About AnswerFirst

Connecting People With Answers Since 1998

Your Partner in Professional Support

We’re More Than Just an Answering Service, We’re Your Trusted Business Partner

With 25+ years of experience, we’re the most qualified in the industry to handle all your answering service and inbound contact center needs. Our 24/7/365 U.S-based Customer Service Professionals handle your customer inquiries with the same care and attention as you would!

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Our Workplace

AnswerFirst Is a Workplace That Puts Its People First

The stereotypical call center environment is overcrowded, loud, and uncomfortable but at AnswerFirst, we are anything but a stereotypical call center. Our employees have the most important job – taking care of our clients’ customers. And, that’s why we prioritize taking care of our call center personnel, but don’t just take our word for it.

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Meet Our Team

Matt Herron

Matt Herron

President & CEO

Penny Herron

Penny Herron

Director of Smiles

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Don Quarterman

Chief Financial Officer

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April Gillmore

Business Development Marketing Manager

Barbie Drew

Barbie Drew

Contact Center Manager

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Joan Sterns

HR & Operations Manager

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Russell Scherker

IT Manager

Ashley Duckworth

Ashley Duckworth

Training & Development Coordinator

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Cassie Hammer

Human Resource Coordinator

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Karen Schuch

Shift Lead Coordinator

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Michelle Daniels

Staffing Coordinator

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Michelle Gamboa

White Glove Coordinator

Mike Stroud

Michael Stroud

IT Cloud Computing & Cyber Security Coordinator

Information Technology Development Coordinator

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Robert Sandkamp

IT Cloud Computing & Cyber Security Coordinator

IT Cloud Computing & Cyber Security Coordinator

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Stephanie Dambrosio

Customer Service Coordinator

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Steve Jurbala

IT Cloud Computing & Cyber Security Coordinator

Account Scripting Coordinator

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Teri Leggett

Business Development Coordinator

Business Development Coordinator

AnswerFirst Management

Meet Our Team

Matt Herron

Matt Herron

President & CEO

Penny Herron

Penny Herron

Director of Smiles

headshot of Don Quarterman

Don Quarterman

Chief Financial Officer

headshot of April Gillmore

April Gillmore

Business Development Marketing Manager

Barbie Drew

Barbie Drew

Contact Center Manager

headshot of Joan Sterns

Joan Sterns

Human Resources Manager

headshot of Russel Scherker

Russell Scherker

IT Manager

Ashley Duckworth

Ashley Duckworth

Training & Development Coordinator

headshot of Cassie Hammer

Cassie Hammer

Human Resource Coordinator

headshot of Karen Schuch

Karen Schuch

Shift Lead Coordinator

headshot of Michelle Daniels

Michelle Daniels

Staffing Coordinator

headshot of Michelle Gamboa

Michelle Gamboa

White Glove Coordinator

Mike Stroud

Michael Stroud

IT Cloud Computing & Cyber Security Coordinator

Information Technology Development Coordinator

headshot of Robert Sandkamp

Robert Sandkamp

IT Cloud Computing & Cyber Security Coordinator

IT Cloud Computing & Cyber Security Coordinator

headshot of Stephanie Dambrosio

Stephanie Dambrosio

Customer Service Coordinator

headshot of Steve Jurbala

Steve Jarbala

Account Scripting Coordinator

headshot of Teri Leggett

Teri Leggett

Business Development Coordinator

Our Culture

We’re Committed to Excellence & Integrity With Every Interaction

Our culture is rooted in a customer-first approach, where excellence and integrity guide every interaction. We prioritize truly understanding our clients’ needs through active listening and open dialogue, ensuring we offer solutions that meet their expectations or clearly communicate when we can’t.

We Carefully Listen & Engage With Customers

We make sure that, through questions, conversation, and feedback, we really understand what our clients want. And, if we can not give them what they want, we tell them we can’t. We follow that truth with what we can do if there are other ways to meet their needs.

We Speak With Professionalism & Respect

We address our errors with humility, integrity, and honesty. And, we follow up by making the necessary adjustments to limit future occurrences of the same issues. We are humans and humans make mistakes. It’s how we handle our mistakes that makes us different.

We Do More Than Apologize If We Make Mistakes

We envision a world where all companies provide top-notch customer service to all of their clients and we are making our vision a reality by doing our part to provide all of our clients and their clients with the best customer service experiences possible.

Awards & Achievements

Celebrating AnswerFirst Acheivements

AnswerFirst is proud to be recognized for our exceptional customer support and professional services. Our awards and accolades reflect our commitment to excellence, continuous improvement, and providing a supportive and innovative work environment for our employees.

2024

Fortune | #18 Best Workplaces in Consulting & Professional Services

Fortune | #74 Best Medium Workplaces

Fortune | #26 Best Workplace for Millennials

Clutch | Top Customer Support Outsourcing Company

Clutch | Top Virtual Receptionist Company

Clutch | Top Answering Service Company

Clutch | Top Order Processing Company

Clutch | Top Inbound Call Center Service

Clutch | Top Call Centers

Clutch | Top Answering Service Companies, Medical

Clutch | Top Answering Service Companies, Legal

Clutch | Top Call Centers, Real Estate

2023

Fortune | #20 Best Workplaces in Consulting & Professional Services

Clutch | Top Answering Service Companies, Real Estate

2022

Fortune | #26 Best Workplaces in Consulting & Professional Services

Fortune | #85 Best Workplaces for Millennials

2021

Clutch | Top Customer Support Outsourcing Company

Clutch | Top Answering Services Company

Clutch | Top Back Office Outsourcing Company

2020

Fortune | #10 Best Workplaces in Consulting & Professional Services

Fortune | #95 Best Medium Workplaces

2019

Fortune | #18 Best Workplaces in Consulting & Professional Services

Fortune | #22 Best Workplaces for Women

AnswerFirst Gives Back

We’re Passionate About Connection

Connection is at the heart of everything we do, and we extend this value beyond our services. We believe we have a responsibility to give back to the community that supports us. From local charity drives to strategic partnerships, we are dedicated to empowering positive change.

AnswerFirst Clients

Serving Thousands of Businesses Around the Globe

AnswerFirst vs Other Answering Services

Compare Us Against the Competition

Choosing an answering service or call center that’s right for your business is a major decision. Compare our services against other answering services providers to see if we’re the right fit for you.

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