Management Team
John Tyson Chairman & CEO, Amerivon Holdings and Amerivon Investments
Mr. Tyson joined Amerivon in 2005 and is responsible for identifying, evaluating, and executing direct equity investments for Amerivon.
Prior to Amerivon, John Tyson was Chairman & CEO of Compression Labs, Inc. (CLI), a NASDAQ company and a world leader in the development of Video Communications Systems. After retiring from CLI in 1996, Mr. Tyson founded etNetworks, a high technology training company that delivered IT training to IBM, Cisco, and over 1,000 customers worldwide via satellite directly to the desktop. Additionally, John has held executive management positions with AT&T, General Electric, and General Telephone & Electronics.
He currently serves as a Director on a number of Boards, including MicroBlend Technologies, aVinci Media Corporation, Retail Inkjet Solutions, Sierra Angels and AirTegrity.
Jeff Pirtle Chief Financial Officer
Mr. Pirtle is responsible for the financial operation of Amerivon, as well as administrative functions. Prior to joining Amerivon in 2007, from 2003 to 2007, Mr. Pirtle was the Chief Financial Officer for Vitek Mortgage Group, a mortgage company with 21 offices in Sacramento and Northern California. From 1996 to 2002, he served in a number of different positions with Intel Corporation, ultimately as the Controller of the Optical Products Group where, among other accomplishments, he assisted in the acquisition of six companies with a combined purchase price of $2.5 billion.
Amerivon Advisors
Robert “Spike” Anderson Amerivon Founder
Mr. Anderson is a Founder of Amerivon and brings extensive experience in retail and wholesale club distribution. Mr. Anderson currently serves as the President, CEO, and major stockholder of Anderson Daymon Worldwide, a specialized sales and marketing organization serving Costco exclusively since 1983. Employing nearly 180 full-time Costco specialists in 11 offices worldwide located in or adjacent to Costco’s corporate and regional offices, Anderson Daymon Worldwide reflects the experience and expertise required to build profitable supplier relationships with Costco.
Mr. Anderson serves as a Director on the Boards of Wireless Advocates and MicroBlend Technologies.
W.G. “Bill” Apgood Amerivon Founder
Mr. Apgood is a co-founder of Amerivon. He currently serves as Chairman and CEO of Advanced Marketing International, Inc., which he formed in 1972. Contributing to Amerivon’s deep relationships and key headquarter contacts at major retailers, Advanced Marketing International’s expertise ensures Amerivon’s portfolio of client companies leverage significant growth opportunities within major retail channels.
Mr. Apgood began his career in management and sales in 1967 when he joined Olympia AEG of Germany as District Sales Manager and quickly rose to the position of Vice President – Retail Dealer Sales. After serving for 10 years with Olympia AEG in San Francisco, Seattle, Portland and Salt Lake, Bill founded Advanced Marketing International, Inc.
