--- title: Avionté Reflections --- [![Avionté 20 Years](https://20years.avionte.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Aviont%C3%A9%2020%20Years%20-%20Navy.png?width=90&height=76&name=Aviont%C3%A9%2020%20Years%20-%20Navy.png)](https://20years.avionte.com?hsLang=en) - [OUR HISTORY](https://20years.avionte.com/history?hsLang=en) - [YOUR REFLECTIONS](https://20years.avionte.com/your-stories) - [GIVING BACK](https://20years.avionte.com/giving-back?hsLang=en) - [SHARE YOUR MEMORIES](https://20years.avionte.com/share?hsLang=en) # Avionté Reflections Perspectives, photos, and stories from the people who know Avionté best. Celebrating 20 years at Avionté means celebrating the people who make it all possible. Our employees, partners, and clients have shaped our journey and remain at the center of everything we do. Here, we share the memories, reflections, and perspectives of those who know us best—stories that have shaped Avionté and remain central to our mission. ![Avionté team](https://20years.avionte.com/hubfs/IMG_7686.jpg "Avionté team") ### Brenda Long **Vice President, Marketing, 18 Years** Brenda Long describes how Avionté overcame three issues—no money, no booth, and very few staff—to debut at our first Staffing World conference in 2007 [Read Her Story →](https://20years.avionte.com/brenda-long-reflection?hsLang=en) ![Brenda Long Pawvana 169 rounded (1)](https://20years.avionte.com/hubfs/Brenda%20Long%20Pawvana%20169%20rounded%20(1).png "Brenda Long Pawvana 169 rounded (1)") **FORMER EMPLOYEE** ### Matthew Gjervold *I was so lucky to be a part of the Avionte ride for just over 5 years. Thank you for taking a chance on me and for all the experience, life lessons, and friends we made along the way, onwards and upwards!*  **CLIENT** ### Shelly Siade **Learning and Development Manager, Pro Resources** *Our Client Manager is so proactive that he feels like a member of our own team, saving us the need to hire someone internally to monitor new technological advancements that can help us solve challenges and grow. Knowing we have that level of partnership makes it much easier to embrace innovation and continue improving how we serve our clients and talent.* ### ![Doug Gilbertson Christmas Tree 16.9 Rounded](https://20years.avionte.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Doug%20Gilbertson%20Christmas%20Tree%2016.9%20Rounded.png?width=1600&height=900&name=Doug%20Gilbertson%20Christmas%20Tree%2016.9%20Rounded.png) ### Doug Gilbertson **Senior Technical Services Engineer,  19 Years**   *It's all about the people and relationships that have made this a successful business! Being the first employee, I have seen it all, but its always the good/hard working people that make it in Avionté.* ![Untitled design (26)-2](https://20years.avionte.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Untitled%20design%20(26)-2.png?width=1600&height=900&name=Untitled%20design%20(26)-2.png) ### Missy Dahms **Director of Sales and Solutions Engineers, 6 Years** *Joining Avionté truly feels like becoming part of a family. From day one, you’re surrounded by people who genuinely care about your success and well-being—both personally and professionally. Collaboration, support, and encouragement are part of our everyday culture, and it’s clear that everyone is working toward a shared goal. It’s not just about the work we do, but about the relationships we build along the way.* ![2013 Connect 16.9 Rounded](https://20years.avionte.com/hs-fs/hubfs/2013%20Connect%2016.9%20Rounded.png?width=1600&height=900&name=2013%20Connect%2016.9%20Rounded.png)**CLIENT** ### **John Thomas** **Vice President at Specialized Recruiting Group an Express Employment Professionals Company** *John you and I go way back - even before Avionte. I remember coming to Minneapolis to talk about reports and what the industry needs from its ATS/CRM. It was my pleasure to help you build the first management reports etc. What you’ve built in the last 20 years is incredible! Thank you for all you’ve done not only in Avionte but what you’ve done for the staffing industry!* ![First Connect Square Table 16.9](https://20years.avionte.com/hs-fs/hubfs/First%20Connect%20Square%20Table%2016.9.png?width=1600&height=900&name=First%20Connect%20Square%20Table%2016.9.png)**CLIENT** ### Veronica *Just want to say working with your company was very impactful on my life -- so much so that I ended up in IT myself. I remember working with your company customizing the software for our staffing needs; hours spent with Doug Gilbertson bringing my vision to life. I attended the first customer conference and loved being a part of the discussion on how to make the software better (even found myself in the pic above). After I left the staffing company, I helped other companies migrate to new software but none had the customer service like Avionte. Kudos to 20 years and here's to many more!* ![Chris Ryan Connect 2025 16.9 Rounded](https://20years.avionte.com/hubfs/Chris%20Ryan%20Connect%202025%2016.9%20Rounded.png "Chris Ryan Connect 2025 16.9 Rounded") ### Christopher Ryan **Chief Strategy Officer, 5 Years** How to tell a CEO their idea is...less than great? Chris Ryan explains how their bedrock belief that you can't be excellent without the truth helped him navigate conflicts with longtime coworker and former CEO Rishabh Mehrotra. [Read His Story →](https://20years.avionte.com/christopher-ryan-reflection?hsLang=en) CLIENT ### Samantha Cupp **Director of Training and Development, Luttrell Staffing** *Avionté's team has worked with our company for 14 years and became a true partner in our day-to-day operations. They have had a big part in helping our company grow and expand to where we are today. We are grateful for our Avionté family.