Avilar Names Technology Executive John Skowlund as CEO.Business Editors/High-Tech Writers LAUREL Laurel, cities, United States Laurel. 1 Town (1990 pop. 19,438), Prince Georges co., central Md., about halfway between Washington, D.C., and Baltimore; patented in the late 1600s, inc. 1870. , Md.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--July 22, 2003 Avilar Technologies Inc., a leading provider of competency COMPETENCY, evidence. The legal fitness or ability of a witness to be heard on the trial of a cause. This term is also applied to written or other evidence which may be legally given on such trial, as, depositions, letters, account-books, and the like. 2. and learning management software, announced today that John Skowlund has been appointed to the position of Chief Executive Officer (CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. ). With over 15 years of executive management and business development experience in the technology industry, Mr. Skowlund brings strategic vision and leadership to Avilar. Previously, he was founder and COO of Re-route Corporation, of Alexandria, VA, the leading provider of e-mail forwarding Relaying e-mail to a different mail server. There are Web sites that offer an e-mail address and forwarding service for a fee or at no cost because they are advertiser supported. These sites let you choose a permanent e-mail address, and all mail sent to that address is forwarded to your and switching services for consumers changing Internet providers Internet provider - Internet Service Provider . Re-Route was sold to Return Path, Inc. late last year. "John brings an excellent track record of growing and maturing high tech companies," said Dr. Alan Salisbury, Chairman of the Board of Avilar. "With a strong background in sales and marketing, he will be particularly effective at this stage in Avilar's growth," he added. "Avilar has tremendous opportunity for growth," said Mr. Skowlund. "Our WebMentor competency management software solves a mounting problem in the enormous corporate, government and education markets. Avilar has an exceptionally talented team, a very strong product line and a dedicated customer base. I'm very excited to lead Avilar to success." About Avilar Avilar Technologies, The Competency Company(TM), provides online workforce management Workforce Management (WFM) encompasses all the responsibilities for maintaining a productive and happy workforce. Sometimes referred to as HRMS systems, or even the larger ERP systems (Oracle, PeopleSoft, SAP). There are many software vendors within this space. and learning solutions for the corporate, government and academic sectors. Formed in 1997, Avilar was a pioneer in the e-learning marketplace. The flagship WebMentor(R) product line, originally introduced in 1998, includes a complete suite of affordable, easy-to-use, and full-featured competency development and management tools. Avilar solutions range the spectrum from the development and operation of portals and web sites for blended learning Blended Learning is the combination of multiple approaches to learning. Blended learning can be accomplished through the use of 'blended' virtual and physical resources. A typical example of this would be a combination of technology-based materials and face-to-face sessions used and competency management, powered by WebMentor, to the licensing and customization of the product line for installation and use by the customer. Avilar is the recipient of the Excellence in E-Learning for Customer Satisfaction award from Brandon Hall and E-Learning Magazine, and was cited by Training Magazine as a top "Price-to-Value" provider. |
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