Current and Archived News
Recent News and Updates
1/24/2012 - Podcast Featuring Our Company President and Bob Featherston 12/20/2011 - Letter from the President 12/20/2011 - Facility Expansion in Kansas City 7/26/2011 - Bill Millican Elected to Greater Kansas City ARMA 2011-2012 Board of Directors 6/1/2011 - Bill Millican Transitions Role to Build Consulting PracticeArchived News
5/2/2011 - Expands with On-Site Document Scanning Teams 4/4/2011 - ShredTime Kicks off Spring with ShredFest Events 3/1/2011 - Associated Purchasing Services Selects Media Services for Medical Records Scanning 2/2/2011 - Media Services Nominated for Greater Kansas City Chamber of Commerce Award 1/4/2011 - Media Services Active With Charitable Involvements During the Holidays 11/1/2010 - Media Services Honored for Volunteering with Meals On Wheels 10/6/2010 - Partners With Janine Akers of DataFile Technologies 9/1/2010 - Expands North Kansas City Facility 8/3/2010 - Launches Records Management Consulting Services 7/1/2010 - Upgrades Document Scanning Technology 6/1/2010 - Elise Grosdidier Named Sales & Marketing Coordinator 5/14/2010 - Webinar: RIM Principles for the Legal Industry 5/4/2010 - ShredTime Expands with On-Site Hard Drive Destruction Service 4/2/2010 - ShredTime Announces ShredFest Events 3/1/2010 - Ken Clark Joins Media Services as Record Center Manager 2/1/2010 - Joins Harvesters Community Food Network 1/4/2010 - Industry Veteran Joins Media Services & ShredTime 12/1/2009 - Named a Kansas City Smart in 2010 11/3/2009 - Media Services Celebrates Customer Service Week 10/5/2009 - Media Services Joins Greater Kansas City Chamber’s Climate Protection Partnership 9/2/2009 - Media Services & ShredTime Launches HIPAA Training Program 8/4/2009 - Robert Rippentrop Appointed to St. Mary’s Medical Center Foundation Board of Directors 6/30/2009 - Featherston Appointed to GKC ARMA 2009 Board of Directors 6/1/2009 - Media Services Announces New Document Management Solution 5/6/2009 - Media Services Upgrades Website with Online Bill Pay 4/22/2009 - ShredTime Announces ShredFest Events 4/3/2009 - Katie Ward Named Sales & Marketing Coordinator3/3/2009 - Media Services Expands with Scan-on-Demand
2/2/2009 - ShredTime Expands Shredding Services
1/5/2009 - Media Services & ShredTime selected for 25 Under 25® Award
9/26/2008 - Clark Appointed to Lenexa Chamber Board of Directors
9/2/2008 - Industry Veteran Named V.P. of Sales & Marketing
President, Robert Rippentrop, and Bob Featherston, our V.P. of Content Management, were interviewed on the RIMproReport, a weekly online radio show that aims to integrate all the information in the Records and Information Management (RIM) industry.
Listen to the show here. Industry news, updates, products and services as well as interviews with interesting industry business leaders, practitioners and experts are featured in the weekly programs. This show is valuable to people who are concerned about the following: records storage and management document management scanning and imaging shredding and destruction data protection and media storage management. More shows are here.Rudolph (the Red Nosed Reindeer, that is) is one of my favorite Christmas characters. He's the "poster deer" for persistence, determination and dedication to purpose.
When everyone let him know his bright red nose was strange and below minimum standards, he had to make a choice.
Rudolph chose to keep going toward his goal of one day leading Santa's sleigh, and he stuck to it every single day. Rudolph did not give up or give in. He didn't focus on changing others. He was just the best he could be, every day. He grew strong, got on Santa's team of lead reindeer, and ultimately improved the way the gifts were delivered.
We could all be Rudolphs, focusing on what we can do, finding a way to serve others, and being a bright light for our community.
To each and every team member, client, partner and friend, thank you all for the ways you've been a Rudolph. Your dedication and support is truly appreciated.
In response to the escalating demand for better document management and accessibility, Media Services is expanding their underground Kansas City facility. The expansion primarily accommodates growth in the record center and scanning departments, areas of strong growth.
Media Services is one of the few high volume scanning operations and record centers in the Midwest. Their underground facilities ensure 24/7 security, a climate controlled document preservation area, and the best protection from the elements found in the Midwest.
The new space will allow for expanded production capabilities including Electronic Medical Record (EMR) conversions, Scan-on-Demand (SOD), and storage of archival items. High ceilings, controlled environmental conditions, and 24/7 security provide excellent conditions for storage of large and valuable items.
"This expansion accommodates new clients as well as the growing needs of current clients" said Gregory Turner, Operations Manager.
Media Services has a second location in the Meritex Executive Park in Lenexa, KS. The Lenexa location is also underground, and operates as a record center. The Kansas City location is operated in the Hunt Midwest Subtropolis.
Bill Millican, Media Services consultant and recognized authority in records and information management and governance, has been elected into the 2011 Greater Kansas City ARMA Board of Directors (www.gkcarma.org). The position is one of 10 board positions and runs July 2011 to June 2012.
Millican is serving as the Director of Education; and along with the Education Committee will direct the educational efforts of the chapter. Education is a key element for every professional, and the chapter has a long and storied history of providing relevant and meaningful, content rich opportunities for its members and the profession at large.
Greater Kansas City ARMA is a chapter of ARMA International (www.arma.org), a not-for-profit professional association dedicated to the future of records and information management. It is a not-for-profit professional association and the authority on managing records and information - paper and electronic. Its approximately 11,000 members include records and information managers from a wide variety of industries. Established in 1955, ARMA now has over 120 chapters worldwide in more than 30 countries and is head-quartered in Overland Park, Kansas.
Engagement and velocity are key elements for today's records and information management professional," said Millican. "ARMA International and its powerful network of chapters may indeed be the most effective resource for today's professional to sustain both engagement and velocity. Staying aware and current is paramount, not just for the professional, but for every organization. It's an honor and a privilege to serve on the board."
(Kansas City, MO) - Bill Millican's role at Media Services recently expanded to exclusively focus on records and information management (RIM) consulting.
The consulting practice at Media Services helps clients better manage records and information through effective procedures, policies and guidance. Previously, Millican also served as an account manager in the sales department.
Millican's transition to full-time consulting will consist of cultivating new business and managing the client deliverables for the practice. Millican is also a trained and accomplished speaker. In the last year he has been invited to speak at several trade organizations throughout the Midwest.
"The consulting services allows for us to build an even stronger relationship with Kansas City businesses," said Bob Featherston, vice president of sales and marketing with Media Services. "We are excited that Bill can provide this service for Media Services and to serve this growing need for our client base."
Millican brings more than 30 years of industry experience to Media Services. Prior to joining the team, he was the Director of Operations for ARMA International, operated his own consulting practice, provided consulting services for legal technology companies, and served as a records manager at large Kansas City law firms.
