AVI Systems helps organizations maximize their audiovisual and unified collaboration ecosystems to enable communication and collaboration. The end result is human impact measured in productivity and efficiency. Founded in 1974 by Joe Stoebner, AVI Systems has grown from one office location in North Dakota to 33 locations throughout the United States. AVI is also the only employee-owned systems integrator with more than 1,100 employees as of May 2024. The company serves customers in all 50 states and, as the Regional Business Unit of GPA, AVI Systems assists multinational enterprises, providing design, delivery and installation services in 170 cities around the world. AVI's unique approach with its customers includes providing subject matter expertise in enterprise audiovisual solutions, unified collaboration solutions, Microsoft services, digital media and broadcast solutions, and visualization solutions. In addition, AVI Systems delivers a complete suite of managed services to ensure every solution remains up-to-date and functioning as it should. In 2024, AVI Systems announced the addition of its Velocity Logisitics Center in Dallas, Texas. This center enables AVI to develop and deploy meeting room, unified collaboration and digital signage solutions anywhere in the United States within weeks instead of months. An industry first!  

I’m a has-been geek turned manager, turned executive, turned (hopefully) into leader.  I love technology and even more I love people.  So what I find really interesting is the intersection of people and technology…and in so many ways, that’s my definition of AV.

Content Delivery Intern at AVIXA, Musician, and Mental Health Advocate. I am a student at Temple University double majoring in Communication Studies and Audio & Live Entertainment with a concentration in Entrepreneurship.

Ingeniero Empresarial con especialización en centros de control. Actualmente lidero BRCO como Gerente General y también dirijo Control Rooms Academy. Mi pasión por la innovación y la excelencia en el diseño y la gestión de operaciones críticas me ha llevado a contribuir activamente en la comunidad global como Embajador de Avixa Xchange y SAVe. Con una trayectoria dedicada a la mejora de la eficiencia operativa y la implementación de tecnologías avanzadas, me especializo en optimizar los entornos de trabajo de los centros de control para mejorar la toma de decisiones y la gestión de crisis. A través de BRCO y Control Rooms Academy, me comprometo a desarrollar soluciones que no solo atiendan las necesidades actuales de seguridad y monitoreo, sino que también preparen a las organizaciones para los desafíos futuros. Invito a profesionales y organizaciones interesadas en elevar sus capacidades de monitoreo y respuesta a conectarse conmigo para explorar cómo podemos alcanzar nuevos niveles de excelencia operativa juntos.

Jeff Day serves as the Executive Vice President at Leon Speakers, renowned for its innovative sound, video, and designer media decor solutions tailored for style-conscious leaders. With extensive experience in the AV and technology sectors, Jeff previously led as the CEO of Bluewater Technologies and founded North of 10 Advisors, establishing himself as a leader in collaboration and video technology. His global influence extends through advising major brands on collaboration, strategy, and creative design. Jeff's pivotal role in AVIXA's strategic rebranding as a board member, including his chairmanship in 2020, showcases his impact in the industry. Currently, he contributes his strategic expertise to Michigan State University's business school advisory board and drives growth and client engagement in Leon's commercial and residential sectors, reinforcing the company's reputation for design excellence and innovation.

¡Hola a todos! Estoy encantada de ser parte de esta comunidad. Soy Virginia, Gerente de Marketing y Relaciones Institucionales de Proyecciones Digitales. Tengo 12 años de experiencia en la industria AV. Me apasiona la innovación, el arte y la tecnología AV.

Hi there! I am Summer, I work as a marketing specialist for LRAV, a luxury AV company that provides audio, lighting, video, and entertainment solutions for any event. 

With over 20 years of experience in the AV and ELV industries, I specialize in AV system design, installation, management, and integration across diverse sectors, including corporate, education, sports, healthcare, hospitality, and government. My career began in 2003 with the AV team at a 5-star hotel in Lebanon, where I developed a passion for AV systems. I hold certifications as a Project Management Professional (PMP) from PMI, as well as CTS-D and CTS-I from AVIXA, blending technical expertise with strong project leadership. I have extensive experience deploying technologies from leading manufacturers such as Crestron, Extron, Biamp, and many others, while managing vendors and ensuring seamless integration. Currently, I am part of BLINQ, a division of IMAR Trading and Contracting in Qatar, where I serve as the ELV Projects Manager, focusing on ELV systems and immersive AV solutions. I am committed to continuous learning, staying ahead of industry trends, and mentoring emerging professionals to elevate the AV field

Hello everyone! I am Gibran, and I am the social media manager at AVIXA. I will be chatting with all of you here and sharing insightful topics from the AV industry and the Xchange with the social media world.

Entrepreneur of the AV industry and communication technologies. Enthusiastic and committed to people, in creating companies with a high human sense, passionate about marketing and new forms of digital communication. With more than 27 years of experience, I currently manage Viewhaus, my goal is to lead the company and make it a benchmark in the AV industry in Mexico, as well as being part of the most important AV service provider network around the world. I collaborate as an ambassador for SAVe (Sustainability in AV) in Mexico, as well as for AVIXA Xchange and I am part of the AVIXA sustainability advisory group, this allows me to endorse my interest and commitment to sustainability, circular economies and the environment.

A long-term AV enthusiast and professional, looking to expand knowledge about the Audio-Visual Industry to the next generation.  A Balloon Pilot and Inflation Team Leader for Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade.

I lead AVIXA’s APAC marketing and communications initiatives, which include member communication, vertical market events, educational programmes and AVIXA’s brand presence at the association’s trade shows in the region. I look forward to making new connections on the Xchange and leverage digital as a medium to offer value to members and support the association’s commitment of being a hub for AV in the region.  https://xchange.avixa.org/users/avixa