AVI SYSTEMS, INC.
LENEXA, KS

One Mission, Five Core Values , the understanding that we are more than a collection of individuals, makes us stronger. A spirit of – even, and especially, when no one is looking – because that’s what makes us who we are. We're an open book company We have no bank or term debt, and with Debt to Tangible Net Worth and Debt to Equity ratios of 0.8 to 1.0 and 0.7 to 1.0, respectively, AVI Systems has the capital and financial wherewithal to hire leading-edge talent and invest in the systems and infrastructure we need to compete. HISTORY IN THE MAKING Trace AVI Systems' growth from a small supply company born 40 years ago in North Dakota into a global provider of audio visual solutions across the spectrum of commerce, business and education. OMF Audiovisual, Inc. is launched by Office Machines and Furniture in Bismarck, ND. Joe Stoebner is named General Manager of this new audiovisual equipment supply company. The acquisition of Bismarck-based Audio Systems Company adds sound masking, sound reinforcement and security systems to Audiovisual, Inc.'s portfolio of offerings. The company establishes a Total Quality Initiative for the development of technical standards and processes. Audiovisual, Inc. and all subsidiaries begin operating under the corporate name of AVI Systems, Inc. AVI Systems launches multiple branded products, including Digital Signage, Asset Management and Conference Support. Jeff Stoebner is named CEO. AVI Systems becomes a 100% employee-owned company. AVI opens a facility in Denver, CO; acquires Antech Labs of St. Louis, MO; and launches a state-of-the-art Global Professional Support Center in Minneapolis, MN. AVI Systems rebrands with new logo. “I am focused on building a truly great company that will continue to be truly great when I leave.” These are the words of AVI Systems founder Joe Stoebner, who started our company in Bismarck, North Dakota in 1974 as an audiovisual equipment supplier. In 1979 Joe bought out the other four shareholders and became 100% owner. The steady growth of the company was spurred forward with strategic acquisitions and expansions. Since 1986, ten acquisitions and three expansions have occurred. Received “Small Business of the Year” Award from the Eden Prairie Chamber of Commerce in 1998 Jeff Stoebner joined AVI Systems in 1993. He learned the ropes by working first in technical services, then becoming a sales representative. He also spent time as a Regional Vice President, as well as AVI’s Vice President of Marketing and Chief Operating Officer. As President and CEO since 2009, Jeff is responsible for the overall planning and direction of AVI Systems. Randi spent eight years in public accounting with a regional accounting firm, and spent five years working for U.S. Bank Corporation (A NYSE-traded bank). After serving another nine years with a large, privately held international company, he joined AVI Systems in 1998. Today he manages all aspects of AVI Systems’ shared services organization, financial reporting and strategic planning. Named “CFO of the Year” in 2012 by the Kansas City Business Journal Joel brings a wealth of experience to his role as AVI’s chief operating officer, charged with developing and delivering an outstanding customer experience through operational excellence. Before joining AVI, he served as Vice President of Global Services, Compression Technologies and Services at Ingersoll Rand, where he also held positions including Vice President, Enterprise Product Management and Sales Excellence, President of Climate Solutions Global Services and Vice President of Global Controls and Smart Products. Joel also served for 23 years in the Systems and Services Division of Johnson Controls, in roles ranging from field sales and operations, to North American leadership. Most notably, Lehman was a key leader in developing both the Building Wide Systems Integration, and Security and Fire Integration businesses within Building Efficiency. Marquette University School of Business, Graduate coursework in Marketing and Accounting Brad leads a team of practice managers, technology leaders and enterprise architects to strategically align AVI’s lines of business as we grow. A consistent voice of technical leadership in audiovisual, unified communications and digital media, he draws on over 20 years of experience in AV and network systems implementation – primarily on enterprise-based systems in healthcare, education, global corporations and the Department of Defense. Prior to joining AVI in 2008 as regional vice president of the West Coast region, Brad served as CTO and Vice President of Sales/Marketing for Integrated Media Systems, National Director of Digital Media for MCSi, and COO/Managing Director for Icon Networks. As a 100% employee-owned company, we’re 100% dedicated to doing right by our customers – which means we stand by our work, and remain right by your side to ensure you get maximum benefit from the technology we provide. Who We Are We are an organization in which every employee is a crucial member of the team. From our highly trained engineers and technicians to our project managers, administrators and salespeople, we have a passion for designing and integrating the perfect AV solution for each client. With 16 offices throughout the Midwest, Central South West and the West Coast, we may be hiring for AVI jobs in multiple locations simultaneously. Why AVI Systems? At AVI you’ll have the opportunity and be encouraged to grow from within. You will help define your role and be encouraged to lead and share your knowledge, expertise and passion. You will also have the opportunity to create, improve and participate in the growth of AVI Systems, a company with a 40-year history and an unlimited future. Explore our current openings, and your job search just might end right here. We are a 100% employee-owned (ESOP) company with incentive-based compensation to reward employees for superior job performance. We believe ownership is a powerful incentive for ordinary people to do extraordinary things. We also know that stockholders alone do not build companies; employees build companies. And employee-owners build great companies. At AVI Systems, our employees receive stock ownership through 401(k) matching, dividends and profit sharing.