Advantage TeleMessaging, Inc. understands that changing answering services might seem overwhelming, but we are here to make the process for you as easy as possible. We strive for excellence and look forward to becoming your Call Management Partner! 

Advantage TeleMessaging, Inc. has provided our unique brand of customer-centric-based answering services since we opened in 1994. Our entire management team, including myself, started out as agents on the phones. We know what it takes to deliver quality customer service to your callers.  

We will always operate under the core philosophy that our clients and their callers come first above all else. With our clients foremost in mind, we will strive to offer them nothing but an outstanding answering service they can always trust, make their callers feel as if they are the only ones we are assisting, and always attempt to improve their overall business operations. We are never just the answering service, but the call management partner that our clients and their callers deserve.

We look forward to working with you!

Sincerely,
Drew Ritter 
Owner/President 
Advantage TeleMessaging, Inc.
 

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Drew Ritter

Owner / President

An award-winning entrepreneur, recognized by the Forbes organization, Drew has been with Advantage TeleMessaging, Inc. since day one when his mother started the company.  He started as an agent and worked his way up through the ranks until he purchased the company from his mother in 2008.  Drew is hands-on and responsible for not only all aspects of the day-to-day operation but the overall all fiscal health of the company.

Natalie Fulton

Operations Manager

Natalie is our Swiss Army Knife of the team and is indispensable. She has been with us for almost 20 years and holds her industry certifications as both an Agent, Advanced Agent and Supervisor from the Association of TeleServices, International (ATSI). She makes sure that all accounts are setup properly and maintain the highest level of efficiency.  Making sure the calls get answered and handled properly is job one!

Nikki Hafer

Operations Manager

Nikki Hafer has worked with Advantage TeleMessaging, Inc. for over 17 years and is also an indispensable member of the Operations team. She handles programming for both Secure Messaging and Secure Messaging Plus. She also enters client changes and client schedules. Nikki also dispatches and oversees the flow of the calls on the call floor. She is currently being trained on the programming aspect of our internal, telephony operating system.

Joe Kohalmi

Director of Sales & Marketing

Joe is responsible for procuring new clients and spreading the word about Advantage TeleMessaging, Inc. and the services we offer.  He's almost like a Chief Problem Solver.  Joe started out working on the phones as an agent before Drew gave him the chance to utilize his B.S. in Marketing in an exciting, new Sales & Marketing role. Chances are you will see him with Drew Ritter at one of the many trade shows he attends every year!

What Exactly Is Happening?
Why Advantage TeleMessaging, Inc.?
Will The Same Agents Be Answering Our Phones?
How Long Will The Transition Take?
Will I Still Be Able To Access My Messages And On Call Schedules Online Via Antitetam's Portal?
Will You Sign A Business Associate Agreement (BAA)?
Will My Rate Plan Be Changing?
Where Should I Send Payments?
When Will I Receive My First Invoice From Advantage TeleMessaging, Inc.?
I Currently Receive My Monthly Invoices Via E-mail. Will That Continue?
Will My Monthly Invoice Look Different?
I Am Currently Enrolled In Auto-Pay (credit card or ACH) To Pay My Invoice. Will That Enrollment Carry Over?
How Do I Obtain A Copy Of Your W9?
Do I Need To Send You A 1099 Tax Form?
I Have A Billing Question... How Do I Reach Your Billing Department?
Where Should I Sent On Call Schedules, Account Questions, Etc.?
Will My Account Number Change?
Will My Call Forwarding Number Change?
Do You Outsource Your Agents?
Do You Have Bilingual Agents?
What Is The Best Way To Reach Your Operations Team?