About Media Services:
Media Services is Kansas City's only locally owned record center offering a full range of record management services. This includes record storage, secure shredding, RIM consulting, document imaging and off-site data storage. They are also a local distributor for File Bound Software. Media Services is AAA certified by N.A.I.D. and is a member of PRISM International. More information on the company can be found at www.mediaservicesnow.com
(Kansas City, MO) - Media Services has expanded its document imaging suite of solutions to include on-site document scanning teams to provide conversion services at client specific locations.
On-site scanning teams were developed to digitize records on-site and create flexibility for clients with active file rooms. Each team and location has the necessary equipment, software and trained man power for both long term and short term projects. The teams are complimented with the scanning services offered at the Media Services imaging plant.
"This expansion is ideal for creating flexibility and convenience for clients that need to convert active file rooms," said Kevin Lenihan, IT manager and imaging supervisor with Media Services. "As a full-service record center, it is both ideal and unique to have this service available to our wide breadth of clients."
The service is scalable to organization size, geographic location and industry. The teams have recently been involved with projects in healthcare, considering Media Services is the only scanning provider selected by the Missouri and Kansas Regional Extension Centers.
The company also expanded its document imaging center in 2010 by creating more space. The document imaging department operates near the record center. The strategic growth of both departments creates one of the few high volume scanning operations and record centers combined in the country.
About Media Services:
Media Services is Kansas City's only locally owned record center offering a full range of record management services. This includes record storage, secure shredding, RIM consulting, document imaging and off-site data storage. They are also a local distributor for File Bound Software. Media Services is AAA certified by N.A.I.D. and is a member of PRISM International. More information on the company can be found at www.mediaservicesnow.com
(Kansas City, MO) - ShredTime, a divison of Media Services, offers ShredFest events as a way for businesses or organizations to build better relationships with their important audiences, and protect secure information. In 2010, ShredTime performed more than 20 ShredFest events in the Kansas City Metropolitan Area.
What is a ShredFest?
ShredFests are typically sponsored by businesses, municipalities, home owners associations or other organizations. The events allow individuals that don't have access to professional shredding services to securely destroy confidential documents. ShredTime provides the shredding service on-site or off-site.
While ShredTime offers ShredFest events year round, the spring and summer months show a higher volume, contributing to spring cleaning, nice weather and major seasonal purges, such as tax season. In effort to stay green, 100% of the shredded paper is recycled.
"We are excited to continue the successful growth of ShredFest events. Not only is it a great way to protect yourself from identity theft, but it also allows the community to come together," said Bob Featherston, vice president of sales and marketing with Media Services. "As a local business ourselves, we think it is essential we help the community stay protected, by offering ShredFest events."
About Media Services:
Media Services is Kansas City's only locally owned record center offering a full range of record management services. This includes record storage, secure shredding, RIM consulting, document imaging and off-site data storage. They are also a local distributor for File Bound Software. Media Services is AAA certified by N.A.I.D. and is a member of PRISM International. More information on the company can be found at www.mediaservicesnow.com
(Kansas City, MO) - Associated Purchasing Services (APS) recently selected Media Services as a preferred vendor for its membership and the Missouri and Kansas Regional Extension Center (RECs) for medical records scanning services.
Media Services is uniquely positioned as the only locally-owned, full-service records center that offers a customized process specifically designed for EMR Conversions. This specialized process is now available to all members of APS and the participants of Missouri and Kansas RECs. APS has supported the RECs through the procurement of multiple contracts for products and services to transition to electronic health records.
Media Services has also partnered with Janine Akers of DataFile Technologies, to support this expansion. Akers, a health information veteran, is responsible for helping build the EMR conversion and scanning services for Media Services.
"It's a great opportunity to serve APS and the Regional Extension Centers with our expanded document imaging center by focusing on EMR conversions," said Bob Featherston, Vice President of Sales and Marketing with Media Services. "We look forward to helping the health information industry navigate the transition from paper to digital records."
About the Regional Extension Centers:
The RECs serve health care providers to help them become adept and meaningful users of electronic health records (EHRs). RECs are designed to make sure that primary care clinicians receive the support they need to use EHRs. More information can be found at www.regionalextensioncenters.com.
About the Associated Purchasing Services:
Associated Purchasing Services (APS) is a group purchasing organization affiliated with the Missouri Hospital Association (MHA) and the Kansas Hospital Association (KHA). More information can be found at www.apskc.org.
About Media Services:
Media Services is Kansas City's only locally owned record center offering a full range of record management services. This includes record storage, secure shredding, RIM consulting, document imaging and off-site data storage. They are also a local distributor for File Bound Software. Media Services is AAA certified by N.A.I.D. and is a member of PRISM International. More information on the company can be found at www.mediaservicesnow.com
(Kansas City, MO) - Media Services has been nominated for the Greater Kansas City (GKC) Chamber Commerce Top 10 Small Businesses of the Year and Mr. K Award. The award winner will be announced at the 25th Small Business Celebration Anniversary.
"We are very excited to be nominated for the GKC Chamber Top 10 Small Business and Mr. K award," said Robert Rippentrop, president of Media Services. "To be nominated with the other successful companies in the Kansas City area is a real honor."
The 25th Annual Small Business Celebration and Awards Dinner will be held on May 25 at the Muehlebach Hotel. One of the Top 10 will take home the Mr. K Award and be honored as the 2011 Small Business of the Year.
The GKC Chamber of Commerce Mr. K award, named for the late Ewing Kauffman, goes to the small business that best exemplifies Kauffman's business philosophy of strong growth and sustainability, outstanding employee relations and strong community service.
About the Greater Kansas City Chamber of Commerce:
The Greater Kansas City Chamber of Commerce is comprised of 2,500 businesses, civic organizations, and non-profits. The GKC Chamber of Commerce was founded in 1887. The organization has an emphasis on entrepreneurship and helping businesses grow.
www.kcchamber.com
About Media Services:
Media Services and ShredTime is Kansas City's only locally owned record center offering a full range of record management services. This includes record storage, secure shredding, RIM consulting, document imaging and off-site data storage. They are also a local distributor for File Bound Software. Media Services is AAA certified by N.A.I.D. and is a member of PRISM International. More information on the company can be found at www.mediaservicesnow.com
(Kansas City, MO) - Media Services is proud to have continued its holiday tradition of community involvement in Kansas City by adopting a family with Operation Breakthrough and volunteering at the Rose Brooks Holiday Store.
During the 2010 holiday season, Media Services adopted a family through Operation Breakthrough. Between Thanksgiving and Christmas, Media Services employees brought in donations to support the effort. Media Services raised more than $500 to go to the
family of four.
A week before Christmas, Media Services also picks one day to volunteer the entire day at the Rose Brooks Holiday Store, located at Ward Parkway Shopping Center. During this time, the employees greet those who donate and sort the donations both at the booth
and in storage.
