Sam Carpenter
Owner/President
Sam founded Centratel in Bend, Oregon in 1984. With a background in engineering, construction management, publishing, and journalism, and residing in Bend, Oregon and Stearns, Kentucky, outside interests include mountaineering, hiking, skiing, cycling, writing, reading, and traveling. His book, Work the System: The Simple Mechanics of Making More and Working Less was first published in 2008 (See www.workthesystem.com). His second book, The Systems Mindset: Managing the Machinery of Your Life was published in 2016 (See www.thesystemsmindset.com). Sam is founder (in 2006) and director of Kashmir Family Aid. Sam is married to Diana Bybee Carpenter.
Telephone Service Representatives (Partial Listing)
Angel
TSR
Angel has proudly served in the military and is a Central Oregon native. She loves her community, her children and all animals.
Ashlee
TSR
Ashlee was born and raised in Hawaii. She moved to in 2019. She enjoys hiking, swimming, and writing. She is currently studying human anatomy and plans to continue her education at OSU-Cascades.
Brian
Supervisor
Born in Idaho, Brian has lived in Central Oregon since 1978. He is the guy in the office who keeps a smile on his face even during the most challenging of situations. He is happily married with three adult children. In his spare time, he enjoys hanging out at the many Oregon lakes with his family or taking in a movie. He is also a music lover.
Carla
Senior TSR
A 20+ year Centratel veteran. Enjoys playing with her four cats and one dog as well as short hikes, bike riding and reading biographies.
Carol
Senior TSR
Carol enjoys exploring the Central Oregon great outdoors both winter and summer, watching football, drag racing and playing with her dog.
Casey
TSR
Casey is a native Oregonian. She is very creative and enjoys art and the Bend summer weather. She spends her time off with her friends, family, and her pet bunny. She hopes to further her education in Art and Business.
Cindy
TSR
Cindy returned to Central Oregon in 2015 after 13 years abroad. Oregon is her home though she has lived in eight US states and England. She enjoys photography, exploring outdoors, music filled road trips and spending time with friends and family.
Kelly
TSR
Kelly was born in Amarillo, Texas but has lived most of her life in different parts of Oregon. Her favorite achievement in life thus far is being a mom to her daughter. Kelly enjoys spending time with family and traveling.
Kirk
Floor Lead
Kirk has resided in Central Oregon since the age of 11 years old. He enjoys year-round fly fishing and craft brewing. He tends a small personal orchard and berry patch on his days off which he plans to expand in the near future.
Kym
TSR
Kym truly enjoys riding her motorcycle and outdoor activities and loves spending time with her grandchildren and cat.
Laura
Supervisor
A native Oregonian, Laura enjoys outdoor activities as well as volunteering at a local animal shelter. She is a graduate of Eastern Oregon University and has a bachelor’s degree in Business.
Linda M.
Senior TSR
A 20+ year Centratel veteran. Enjoys spending time with her grandchildren Cole & Amy, gardening and riding her bike.
Patti
TSR
Patti moved to Oregon with her four children from the bay area, she enjoys reading, riding her bike and loves living in Central Oregon.
Paulo
Operations Support Specialist
Paulo has lived in Oregon since 2018. He served as a Corporal in the United States Marine Corps from 2009-2013. He enjoys going for runs, hikes, and also spending his free time with friends and family.
Robert
TSR
Robert moved to Central Oregon over 10 years ago from a major metropolitan city. He enjoys the outdoors, spending time with family and friends in this beautiful mecca for sports and outdoor activities.
Ryan L.
TSR
Ryan is a native Oregonian and has worked in Technical Support, Caregiving, and as a Wildland Firefighter. He enjoys hiking and backpacking, and is an avid PC gamer.
Stephanie
Supervisor
Stephanie relocated to Central Oregon from the San Francisco Bay Area. When she is not working she can be found enjoying time with her husband and four children. Her hobbies range from automotive repair to hand sewing costumes.
Susan
Senior TSR
Her background includes such things as a dental assistant, surgical assistant, office coordinator and facilities manager. She has two very handsome sons and has raised exotic pheasants, wallabies, and other animals. She likes to sew and knit as well as camp, fish and cook.
Toni
Senior TSR
Toni moved to Bend from The Willamette Valley in 1996. She has two daughters and two grandchildren; it is her joy to spend time with them. In her free time, she loves searching for home decor and vintage items at sales and thrift stores. Toni saves them from the landfill by making them beautiful again.
Trevor
Floor Lead
Native Oregonian, but a citizen of the world. Trevor suffers from wanderlust and has found a great home base in Bend and Centratel. In his free time, you can find him on the river or in the mountains living his #Oregonlife.
Administrative Staff
Andi Freeman
CEO
Andi operates Centratel in Sam’s absence… and when Sam is NOT absent! She has a Bachelors degree from Wittenberg University. She loves to find solutions to any challenge and hates to lose. She has two wonderful children and a tremendously supportive husband.
Marcello Scacchetti
CIO
Resides in Mirandola, Italy and Bend, Oregon. He loves his perfect Italian coffee, Ducati motorcycles and playing bass guitar.
Kendra Akehurst
Director of Operations
As a 5+ year veteran, Kendra is a integral part of Centratel’s management team. She is attending school full-time. While juggling school and work she finds time for her family and friends as well as playing basketball and swimming.
Jesse Merickel
Sales Manager
When he is not spending time with his two sons, he enjoys fly fishing for steelhead and skiing.
Yvette Wahl
HR Specialist
Yvette has lived in Central Oregon for 25 years. She is the proud graduate of Concordia University with a degree in Human Resources Management. She enjoys spending time with her daughters and grandchildren, traveling, and home interior design.
Teresa Abbas
Office Manager / Billing Manager
Spends time with her husband and two children enjoying car races, camping and just hanging out watching movies.
Amanda Davis
Sales Associate
Amanda loves to travel and enjoys being outdoors. She has two beautiful kids and an extremely supportive husband.
Pattie Casner
Quality Assurance Specialist
Has 3 married sons. Enjoys fishing, camping and day trip explorations with her retired ‘house hubby’ and family members.
Jason Hoan
IT Technician
Loves spending time with his family and friends and enjoys taking road trips around scenic Oregon.
Briela Malcom
Customer Service / TSR
Briela loves spending time with her husband, daughter and pets. She enjoys exploring the great outdoors, hiking, photography and baking.
Kimber Moore
New Account Specialist
Enjoys playing with her grandson Carter and her dog Cosmo. Loves camping, walking on the beach, and traveling.
Sandra Packard
Special Consultant
Lives in Pocatello, Idaho. Gifted downhill skier and mountain biker. A 27 year Centratel veteran.
Robyn Rammell
Bookkeeper
She has a degree in Business, specializing in Accounting from COCC. She moved to bend in 2012 and enjoys reading, puzzles, home projects, time with friends, family and her dog Dexter.
Rhonda
Customer Service Manager
Enjoys Central Oregon summers and spending time with her children. She has a zest for life, learning and loves a good challenge.
Sara
Training and Development Specialist
Sara was born in Oregon but raised in Texas. She is married with three kids. Sara is family oriented and loves the outdoors. She also enjoys quiet time, reading and helping others.
Emanuel Gug
Software Developer
Lives in Transylvania, Romania, is passionate about developing web applications, and in his free time likes to travel with his wife.
Fabio Bertoli
Graphic & Web Designer
Lives in Concordia, Italy. He loves music, movies and singing in his band. He enjoys snowboarding, swimming and spending time with friends.
