Arkansas Federal Credit Union, Jacksonville, AR
H. C. "Hank" Klein, President/CEO - (501) 982-1000 x260 hklein@afcu.org
"Telecom Management is a professional, cost effective telecommunications consulting firm that has saved us a TON of money over the past 11 years while improving our service to members."
Arkansas Oklahoma Gas Corporation, Fort Smith, AR
Mike Carter, President - (501) 783-3181
"Arkansas Oklahoma Gas Co. has used Telecom Management, Inc. for advice with its telephone systems, call center, long distance, microwave, Wide Area Data Network, wireless communications and computer decisions over the years. In each case their advice helped us select the best systems for our needs at the lowest costs, while preserving or enhancing our operations. Telecom Management cuts through the confusion in this rapidly changing arena and their advice pays for itself in hard dollar savings."
Arvest, Inc., Rogers, AR
Phillip Porter, President of Operations
Arvest Bank has benefited greatly from TMI's expertise, professionalism, and "roll-up-your-sleeves" work ethic through several engagements over the last decade-plus. These engagements have yielded among other benefits, direct telecommunications cost savings through contract review and negotiation. Arvest definitely considers TMI a vital partner as we navigate the ever-changing waters in the telecommunications industry.
Cassady & Company, Inc., Little Rock, AR
Tony Cassady, President - (501) 565-5511 tcassady@cassadyco.com
"We have used Telecom Management numerous times to address everything from long distance services to a virtual private network between our different locations. They have delivered what they promised in every instance. They have saved us time and money and helped us to gain better services at the same time. They are truly experts when it comes to telecommunications. I highly recommend their services to any organization wanting to improve their bottom line."
Central Arkansas Water, Little Rock, AR
Gary Pittman, Director of Finance and Customer Service - (501) 377-1265 Gary.Pittman@carkw.com
"Whenever we’ve come up against a telephony related problem, Telecom Management has always been able to help us sort out the issues and arrive at a good decision."
Central States Manufacturing, Inc., Lowell, AR
Larry Templeton, CFO - (479) 770-0188
Telecom Management brought immediate value by identifying billing errors of several thousand dollars, which amounted to several times Telecom Management's fees. They brought long-term value by helping paint the picture of the future design of our communications network. Tangible short-term and long-term value was brought to the table in a professional, efficient, and effective manner.
Crews and Associates, Little Rock, AR
Don Winton, Chief Operating Officer - (501) 372-1222 dwinton@crewsassoc.com
"Speaking from the bottom line, Telecom Management has saved us money every single year since 1989. If you’re in business, that says it all."
Financial Centre Corporation, Little Rock, AR
Edward K. Willis, President - (501) 224-9600
"Telecom Management, Inc. has assisted Financial Centre Corporation with its telephone systems, long distance and local telephone service decisions for over 15 years and saved us money every step of the way. They have eliminated a lot of confusion in what is now a very complex field and we will continue to rely on them in the future."
Ft. Knox Federal Credit Union, Ft. Knox, KY
Bill Rissel, CEO - (800) 285-5669 x1236 brissel@ceo.fkfcu.org
"The communications industry is undergoing rapid changes. Every day some new way of handling communications comes along. Fees and rates are also constantly being renegotiated. With the amount of money we spend on communications, it was well worth their fee to have Telecom Management come in and advise us. They are very professional and speak the language!"
Garver Engineers, Little Rock, AR
Ronald Pierce, PE, President - (501) 376-3633 rrpierce@garverinc.com
"Telecom Management helped Garver Engineers bring our building telephone system and service into the technology age. We found their knowledge of available systems and services to be quite complete. We believe Telecom Management analyzed our needs thoroughly and tailored their recommendations for facilities best structured to meet those needs."
Heifer International, Little Rock, AR 72203
Jo Luck, CEO - (800) 422-0474
I value the leadership, professionalism and technical expertise Telecom Management offers. They have been very helpful in our efforts to ensure a viable network and telephone system in the new Heifer International Center, and in developing plans for a smooth transition to the new facility.
Knoxville Post Office Credit Union, Knoxville, TN
Marty Bradley, Executive Vice President - (865) 688-2424 mbradley@kpocu.org
"Telecom Management provided our credit union with much needed expertise when we began the monumental task of selecting a complete telecommunications solution. Their assistance not only assured that we obtained the best solution for our needs but also allowed us to receive the best value for our money. They superbly managed the murky dealings and negotiations of the telecommunications industry and kept a firm grip on the entire installation process to insure our satisfaction."