"Though as a company we volunteer year round, the holidays make such a good time to really make an impact," said Robert Rippentrop, President of Media Services. "We are very proud to support both Rose Brooks and Operation Breakthrough."
About Operation Breakthrough:
Operation Breakthrough is located in the heart of Kansas City. The organization strives to empower and support the children's families through advocacy, referral services and emergency aid. More information can be found at www.operationbreakthrough.org.
About Rose Brooks Center:
Based in Kansas City, Rose Brooks Center is a comprehensive domestic violence agency that provides a full continuum of care. More information can be found
at www.rosebrooks.org.
About Media Services:
Media Services and ShredTime is Kansas City's only locally owned record center offering a full range of record management services. This includes record storage, secure shredding, RIM consulting, document imaging and off-site data storage. They are also a local distributor for File Bound Software. Media Services is AAA certified by N.A.I.D. and is a member of PRISM International. More information on the company can be found at www.mediaservicesnow.com.
(Kansas City, MO) - Media Services was recently honored for its length of service to the Northland Meals On Wheels program at the organization's annual appreciation reception. Media Services has volunteered with the program for five years.
A Media Services employee delivers meals during the lunch hour to residences in Southern Clay County each week. The Northland Meals On Wheels program contains 17 routes total, and delivers 175 meals Monday-Friday. The routes are in the cities of North Kansas City, Claycomo, Pleasant Valley, and Gladstone.
"We are very excited to be honored for helping a great cause in our community," said Robert Rippentrop, president of Media Services. "We look forward to many more years of service to Northland Meals On Wheels."
In the Kansas City Metro Area, there are seven major associations that deliver Meals On Wheels: Shepherd Center of Kansas City, Northland Meals On Wheels, Platte Meals On Wheels, Neighborhood Family Project, Christ the King Church, Episcopal Social Service, and Community Assistance Council. The Northland Meals On Wheels operates out of North Kansas City Hospital and was established in 1973.
About Meals on Wheels:
The Meals On Wheels Association of America is the oldest and largest national organization composed of and representing local, community-based Senior Nutrition Programs in all 50 U.S. states, as well as the U.S. Territories.
About Media Services:
Media Services and ShredTime is Kansas City's only locally owned record center offering a full range of record management services. This includes record storage, secure shredding, RIM consulting, document imaging and off-site data storage. They are also a local distributor for File Bound Software. Media Services is AAA certified by N.A.I.D. and is a member of PRISM International. More information on the company can be found at www.mediaservicesnow.com
Partnership to expand Electronic Medical Record Scanning Services
(Kansas City, MO) - Media Services has added Janine Akers, DataFile Technologies, to its business development team. Akers, a health information veteran, is responsible for helping build the Electronic Medical Records scanning services for Media Services.
Janine Akers is the Principal/Owner of DataFile Technologies and founding member of Midwest Med Trust, an independent, nonprofit organization assisting in personal and professional staff development within the medical industry. DataFile Technologies is a next generation electronic release of information healthcare technology provider which also specializes in EMR scanning services. Akers is a trusted business partner of several industry leading EMR software companies where she frequently shares her expertise of the healthcare and medical industry with the organization.
"Janine is an exciting addition to our team," said Bob Featherston, vice president of Sales and Marketing with Media Services. "Her proven knowledge and experience with EMR Conversions and health information combined with Media Services' capabilities allows us to continue to offer services that add real value."
About DataFile Technologies:
DataFile is a healthcare technology partner that offers strategic solutions to Free up staff, Free up time and Free up space. DataFile offers a superior release of information service, a proven EMR implementation scanning service and a host of document management solutions. Information can be found at www.datafiletechnologies.com
About Media Services:
Media Services and ShredTime is Kansas City's only locally owned record center offering a full range of record management services. This includes record storage, secure shredding, RIM consulting, document imaging and off-site data storage. Media Services is AAA certified by N.A.I.D. and is a member of PRISM International. More information on the company can be found at www.mediaservicesnow.com
Uniquely Combines Record Center & Document Scanning Services
(Kansas City, MO) - Media Services is currently in the process of facility expansions for both the record center and document imaging departments of its north Kansas City headquarters. The strategic growth of both departments creates one of the few high volume scanning operations and record centers combined in the Midwest.
The underground record center expansion will provide much needed space for the growing volume of records Media Services stores and manages. By creating more space, work flow will be enhanced which allows for strong customer service levels. Media Services underground record center ensures strong security, a sound document preservation climate and protection from the elements that can only be found underground.
The expanded document imaging department will operate near the record center for improved work flow. By the strategic placement of both departments, Media Services will have efficient and expanded production capabilities. The imaging department will continue to focus highly on back scanning, EMR conversions and scan-on-demand.
"By this expansion, our ability at Media Services to better serve our clients continues to improve," said Ken Clark, Record Center Manager at Media Services. "We are thankful to our great clients that continue to partner with us to help manage their records and information.
Media Services' second location is in the Meritex Lenexa Executive Park. The Lenexa location is also underground, and operates as a record center. The north Kansas City location is operated in the Hunt Midwest Subtropolis.
About Media Services:
Media Services and ShredTime is Kansas City's only locally owned record center offering a full range of record management services. This includes record storage, secure shredding, RIM consulting, document imaging and off-site data storage. They are also a local distributor for File Bound Software. Media Services is AAA certified by N.A.I.D. and is a member of PRISM International. More information on the company can be found at www.mediaservicesnow.com
(Kansas City, MO) - Media Services continues to expand its record management services by expanding with Records Management consulting. The service will help clients develop, implement and manage their Record Information Management processes in a practical, legally compliant and cost-effective way.
The consulting services offered at Media Services involve a variety of different elements. The core services include: Retention Development, Department Assessments, Policy Development, Transition Management and Managed Services. Media Services' consulting team can help develop multiple solutions to support each company's unique records management challenges.
"The consulting services offered at Media Services is a great way to expand upon what we believe in by helping our clients, I am very excited about this major advancement," said Robert Rippentrop, President of Media Services. "I, as well as the rest of the Media Services' team, am very excited to have Bill Millican on board during this expansion."
Bill Millican is the lead consultant and brings more than 30 years of RIM industry experience to Media Services. Prior to Media Services Bill served as the Director of Information Technology and Operations with ARMA International. He acted as an official delegate to several organizations overseeing the development of standards, guidelines and best practices for the RIM profession. Bill has served as the Director of Records for several of the largest law firms in Kansas City; now known as Husch Blackwell Sanders, Stinson Morrison Hecker, Polsinelli Shughart and Bryan Cave. Bill has also served as a RIM Consultant with Elite Information System, Syndet Business Technologies, and eSentio Technologies
About Media Services:
Media Services and ShredTime is Kansas City's only locally owned record center offering a full range of record management services. This includes record storage, secure shredding, RIM consulting, document imaging and off-site data storage. They are also a local distributor for File Bound Software. Media Services is AAA certified by N.A.I.D. and is a member of PRISM International. More information on the company can be found at www.mediaservicesnow.com.
