About Us
S & W Communications was founded in February 1987 on the premise that a successful business could be built on Honest Business Ethics, Quality Service and Competitive Pricing. Our Customer Service & Technical Staff is a cut above the rest. S&W’s philosophy of always “Doing the Right Thing” has helped us grow to over 5,000 customers in the Greater Los Angeles area. And with today’s technology of hosted VOIP, you can work anywhere in the world and be connected to your office.
Regular Service is available Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (excluding holidays). Emergency service is available 24/7. We are here for our customers and stand behind all our products and services.
S & W is a full-service telecommunications company, offering voice-over internet protocol (VoIP) applications including: IP telephony and networking, hybrid and digital telephone systems, Unified Messaging and contact center applications. We also offer telecommunications consulting and management of telecom services. We work with your IT staff or your consulting team to provide solutions that are efficient and economically sound. Your satisfaction is very important. In partnering with you for success, we invest our efforts in making sure your staff is confident and trained on using your telephone system to its fullest potential.

Our Team

Steve Wold, President
Steve Wold started in the telephone industry in 1978 as a purchasing agent. He went on to work for several large Interconnect Telephone companies as Operations Manager and in sales. With this experience in his pocket, he decided to start S&W Communications in February 1987 on the premise that a business can provide exceptional service to customers and remain honest in business. He currently oversees S & W’s operations, accounting, and administration, while serving as its President. Having lived in Los Angeles his entire life, he continues to make a positive impact in his local community and in the L.A. business community at large, serving previously as President of the Executive Association of the San Fernando Valley, and involved in several charitable organizations. He enjoys spending time with family, reading books and keeping up with sports.

Karen Schatz, Sales
Karen Schatz has been in the telecommunications industry for over 30 years. She has an innate ability to understand each customer’s specific needs and provide customized solutions that best fit their business requirements. Karen has forged a reputation among clients and throughout the business community for integrity, responsiveness, product knowledge and always providing the highest level of customer service. Karen’s strength is her focus on the intersection of client service and emerging technology. She is passionate about the industry and her customers benefit from her vast knowledge of existing and emerging technology solutions. Always putting the customer first, she provides personal oversight of all installation and service projects and flawlessly translates highly technical concepts into meaningful information. Karen works with business owners across all industries to fulfill all of their telecommunication needs. Karen is also an active member of the Provisors community.

Nolan Lee, Lead Technician
Nolan Lee has been with S&W since June of 1988. In addition to being certified on every system S&W sells, Nolan plays a key role in the company. Nolan has strong installation and programming skills, and with his vast experience he can advise and curtail many potential problems. His expertise and dedication are partially why S&W has satisfied so many customers through out the years. His unrivalled workmanship along with S&W’s top-of-the-line service and technology defines the company’s quality and excellence.