About Us.
Taro Communications, LLC provides engineering and construction services for a variety of industries. Our customers seek the precision and expertise of engineers to help increase the accuracy and efficiency of their fiber optic network connectivity. Taro has taken a leadership role in maintaining several geospatial databases for multiple companies in the United States which allows for our customers to clearly view, analyze, and track their network infrastructure.
Our Mission.
At Taro Communications, LLC, our mission is to deliver precise, innovative, and reliable telecommunications engineering solutions that empower infrastructure development and connectivity. We are committed to serving contractors, utility companies, and government agencies with unmatched accuracy, integrity, and responsiveness – building smarter fiber networks that support the future of communication.
Meet Our Management Team.
Rodney Gabriel
President/Owner
Rodney is an entrepreneurial and driven executive, with over 30 years of leading industry expertise in fiber optic design and management. Rodney is certified in Transport Fiber Optic Networks, PMP certified, and maintains a California Contractors license. Rodney is skilled at strategic oversight, sales development, contract negotiations, and building fruitful partnerships. He is a leader in the telecommunications industry and competent to exceed goals and deadlines.
Anurag Samudrala
Vice President
Anurag utilizes his rich background in engineering and business to provide strategic leadership for Taro. He is responsible for the development and implementation of all strategic plans, including new client engagement, budgeting/financial analysis, and project planning through completion. Anurag provides formal oversight to all engineering and construction teams and closely monitors and evaluates production to ensure all customer deliverables are carefully met. Anurag holds a Master of Science in Civil Engineering and a Master of Science in Business Administration.
David McElroy
Vice President of Business Development
With over 30 years in the telecommunications industry, David brings proven leadership in program management and technology implementation. His career highlights include leading Smart City and wireless infrastructure projects, building ADSS fiber rings in St. Croix and St. Thomas, and directing major post-Hurricane Maria restoration efforts in Puerto Rico. David has driven multiple companies into successful FTTH/FTTX deployments across the U.S. and its territories. At Taro Communications, he oversees acquisitions and the growth of the company’s engineering, construction, wireless, and security divisions.
Michael Gabriel
Vice President of Construction
With over 45 years of hands-on experience in the telecommunications industry, Michael is a seasoned expert in fiber splicing, directional boring, and aerial construction. Throughout his career, he has played a vital role in the successful delivery of numerous large-scale fiber optic deployments across diverse terrains and conditions. Michael’s deep technical knowledge, combined with a meticulous eye for detail, has made him a trusted leader in the field. He is well-versed in both legacy systems and emerging fiber technologies, and consistently ensures that every job meets the highest standards of safety, performance, and longevity.
Tammie Gabriel
Office Manager
Tammie describes her goal as, “to keep things running so seamlessly behind the scenes that customers see our team as one cohesive unit.” With a background in business management and financial services, Tammie spent over a decade in the trust industry, ultimately serving as a trust custodian. Her professional journey expanded further as a successful entrepreneur—co-founding two companies with her husband: a race car simulator business and an engineering firm in the telecommunications sector. These ventures gave her firsthand experience navigating both leadership and logistics in fast-paced, detail-heavy environments. Tammie’s love for structure and detail is more than a strength—it’s a passion. It’s also what led her to pursue law school, a dream interrupted by a brain tumor diagnosis. Though she had to pause that path, Tammie’s resilience never wavered. After two surgeries, she emerged stronger—pouring her energy into family, business, and now, into ensuring the smooth operation of Taro’s services.