(Kansas City, MO) - Media Services recently made considerable upgrades in its document scanning department. The improvements include: Digitech Software's PaperVision Enterprise, a customized FTP portal for Scan-On-Demand, several new high production document scanners and a planned facility expansion.
"Here at Media Services, we are always looking for new and better ways to serve our clients", said Robert Rippentrop, president of Media Services, "I am confident that the new scanning software equipment and other improvements is going to bring efficient and satisfying results."
The new FTP portal improves security and ease of access for Scan-On-Demand documents. Scan-On-Demand is a pragmatic option that offers customers cost saving opportunities by scanning records only if they are requested from storage. The site is custom built, password protected and SSL.
The Papervision Enterprise from Digitech is a powerful, full-featured document capture system that maximizes production level scanning. The system includes advanced OCR engines, match and merge automation and customizable exports to more than 100 different systems.
The planned facility expansion and improvements are specifically to accommodate growth for document scanning. The expansion will take place in the current company headquarters in the Hunt Midwest Subtropolis.
About Media Services:
Media Services and ShredTime is Kansas City's only locally owned record center offering a full range of record management services. This includes record storage, secure shredding, RIM consulting, document imaging and off-site data storage. They are also a local distributor for File Bound Software. Media Services is AAA certified by N.A.I.D. and is a member of PRISM International. More information on the company can be found at www.mediaservicesnow.com.
(Kansas City, MO) - Media Services and ShredTime has named Elise Grosdidier as Sales and Marketing Coordinator for the 14 year old company.
As Sales & Marketing Coordinator, Grosdidier will be responsible for supporting the implementation of the company's business development strategies, marketing, e-strategy and building relationships with more than 150 clients.
"Elise is a great addition to Media Services to support our continued growth," said Robert Rippentrop, president of Media Services and ShredTime. "We are very excited she has joined the already strong Sales and Marketing Team."
Grosdidier has a strong background in sales and marketing. Prior to joining Media Services she was on the Marketing team at the Kansas City Area Development Council (KCADC). While at the KCADC, she assisted in the marketing efforts while aiding the coordination of several events, and writing pieces for KC News and KC Options. Prior to the KCADC, she held three internships at Embarq on the Consumer Markets Team.
Grosdidier is a 2009 graduate of the University of Kansas with a degree in Journalism, emphasis in Strategic Communications. While at KU, she was a member of Gamma Phi Beta Sorority and the Advertising Club.
About Media Services:
Media Services and ShredTime is Kansas City's only locally owned record center offering a full range of record management services. This includes record storage, secure shredding, RIM consulting, document imaging and off-site data storage. They are also a local distributor for File Bound Software. Media Services is AAA certified by N.A.I.D. and is a member of PRISM International. More information on the company can be found at www.mediaservicesnow.com.
Presented By:
Bill Millican
Learn About:
Managing the complete lifecycle of legal records in today's business environment. Effective strategies for records inventory, retention and disposition planning. How legal records differ from other records.
Who Should Attend:
Anyone managing legal records, including Attorney's, Legal Administrators, Paralegals, Records Managers.
When:
Thursday, June 3 at 9:30-10:30 AM
About Bill:
Bill brings more than 30 years of Record and Information Management experience including serving as the Director of Records for several of the largest law firms in Kansas City.
RSVP:
Elise Grosdidier, emg@mediaservicesnow.com,
(816) 455-7776
Save the date:
Webinar on Records Retention is on Thursday, July 15 at 9:30 AM
(Kansas City, MO) - ShredTime, a division of Media Services, has expanded to offer new on-site hard drive destruction to help clients better protect confidential information. ShredTime is among the first in the Kansas City Metro to offer the service.
The destruction device physically destroys the hard drive which makes the drive unreadable and the data unusable. This is an on-site service and allows clients to actually witness the destruction. It only takes seconds for the machine to destroy the information on the disks within the drive.
"It's an exciting additional service we can provide to clients that want to personally witness the destruction of terabits of information in a matter of seconds," said Robert Rippentrop, president of Media Services and ShredTime. "We are very committed to helping ensure our clients information is securely destroyed no matter the form - paper, magnetic media or hard drives."
The device uses hydraulic punch press to punch the middle of the disc out of the hard drives and destroy the housing. The device is manufactured by UltraShred (www.ultrashred.com) and branded as the Mini Monster.
About Media Services:
Media Services and ShredTime is Kansas City's only locally owned record center offering a full range of record management services. This includes record storage, secure shredding, consulting, document imaging and off-site data storage. They are also a local distributor for File Bound Software. Media Services is AAA certified by N.A.I.D. and is a member of PRISM International. More information on the company can be found at www.mediaservicesnow.com.
About UltraShred:
UltraShred is the leading manufacturer of on-site mobile shredding equipment and
transfer trucks for the document destruction industry. UltraShred is an American owned and operated company, dedicated to manufacturing the most advanced equipment for the document destruction industry.
ShredTime partners with local communities and businesses to offer ShredFest events in the Kansas City Metropolitan area.
(Kansas City, MO) - ShredTime, a Media Services company, offers ShredFest events as a way for businesses to build better relationships with their client base or for fundraising.
What is a ShredFest?
ShredFests are typically sponsored by businesses, municipalities, home owner associations or charities. The events allow individuals that don't have access to professional shredding service to securely destroy confidential documents. ShredTime provides the shredding service on or off site. ShredTime ShredFests for this year are scheduled for the following times and locations:
April 10, 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM, Hawthorn Bank, Lees Summit, Mo.
April 16, 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM, Hawthorn Bank, Clinton, Mo.
April 17, 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM, City of Riverside, Riverside, Mo.
April 17, 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM, M&I Bank, Briarcliff, Mo.
April 17, 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM, M&I Bank, Leawood, Mo.
April 22, 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM, Community Bank of Missouri, Richmond, Mo.
April 23, 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM, Community Bank, Excelsior Springs, Mo.
April 24, 7:00 AM - 11:00 AM, Centerpoint Advisory Services, Overland Park, Kan.
April 24, 12:30 PM - 5:00 PM, Liberty Rotary, Liberty, Mo.
May 1, 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM, Hawthorn Bank, Independence, Mo.
May 8, 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM, Hawthorn Bank, Drexel, Mo.
May 15, 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM, Hawthorn Bank, Warsaw, Mo.
June 12, 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM, City of Lees Summit, Lees Summit, Mo.
"We are excited to offer these ShredFests as a way to help individuals protect themselves against identity theft and for organizations to strengthen their relationships within the community," said Robert Rippentrop, president of Media Services and ShredTime. "As a locally owned company ourselves, supporting the community is very important to us."
About Media Services:
Media Services and ShredTime is Kansas City's only locally owned record center offering a full range of record management services. This includes record storage, secure shredding, document imaging and off-site data storage. They are also a local distributor for File Bound Software. Media Services is AAA certified by N.A.I.D. and is a member of PRISM International. More information on the company can be found at www.mediaservicesnow.com.
