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Last Fiscal Year Sales:$15.0M
  • Private
  • US
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Advanced Solutions International (ASI) is the leading global provider of software for non-profits and has served the industry since 1991. We are the developers of iMIS, the one complete, upgradeable, web-based, not-for-profit business software system. We have more than 2,500 iMIS customers, 50 authorized iMIS solution providers, and 175 employees throughout North America, Europe, and Asia-Pacific. We have main offices in Toronto, London, Melbourne, Austin, Texas, and the Washington, DC metro area. Our company was founded on a vision of a self-sustaining community of users, independent resellers, and industry partners built around a uniform product with broad appeal in the non-profit market.

Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
Bob Alves
Number of Employees 70
Contact Information

11500 Metric Blvd Ste 150

Austin, Texas 78758

www.advsol.com

(512) 491-0550

NAICS Code Software Reproducing: 334611

Decision Makers

Name (plus bio) Position
Don Robertson President & CTO
Fred Lawrence Chief Financial Officer
Donna Sayegh Vice President, Services
John Benda Vice President, Sales & Marketing
Tom Ribis Vice President
Niroo Rad Managing Director
Paul Ramsbottom Managing Director, Asi Asia, Pacific
Edward Wendling Director of Marketing
Marty Rabenovets Director, Product Management
Vickie Strong Global Director of Human Resources
Andrew Sherwin Country Manager
Faye Castle Manager, Marketing Communications
Anne Gentle
Jim Sneeringer
Liza Amiridis Marketing Coordinator
Neil Kleinberg Strategic Business Development Executive
Peter A Butzin Managing Consultant
Sarah M. Butzin Managing Consultant
Robert D. Long Director
Robert E Long Director

Board of Directors

Name (plus bio) Position
Bob Alves Chairman and Chief Executive Officer

Robert Alves has served as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Advanced Solutions International, (ASI) since its inception in October 1991. Mr. Alves had grown frustrated with the lack of customer service and the lack of a uniform product in the not-for-profit marketplace. It was his dream to create a packaged, upgradable software system a client could keep forever and never outgrow. His vision included award-winning support and a worldwide network of trained professionals to support the product. So in 1991, ASI launched iMIS, and it has become the only complete membership, fundraising and Website management solution available in one upgradeable software suite. Today, iMIS is used by more than 35,000 not-for-profit professionals everyday, supported by more than 1,000 trained and certified iMIS and Web development professionals, and established in the US, Canada, Europe, Australia and New Zealand. Mr. Alves has more than 24 years of experience in the business of software for not-for-profit organizations. Prior to launching ASI, he was President of DISC, a software consulting firm he created. He then served as Vice President of Corporate Development for Smith Abbott, a software developer which acquired DISC. He holds a Bachelor of Business Administration from George Washington University in Washington, DC.

Organization Position Status
Advanced Solutions International, Inc. Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Current
DISC, Inc. President Former
The George Washington University Bachelor of Business Administration Former

Organization Position Status
Advanced Solutions International, Inc. President & CTO Current

Fred Lawrence knows many things about even more things. With 38 years of living chin-deep in corporate finances, his grasp of accounting is staggering. We're glad he decided to turn his attention to the non-profit industry. Little did Fred know that the rigors of learning the Russian language would determine his future at Southern Methodist University, and lead to a change in major from mathematics to accounting. Numbers mix well with a Texas drawl, Cyrillic languages apparently don't. After putting a Bachelor's of Business Administration in Accounting from Southern Methodist University under his belt and deciding pass up a potential career in professional baseball, Fred focused nearly two decades working on the financial side of the manufacturing and distribution industry, and 14 years on finances for the software industry. Deciding to put off leisurely world travel and honing his golfing skills, this fourth generation Texan (Dallas has hosted Fred's family since 1851) decided in 1999 he would join Advanced Solutions International (ASI). ASI was quick to see his experience warranted a promotion and Fred was rapidly appointed Chief Financial Officer. Today, Fred continues to devote himself to both his family at home and at ASI. Through his work at ASI in the last seven years, Fred has developed a life-long passion for the non-profit industry, and is currently an active participant in several organizations. Mr.

