The Antera Story

Innovation Rooted in Partnership

Our journey began in Plano, Texas, with a simple observation: the promotional products, print, and signage industries were being held back by fragmented data and rigid, “one-size-fits-all” systems. As a family-owned company, we saw an opportunity to do things differently. We didn’t want to build just another platform; we wanted to create an ecosystem where automation meets human intelligence.

Driven by Need, Not Shareholders
Because we are independent and family-owned, our priority isn’t a private equity bottom line—it’s the success of our clients. This freedom allows us to innovate with agility. When our community speaks, we listen. Whether it’s pioneering PromoStandards integration to eliminate manual data entry or launching AI-enhanced tools to help protect your margins, every line of code we write is designed to solve a real-world challenge.

Efficiency Through Connection
We understand that in this industry, details are everything. A missing ship-to address or an incorrect logo color isn’t just a mistake—it’s a lost margin and a damaged relationship. That’s why we built Advance and Aether. We’ve replaced disjointed silos with seamless, end-to-end workflows that connect your CRM, eCommerce, production, and transaction data into a single source of truth.

Scaling the Future Together
Our clients aren’t just users; they are a growing community of like-minded innovators. We’ve watched our partners grow using the same scalable infrastructure. We take pride in being the technology partner for distributors, suppliers, and decorators who have outgrown entry-level solutions and are ready to embrace the future of the industry.

The Antera Promise
We provide more than software; we provide unrivaled support from experts who speak your language. When you partner with Antera, you aren’t just buying a user license—you’re joining a mission to modernize the supply chain, maximize profitability, and unlock your business’s full potential.

Our Mission

To unlock the full potential of promotional product, print, and signage professionals by providing an integrated, intelligent ecosystem that replaces manual complexity with automated clarity. We are dedicated to building long-term, consultative partnerships that empower our clients to grow their customer base, reduce operational expenses, and increase overall profitability while scaling their business with confidence and precision.

The Vision

To be the industry’s most trusted platform, driving a future where every transaction is seamless, every brand is protected, and every business is built on a foundation of real-time data for precise analysis.

Our Leadership Team

Rick Peters - President & CEO
Rick Peters - President & CEO
Rick Peters is the President of Antera Software USA, where he leads the mission to provide distributors and suppliers with a scalable, cloud-based foundation for success. A veteran of the promotional products industry, Rick prioritizes long-term partnerships and client-driven innovation over the status quo. Under his leadership, Antera has become a leader in integrated business management, helping companies automate their workflows and achieve their most ambitious growth goals.
Kert Hulett - CTO
Kert Hulett - CTO
Kert Hulett is the Chief Technology Officer and his leadership is rooted in the belief that a family-owned company has a unique responsibility to its clients. Unbound by the rigid demands of private equity, he ensures that Antera’s development roadmap is driven exclusively by the needs of its community. Under his guidance, Antera has built a stable, scalable foundation that allows clients to grow without ever outgrowing their technology.
Oksana Peters - VP Accounting
Oksana Peters - VP Accounting
Oksana Peters is the VP of Accounting at Antera Software USA. A specialist in financial automation and industry-specific fiscal management, Oksana embodies the company’s mission of providing personal, expert support.
Jason Alabaster - VP Operations
Jason Alabaster - VP Operations
Jason Alabaster is the VP of Operations at Antera Software USA. A specialist in process optimization and business management for print and promo since 2007, Jason is dedicated to helping clients master the Advance platform to achieve maximum efficiency. From leading complex onboarding initiatives to optimizing global supply chain integrations, Jason ensures that Antera’s operational foundation is as robust and scalable as the businesses it supports.
Amy Rabideau - VP Client & Community Engagement
Amy Rabideau - VP Client & Community Engagement
Amy Rabideau is the VP of Client & Community Engagement at Antera Software USA. A champion for industry collaboration, Amy leads the Antera Elite Supplier Program and the Connect & Learn initiative. With a focus on relationship-driven success, she ensures that Antera’s global community of distributors and suppliers have the expert support and strategic connections required to master the platform and drive mutual growth.
Mandy Shearer - Director of Client Implementation & Training
Mandy Shearer - Director of Client Implementation & Training
Mandy Shearer brings over two decades of distributor-side experience in operations, accounting, and digital technology to Antera Software. A specialist in aligning people and technology, she excels at navigating complex software rollouts and ERP integrations. Mandy is dedicated to helping clients overcome operational roadblocks and building streamlined, sustainable processes that drive long-term value.