Our Team

Phil Garrett

Phil Garrett

Owner & President

Phil Garrett started his career at Aspen International Cable Corporation, working as a drafter by night while studying mechanical design by day at Chemeketa Community College. As Drafting Manager and later VP of Engineering Services, Garrett helped grow the company both in revenue and resources, overseeing the department through its integration as part of Argus Communications. At Argus (later Dycom), he managed multiple million-dollar fiber network projects across the country.

In 2005, Garrett was selected by the cities of Monmouth and Independence to oversee the inception of MINet, one of the first independent FTTP networks in the country. As General Manager of MINet, he built the innovative telecommunications network from scratch and operated it for seven years.

Garrett launched ADP Resources in 2012, as a response to growing demand for his services. He brings over 20 years of telecom management expertise and an integral, collaborative, agile approach to providing high-speed data, phone service and cable TV nationwide. He lives on a small farm in Independence, Oregon with his wife DeAnne.

Leadership Team

Integrity, collaboration and a work ethic second to none is what characterizes the ADP team. We practice leadership by example, and put the time, focus and attention to detail that a project requires, from top management to boots on the ground.

Leadership Team

Integrity, collaboration and a work ethic second to none is what characterizes the ADP team. We practice leadership by example, and put the time, focus and attention to detail that a project requires, from top management to boots on the ground.

Travis Stenhjem

Travis Stenhjem

Director of Infrastructure Management
tstenhjem@adp-resources.com

After graduating from Arizona State University in 2004, Travis worked as an Assistant Golf Professional. In 2008 he moved back to Portland, OR, and started a new career in the Telecommunications industry. Travis began his cable career working in the Call Center for Comcast before pursuing a Construction Project Coordinator role covering Cellular Backhaul. 

In his role as a Project Coordinator, Travis learned all aspects of fiber optic design, documentation, and field operations. As the department began to grow Travis was promoted to Fiber Construction Supervisor, where he built a highly effective team of 10 staff members. 

In 2017, Travis left Comcast and became the Area Manager for SEFNCO Communications. In June of 2019, when SEFNCO ended local operations in the Oregon market, Travis joined our team at ADP Resources as the Director of Operations. 

Outside of work Travis spends time with his family, and enjoys camping, hiking, golfing and going to the beach.

Chris Nelson

Chris Nelson

Director of Field Operations, Oregon
chris.nelson@adp-resources.com

Born and raised in Silverton Oregon, shortly after his 19th birthday Chris enlisted into the United States Air Force. Chris was stationed at Travis AFB from 2006-2012 where he was an aircraft electrical and environmental technician on the KC10 aircraft.

After being honorably discharged, Chris continued his education in the electrical field at Los Medanos Community College, in Pittsburg CA, Majoring in Electrical Technology. In 2014 Chris moved back to Oregon and started work building electrical control panels. In August of 2016, Chris joined ADP Resources, and in 2017 he took on the Management of Field Operations.

In his spare time, Chris enjoys spending time with his family, camping, golfing, billiards. Chris plays pool in two pool leagues, APA and USAPL. His USAPL team has qualified multiple times for the national tournament in Las Vegas and has played in charity events.

Karina Manzo

Karina Manzo

Director of Customer Relations
kmanzo@adp-resources.com

Karina was born in Mexico and moved to the U.S.A. when she was 10 years old. She is the youngest of the siblings; 5 sisters and 2 brothers. 

One of Karina’s biggest accomplishments, for both her and her family, is her graduation from college with a Bachelor of Arts Degree – Majoring in Social Science and minor in Spanish. Karina is the second one of her family to graduate from High School and the only one with a college degree. 

While attending school and for several years after her college years, Karina worked for a telecommunications service provider that introduced her to the industry. Early in her career Karina was engaged in customer service, checking service quality and customer’s equipment, billing for services, and establishing services for customers. 

Karina really enjoys learning new things, taking on new challenges, and loves helping others. During a college course Karina collaborated with her fellow students on the creation of a tenant’s rights form for the City of Independence. 

We are proud to have Karina on the leadership team here at ADP Resources. The passion, drive, and love of helping others she brings is an inspiration to all!

Sean Watters

Sean Watters

Senior Program Manager
swatters@adp-resources.com

Sean began working in the CATV industry in the early 1990’s, performing pole-make-ready tasks while attending high school. After graduation, he enlisted in the US Air Force, serving as an Air Launched Cruise Missile Technician. Sean was Honorably Discharged and began work as a Delta 2/3 Rocket Technician for the Boeing Company at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, in his home state of Florida. After participating in multiple missions, including the launch of multiple GPS Constellation satellites, he transitioned back into the telecommunications industry.

Sean has worked in several areas of the CATV industry, including system as built mapping, pole make ready engineering, fiber optic system auditing, and project management and inspection. His work has included specialized areas that utilized the new technology as it has become available, and his expertise expanded into the permitting services and construction inspection areas. It is the close client contact and interaction that Sean enjoys most about the job.

Sean officially joined ADP Resources in 2020, after working as a contractor for the company previously. Located in St. George, Sean is the Operations Manager of the Utah Region.

