and customer-centered care. In his current role as RJ's IT Systems Director, he has built out our IT department so that we can offer our customers more complete business solutions. With Chace's energy and positive attitude, he has helped propel RJ - and our customers - forward.
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Eric Steve
Systems Engineer
Eric began working in IT when he was a new student at Michigan Tech, where he learned to manage and configure Linux servers and lab computers, troubleshoot hardware problems, and design apps with audio processing, machine learning, and map updating. He moved on to work as an embedded Linux software engineer for two years before coming to RJ. In his current role as Systems Engineer, Eric lends his previous knowledge and a knack for learning new skills to the ever-changing world of telecommunications.
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Aliyah Friday
Social Media Manager
Aliyah joined the RJ team in 2024 as our Social Media Manager and has expanded our presence on the social media platforms Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn. She enjoys showing people the fun and personal side of our company, as well as creating reels that show the "how" behind everyday processes at RJ.
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Ezekiel Ostroski
Office Assistant
Ezekiel, better known as "Zeke," is RJ's Office Assistant. He helps keep our office clean and organized and enjoys lending a helping hand to our Project Manager and Office Manager. His presence in the office brings a smile to our faces and helps us catch up on other important tasks.
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WHAT SETS US APART?
Effective communication is the backbone of any stable and thriving business, and we want to help your business meet its communication needs. Our phone system and online portal were built out in direct response to customer requests, making the services we offer widely customizable. As technology advances, RJ continues to upgrade our equipment and processes to better serve our clients. Most importantly, we're available when you need us! We tackle problems head-on to maximize our customers’ productivity and ensure their business's communication needs are met. RJ's dedication to customer service since our beginning has led to satisfied clients who we look forward to serving for years to come.
Our Story
Present
2023
RJ Telecommunications continues to grow and serve southeastern Michigan and beyond
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November
Chace McLaughin joined the team as IT Systems Director and began building out RJ’s IT services.
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September
Elizabeth Crossman joined the RJ team as our main field technician and customer care specialist to oversee project management.
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July
Mark Friday officially became full owner of RJ Telecommunications and is now the proud owner and president!
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January
Emily Ostroski joined the team to help with the transition of owners as our controller, helping to streamline our operations and bring the company into the 21st century.
2023
2017
2017
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Mark Friday became 30% owner of RJ Telecommunications.
2016
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A new Network & Systems Engineer joined RJ. His networking expertise, vast knowledge of coding languages, and his ability to learn new coding languages pushed RJ’s VOIP services in a much-needed step forward.
2016
2013
With RJ’s shift from traditional phone systems to VOIP, the company saw major growth. Current customers were converted to VOIP, and new customers were brought on thanks to word-of-mouth recommendations and outsides sales reps. This transition was made easier due to the RJ Team’s expansive knowledge of the legacy PBX system.
2013
With Nortel’s downfall in 2013, RJ needed to shift gears to ensure its longevity as a company. To accomplish this shift, RJ invested in colocation space in Southfield, Michigan and became a VOIP supplier, connecting customers with on-site VOIP systems and remote phone system configurations. RJ’s first test as a VOIP supplier was to connect a customer’s Nortel Option switch with their phone system in Honduras. RJ found a way to accomplish this and saved the customer thousands in international communication.
2013
2004
As the economy fluctuated in the early 2000s, the telecommunications industry saw many ups and downs. However, thanks to RJ’s reputation in customer service and phone systems, RJ continued to maintain large Nortel systems and receive cabling projects during this time.
2004
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Mark Friday joined RJ Telecommunications as a cable technician at 17 years old.
2004
1997
RJ Telecommunications grew as a company, adding customers such as the Oakland Press and Easter Seals of Michigan. RJ started to become recognized as a reliable telecommunications and cabling company in southeastern Michigan.
1996
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Robert Jenereaux founded RJ Telecommunications as a low voltage cabling company and Nortel phone system installer and maintenance provider.