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Anonymously Rate Your Experience & Make Work BetterTempest Telecom employees are -34% more likely to recommend Tempest Telecom as a great place to work
| 33% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 0% | Passives |
| 67% | Detractors |
Working at Tempest Telecom is rated below average by 3 employees, across various culture dimensions. Tempest Telecom employees rate Retention highest among all categories, and think that CEO Rating and Work Culture have the most room for improvement, putting Tempest Telecom’s culture in the Bottom 30% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Bottom 30% compared to other companies in Santa Barbara, CA. See below in detail how working at Tempest Telecom was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at Tempest Telecom is rated C-
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Tempest Telecom ranks in the Bottom 30% of other companies on Comparably with 51-200 Employees for Overall Company Culture Score
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Anonymously Rate Your Experience & Make Work BetterOut of 2 Tempest Telecom employee reviews, 100% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping Tempest Telecom improve their work culture.
| Positive Reviews | 0% |
|---|---|
| Constructive Feedback | 100% |
What does the leadership team need to get better at?Less entitlement. Treat employees with respect and kimdness.
Tempest Telecom provides networking installation, equipment and repair services.
Over the past ten years, Tempest has built its reputation as a trusted partner to our customers by strictly adhering to our core values of: Value – delivered to our customers; Quality – in everything we do; Integrity – in all our communication and actions; and a Commitment to total customer satisfaction.
| Headquarter | 5383 Hollister Ave, Suite 130 Santa Barbara, CA United States of America |
|---|---|
| Website | www.tempesttelecom.com |
| Founding Date | 2005 |
| Tel | 8056903345 |
3 employees at Tempest Telecom have reviewed Tempest Telecom across various culture dimensions, providing their opinions on items ranging from executive ratings to the pace at work. The latest review was months ago.
Overall, the 3 Tempest Telecom employees give their leadership a grade of D, or Bottom 15% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.
Overall, the employees at Tempest Telecom are not very happy, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.

The prevailing opinion from Comparably users in Santa Barbara, CA about their company is that it was very prepared on their first day. Santa Barbara, CA employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was positive. 78% said their direct manager was helpful with their acclimation during the first 90 days. First impressions are important, and how prepared a company is on your first day leaves a lasting impression.
At this moment no Tempest Telecom employees have provided insight into whether or not they clearly understand Tempest Telecom's KPIs and OKRs.
Jessica’s approval rate is lower compared to CEOs at similar sized companies, putting Jessica in the Bottom 5% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably, and in the Bottom 5% compared to CEOs of all other companies in Santa Barbara, CA. Jessica Firestone’s employees rank Tempest Telecom in the Bottom 30% for Retention, in the Bottom 25% for Outlook, and in the Bottom 15% for Leadership.
Jessica Firestone CEO / President
Jessica Firestone serves as the CEO / President of Tempest Telecom.
Julie Lubin CFO
Julie Lubin serves as the CFO of Tempest Telecom Solutions. Julie started at Tempest Telecom Solutions in July of 2005.... read more
Richard Smith VP Business Development
Richard Smith serves as the VP Business Development of Tempest Telecom Solutions. Richard started at Tempest Telecom... read more
Michael Rousso Executive Account
Michael Rousso serves as the Executive Account of Tempest Telecom.
Jeff Meskill Vice President
Jeff Meskill serves as the Vice President of Tempest Telecom.
Dan Firestone Chief Operating Officer
Dan Firestone serves as the Chief Operating Officer of Tempest Telecom Solutions. Dan started at Tempest Telecom... read more
Christopher Roten VP Sales
Christopher Roten serves as the VP Sales of Tempest Telecom Solutions. Christopher currently resides in the Greater Los... read more
How much do people at Tempest Telecom get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at Tempest Telecom is $103,309, or $49 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $118,597, or $57 per hour.
At Tempest Telecom, the highest paid job is a Director of Engineering at $170,575 annually and the lowest is an Admin Assistant at $45,798 annually. Average Tempest Telecom salaries by department include: Business Development at $96,386, IT at $89,294, Customer Support at $60,002, and Sales at $210,326. Half of Tempest Telecom salaries are above $118,597.
2 employees at Tempest Telecom rank their Compensation in the Top 5% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 6 ratings) while 2 employees at Tempest Telecom rank their Perks And Benefits in the Top 5% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 2 ratings).
Last updated months ago.
| Summary | Salary Range | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
1st Percentile $68k | $68k | 1st Percentile |
20th Percentile $94k | $94k | 20th Percentile |
40th Percentile $118k | $118k | 40th Percentile |
60th Percentile $182k | $182k | 60th Percentile |
80th Percentile $232k | $232k | 80th Percentile |
100th Percentile $324k | $324k | 100th Percentile |
* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.
The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at Tempest Telecom across various culture dimensions.
Tempest Telecom PTO policy is a critical component of the benefits package offered to employees.

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In 2019, Tempest Telecom applied for 2 H1B visas. Of the work permits applied for, 100% were approved.
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What is Tempest Telecom address?
Tempest Telecom location is at 5383 Hollister Ave, Suite 130
Who is the CEO of Tempest Telecom?
Tempest Telecom CEO is Jessica Firestone, their score by employees is 33
What is Tempest Telecom eNPS?
The eNPS for Tempest Telecom is -34
What is the salary for Account Manager in Tempest Telecom?
Account Manager average salary in the US is 85k
What are the salaries in the Design in Tempest Telecom?
The average salaries for Design in Tempest Telecom is 85k