McCoy Federal Credit Union, Orlando, FL
Tod Mazzocco, Executive Vice President - (407) 583-1106 tmazzocco@mccoyfcu.org
"The best investment I made in a new phone system was when I hired Telecom Management!"
McKay and Company Realtors, Little Rock, AR
Randy Alexander, President - (501) 225-0010 mckayco@cei.net
"Telecom Management, Inc. has managed the installation of our telecommunication equipment, advised on the installation of high speed connections, guided our selection of a long distance service provider and saved us money all along the way. I really appreciate Telecom Management’s focus on me and my needs. There is no conflict of interest when you use Telecom Management. I am always confident that their recommendations are based on what’s best for me. It’s great to have an advocate in a business that can be so confusing."
MCTFCU, Gaithersburg, MD
Joe Bressi, President/CEO - (301) 417-7450 joeb@mctfcu.org
"It’s amazing what Telecom Management was able to accomplish for us in a very short period of time. Within just a few months we realized a significant reduction in service costs, brought control to an expense that was previously out of control and got us on our way to selecting a badly needed new phone system."
Metropolitan National Bank, Little Rock, AR
Susan F. Smith, Executive Vice President/Chief Financial Officer - (501) 377-7629
"Telecom Management has done an outstanding job in advising our bank on our telecommunications services. We have been able to upgrade to new technology while achieving substantial cost savings. We highly recommend their services."
Mid-Hudson Valley Federal Credit Union, Kingston, NY
Lawrence Wonderly, VP, Management Information Sys. - (914) 336-4444 x3328 lwonderly@mhvfcu.org
"Mid-Hudson Valley FCU has been working with Telecom Management for over two years now. They were highly instrumental in the development of our Call Center and were extremely helpful in our process for choosing a replacement phone system at our main office. I would highly recommend Dave Gieringer and his staff to anyone looking for telecom assistance."
Mid South Appliance Parts, Inc., Little Rock, AR
Leonard Kremers, Sr.,President - (501) 565-4144
"We have used Telecom Management for over ten years. Their consulting advice on telephone equipment, services and data lines has been excellent. We recommend Telecom Management to anyone needing unbiased information on these services."
Mountain Valley Spring Company, Hot Springs National Park, AR
Scott Kingsborough, Chief Information Officer - (800) 643-1501
Telecom Management has been a strategic outsourcing partner for the past 5 years and have brought the expertise that has helped our organization stay on top or our very complicated, multi-state telecommunication challenges. Their contributions to our organization have been invaluable.
Redstone Federal Credit Union, Huntsville, AL
Carolyn Hargrove, Vice President Operations - (256) 722-3403 chargrov@redfcu.org
"We began working with Telecom Management, Inc. during 1999 in preparation for forming our official call center. We have found TMI to be very knowledgeable and up-to-date on the latest telecommunications technology. And as a special bonus Dave is a great guy and easy to work with. He very calmly and methodically leads you through all of the different aspects of the process. I look forward to working with TMI for the next several years as we implement all of the components to become a world-class web-enabled member care center."
Sarasota Coastal Credit Union, Sarasota, FL
Tom Randle, CEO - (941) 923-5802 tomrandle@sccu.org
"Our association with Telecom Management was one of the best decisions I ever made. It has saved SCCU thousands of dollars, improved our efficiency and resulted in improved member service."
Lexicon, Inc., Schueck Steel, Little Rock, AR
Mark West, Chief Financial Officer - (501) 490-4200 mark@schueck.com
"We are a construction company with locations throughout the United States. Due to the temporary nature of construction projects, we are constantly adding and deleting phone services. We used Telecom Management to help us obtain the lowest rates available on these switched phone services as well as our dedicated phone service at our corporate headquarters in Little Rock. The best thing about Telecom Management: Call them when you want to know the truth about phone vendors, phone rates, available services and lowest-cost calling plans. Oftentimes, the phone companies don’t fully or clearly disclose all the information you need to make an informed decision."
TIC Federal Credit Union, Columbus, GA
Janet Davis, CEO - (706) 320-8571 janetd@domain.ticfcu.com
"We were in the process of converting to a new phone system and implementing a call center and asked other credit unions for input. Telecom Management, Inc. came highly recommended. From the beginning, I was pleased with the level of customer service and professionalism displayed by Steve Kane and Telecom Management. They were always there to help with any questions or problems that we had with third party vendors. I would highly recommend Telecom Management to any business that is thinking of installing a new phone system."
