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?
After almost 50 years in the telephone answering business, Bill Bosch has made the decision to retire and sell Antietam Call Center to Advantage TeleMessaging, Inc.
Why Advantage TeleMessaging, Inc.?
Bill Bosch and Drew Ritter have known each other for over 20 years.  Their friendship, operational philosophies and similar geographic location ensures that Advantage TeleMessaging, Inc. can continue to provide the level of service that Antietam Call Center clients have been accustomed to.
Will The Same Agents Be Answering Our Phones?

Absolutely!  

This transaction would not be possible without the quality team already in place at Antietam Call Center.  Advantage TeleMessaging, Inc. has no plans to replace any of the team that you are used to dealing with.

How Long Will The Transition Take?

GREAT question!

The short answer is... as long as it takes to make sure its done right!

It will take some time to migrate all of the account information from Antietam's systems to Advantage's.  We approximate anywhere from 45-60 days for the transition to be complete.  

The good news is that the vast majority of the transition will be on the back end of things... non-client facing.  This means that things should be seamless with no interruption for the client.

Will I Still Be Able To Access My Messages And On Call Schedules Online Via Antitetam's Portal?

Some Antietam Call Center clients access their messages and on call calendars via a secure webpage located around via https://antietamcc.pinnaclefreedom.com

This portal will continue to be active while we transition/migrate the accounts unto our system.

Once the migration is completed, you will have a new portal to access your Messages and On Call Calendars.  The website is located at https://my.advantagetelemessaging.com.

Will You Sign A Business Associate Agreement (BAA)?

Absolutely!

If you are a medical account or deal with PHI/ePHI and need a BAA in place then you can e-mail your request to manager@advantagetelemessaging.com.

You are welcome to sign ours or we would be happy to review yours.

Will My Rate Plan Be Changing?
Advantage TeleMessaging, Inc. has no immediate plans to change anyone's rate plans.
Where Should I Send Payments?

Checks should be made out to Advantage TeleMessaging, Inc. and can be sent to:

Advantage TeleMessaging, Inc.
529 Reading Avenue / Suite I
West Reading, PA   19611

If you would like to pay by credit card or ACH, you can click the "Review & Pay Now" button in your billing email to pay the current invoice online and enroll in auto-pay.

When Will I Receive My First Invoice From Advantage TeleMessaging, Inc.?

If all goes according to plan, you should receive your first invoice from Advantage TeleMessaging, Inc. on 12/01/2024.

I Currently Receive My Monthly Invoices Via E-mail. Will That Continue?

If you currently receive your monthly invoices via e-mail you will continue to received them.  However, the address the e-mail comes from will be different.

Effective 12/01/2024, your invoices will come from advantage@tasbillercloud.com.  

Will My Monthly Invoice Look Different?

Advantage TeleMessaging, Inc. and Antietam Call Center use the same billing software,  While you may notice minor differences in layout, the monthly invoices should not look too different from what you are used to seeing.

I Am Currently Enrolled In Auto-Pay (credit card or ACH) To Pay My Invoice. Will That Enrollment Carry Over?

While Advantage TeleMessaging, Inc. and Antietam Call Center both use the same billing platform, we use different merchant processors so credit card and/or ACH information will not carry over.  

However, re-enrolling is simple!  Just click the "Review & Pay Now" button in your billing email and you can pay the current invoice online and enroll in auto-pay.

You can also re-enroll over the phone by calling (610) 372-5551 or e-mailing billing@advantagetelemessaging.com.  

(for your security, please do not send credit card or bank account/ach information via email)

How Do I Obtain A Copy Of Your W9?
For those clients that need a copy of our W9 for accounting & tax purposes, you can send the request to manager@advantagetelemessaging.com.  A member of our team will send a W9 to you as soon as possible.
Do I Need To Send You A 1099 Tax Form?

Nope!  

We are a corporation and do not need a 1099 tax form.

Look at all the time we just saved you!  😃

I Have A Billing Question... How Do I Reach Your Billing Department?

You can always call us at (610) 372-5551 and ask for Billing.  

However, the quickest way to reach us is to send an e-mail to billing@advantagetelemessaging.com.  

This e-mail copies our billing team and creates a work ticket for us for follow-up.  This helps ensure your billing question or request is not missed.

Where Should I Sent On Call Schedules, Account Questions, Etc.?

Currently, you are sending account support emails/on call changes/etc. to programming@antietamcallcenter.com.  Please continue to do so during our transition.  

In addition to sending to that address, please copy manager@advantagetelemessaging.com.  

This e-mail copies our entire management team and creates a work ticket for us for follow-up.  This helps ensure your support request is not missed.

Of course, you can always call us at (610) 372-5551 and ask for one of our Operations Managers.  

Will My Account Number Change?

The short answer is that it shouldn't.  

However, there may be a rare situation where an Antietam Call Center account number conflicts with one Advantage TeleMessaging, Inc. already has in place.  Should that happen we will address it with the affected client(s) at that time.  

Will My Call Forwarding Number Change?

Advantage TeleMessaging, Inc. will be taking ownership of all of the Antietam Call Center call forwarding numbers so everything should be seamless for you with no changes needed to your current call forwarding procedures. 

In the rare event that your call forwarding number will change, we will reach out to you directly to discuss.

Do You Outsource Your Agents?

NOPE!  

We take pride in the fact that ALL of our Advantage TeleMessaging, Inc. agents and supervisors are US-Based and are OUR employees on OUR payroll.

While we sometimes partner with other call centers for client-specific projects, Advantage TeleMessaging, Inc. does not outsource our general call handling off-shore.

Do You Have Bilingual Agents?

Advantage TeleMessaging, Inc. employs many agents who are fluent in both English and Spanish across day, evening and overnight shifts.

Need other language services?  Let us know and we can see what solutions we can provide.

What Is The Best Way To Reach Your Operations Team?

You can always call us at (610) 372-5551 and ask for one of our Operations Managers.  

However, the quickest way to reach us is to send an e-mail to manager@advantagetelemessaging.com.  This e-mail copies our entire management team and creates a work ticket for us for follow-up.  This helps ensure your support request is not missed.