Experienced Manager Strengthens Team for Kansas City's Only Locally-Owned, Full-Service Record Center.
(Kansas City, MO) - Media Services and ShredTime has named Ken Clark as record center manager for the 14 year old company. Clark is responsible for the security, maintenance, safety and daily operations for two record centers in Greater Kansas City.
Clark brings considerable management experience to Media Services & ShredTime. Prior to joining the team, Clark served as a Regional Sales Manager with Ergo Genesis, L.L.C., an international manufacturer of ergonomically correct office seating and equipment, where he managed a 13 state territory. In less than one year Clark transformed two failing territories by doubling profits and increasing volume over 40 percent. Prior to Ergo Genesis, Clark served as a mortgage lender for First Kansas City Home Lending.
"Ken is an excellent addition to our management team," said Robert Rippentrop, president of Media Services and ShredTime. "His proven experience and expertise adds value to our clients ensuring our consistent quality of service continues."
Clark also served as a regional manager for Aaron Rents, Inc., a retailer of residential and office furniture. Clark was responsible for profit and loss, sales, marketing and operations for branches in Oklahoma City, Tulsa, Kansas City, St. Louis, Denver, Huston and Colorado Springs. Here he developed five general managers, achieved corporate profit objectives and successfully managed project logistics including a contract requiring 800 deliveries in 12 days. He received his degree from Central Missouri State University in Business Administration.
About Media Services:
Media Services and ShredTime is Kansas City's only locally owned record center offering a full range of record management services. This includes record storage, secure shredding, RIM consulting, document imaging and off-site data storage. They are also a local distributor for File Bound Software. Media Services is AAA certified by N.A.I.D. and is a member of PRISM International. More information on the company can be found at www.mediaservicesnow.com.
(Kansas City, MO) - Media Services and ShredTime is helping Harvesters Community Food Network reach a goal to raise over 20,000 pounds of food and unite 1,500 volunteers to feed the hungry in our community during the Souper Bowl of Caring event (www.souperbowl.org).
Media Services has volunteered to provide its corporate neighbors in the Hunt Midwest Subtropolis with 96 gallon bins to hold donations and has offered to pick-up and distribute the donations to Harvesters at the end of the food drive. The Media Services team is also contributing by collecting non-perishable food items for donation.
"This is an event that brings our entire staff and corporate neighbors together," said Angie Washington, Vice President of Administration for Media Services and ShredTime. "Each year our goal is to dig deeper into our pockets and increase our donation. I think everyone who participates would agree that it doesn't take much effort to make a big difference."
The Souper Bowl of Caring began as a youth group project and has grown into a national, youth-led event. Since 1990, people of all faiths and ages have joined the Souper Bowl of Caring to raise $28 million for those in need. Donations may be in the form of non-perishable food items or through on-line monetary gifts. The Souper Bowl of Caring Week is held Monday, February 1 and ends on this 44th year of football Super Bowl; Sunday February 7, 2010.
About Media Services:
Media Services and ShredTime is Kansas City's only locally owned record center offering a full range of record management services. This includes record storage, secure shredding, document imaging and off-site data storage. They are also a local distributor for File Bound Software. Media Services is AAA certified by N.A.I.D. and is a member of PRISM International. More information on the company can be found at www.mediaservicesnow.com.
Bill Millican's added expertise allows company to launch new
RIM consulting practice in Kansas City.
(Kansas City, MO) - Media Services and ShredTime has named RIM (records and information management) industry veteran Bill Millican as account executive. He will be responsible for building relationships with clients, providing record and information management consulting and cultivating new business.
Millican brings more than 30 years of industry experience to Media Services and ShredTime. Prior to joining the team, he was the Director of Operations and Information Technology for ARMA International. ARMA International is a global, not-for-profit professional association that is the leading authority on records and information management.
"We are very pleased that Bill has joined our team," said Robert Rippentrop, president of Media Services and ShredTime. "Bill's extensive industry experience will enable us to continue to provide exceptional service to our customers with expert RIM advice and consulting."
Prior to working for ARMA International, Millican was the director of records and information management for several of the largest law firms in Kansas City. Those law firms are now known as Husch Blackwell Sanders, Stinson Morrison Hecker, Bryan Cave and Polsinelli Shughart. While with these firms Millican served as the official Custodian of Records and managed the entire department which included all RIM procedures, policies, staff, software and budget.
Millican also served as a RIM consultant to Elite Information Systems (nka Thomson Reuter), eSentio Technologies and Syndet Business Technologies. As a RIM consultant,
Millican designed, developed and implemented programs for retention and disposition,
operational consolidation and management, assessment and improvement, staff balancing and process improvement.
Millican received his masters from the University of Memphis in Business, Education and Music with over 100 hours of post graduate degree work completed.
About Media Services:
Media Services and ShredTime is Kansas City's only locally owned record center offering a full range of record management services. This includes record storage, secure shredding, document imaging and off-site data storage. They are also a local distributor for File Bound Software. Media Services is AAA certified by N.A.I.D. and is a member of PRISM International. More information on the company can be found at www.mediaservicesnow.com.
(Kansas City, Mo.) - Media Services and ShredTime has been selected for the 2010 Kansas City Smart Companies to Watch by Thinking Bigger Business Media, Inc.
Honored companies were selected for their dynamic growth and ability for "thinking bigger" in spite of the down economy. Forty-one Smart Companies were invited to share their story and business strategy in this years special KC Smart Companies to Watch edition. For a complete list of Smart Companies go to www.ithinkbigger.com and search 2010 Smart Companies to Watch.
"We are delighted and honored to be selected as one of the 2010 Smart Companies to Watch," said Robert Rippentrop, president of Media Services and ShredTime. "We are always looking for improved and innovative ways of providing the best-in-class service to our clients. This recognition is a real testament to the commitment from our entire team to provide excellent service and to create a foundation for future success."
Thinking Bigger Business Media, Inc. was established in 1992 and focuses exclusively on small businesses; helping them grow to the next level. The company publishes several forms of media including print, web, radio and e-newsletter. The company's first publication was the Kansas City Small Business Monthly.
About Media Services:
Media Services and ShredTime is Kansas City's only locally owned record center offering a full range of record management services. This includes record storage, secure shredding, document imaging and off-site data storage. They are also a local distributor for File Bound Software. Media Services is AAA certified by N.A.I.D. and is a member of PRISM International. More information on the company can be found at www.mediaservicesnow.com.
Customer service team is commemorated for their excellence
(Kansas City, MO) - Media Services celebrated Customer Service Week the week of October 5th through 9th with several company activities. Customer Service Week is a national event devoted to recognizing the importance of supporting customers with the highest degree of care and professionalism.
