Avis Yates Rivers

Even at a young age, Avis Yates Rivers demonstrated a unique ability to envision possibilities and recognize opportunities and credits growing up with five siblings in New York City as an important period in her life that prepared her well for the challenges that lay ahead.

During the early part of her professional career, Avis enjoyed a highly successful eleven-year tenure at Exxon, five of which were spent selling early technology solutions to firms in lower Manhattan. This experience formed the platform from which she would eventually launch her own business. When Exxon sold off its Office Systems Division in 1985, it left a temporary void in the marketplace, which provided Avis with the opportunity to establish her first technology company and continue to service Exxon’s customers.

Never shying away from hard work and always willing to do what was necessary to succeed, Avis has accomplished a great deal as she continues to build on her 30-year career in the world of business.