Ben has worked in various capacities at AIS, most recently as Territory Manager for New England. He boasts over 10 years of industry and management experience. Ben has a knack for creative solutions and dedication to superior service at every level. Ben will be helping grow AIS sales and distribution by developing and managing new channels while building and nurturing key customer relationships.

Having joined the AIS team in December of 2006, David Morales is currently the Senior Vice President of GSA Sales. David brings ten years of solid experience in the furniture industry and 22 years working with the Federal Government. David’s experience with DOD and Civilian agencies make him a valuable asset when dealing with the intricacies of the Federal Market place. These qualities have made an impact on the AIS team and will continue to improve AIS’s position in the industry.

Jeff Bohn joined AIS as the new Regional VP of Sales – Midwest in January of 2008. Jeff is directly responsible for Minnesota, Illinois, Wisconsin, Minnesota, North & South Dakota, Iowa, Kansas, and Missouri. Jeff brings to AIS over 17 years of industry related experience, having worked with Haworth for the past 10 years. Jeff’s extensive knowledge and management experience are valued assets to the AIS team. Jeff holds a Bachelor's Degree from Indiana University and currently resides in Grand Rapids, MI.

Ryan LaVangie joined the AIS team in January 2009 as Regional Vice President of Sales for the New England Market. Ryan is responsible for dealer and new business development, as well as dealer distribution and territory management to sustain growth in this region. Ryan brings to AIS nearly 10 years of contract furniture industry experience, having worked as an account manager for a major competitor as well as a Senior Business Manager for another major systems furniture competitor. He holds a Bachelor of Science from the UMass Amherst School of Management.

Scott Pitel joined AIS in 2005, and has recently been promoted to Regional VP of Sales – (PA, DE, NJ). He formerly served as Territory Manager for the Upper Mid Atlantic where he was a leader is sales growth. Scott has 15 years of furniture and facilities related experience, making him a valuable asset to the AIS Sales Team. His excellent planning and project management skills, paired with his capability to set and meet deadlines, continue to lead Scott in his career at AIS. Since the beginning of Scott’s career at AIS he has consistently been a leader in sales growth and the recipient of many awards. Scott holds a Bachelor of Science in Management from Embry Riddle Aeronautical University.

Mark joined AIS in 2006, bringing with him 7 years of furniture expertise. He previously held positions with both Kimball and National Office Furniture, developing lasting customer relationships and a wealth of product knowledge. Mark excels in dealer development by understanding their issues. Mark is now the Vice President of Sales for the Mid Atlantic, covering Ohio, Kentucky, Indiana, Maryland, Virginia, Washington DC, Delaware, West Virginia, Southern New Jersey, and Pennsylvania.

With over 10 years with AIS, David is currently Vice President of Sales-GSA as well as responsible for developing and growing our GA/FL Panhandle, AL, MS and TN markets. He brings high energy, determination and enthusiasm to the AIS team. With over 25 years of industry experience working for dealerships and manufacturers, he brings a unique understanding of the challenges of the marketplace. David currently resides in Marietta, GA.

Brian Scranton has been with the AIS sales team since 1998, having first held the position of Territory Manager for CO, UT, WY and NM. After leaving AIS, Brian went on to head The Scranton Group, where he successfully represented AIS in the same territory. In December of 2008, Brian rejoined AIS in his current position as Regional Vice President of Sales for the Rocky Mountain Region, responsible for providing leadership for sales efforts in this region, working closely with the company’s dealer partners to promote AIS systems solutions. Brian holds a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Trenton State College and his MBA from the University of Phoenix.

Melissa joined AIS as Regional Sales Assistant in the winter of 2004. Having held previous sales positions, Melissa thrived within the department. Her outgoing nature and ever-increasing product knowledge soon led to her promotion to New England Territory Manager. She now works out of the home office in Hudson, MA, serving the New England area dealers. Melissa also calls on the NE A&D community and is very active with IIDA New England.

Jory Probber has worked with AIS for the past 12 years as an Independent Rep, and joined the AIS Direct Team in 2009 as Territory Manager for the New York Market. Jory is responsible for implementing Dealer sales strategy, design consulting, process training, and managing key Dealer relationships in this market. He has represented leading manufacturers as an independent rep throughout his career, and pioneered new companies, products and concepts in the market. Jory holds a BA in Comparative Literature from Brandeis University, and currently resides in White Plains, NY.

Kathy joined AIS in October of 2007 as Sales Representative and New York City Showroom Manager, responsible for showroom presentations, dealer and end user ralations, and product mock-ups. Previously, Kathy worked with AIS Rep Firm, Bill Gross & Associates for the past six years. Kathy holds a Marketing Degree from Baruch College in NYC and currently resides in New York.