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Advanced Solutions International, Inc. Chief Financial Officer Current

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Advanced Solutions International, Inc. Vice President, Services Current

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Advanced Solutions International, Inc. Vice President, Sales & Marketing Current

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Advanced Solutions International, Inc. Vice President Current

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Advanced Solutions International, Inc. Managing Director Current

Paul Ramsbottom is something of an alchemist. After all, he has turned an interest in golf into a successful business helping the not for profit sector manage its members, communications and fundraising through leading software and training. Paul was studying engineering in 1988 when he was asked to crunch some code and build a database for his father's Burleigh Heads golf club in Queensland that could keep track of membership dues, mailing addresses and the like. It was DOS-based and hard going but it worked. Soon; other golf clubs took a punt on Paul's new fangled system. He didn't know it then but Paul was on a fast track to a career helping NFPs with software solutions. Golf clubs soon made way for associations, charities and fundraisers including: CPA Australia, Royal Australasian College of Surgeons, Australian Institute of Company Directors, Australian Physiotherapy Association, Australian Medical Association, Cerebral Palsy League of Queensland, The Cancer Council Victoria and Australian Bush Heritage Fund.

Organization Position Status
Advanced Solutions International, Inc. Managing Director, Asi Asia, Pacific Current

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Advanced Solutions International, Inc. Director of Marketing Current

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Advanced Solutions International, Inc. Director, Product Management Current
Advanced Solutions International, Inc. Director, Product Management Former

Vickie entered the world of Human Resources 23 years ago after having spent a number of years in the accounting field. She has been involved in many industry sectors including Technology, Nursing Home, and Intermediate Care for Adults with Mental Retardation, as well as the public sector. She has a passion for the Human Resources field, and a high level of respect for the impact and difference that a well oiled Human Resources department can make for a company and its employees. A graduate of the University of Mary Hardin Baylor, with a BBA major in Business Management, Vickie has also earned the Senior Professional in Human Resources certification (SPHR), Global Professional in Human Resources certification (GPHR), as well as the Certified Compensation Professional certification (CCP). A leader in the ASI community for many years, Vickie has led the ASI Human Resources team for the past seven years and has watched ASI evolve into a global organization. Her commitment to the ideals and values embodied by ASI also reflects her passion for the non-profit sector and its causes. She has volunteered for several causes including the Chairman of the Board for the Association for Retarded Citizens, Coach for Special Olympics Texas, Board of Directors - Greater San Marcos Youth Shelter, Chamber of Commerce San Marcos, Longhorn Foundation, Texas Exes and the Edison Learning Center Early Childhood Development Center - Board of Directors. For her, there is nothing like giving back to the community and doing what she can to further their causes and make a difference. Vickie is an avid Longhorn football fan and can often be seen wearing her burnt orange. She has one son who is a news producer, and a University of Texas Alumni. She has been married for 35 years and enjoys every minute of her life with her family.

Organization Position Status
Advanced Solutions International, Inc. Global Director of Human Resources Current

Andrew is a modern-day explorer with eyes set firmly on breaking new ground within the non-profit world, as he's done for more than 20 years. As the ASI Canada Country Manager, ASI relies on Andrew to continue forging ahead to further populate the Canadian market with the iMIS solution. The logical choice as he was the pioneer that led the country's non-profit industry to iMIS in 1993, when he was at the helm of Sentient, one of ASI's original Authorized Solution Providers. His entrepreneur spirit became evident while attending Canada's top-ranked business school, York University's Schulich School of Business, where he earned a Masters in Business Administration. Chomping at the bit to apply his wealth of education, Andrew jumped in with both feet, founding and selling three companies since the mid 80's. Along the way, he has participated on the Board of Directors for numerous private companies and non-profit organizations. Over the years, Andrew has kept one foot firmly entrenched in the academic life, serving as President of the York University Alumni Association and on the Dean's Advisory Council for the Faculty of Arts.

