AVI Systems and Technology Partners Team to Contribute More Than $110,000 to the AVIXA Foundation’s Brad Sousa Impact Fund
April 24 2024 - 1:00PM
Business Wire
AVI Systems, the largest global audiovisual and unified
collaboration systems integrator, today announced that
contributions and pledges to the Brad Sousa Impact Fund established
by AVIXA earlier this year have exceeded $110,000.
“We contacted dozens of our technology solution partners
recently and have obtained a tremendous response to our request to
contribute to the Brad Sousa Impact Fund,” said Jeff Stoebner, CEO
at AVI Systems. “The generosity of our partners is overwhelming,
and we hope others will make contributions as well in memory of
Brad.”
Brad Sousa passed away on November 8, 2023, at the age of 62. He
was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, friend, and mentor.
Professionally, Brad was instrumental in his role as Chief
Technology Officer at AVI Systems and also served on the AVIXA
Board of Directors and on the board of the AVIXA Foundation.
Following Sousa’s death, the Brad Sousa Impact Fund was
established by AVIXA in January 2024. This fund supports the AVIXA
Foundation’s work with a key focus on developing audiovisual and
digital transformation professionals and their understanding of
each other’s overlapping needs. Grants made from the fund will
support people, programs and partnerships – with a focus on
developing audiovisual and digital transformation professionals and
their understanding of each other's overlapping needs.
“With generosity from AVI Systems and technology providers like
QSC, Legrand AV, Sony Professional, Visionary Solutions, Lumens,
Yamaha, LG, Audio-Technica, Bose and many others, we’re off to an
incredible start as we create a lasting legacy in memory of Brad
Sousa,” said Cristiano Mazza, CTS and Chairman of the AVIXA
Foundation Board. “Without a doubt, Brad would be humbled and
pleased knowing his life’s work in our industry created lasting
human impact.”
To make a contribution or learn more about the Brad Sousa Impact
Fund, visit https://www.avixa.org/brad-sousa-impact-fund
ABOUT AVI SYSTEMS
AVI Systems is the largest global audiovisual and unified
collaboration systems integrator with 33 locations in the United
States, and the ability to do business nearly anywhere in the
world. Organizations who value the power of visual communications
trust AVI Systems to enable people and teams to communicate their
critical ideas. The solutions AVI designs and supports help
accelerate decision making, improve human interactions and create
immersive digital experiences. For more information about AVI
Systems, visit www.avisystems.com.
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