It’s a new generation of telecommunications — in more ways than one.
The industry has changed dramatically since Joseph Choma founded the company — then known as Executone-Lansing, Inc. — and became the first distributor of intercom, nurse call and paging systems in the Lansing area. Fifty-one years later, his son, owner David Choma, is the second generation to lead the family business.
Serving mostly the small business sector, Metronet Telecom brings expertise in every level of telephone technology and network consulting. David’s firm designs smart, efficient systems, providing services including telephone, Internet, conferencing solutions and voice-over Internet Protocol (VoIP).
“We work alongside of you,” said Katie Smith, a Metronet Telecom associate. When a client has a question or needs a solution, they “talk to a real live person,” not a voicemail system, she added. “We’re always looking out to see how we can help our clientele.”
One of the ways they help is the “test-drive demo.” Clients have the opportunity to come in, talk directly with the owner, and test equipment and potential solutions. That individual attention is one of the advantages of being a local, independent firm, Katie said.
“People like local. It’s kind of that ‘mom and pop’ feeling.”
Metronet Telecom is at 2182 North Cedar Street, Holt, 694.1101, metronet.cc