Catherine Daler joined AIS in 2008, as the new Territory Manager in the New Jersey and Pennsylvania markets. She brings with her over 12 years of industry sales experience with Steelcase and Herman Miller dealers. Catherine holds a Bachelor of Arts in Communications from Ohio State University, and resides in Cranbury, New Jersey.

Mark has been with AIS since 2007, most recently as Territory Manager for the Mid-Atlantic region. Previously, he worked in this industry for 12 years at other large manufacturers. Marks holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration from Frostburg State University and currently resides in Maryland.

Kristin Bolduc joined AIS as a Territory Manager for The Carolinas and Southern Virginia in August 2007. Kristin holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Management with an emphasis on Marketing from NC State University. While there, Kristin garnered key internships with the NHL’s Carolina Hurricanes and the NC State Wolfpack Football Recruiting Team that further honed her marketing and sales skills. In her first position as a new college grad, Kristin worked for the nation’s leading provider of diagnostic laboratory testing, information, and services. During her time there, Kristin was not only an award-winning sales person, but was also fast-tracked to the highest sales position in the company. Kristin’s current AIS responsibilities include monitoring existing account segments, penetrating new market opportunities including GSA, working with the Architectural and Design Community, as well as partnering with the sales and dealer community to develop, implement, and monitor AIS sales strategies. Kristin is actively involved with a variety of organizations including Business Leaders of Charlotte (BLOC) and CoreNet Global where she sits on the communications committee.

Jim Boughey has been with AIS for the past four years, and currently holds the position of Territory Manager - South Florida. In this role, Jim is responsible for developing and servicing AIS partners in the South Florida Market. He previously served with Herman Miller for four years as Sales Manager. Jim currently resides in Miami, FL.

Bob joined AIS in May 2007 as Territory Manager for Western PA, Ohio, Indiana, Kentucky and West Virginia. Bob brings 25 years of outstanding industry related experience to AIS, from both a dealer and a manufacturer’s perspective. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Marketing from The Pennsylvania State University, and has won several sales awards throughout his career. Bob currently resides in Glenshaw, Pennsylvania.

Mike Engebose joined the AIS team in February of 2009 as Territory Manager for the Pacific Northwest, covering Washington, Oregon, and Vancouver, British Columbia. He is responsible for implementing selling strategies, generating opportunities, and leading business development activities within his market. Mike brings over 25 years of industry related experience to AIS including both manufacturing and dealer distribution. He holds a B.S. in Accounting, and currently resides in Lake Oswego, Oregon.

Wendy joined the AIS sales team in August of 2007 as Territory Manager for Southern California. Having previously worked for a Contract dealer in Orange County, CA, she brings with her 5 years of industry related experience. She is responsible for dealer development, servicing existing AIS dealers, as well as looking for new commercial and GSA opportunities. Wendy currently resides in Orange County, CA.

Roberto began his career at AIS in January 2007. He attended College in Puerto Rico at the World University in San Juan, and entered the furniture industry in 1992. Roberto has worked with several office furniture manufacturers and has been selling AIS product for the past decade. He is now the Territory manager for Puerto Rico and Latin America, and hopes to expand the AIS market throughout these regions.

Erica Donnell has been with the AIS Team since 2008. In her role as A&D Representative, Erica calls on the architectural and design community in the Chicago area to generate brand awareness and project leads. In addition, Erica is the Showroom Manager for the Chicago Merchandise Mart location and also assists the Design Department with design checks and requests. She is a graduate of Michigan State University with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Interior Design. Erica has also completed her LEED AP certification.

Amy began her career with AIS in April of 2005. Amy’s strong work ethic and dedication to AIS led to her most recent position as Inside Sales Strategist. She now organizes bid opportunities, competitive strategies and forecasting. Additionally, Amy assists the Sales Team with special projects and training. Amy’s positive attitude and focus have made her an invaluable asset to the company. Amy holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a concentration in Management from Fitchburg State College.

Elena began her career at AIS in May of 2000 as a Customer Service Representative. Elena’s personable, outgoing nature helped her build lasting customer relationships, and proved to be invaluable in taking on the role of Receptionist in 2004. Having flourished in this role and ready to take on new responsibilities, Elena continued her AIS career as an Inside Sales Strategist, organizing bid opportunities, competitive strategies and forecasting in conjunction with the Sales team. Recently, Elena has taken on the position of Tour/Hospitality Coordinator where she responsible for booking and planning all AIS factory/showroom tours, as well as organizing new dealer registrations and sales support. Elena holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Framingham State College, and currently resides in Attleboro, MA.