* CLIENT ### Robyn Gilbert **Director of Accounting and Software Support, SB Phillips Co., Inc.** *We have been using Avionté for just under 10 years. I don't believe there's a better solution, better support team, or better innovator in existence. Avionté is a step ahead of the competition and a leader in the industry, which allows us to position ourselves the same way, leading to efficiency, continuity and growth.* **![Krista Stevens SYS (2)](https://20years.avionte.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Krista%20Stevens%20SYS%20(2).png?width=400&height=600&name=Krista%20Stevens%20SYS%20(2).png) PARTNER** ### Krista Stevens **Executive Assistant, Experian Employment Services** *One of my favorite Avionte Connect events :)* *![Untitled design (29)-2](https://20years.avionte.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Untitled%20design%20(29)-2.png?width=400&height=600&name=Untitled%20design%20(29)-2.png)* **CLIENT** ### Meigann Yeamans **Business Manager at CTR Corporation** *We have been honored to join client connect for many years and look forward to the learning experience each year. The speakers are always a great highlight as well as the many familiar faces that we get to visit and network with.* ## Memories A picture is worth a thousand words, and over the last 20 years, we've captured countless moments. When everyone rallies around a common goal and believes in what they do, work doesn't magically become easy, but it is a lot more fun.    Enjoy these snapshots from our journey.     - ![Avionte Christmas office photo 5 year club](https://20years.avionte.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Avionte%20Christmas%20office%20photo%205%20year%20club.jpg?width=800&height=600&name=Avionte%20Christmas%20office%20photo%205%20year%20club.jpg) Client Holiday Cards 2019 - ![Habitat for Humanity Gala group photo](https://20years.avionte.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Habitat%20for%20Humanity%20Gala%20group%20photo.jpg?width=1800&height=1200&name=Habitat%20for%20Humanity%20Gala%20group%20photo.jpg) 2012 Habitat for Humanity Gala - ![Village People Lip Sync Battle](https://20years.avionte.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Village%20People%20Lip%20Sync%20Battle.jpg?width=1504&height=1004&name=Village%20People%20Lip%20Sync%20Battle.jpg) Village People Lip-Sync - ![churchill downs-1](https://20years.avionte.com/hs-fs/hubfs/churchill%20downs-1.webp?width=1600&height=1200&name=churchill%20downs-1.webp) Rishabh Hosts at Churchill Downs - ![Office Tiki Hut](https://20years.avionte.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Mike%20Scoville%20Lip%20Sync.jpg?width=1504&height=1004&name=Mike%20Scoville%20Lip%20Sync.jpg) Office Tiki Hut - ![Avionte roadshow](https://20years.avionte.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Avionte%20roadshow.jpg?width=800&height=421&name=Avionte%20roadshow.jpg) Avionté Roadshow - ![2012 party utensils](https://20years.avionte.com/hs-fs/hubfs/2012%20party%20utensils.jpg?width=960&height=640&name=2012%20party%20utensils.jpg) 2012 Office Party - ![2017 year end party](https://20years.avionte.com/hs-fs/hubfs/2017%20year%20end%20party.jpg?width=1128&height=752&name=2017%20year%20end%20party.jpg) Celebrating 2017 - ![Staffing World 2025 disney](https://20years.avionte.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Staffing%20World%202025%20disney.jpg?width=4032&height=3024&name=Staffing%20World%202025%20disney.jpg) Staffing World 2025 - ![Staffing World 2012](https://20years.avionte.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Staffing%20World%202012.jpg?width=960&height=720&name=Staffing%20World%202012.jpg) Staffing World 2012 - ![Staffing World 2018 group photo](https://20years.avionte.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Staffing%20World%202018%20group%20photo.jpg?width=2016&height=1512&name=Staffing%20World%202018%20group%20photo.jpg) Staffing World 2018 - ![FY22 connect evening 2](https://20years.avionte.com/hs-fs/hubfs/FY22%20connect%20evening%202.jpeg?width=540&height=409&name=FY22%20connect%20evening%202.jpeg) Avionté Connect 2022 - ![gown 1](https://20years.avionte.com/hs-fs/hubfs/gown%201.jpg?width=1280&height=1706&name=gown%201.jpg) - ![Take your kid to work day 2](https://20years.avionte.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Take%20your%20kid%20to%20work%20day%202.jpg?width=2048&height=1300&name=Take%20your%20kid%20to%20work%20day%202.jpg) Take Your Kid to Work Day - ![Avionte Staffing World 2011](https://20years.avionte.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Avionte%20Staffing%20World%202011.jpg?width=960&height=720&name=Avionte%20Staffing%20World%202011.jpg) Staffing World 2011 #### **PARTNER OFFERS** ## Celebrating with Our Industry Partners To help celebrate Avionté's 20 year anniversary, our partners are offering Avionté clients exclusive deals on new integrations. These deals will rotate throughout the year on a three-month cycle. [Explore Partner Offers](https://20years.avionte.com/partner-round1?hsLang=en) © 2026 Avionté All rights reserved [Privacy Policy](https://www.avionte.com/privacy/) [Powered by Atlas - a B2B SaaS HubSpot theme](https://www.kalungi.com/atlas-hubspot-theme-for-b2b-saas-software)