LowcountryBizSC: Call Experts marks 35 years with expansion and celebration
Call Experts, a family owned and operated call center focused on providing extensive telecommunications and office-based services to professionals in numerous industry segments, held a 35th anniversary celebration at the company’s headquarters in West Ashley on October 3. The company also celebrated the addition of nearly 10,000 square feet to its headquarters location at 1591 Savannah Hwy, bringing the total square footage there to almost 25,000 square feet to accommodate the company’s growth. Since 1982, the call center has answered over 134 million calls, with roughly 7.3 million calls annually, 20 thousand calls a day and employs roughly 200 people. Call Experts has experienced growth of 129% over the last three years.
The celebration started with opening remarks from Call Experts Founder Michael Leibowitz who introduced Charleston Mayor John Tecklenburg, followed by Charleston County Council Member Brantley Moody, Tim Rogers, Vice President of Membership Development for the Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce, and closed with comments from Call Experts CEO Abby Leibowitz Pearson.
“Since establishing their home base in West Ashley, Call Experts has served as an active and engaged addition to Charleston’s thriving business community. As we recognize their 35-year milestone, we offer our congratulations on their continued growth and our appreciation for their unwavering commitment to the Charleston area,” said Charleston Mayor John J. Tecklenburg.
Tim Rogers, Vice President of Membership Development, added, “On behalf of the Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce and Board of Directors, I share our sincere congratulations to Call Experts on its 35th anniversary and the opening of its new West Ashley headquarters. After being honored as one of South Carolina’s fastest growing companies by the SC Biz News Roaring Twenties and in 2017’s Inc. 5000 list, we are truly impressed with the vision, dedication, and hard work that has led to this company’s incredible growth. We are proud to have their presence and support of the Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce, and honored to be celebrating this milestone event and their continued accomplishments!”
Michael Leibowitz, founder of Call Experts, added, “Due to the leadership of the mayor, the Chamber, and others, we live and work in a community second to none. When Call Experts opened for business 35 years ago, Charleston was on the cusp of exciting growth and innovation. Since then, we’ve grown from a modest three-employee business into a major employer in the region, and we take our role in connecting people and businesses very seriously. We are proud to be in the Lowcountry and look forward to many years of future success, with the support of this wonderful community.”
Call Experts
Founded in 1982, Call Experts is a family owned and operated call center focused on providing extensive telecommunications and office-based services to professionals in numerous industry categories. The CE team has a depth of experience in virtually all answering service and call/contact center applications, numerous long-standing customer relationships, and a corporate culture that values kindness, professionalism, and a personable, caring work environment. From just one small office in Charleston, S.C., the company has grown to three offices along the east coast with over 250 employees. Based in Charleston, S.C., Call Experts also has offices in Charlotte, N.C., Branchburg, New Jersey, and a satellite office in Atlanta, Ga. For more information, visit www.callexperts.com or call 800-374-0911.