He enjoys being able to travel for work and working in various areas of the country.

In his spare time, Sean enjoys spending time with his family, sports (especially any involving the Florida Gators), exploring new places, especially out west, and visiting historical sites.

Aloura Nelson

Aloura Nelson

Drafting & Quality Assurance Manager
anelson@adp-resources.com

Born in Southern California, Aloura is a professional who brings a wealth of experience to her role as the Quality Control and Drafting Manager at ADP Resources. With a background in Retail and Customer Service, including roles at Nike, Aloura joined the ADP team in 2017 as a Data Entry Specialist. While working part-time, she pursued her Drafting Certificate at Chemeketa Community College, showcasing her dedication to continuous learning and professional development.

Throughout her journey at ADP Resources, Aloura’s dedication and proficiency in drafting have been instrumental in her ascent from Drafter to Quality Control and Drafting Manager. Her commitment to excellence and leadership qualities makes her an asset to the team.

Outside the office, her passion extends beyond the workplace to activities such as camping and exploring new places to satisfy her love for sushi and Mexican cuisine. Aloura is not just a dynamic professional but also a devoted mother of three, a loving wife, and a proud owner of two dogs. Family holds a special place in her heart, and she cherishes quality time spent with her loved ones.

Jacob Neu

Jacob Neu

Permitting Department Manager
jneu@adp-resources.com

Jake was born and raised in Wausau, a small town in the heart of Wisconsin. As a child, he spent a lot of time on the golf course. This led to him playing varsity golf as a freshman and working at the local country club, all the way up to college. He attended University of Wisconsin at Stevens Point and later lived in Madison, WI for several years. There, he would start his career in the CATV industry as a contractor for TDS Telecom working in their Right of Way Department.

In 2018, he decided to move to Oregon to experience a new setting for his life. Shortly after arriving in the Pacific Northwest, Jake would join the ADP team as a Permit Specialist. After working in that position for 3 years, Jake became the manager of the Permitting Department.

Jake enjoys his life in Oregon which includes taking day trips to the coast, golfing, and exploring the many walking trails around Portland with his girlfriend and dog. He also enjoys playing video games and discovering new music.

Frank Zabel

Frank Zabel

Area Operations Manager, Nevada
fzabel@adp-resources.com

Frank has been in the cable industry for 22 years, working for both Charter Communications and Comcast. Frank began his cable career in 1997 as an installer with Charter. As he grew in his career, he advanced to maintenance technician. Later in his career he moved into construction, beginning with quality control and then working to become a construction coordinator.

When Frank moved to Portland in 2007, he began a new career with Comcast. Due to limited opportunities available at the time in construction, he began as an installer once again. Over the course of several years, he continued to grow and work in roles performing commercial site surveys, construction coordination, enterprise fiber construction coordination.  After six years successfully fulfilling several roles, Frank was promoted to construction supervisor for the SW Washington region of the Portland market where he worked for three years.

In March of 2020, Frank joined the ADP Resources team as the Nevada Area Operations Manager. In Frank’s free time he likes to hang out with his wife and kids, Mt. bike and Snowboard.

Jason Sell

Jason Sell

Regional Field Operations Manager PNW
jsell@adp-resources.com

Jason graduated from Oregon State University’s School of Forestry and built a 22-year career in forest products and high-tech manufacturing, managing teams and facilities in Ohio, Arizona, and Oregon. While a manager with ATI Specialty Alloys and Components he was able to further his education and experience at The Ohio State University’s Fisher College of Business with a Lean Manager Certification.

Jason values people, relationships and innovative thinking. In the spring of 2020, he found himself in a position professionally to try something new and that led him to the opportunity with ADP Resources. Although he had no experience in the telecommunications industry, he was intrigued by the possibility of growth and the positive company atmosphere. Starting in a field technician role gave him the ground level experience needed to understand a core part of the business. After so many years of being behind a desk or inside manufacturing facilities, he also rediscovered a love for working outside, even in the rain! Jason was promoted to Regional Field Operation Manager PNW in August 2022.

In his free time Jason enjoys volunteering for community organizations, skiing and traveling with his wife and son, and spending time with extended family.

Chris Sarino

Chris Sarino

Regional Field Operations Manager PNW
csarino@adp-resources.com

Chris was born and raised in a small town on the beautiful coast of Oregon. There, he met his wife and moved to Salem over 10 years ago to start a new life with his 4 children and now, grandchildren (which seems to be growing quickly)! He has a long history of working in cold storage facilities as a forklift operator and has advanced into a lead for many years. He was excited to escape the cold when he started working for ADP Resources as a field technician. He didn’t realize that as a surveyor/field data collector, he would be fighting against the elements and beautiful weather on the Oregon coast.

With hard work, a strong work ethic, and the ability to learn quickly, he moved into his new position as our Regional Field Operations Manager for the Pacific Northwest region.

In his spare time, Chris likes traveling Oregon and glamping, home improvements, outdoor recreational activities, and spending time with his growing family.

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