Meet the Empire Team

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Rooted in infrastructure design & installation, Empire has over twenty-five years of expertise in security and collaboration technology – and the necessary network cabling solutions to support them. Because we understand the internal workings of today’s tech-laden unified communications systems, we are better equipped than our competitors in understanding the nuances of deploying various collaboration, security, or audio/video systems to help your business run more efficiently.

Lisa Ruston, President.

Lisa Ruston

President

Lisa manages to keep a handle on our many clients and projects, as well as our busy office, and does so with panache. She has a long history of providing clients with what they need so that our customers know they have truly found the right partner and the right solution with Empire.

MARK RUSTON, Vice President

Mark Ruston

Vice President

Mark brings decades of industry experience to every project as a consultant and project manager. His attention to detail and ability to train your staff on newly installed systems makes him an invaluable asset to any project.

Ted Fiess, Vice President.

Ted Fiess

Vice President

As a registered communications distribution designer (RCDD), Ted is a wealth of information when it comes to helping you find the perfect solution for your communications or security needs. He will ensure that your project is implemented on time and comes in on budget.

The Empire Team:

The Right Solution. The Right Partner.

We’re proud to be recognized as a BICSI-certified registered communications distribution designer, as well as a Pennsylvania COSTARS vendor and certified WBENC business.

Registered Communications Distrubition Designer (RCDD) logo
COSTARS Logo in blue. AV Contract No. 034-E22-169; Security Contract No. 040-E23-224
Certified WBENC Women's Business Enterprise logo

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1215 16th St • Altoona, PA 16601