meet the vivacity team
Eli launched Vivacity in 2018 with the goal of being an all-inclusive K-12 EdTech Solutions provider that would continuously strive to be better in everything from pricing, service, quality, and philanthropy. Eli’s executive leadership has guided the business to grow from four to 100 full-time employees in just four years. His contributions to Vivacity have extended to designing physical products, developing curriculum, creating software, and launching two service centers in the US. Eli's leadership has set the company up to become an industry powerhouse and a competitor in the international landscape.
Ben Erickson joined Vivacity Tech in November of 2021 filling a vital role as Vice President of Customer Experience. With over a decade of experience in sales and various leadership roles in the K12 technology industry, Ben has a stellar track record in developing his team to provide best-in-class customer service. Ben has been instrumental in preserving and enhancing the overall Vivacity customer experience. Through his work to grow his team and provide the best customer service he was promoted to Executive Vice President of Customer Experience in June 2022.
Catherine has over 10 years of experience in finance and accounting, including various executive and leadership roles, most recently, within the K12 EdTech industry. Catherine is responsible for all financial aspects of the company, paired with oversight of the firm’s risk management and procurement functions. Her background spans public and private corporations, focusing on ERP implementations, project/change management, process improvement, and mergers and acquisitions. Catherine is a dedicated leader, committed to mentoring others and building connections. She earned her Masters of Accountancy from the University of Wisconsin - Madison and continues to hold an active CPA license.
Jenni joined Vivacity Tech in 2020 as the first human resources teammate bringing over 10 years of leadership experience to her role. She began her role focusing the HR function around the people and culture of the organization with a strong focus on the employee experience. She leads the Vivacity community initiatives including the youth employment program, which partners with the City of St. Paul’s Right Track program. She is a Board Member of Simon Says Give, a volunteer and Legislative Affairs Committee Member for TCSHRM, SHRM District 3 Advocacy Captain, PHR certified HR professional, and Insights Discovery Client Practitioner.
Our Team

Nicky Acevedo
Curriculum Product Manager

Paige Arvidson
Customer Success Representative

Francis Bauer
Recruiter

Rocky Bartylla
Production Associate

Riley Brockopp
Warehouse Lead

Dillon Burgett
Technical Services Lead

Tomas Carlson
Computer Repair Tech

Aaron Chinanader
Production Associate

Jacob Davie
Technical Solutions Specialist

Anthony Denmark
Technical Services Lead

David Do
Computer Repair Tech

Jon Eckstrom
Shipping and Receiving Clerk

Nick Ellison
Account Executive

Jason Emricson
Director of Operations

Joe Endres
Technical Solutions Assistant

David Evans
Computer Repair Tech

David Frohlich
Parts Lead

Britney Garritano
Account Executive

Nicholas Gill
Junior Accountant

Jason Gordon
Vice President of Channel Strategy

Mason Helmel
Computer Repair Tech

Kevin Heroff
Operations Supervisor

Andrew Hex
Computer Repair Technician

Zach Howland
Director of Sales, Chromebook Parts

Demarius Hughes
Production Associate

Sandy Johnson
Marketing Manager

Samantha Kuhn Staneart
Contract Specialist

Chi Nou lee
Computer Repair Tech

Jack Lee
Computer Repair Tech

Michael Lee
Computer Repair Tech

Kayla Little
Marketing Communications Specialist

Noel Little
Customer Success Representative

Jeffrey London
Buisness Development Representative

Leah Maloley
Public Benefits Director

Tanya Maloley
Operations Coordinator

Jason Marcano Salto
Production Associate

Julio Muneton
Logistics Coordinator

Katie Mcconnel
Buyer

Bianca Merino
Office Manager

Colette Morris
General Counsel

Nicholas Morrison
Computer Repair Technician

Joshua Norris
Computer Repair Tech

Joe Palony
Territory Manager

Tyler Powell
Shipping & Receiving Clerk

Chelsi Rhodes
Customer Success Representative

Anthony Schouveller
Computer Repair Tech

Dennis Sivilay
Computer Repair Tech

Giovonnie Smith
Technical Services Supervisor

Samuel Tucker
Computer Repair Tech

Bruce Thao
Assistant Operations Supervisor

Shantrelle Thomas
Claims Assistant

Karina Karbo-Wright
Diversity Equity and Inclusion Specialist