Customer Service Week was made a national holiday by congress in 1992. It is celebrated the first full week of October every year. The event recognizes the importance of customer service and honors the people who serve and support. Thousands of companies across the U.S. and around the world celebrate Customer Service Week. For a listing of the companies that participate visit www.csweek.com.
"It is the people behind the services and systems at Media Services and ShredTime that make the difference," said Robert Rippentrop, president of Media Services and ShredTime. "Customer service isn't just a department - it's our attitude. We are proud to recognize our customer service team this year because they've done an outstanding job."
For more on this topic visit the official customer service website (www.csweek.com). Csweek.com was started by the Customer Service Group in 1991. The group provides several free resources for planning a customer service event including: bi-weekly newsletters, email postcards, sample agendas, games, puzzles and how-to information. Celebration materials imprinted with the official Customer Service Week logo are also available for purchase.
Photos from the festivities at Media Services and ShredTime are available for viewing on our company facebook page; search Media Services & ShredTime.
About Media Services:
Media Services and ShredTime is Kansas City's only locally owned record center offering a full range of record management services. This includes record storage, secure shredding, document imaging and off-site data storage. They are also a local distributor for File Bound Software. Media Services is AAA certified by N.A.I.D. and is a member of PRISM International. More information on the company can be found at www.mediaservicesnow.com.
Media Services is the Only Record Center to Join the Partnership
(Kansas City, Mo.) - Media Services has become a member of the Climate Protection Partnership which was established by the Greater Kansas City Chamber of Commerce in 2007. The purpose of the group is for the business community to work together to reduce regional greenhouse gas emissions and increase economic competitiveness (www.kcchamber.com/ClimateProtection).
Media Services has committed to several green business strategies, including:
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Trash is incinerated and reused as slag in concrete
All trash including destroyed tapes, hard drives, CD's and other media is incinerated and recycled into slag for concrete. Trash generated by Media Services does not contribute to land fills. -
Motion sensor lights conserve energy
Motion sensor on/off lights have been installed so that no energy is wasted when not in use. Lights are set to an adjustable timer to shut off when the area is not occupied. Media Services has more than 100 individual light fixtures. -
Thousands of tons of paper and cardboard recycled annually
Media Services recycles 1,000's of tons of paper annually through its secure shredding service. All destroyed paper is only sent to U.S. based recycling mills for processing because environmental standards outside of the U.S. are not as strict. -
Underground Facilities
Underground facilities use less building materials, conserving natural resources. They also maintain constant temperature and humidity levels creating lower utility usage than above ground facilities.
"We are proud to make the commitment to the Climate Protection Partnership," said Robert Rippentrop, president. "The green strategies we have implemented will allow our clients to partner with an environmentally responsible vendor that understands the importance of climate conservation."
About Media Services:
Media Services and ShredTime is Kansas City's only locally owned record center offering a full range of record management services. This includes record storage, secure shredding, document imaging and off-site data storage. They are also a local distributor for File Bound Software. Media Services is AAA certified by N.A.I.D. and is a member of PRISM International. More information on the company can be found at www.mediaservicesnow.com.
Course trains on how to meet and exceed HIPAA regulations & guidelines
(Kansas City, Mo.) - Media Services has implemented a new HIPAA training program for team members through The HIPAA Group (hipaagroup.com) to support continued HIPAA compliance efforts.
The HIPAA Group training course goes over topics such as: Identification Procedures before Giving Access, How to Send Information Securely Electronically, and Top 10 Tips of HIPAA Security. After each team member completes the training they are awarded a certificate of completion. A laminated card with useful HIPAA security reminders is also given to team members for future reference.
"We are very proud to provide our staff with continued growth and educational opportunities within the business," said Robert Rippentrop, president of Media Services and ShredTime. "We hope this training will aid team members in their understanding of the security rules and regulations we've implemented to exceed HIPAA standards. We are confident our team can handle any situation or circumstance that arises when it comes to our clients' information security."
The HIPAA Group is based in Central Florida and is the exclusive HIPAA Training Partner with The University of Central Florida (UCF). The HIPAA Group has trained thousands of people including physicians, nurses, medical staff, Privacy Officers, Security Officers, managers, CEO's, attorneys, and Business Associates.
About Media Services:
Media Services and ShredTime is Kansas City's only locally-owned, full-service record center offering a wide range of record management services. This includes record storage, secure shredding, document imaging and off-site data storage. They are also a local distributor for File Bound Software. Media Services is AAA certified by N.A.I.D. and is a member of PRISM International. More information on the company can be found at www.mediaservicesnow.com.
(Kansas City, Mo.) - Robert Rippentrop, Media Services & ShredTime president, has been named to the 2010 St. Mary's Medical Center Foundation Board of Directors. The position is one of 20 board positions.
The mission of St. Mary's Medical Center Foundation is to support the center through fund raisers and to encourage community involvement. The foundation is governed by a group of committed civic leaders from throughout Kansas City. Their efforts help create needed funds for the center's charitable and healthcare programs. The foundation is actively engaged in several development projects and more information can be found at www.carondelethealth.org/sm/foundation.
"As a company we feel it is very important to be involved in the community," said Rippentrop. "With that, I am very excited to join such an outstanding group of people to help support an organization that helps our fellow citizens."
Special Events hosted by the foundation include:
Friends of St. Mary's Annual Dinner - Friday, February 5, 2010
Butterfly Ball - Saturday, March 6, 2010
Annual Golf Classic - Date To Be Determined
The Spring Gala - Date To Be Determined
St. Mary's Medical Center is a 143 bed acute care hospital in Blue Springs, Mo. The approximate 300 medical and dental staff represents more than 30 medical specialties. St. Mary's Medical Center is a facility of Carondelet Health (www.carondelethealth.org), a non-profit charity that has a special concern for
the poor.
About Media Services:
Media Services and ShredTime is Kansas City's only locally owned record center offering a full range of record management services. This includes record storage, secure shredding, document imaging and off-site data storage. They are also a local distributor for File Bound Software. Media Services is AAA certified by N.A.I.D. and is a member of PRISM International. More information on the company can be found at www.mediaservicesnow.com.
(Kansas City, Mo.) - Bob Featherston, Media Services & ShredTime vice president of sales and marketing, has been named to the 2009 Greater Kansas City ARMA Board of Directors (www.gkcarma.org). The position is one of 10 board positions and runs June 2009 to May 2010.
Greater Kansas City ARMA is a chapter of ARMA International (www.arma.org), a not-for-profit professional association dedicated to the future of records and information management. ARMA stands for Association of Records Managers & Administrators. The association was established in 1955 and is currently active in 30-plus countries.
"It's important to be active and contribute to the future record management industry here in Kansas City," said Featherston. "I'm excited to be involved in such a strong local chapter and look forward to contributing to the continued success of the organization."
Featherston will also be representing the Greater Kansas City ARMA board chapter at the regional Midwest Rocky Mountain Leadership Training Conference in Estes Park, Colo. The three-day conference is being held this July.
