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Michael Harrison: CEO / Founder
Mike Harrison is both the founder and president of PCS and is currently overseeing the Executive day-to-day operations of Preferred Cabling Systems. He studied at FSU, where he gained both a degree and extensive knowledge in the field of electrical engineering. Mike soon became an early adopter of the fiber optic field, where he went on to become a leader while working with Will Tel Communications. Mike was also personally responsible in the late 1980's for implementing a continuous fiber optics network from California to the East Coast of the United States. Since then, Mr. Harrison has gone onto founding Preferred Cabling Solutions (PCS) in the early 1990's and has engineered, installed, and implemented Data Networks, Fiber Optics' Integration, and Security systems throughout the entire Western Hemisphere.
Gary Nugent: CFO
Preferred Cabling Systems (PCS) is a leading Data Center US company specializing in design, engineering & building of Micro Data Centers throughout the western hemisphere. PCS benefits from over 43 years of Data Center integration, financial and operational leadership, where the focus is first and foremost on delivering compliance, efficiency, and growth. As Chief Financial Officer, Gary’s responsibilities span financial oversight, engineering integration, human resources, and legal compliance for a pioneering company. Gary’s expertise in managing multidisciplinary teams to support quality-driven Data Network solutions in Data Centers, as well as hospitality/healthcare-focused systems, including access control, security, and fire alarm integration, has made him an industry leader in the telecommunications field over the last 20+ years. PCS thrives by maintaining its commitment to quality and precision, backed by debt-free capital investments that empower innovation.
By combining finance expertise with low-voltage design and project engineering skills, contributions have consistently driven measurable value. PCS’s mission remains centered on ensuring its reputation as a trusted leader in the industry, while fostering operational excellence and sustainable growth.
Paul Torrey
Paul Torrey is a C-suite advisor and subject-matter expert in applied AI for operational and commercial functions, including sales effectiveness, go-to-market strategy, product/service innovation, and large-deal execution at the intersection of high-tech, healthcare, and life sciences. As a sought-after speaker, board advisor, and innovator, he advises clients, C-suite leaders,, and board members on strategies for harnessing technical innovation (machine learning, agentic systems, generative AI, robotics, and other transformational technologies) to reimagine their businesses from a first principles, forward-deployed engineering perspective to move with urgency to remain distinctive in the age of AI.
Paul is a former senior executive with Amazon AWS, Google Cloud, Deloitte, UiPath, and Siemens Medical. With a unique blend of executive, entrepreneurial, technology and sales expertise, he brings a distinctive end-to-end perspective that enables companies and teams to thrive. This includes creating and leading high-performance industry GTM teams, creating and leading large-scale strategic $25M+ accounts, and driving large complex deals ($300M+). As a C-suite and board advisor, he establishes the vision for growth and then drives the complex cross-functional people, process and technology initiatives required to achieve the intended outcomes with urgency. This includes hands-on expertise in driving new revenue and improving sales effectiveness (internally and with partners), P&L oversight, and developing industry accelerator solutions and GTM playbooks that deliver competitive advantage for companies serving the life sciences, healthcare, and manufacturing industries. Paul was recently selected to be a Fellow in Singularity University’s A360 program, and is deeply connected to the MIT and Harvard AI ecosystems responsible for bringing the next generation of the AI economy to life.
Ronel Ruiz: Senior Vice President, Engineering Division
Ronel Ruiz is an accomplished Electrical Engineer with deep expertise in low-voltage engineering and design. He brings extensive experience in project estimation, monitoring, and troubleshooting, successfully leading multidisciplinary initiatives across institutional and commercial sectors.
His technical proficiency spans Fiber and Copper Backbone, Structured Cabling, Fire Alarm Systems, Access Control, CCTV, CATV, and AV solutions.
Renowned for his meticulous attention to detail and results-driven leadership, Ronel plays a critical role in ensuring every project meets stringent compliance and regulatory requirements while remaining cost-efficient and operationally resilient. He brings a disciplined, systems-focused approach to project execution, balancing technical rigor with practical delivery to achieve reliable, repeatable performance.
Through the application of innovative engineering strategies, process optimization, and thoughtful risk management, Ronel consistently drives high standards across design, implementation, and commissioning. His leadership sets clear benchmarks for quality, reliability, and accountability, contributing to projects that perform as intended in mission-critical environments where uptime, scalability, and precision are non-negotiable.
WHO WE ARE
We are more than just contractors
We are partners in the evolution of low-voltage data systems. With over 40 years of expertise across the Western Hemisphere, we design, install, and service the networks that keep the world connected.
43+ Years Of Our Operational Excellence.
Core Values
1. Reliability & Trust: With over 43 years of expertise and a 25-year reputation with the world’s largest brands and government agencies, we stand behind every cable we pull. Our clients trust us with their most sensitive and mission-critical environments.
2. Technical Excellence: We take immense pride in the PCS name. Our engineers and technicians possess decades of combined experience, ensuring that every fiber optic backbone and data network is engineered for peak performance and compliance.
3. Financial Integrity: We believe in honest, transparent partnerships. Our "Beat Any Price" guarantee and strict "No Change Order" policy ensure our clients receive the best value without surprises or hidden costs.
4. Accountability & Scale: No job is too big. We combine the massive capacity of a nationwide contractor—backed by substantial surety bonds—with the local accountability of our regional offices.
5. Constant Availability: Data never sleeps, and neither do we. We provide 24/7/365 live-person support to ensure our clients' infrastructure is always monitored and maintained by a real expert, not a call center.
Our Mission
To provide the most reliable, end-to-end mission-critical data infrastructure in the Western Hemisphere. We are dedicated to delivering superior low-voltage contracting services—from conception to execution—ensuring every project is completed on time, under budget, and with zero change orders. We don't just act as a vendor; we serve as a long-term partner in the evolution of our clients' data systems.
Our Vision
To remain the nation’s premier authority in data connectivity and infrastructure. We aim to power the future of global communication by setting the industry standard for technical expertise, financial integrity, and large-scale operational excellence, ensuring that the world’s most secure and high-profile locations stay connected.