Hi, my name is Mike Stobbe and I am your go-to human capital and talent advisor for the AV industry. I'm a recent graduate of Saint Joseph's University Executive MBA program, where I studied alongside another respected AV industry leader, and I am currently studying for the SHRM-CP exam later this year. I'm a 10+ year vet in staffing, with experience recruiting across all levels from college internships up to C Suite. The industries I have deep experience supporting include Manufacturing, Distribution, and IT Consulting Services. My background perfectly aligns with all key stakeholders within the AV industry, whether you are an institution looking for a single full-time or contract resource, an AV integration provider looking to scale your team, or a manufacturer or distributor of essential industry products looking to fill critical IT, operations, or supply chain roles. Additionally, I have strong knowledge of ERP and HCM technologies. I excel in collaborating with business and HR leaders to maximize human capital potential and align talent acquisition and development objectives with business objectives. I am here to support growth and be a one-stop shop for all human capital needs. I look forward to connecting with you!

Sustainability in AV (SAVe) is the first industrywide U.S.-based organization to bring stakeholders together to take concerted action to achieve the 2030 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). From climate change and environmental degradation to poverty and inequality, our businesses, our communities, and our very planet face serious and accelerating threats to sustainability and survival. The good news is that we have the talent, resources, and – in the 2030 Sustainable Development Goals – a blueprint to make meaningful progress in achieving sustainability. By its very nature, the AV industry is well-positioned to make substantial progress in areas related to responsible waste management, life cycle carbon emission reduction, and reduced energy usage. What’s called for is leadership to steer the industry in the right direction. SAVe is a catalyst to achieve the SDGs, and serves as a bridge to other industries, NGOs and partner organizations. Though SAVe was founded in 2022, it has already developed an assessment tool to help stakeholders identify which SDGs to advance, and develop an action plan that can be implemented right away. Become SAVe Certified, and SAVe will help spread the word that your organization is part of the solution. SAVe also provides a vehicle for organizations to give their AV equipment a second life at the end of its first one by donating equipment through a network that SAVe has established with the Commission on Voluntary Service & Action (CVSA). This program is called SAVe A Second Life and it will have a direct impact on reducing the amount of e-waste our industry generates. Help us achieve the 2030 Sustainable Development Goals. You can do so by volunteering, donating to our independent nonprofit organization, and by participating in the programs we have established. Contact us today – because the clock is ticking!