About Media Services:
Media Services and ShredTime is Kansas City's only locally owned record center offering a full range of record management services. This includes record storage, secure shredding, document imaging and off-site data storage. They are also a local distributor for File Bound Software. Media Services is AAA certified by N.A.I.D. and is a member of PRISM International. More information on the company can be found at www.mediaservicesnow.com.
FileBound Express Combines Software & Hardware into One Unique Package
(Kansas City, Mo.) - Media Services continues to provide innovative document management solutions to its clients with the launch of FileBound Express, the latest product by FileBound . FileBound Express provides customers a complete document management solution without the hassle of purchasing software and hardware separately or a need for understanding complex technology.
What is FileBound Express?
FileBound Express is a content management system used to securely store and retrieve documents electronically. The software comes fully loaded and ready to use on a small appliance. Setup and configuration is very user friendly and can be completed in a matter of minutes with a three step wizard that walks you through the process. The software built into FileBound Express includes: the Windows operating system and database, scanning software, the ability to import from office copiers or Microsoft office applications, a backup process and antivirus software.
"We are always excited to provide our customers with new and improved products or services to support their record management needs," said Robert Rippentrop, president of Media Services and ShredTime. "We expect FileBound Express to provide our clients with an easy and cost effective way to manage their digital office records."
Marex Group, Inc. is the developer and provider of FileBound Content Management Solutions (www.filebound.com). They are a global company that markets FileBound products throughout North America, Latin America, Australia and South Africa. The company is headquartered in Lincoln, Neb.
About Media Services:
Media Services and ShredTime is Kansas City's only locally owned record center offering a full range of record management services. This includes record storage, secure shredding, document imaging and off-site data storage. They are also a local distributor for File Bound Software. Media Services is AAA certified by N.A.I.D. and is a member of PRISM International. More information on the company can be found at www.mediaservicesnow.com.
Latest Technology Improvement Helps Clients Save Time & Reduce Paperwork
(Kansas City, Mo.) - Media Services continues to provide additional options to its clients with the launch of its online bill payment service powered by PayPal. This feature will allow clients to streamline their account payables and reduce paperwork.
How it Works:
Customers log onto www.mediaservicesNOW.com and choose the bill pay option on the homepage. All major credit cards and debt cards are accepted. After a payment has been made a transaction confirmation is emailed to both parties. The site is securely encrypted and Media Services receives the payment without ever seeing its clients' financial information. Clients can still pay invoices by check.
"We strive to continuously improve our technology to deliver the strongest customer service in Kansas City," said Robert Rippentrop, president of Media Services and ShredTime. "We believe this latest feature to our website will be a great convenience to our clients by helping them pay invoices securely and efficiently."
PayPal (www.paypal.com) is a global company with 70 million active accounts in 190 markets and 19 currencies. PayPal was started in 1998 and acquired by eBay in 2002. PayPal, after Visa, is the most preferred payment service on the web in the U.S. today. In 2008, PayPal transactions accounted for nearly 9% of global e-commerce. Its headquarters is in San Jose, California.
About Media Services:
Media Services and ShredTime is Kansas City's only locally owned record center offering a full range of record management services. This includes record storage, secure shredding, document imaging and off-site data storage. They are also a local distributor for File Bound Software. Media Services is AAA certified by N.A.I.D. and is a member of PRISM International. More information on the company can be found at www.mediaservicesnow.com.
ShredTime partners with local communities and businesses to offer ShredFest events in the Kansas City Metropolitan area.
(Kansas City, MO) - ShredTime, a Media Services company, offers ShredFest events as a way for businesses to build better relationships with their client base or for fundraising.
What is a ShredFest?
ShredFests are typically sponsored by businesses, municipalities, home owner associations or charities. The events allow individuals to securely destroy confidential documents that don't have access to a professional shredding service. ShredTime provides the shredding service with an industrial on-site shred truck. ShredTime ShredFests are scheduled for the following dates and times:
April 23, 4:30am - 12:30pm, KCTV5, Fairway, KS
April 24, 10:00am - 1:00pm, Hawthorn Bank, Clinton, MO
April 25, 10:00am - 2:00pm, Hawthorn Bank, Warsaw, MO
May 1, 10:00am - 2:00pm, Hawthorn Bank, Lee's Summit, MO
May 2, 8:30am - 12:30pm, Walnut Creek South Home Association, Parkville, MO
June 19, 10:00am - 1:00pm, Hawthorn Bank, Independence, MO
"We are excited to offer these ShredFests as a way to help individuals protect themselves against identity theft and for organizations to strengthen their relationships within the community," said Robert Rippentrop, president of Media Services and ShredTime. "As a locally owned company ourselves, supporting the community is very important to us."
ShredTime's Freightliner Paper Predator 26 shred truck uses cutting edge shredding technology that pulverizes the paper. The company is AAA NAID certified (www.naidonline.org) for both onsite and offsite secure shredding services and is also a partner in the secure shredding company Information Protection Solutions of America (www.ipsa.com).
About Media Services:
Media Services and ShredTime is Kansas City's only locally owned record center offering a full range of record management services. This includes record storage, secure shredding, document imaging and off-site data storage. They are also a local distributor for File Bound Software. Media Services is AAA certified by N.A.I.D. and is a member of PRISM International. More information on the company can be found at www.mediaservicesnow.com.
Continued company growth has created demand for new position
(Kansas City, Mo.) - Media Services and ShredTime has named Katie Ward as sales and marketing coordinator for the 13 year old company.
As Sales & Marketing Coordinator, Ward will be responsible for supporting the implementation of the company's business development strategies, building relationships with more than 150 clients and fielding inbound sales calls.
"Katie is an excellent addition to our already strong sales and marketing team," said Robert Rippentrop, president of Media Services and Shred Time. "Her talent and experience adds value to our sales and marketing team that will allow us to build a solid foundation for growth in to the future."
Ward has a strong background in sales and marketing. Prior to joining Media Services she was a branch manager with Vector Marketing in Kansas City, Mo. While at Vector, she received several accolades including Top Sales Woman in her district in 2004 and Top Assistant Manager in her region. She has worked in sales at AT&T and Yellow Book USA.
Ward is a 2008 graduate of the University of Kansas with a degree in Psychology. While at KU, she was a member of the Public Relations Society of America and KU Students for Life.
About Media Services:
Media Services and ShredTime is Kansas City's only locally owned record center offering a full range of record management services. This includes record storage, secure shredding, document imaging and off-site data storage. They are also a local distributor for File Bound Software. Media Services is AAA certified by N.A.I.D. and is a member of PRISM International. More information on the company can be found at www.mediaservicesnow.com.
Unique Service Helps Clients Save Money on Document Imaging
(Kansas City, Mo.) - Media Services continues to expand its record management services with Scan-on-demand. The service combines hard copy record storage and document scanning services providing clients with a highly cost-effective option to traditional back scanning services.
