Who We Are
The AVID story is one of innovation and putting forth remarkably simple solutions we design to enhance life’s experiences. We are a 100 percent employee-owned company with a rich history of success. We provide mindful audio solutions to the Education, Healthcare, Hospitality and Travel markets.
Our Purpose
Enrich the human experience in meaningful and sustainable ways through our daily interactions, value-based products and service solutions.
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"People will forget what you said, people will forget what you did. But they will never forget how you made them feel."
Maya Angelou
What is ESOP?
AVID Products Inc. has been a proud employee-owned company since 2013. An ESOP is an Employee Stock Ownership Plan, technically a retirement plan. The company makes annual contributions and the value tracks closely with AVID’s success. Employee-owners share in the growth and prosperity of AVID when the company succeeds. Each ESOP member plays an important role in helping the company achieve sustainable success.
Our Core Values
Connected
We value our relationships and nurture them with a collaborative spirit that enables us to effectively develop and sustain shared mutual success.
Meaningful Solutions
We are focused employee-owners making purposeful and sustainable decisions with the unwavering intent of bringing mindful products and services to more people.
Impact
We are socially conscious of the world around us and how our company may contribute in ways that yield positive results for our communities, customers and partners.
Integrity
We are self-aware and consistently approach every situation and all people with transparency, honesty and respect.
Constantly Evolving
We listen to fully understand and embrace continuous learning with agility and resourcefulness for the betterment of ourselves and our company.
Founded in Providence, Rhode Island by Albert C. Allen, AVID is named for the acronym Audio Visual Instructional Device and begins developing audio products for home and commercial use with a focus on the airline industry.
Jacklyn Almeida
Quality Technician
Ryan Andrade
Sales Executive
Neal Babcock
Purchasing Manager
Ana Maria Barrenechea
Sales Executive
Emil Belisle
Director of Marketing Communications
Connor Burns
PMC Manager
Christine Contant
Director of Engineering
King Fang
Director of Operations
Andrew Faria
Shipping & Receiving
Tom Finn
President & CEO
Amy Fitzgerald
Accounting
Linda Gibeau
Controller
Justin Kahle
Sales Executive
Phyllis Kaplan
Sales Executive
Steve Loiacono
Sales Executive
Marc Malamut
Director of Sales & Business Development
Manny Mendonca
Shipping & Receiving
Stephanie Page
Financial Planning Analyst
Debbie Perreira
Accounting
Matthew Ready
Web & eCommerce Specialist
Dionne Smith
Marketing Specialist
Michelle Turcotte
Senior Visual Designer
Kara Turgeon
Sales Account Executive
Doug Welles
Director of Sales & Business Development
Bridget Wheeler
Customer Care Representative
Elizabeth Woodard
Digital Marketing Specialist
Stephanie Woodlyn
Customer Care Manager
Community Involvement
Community efforts are a major focus and core belief of AVID's employee-owners. Our team takes pride in supporting a range of local charitable events and donation drives throughout the year. AVID strives for community sustainability while aligning ourselves closely with customer efforts, global partners and suppliers.
Sustainability Our Planet. Our Products. Our Company.
We remain dedicated to reducing environmental impact while meeting all requirements of relevant laws and regulations. Providing the most environmentally friendly and cost-effective products and packaging are areas where our team consistently explores new available options. AVID strives for product hazardous substances compliance and product safety compliance while aligning ourselves closely with customer efforts, global partners and suppliers.
Electronics Recycling
Sustainable e-waste recycling is an essential component of an equitable and global economy. As part of our dedication to sustainability, AVID is partnering with TERRA and their network of Certified Recyclers to recycle electronic waste such as earbuds, headphones and headsets. We encourage our customers and partners to utilize this e-waste recycling program. Together we can all make a difference.
Product Safety & Wellness
When developing audio solutions, we ensure our designs include key features that promote safety and wellness in school, at home or any environment. These include a frame that is easy to clean after each use, molded and smooth edges for comfort and safety, as well as chew-resistant cords to eliminate wear and tear and protection from potentially exposed wires.
Product Hazardous Substances Compliance
EU: RoHS, REACH, POPS
US: Prop 65, CPSIA
Canada: SOR
Product Safety Compliance
EU: SPL, EMC, CEC/DOE, CE
US: FCC SDOC