Organization Position Status
Advanced Solutions International, Inc. Country Manager Current

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Advanced Solutions International, Inc. Manager, Marketing Communications Current

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Advanced Solutions International, Inc. Current
Dita Wiki Current
BMC Software, Inc. Former

Currently serving as Board President, Jim Sneeringer was elected to the Leander ISD Board of Trustees in May 1993. He is in his fifth three-year term on the LISD school board. Sneeringer has served four one-year terms as Board President (May 1995 - April 1997 & May 2001 - April 2003). Jim earned his Bachelors in Mathematics from Duke University in 1969, and received his Ph.D. in Computer Science from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in 1975. Retired from IBM, he is currently employed at Advanced Solutions International. Jim and wife Cheryl have two adult children who attended Leander ISD schools.

Organization Position Status
Leander Isd Vice President, Don Mccall Current
Advanced Solutions International, Inc. Current
Leander Isd Board of Directors Current
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Ph.D. In Computer Science Former
Duke University Bachelors In Mathematics Former

Organization Position Status
Advanced Solutions International, Inc. Marketing Coordinator Current

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Advanced Solutions International, Inc. Strategic Business Development Executive Current

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Institute for School Innovation Co-Founder Current
Advanced Solutions International, Inc. Managing Consultant Current
Institute for School Innovation Board of Directors Current
Common Cause Executive Director Former
Institute for School Innovation Managing Consultant, Advanced Solutions International, Tallahassee, Fl Former

Array

Organization Position Status
Institute for School Innovation President and Executive Director Current
Institute for School Innovation Co-Founder Current
Project Teams Co-Developer Current
Florida State University Ph.D. In Elementary Education Former
Florida State University Master of Science In Reading and Elementary Education Former
DePauw University Bachelor of Arts In Economics Former

Age 77. Mr. Long has been the Chief Executive Officer and a director of GLB Group, Inc., an investment management firm, since 1997 and President of Ariba GLB Asset Management, Inc., the parent company of GLB Group, Inc., since 2005. He has been the Chairman of Emerald City Radio Partners, LLC since 1997. Mr. Long was the President of Business News Network, Inc. from 1995 to 1998, the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Southern Starr Broadcasting Group, Inc. from 1991 to 1995, and a director and the President of Potomac Asset Management, Inc. from 1983 to 1991. Mr. Long is a director of AmBase Corporation, CSC Scientific, Inc., and Advanced Solutions International, Inc. He has served as a director of the Company or one of its predecessors since 1972. Mr. Long is the father of Robert D. Long, an officer of the Company.

Organization Position Status
Ariba Glb Asset Management, Inc. Chief Executive Officer Current
Ariba Glb Asset Management, Inc. President Current
Allied Capital Corporation Managing Director Current
AmBase Corporation Director Current
Advanced Solutions International, Inc. Director Current
Allied Capital Corporation Director Current
Calder Capital Partners Board of Directors Current
Csc Scientific Company, Inc. Director Current
Montgomery Securities Managing Director Former
Ferris, Baker, Watts Incorporated Officer Former
Ariba Glb Asset Management, Inc. Principal Former
Nomura Securities International, Inc. management positions Former
Allied Capital Corporation Executive Officer Former
Johnston, Lemon & Co. Inc. Principal Former
C.E. Unterberg, Towbin Head of Investment Banking Former
Emerald City Radio Partners Chairman Former
Johnston, Lemon & Co. Inc. Director Former
Ferris, Baker, Watts Incorporated Director Former
McGill University B.A Former
Indiana University A.B. Degree Former

Organization Position Status
The Goodwyn CEO Current
Ariba Glb Asset Management, Inc. Portfolio Manager Current
Ariba Glb Asset Management, Inc. Principal Current
Emerald City Radio Partners Chairman Current
Allied Capital Corporation Director Current
Seale & Associates Board of Directors Current
The Goodwyn Director Current
Advanced Solutions International, Inc. Director Current
Csc Scientific Company, Inc. Director Current
AmBase Corporation Director Current
Business News Network CEO Former
The Washington Society of Investment Analysts, Inc. President Former
Business News Network President Former
Allied Capital Corporation Still A Director Former
Ferris, Baker, Watts Incorporated Principal Former
Johnston, Lemon & Co. Inc. Principal Former
Ferris, Baker, Watts Incorporated Director Former
Johnston, Lemon & Co. Inc. Director Former
The George Washington University Law School J.D. Former
Indiana University A.B. Degree Former
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