Scan-on-deman avoids the costly process of back scanning the entire box. The cost to back scan a box of files can cost $200-300 and that same file box can be stored for more than 60 years at this price. With scan-on-demand, a client's records are scanned as the records are requested from storage and then promptly transferred electronically to the client.
"We are proud to be the only locally-owned record center in Kansas City to offer scan-on-demand," said Robert Rippentrop, president of Media Services and ShredTime. "We are committed to providing our Kansas City clients with innovative record management services at a competitive price."
The digital files can be delivered to clients securely through a number of methods, including secure FTP site, encrypted email or uploading directly into a document management system. The imaged records can be delivered anywhere in the world within a day.
About Media Services:
Media Services and ShredTime is Kansas City's only locally owned record center offering a full range of record management services. This includes record storage, secure shredding, document imaging and off-site data storage. They are also a local distributor for File Bound Software. Media Services is AAA certified by N.A.I.D. and is a member of PRISM International. More information on the company can be found at www.mediaservicesnow.com.
ShredTime opens another drop-off facility in
Kansas City as demand increases
(Kansas City, Mo.) - ShredTime, a Media Services company, recently opened it's south facility in Lenexa for clients to drop-off documents for secure shredding.
Businesses and consumers can now choose between two ShredTime locations in Greater Kansas City for dropping off documents:
- Meritex Underground Business Park,17501 West 98th Street, #18-36, Lenexa, Kan.
- Huntmidwest Subtroplis, 8600 N.E. Underground Dr., Pillar 128, Kansas City, Mo.
Hours of operation are 9:00 am - 4:00 pm, Monday - Friday.
Dropping off documents offers a less expensive option for clients that want to ensure their information is being protected by a AAA NAID certified shredding provider.
"We are excited to offer our clients with more options for protecting their identity and sensitive information." said Robert Rippentrop, president of Media Services and ShredTime. "In light of today's economy, we want to provide clients as many choices as possible that is right for their budget while giving them peace of mind their information is safe."
ShredTime also recently expanded the company's fleet with the addition of a Freightliner Paper Predator 26 shred truck. The company is AAA NAID (www.naidonline.org) certified for both onsite and offsite secure shredding services and is also a partner in the secure shredding company Information Protection Solutions of America (www.ipsa.com).
About Media Services:
Media Services and ShredTime is Kansas City's only locally owned record center offering a full range of record management services. This includes record storage, secure shredding, document imaging and off-site data storage. They are also a local distributor for File Bound Software. Media Services is AAA certified by N.A.I.D. and is a member of PRISM International. More information on the company can be found at www.mediaservicesnow.com.
(Award winners chosen from more than 700 Kansas City area businesses
(Kansas City, Mo.) - Media Services and ShredTime has been named to the Class of 2009 for the Eighth Annual 25 Under 25 Awards through KC Small Business magazine.
The distinct honor was decided by an independent panel of judges that selected 25 honorees from more than 700 nominated companies. The award honors 25 small businesses with less than 25 employees based on financial stability, ability to overcome obstacles, community involvement, distinguishing characteristics and company vision.
"We are delighted and honored to be recognized by our peers in the business community and very proud to be selected for the 2009 class of 25 Under 25," said Robert Rippentrop, president of Media Services and ShredTime. "This recognition is a real testament to the commitment from our entire team to provide excellent service and to create a foundation for future successes."
All nominated companies must employ fewer than 25 full-time employees, operate a for profit business for more than 3 years and be located in the greater Kansas City area. Several events are planned to honor the award winners including a black tie awards gala, feature in the February issue of KC Small Business, appearance on "Eye on Small Business" radio show, and several other private events.
About Media Services:
Media Services and ShredTime is Kansas City's only locally owned record center offering a full range of record management services. This includes record storage, secure shredding, document imaging and off-site data storage. They are also a local distributor for File Bound Software. Media Services is AAA certified by N.A.I.D. and is a member of PRISM International. More information on the company can be found at www.mediaservicesnow.com.
(Kansas City, Mo.) - Kim Clark, Media Services & Shred Time account manager, has been named to the 2009 Lenexa Chamber Commerce Board of Directors. The leadership position is a two year term.
Clark has been heavily involved in the Lenexa community and chamber for more than 5 years. Prior to the board position, she has served on the Golf tournament committee and is a 2002 alum of Leadership Lenexa. Leadership Lenexa is an intensive 8-session program devoted to strengthening and educating area business and community leaders.
"We are very proud that Kim has decided to serve on the Lenexa Chamber board and lend her talents to help lead such an important element of our business community," said Robert Rippentrop, president of Media Services and ShredTime. "With a major part of our business operations in Lenexa, we have vested interest in the health of the Lenexa economy
and community."
Clark's impressive record of leadership in Kansas City also extends to Executive Women's International philanthropy committee, Club North in North Kansas City, Northland Regional Chamber of Commerce and the St. Joseph Area Chamber of Commerce.
The Lenexa Chamber of Commerce is based in Lenexa, Kansas and has more than seventy years of service and 700 members. Lenexa is commonly considered part of the Greater Kansas City metropolitan area.
About Media Services:
Media Services and ShredTime is Kansas City's only locally owned record center offering a full range of record management services. This includes record storage, secure shredding, document imaging and off-site data storage. They are also a local distributor for File Bound Software. Media Services is AAA certified by N.A.I.D. and is a member of PRISM International. More information on the company can be found at www.mediaservicesnow.com.
Former CEO strengthens management for Kansas City's
only locally-owned, full-service record center
(Kansas City, Mo.) - Media Services and ShredTime has named industry veteran Bob Featherston, Jr. as vice president of sales and marketing for the 12 year old company.
Featherston brings considerable industry experience to Media Services and ShredTime. Prior to joining the team he was the CEO of Topeka, Kan.-based Jayhawk File Express where he lead the efforts to more than triple the size of the company in a short period of time. Along with generating considerable revenue growth, he lead several service expansions including document imaging and offsite data protection.
"We are very pleased that Bob has joined our team. I have known Bob for years and he brings tremendous sales and marketing management capabilities to our already strong team," said Robert Rippentrop, president of Media Services and Shred Time. "His proven experience and expertise in this industry will bring value to our customers and cement our lead as the industry leader in Kansas City
Featherston will be responsible for all sales and marketing efforts in Kansas City and other markets as the company expands. He will lead the strategic business development planning as the company continues double digit growth.
Featherston has a strong background in management, marketing and sales. Prior to Jayhawk File Express, Featherston managed key accounts for a Kansas City-based marketing communications firm and was also a political campaign manager. He is active in the records management industry and contributes time to his community through volunteer opportunities. He is a graduate of Westminster College in Fulton, Missouri.
About Media Services:
Media Services and ShredTime is Kansas City's only locally owned record center offering a full range of record management services. This includes record storage, secure shredding, document imaging and off-site data storage. They are also a local distributor for File Bound Software. Media Services is AAA certified by N.A.I.D. and is a member of PRISM International. More information on the company can be found at www.mediaservicesnow.com.