Steve Michaels: President

Mr. Michaels has an associate's degree in general studies with an emphasis in broadcasting. He has been a member of the International Business Brokers Association, the president of the local Chamber of Commerce, and the charter president of Toastmasters. He has served on the board of directors for the "Association of Telemessaging Suppliers" as the spearhead for several trade expos for the TAS industry.

Mr. Michaels owned his own telephone answering service in Palo Alto, California and was the founder and publisher of the Connections Magazine for 8 years. He has personally published over 200 TAS related articles including a monthly segment called "Mind Your Business" which is featured in Connections Magazine. He also e-mails a highly regarded newsletter called "TAS Tips" to over 1500 individuals. Steve has been a speaker for this industry and has worked for 4 major TAS/Voice mail companies including a manufacturing company, which he helped to take public.

Steve has been a business broker for the telecommunications industry for over 30 years. He has sold over 350+ businesses resulting in over 80 million dollars worth of sales for answering services, voice mail and call center companies worldwide. Steve is also a consultant for equipment and business.

Christine Michaels: Vice President

Ms. Michaels has a master's degree in psychology with under-graduate work in art and business. Her past work experience includes banking, medical sales and management. Ms. Michaels co-owned and ran a telephone answering service in Palo Alto, California. She has been VP of sales for TAS Marketing since 1984 and for the last eight years was the editor of Connections Magazine. She currently assists buyers and sellers with all contractual agreements needed for the sale of their telecommunications company. Other than her background in business, she is an herb and organic gardening enthusiast.