Mitzi Morgan has been a part of the AIS Inside Sales team since 2005. In her support role, Mitzi is responsible for assisting Independent Reps with SalesLogix updates, dealer agreements, and dealer programs. She also assists the Senior Vice President team and National Account Manager, as well as oversees GSA Lead Distribution. Mitzi is a graduate of Santa Ana Jr. College, and currently resides in Orange, CA.

Erin Torres became Marketing Director for AIS in 2004. Her love of taking on new challenges and changing old mind sets brought a fresh approach to the company’s marketing efforts. In this role she is responsible for development and implementation of all AIS Marketing initiatives including corporate branding, public relations, print/collateral, and website design/development. Erin has taken a lead role in defining and implementing sustainability initiatives that benefit both the company and its products. Passionate about the environment, Erin enjoys learning about new environmental standards, programs and materials which may benefit AIS and its end-users. Overseeing a talented team, Erin has leveraged her portfolio of qualifications and achieved success with the company including a complete corporate re-branding in 2005 and website redevelopment in 2008. Erin holds a Bachelor of Arts in Mass Communication with a concentration in Public Relations.

Cesira Newcomb joined the Marketing team in April of 2008 as the Marketing Web Specialist. She is responsible for managing day-to-day tasks of the web team, planning and executing new projects, involvement in the creation of web content, and assisting the marketing team with interactive design. Cesira came to AIS from a marine dealership where she held the position of Sales & Marketing Coordinator, responsible for web site, ad creation, e-newsletters and more. She has a BS from Bentley College in Information Design & Corporate Communications with a concentration in Web Design.

Jason Lane joined the AIS Marketing team in 2008 as Senior Web Developer. Jason is the lead developer and architect for all AIS website related development. Jason has 8 years of development and consulting experience, specializing in bringing existing business systems and processes to the internet and creating brand new web presence for trade organizations. Jason’s skills and innovative ideas bring strong support to the AIS web team.

With AIS since 2005, Meaghan most recently holds the position of Customer Service and Design Manager. She has received several awards from AIS, including the Rising Star Award in 2006, the Shining Star Award in 2007, and the Superstar Award in 2008. Meaghan obtained a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology from the University of Connecticut.

With AIS since 2005, Dawn splits her time at AIS between the Purchasing and Customer Service departments. She received the AIS Shining Star Award in 2008.

Ann has been a Customer Service Representative with AIS since 2008. Previously, she worked for a computer hardware company for seven years.

With AIS since 2005, Meaghan most recently holds the position of Customer Service and Design Manager. She has received several awards from AIS, including the Rising Star Award in 2006, the Shining Star Award in 2007, and the Superstar Award in 2008. Meaghan obtained a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology from the University of Connecticut.

With AIS since 2006, Sarah has been a Design Services Representative, handling many of the Design Quotes and Design Checks submitted by dealers. Previously, Sarah worked for Staples as a Designer and was quickly promoted to a Furniture Product Sales Specialist. After selling for about a year, she wanted to get back into design and moved on to AIS.

As a member of the AIS family since June 2004, Brett has held the position of Design Service Representative. Brett’s responsibilities include ensuring that all furniture plans and designs are compatible with AIS guidelines, as well as offering suggestions and value engineering for working designs. Brett holds a Bachelor of Science in Architecture from New England Tech.

Monaca has been with AIS since 2008 as a Design Services Representative, checking and updating dealer drawings for accuracy. Prior to joining AIS, Monaca spent three years as a designer for a systems furniture dealer, working mainly with car dealerships. She received a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Interior Design from the University of Wisconsin - Stout. Monaca currently resides in Minnesota.

Chelsea joined AIS Design Team in October 2009. She holds substantial design experience in the systems furniture world. Throughout her college years she had the opportunity to work side by side with Herman Miller, Steelcase, Haworth and Izzy while attending Kendall College of Art and Design in Grand Rapids, MI. Chelsea has worked for an AIS dealership in the Boston area which gave her increased exposure on how to specify AIS products in real-life applications. Chelsea is a LEED Acredited Professional and holds a BFA in Interior Design from Kendall College of Art and Design.

Kristen joined the AIS Design Team in July 2009 as a Design Services Representative, responsible for design quotes and checks, answering product specification questions, and general software support. Previously, she held an internship with an office furniture dealer. Kristen graduated from Becker College with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Design.

Erica Donnell has been with the AIS Team since 2008. In her role as A&D Representative, Erica calls on the architectural and design community in the Chicago area to generate brand awareness and project leads. In addition, Erica is the Showroom Manager for the Chicago Merchandise Mart location and also assists the Design Department with design checks and requests. She is a graduate of Michigan State University with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Interior Design. Erica has also completed her LEED AP certification.