John E. Tyson
Founder at Sierra Angels
Profile
John E.
Tyson was the founder of etNetworks LLC, which was founded in 1997, where he held the position of Chairman, President & Chief Executive Officer.
Mr. Tyson is also the founder of Sierra Angels.
Currently, Mr. Tyson holds director positions at Global Diamond Resources, Inc., aVinci Media LC, The Wright Co., and Airtegrity Wireless.
Mr. Tyson's former positions include Chairman & Chief Executive Officer at Compression Labs, Inc. from 1980 to 1995, Chairman & Chief Executive Officer at MicroBlend, Inc., Chairman & Chief Executive Officer at Amerivon Investments LLC from 2005 to 2016, Chairman at Provant, Inc., Director at Retail Inkjet Solutions, Inc., Director at aVinci Media Corp.
from 2007 to 2011, Director at Wireless Advocates LLC, Principal at General Electric Co. and GTE Corp., President at Wastech, Inc. from 2005 to 2007, Executive Vice President at Amerivon Holdings LLC from 2005 to 2010, President at XPLANE Corp.
from 2005 to 2007, and President at Corporate Visions, Inc. in 2007.
Mr. Tyson received a graduate degree from Xavier University and an undergraduate degree from the University of Cincinnati (Ohio).
John E. Tyson active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
aVinci Media LC
 aVinci Media LC Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services aVinci Media LC develops software to simplify and automate the process of creating multimedia productions using personal photos and videos. The company was founded in 2003 by Chett B. Paulsen, Edward B. Paulsen and Richard B. Paulsen and is headquartered in Draper, UT. | Director/Board Member | 2007-04-30 |
| The Wright Co. | Director/Board Member | - |
| Airtegrity Wireless | Director/Board Member | - |
Global Diamond Resources, Inc.
 Global Diamond Resources, Inc. Other Metals/MineralsNon-Energy Minerals Global Diamond Resources, Inc. engages in diamond exploration and mining. It includes the investigation and acquisition of mining property interests, exploratory work, site establishment and the purchase and operation of mining plant and equipment in the process of development as well as full-scale mining operations at its properties. The company founded on January 7, 1987 and is headquartered in La Jolla, CA. | Director/Board Member | 2010-02-03 |
Sierra Angels
 Sierra Angels Investment ManagersFinance Sierra Angels (Sierra Angels) is a venture capital firm founded in 1997 by Bob E. Goff and John E. Tyson. The firm is headquartered in Incline Village, Nevada. | Founder | - |
Former positions of John E. Tyson
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
Amerivon Investments LLC
 Amerivon Investments LLC Investment ManagersFinance Amerivon Investments LLC (Amerivon Investments) is a private equity/venture capital subsidiary of Amerivon Holdings LLC founded in 2007 by Tod Turley, Robert Anderson, and Bill Apgood. The firm is headquartered in Westlake Village, California. | Chief Executive Officer | 2015-12-31 |
aVinci Media Corp.
 aVinci Media Corp. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services aVinci Media Corp. develops multi-media authoring solutions. Its products include photo movies, photo books and posters. The company was founded by Chett B. Paulsen and Richard B. Paulsen on March 28, 2003 and is headquartered in Draper, UT. | Director/Board Member | 2011-12-14 |
Wastech, Inc.
 Wastech, Inc. Financial ConglomeratesFinance Wastech, Inc. acquires minority interests in companies and focuses on removing non-hazardous wastes. It was founded in 2004 and is headquartered in Charleston, SC. | President | 2007-03-31 |
XPLANE Corp.
 XPLANE Corp. Commercial Printing/FormsCommercial Services XPLANE Corp. engages in the provision of design consultancy services. Its solutions include vision and strategy development, strategy activation and execution, process improvement and experience design, capability building, and organizational transformation. The company was founded by Dave W. Gray in 1993 and is headquartered in Portland, OR. | President | 2007-03-31 |
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Training of John E. Tyson
| Xavier University | Graduate Degree |
| University of Cincinnati (Ohio) | Undergraduate Degree |
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| Listed companies | 2 |
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| AT&T INC. | Communications |
| GE AEROSPACE | Producer Manufacturing |
| Private companies | 18 |
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Amerivon Investments LLC
Amerivon Investments LLC Investment ManagersFinance Amerivon Investments LLC (Amerivon Investments) is a private equity/venture capital subsidiary of Amerivon Holdings LLC founded in 2007 by Tod Turley, Robert Anderson, and Bill Apgood. The firm is headquartered in Westlake Village, California. | Finance |
Wastech, Inc.
Wastech, Inc. Financial ConglomeratesFinance Wastech, Inc. acquires minority interests in companies and focuses on removing non-hazardous wastes. It was founded in 2004 and is headquartered in Charleston, SC. | Finance |
aVinci Media LC
aVinci Media LC Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services aVinci Media LC develops software to simplify and automate the process of creating multimedia productions using personal photos and videos. The company was founded in 2003 by Chett B. Paulsen, Edward B. Paulsen and Richard B. Paulsen and is headquartered in Draper, UT. | Technology Services |
Amerivon Holdings LLC
 Amerivon Holdings LLC Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Amerivon Holdings LLC provides retail distribution services. The company was founded in 2001 and is headquartered in Incline Village, NV. | Commercial Services |
XPLANE Corp.
XPLANE Corp. Commercial Printing/FormsCommercial Services XPLANE Corp. engages in the provision of design consultancy services. Its solutions include vision and strategy development, strategy activation and execution, process improvement and experience design, capability building, and organizational transformation. The company was founded by Dave W. Gray in 1993 and is headquartered in Portland, OR. | Commercial Services |
Compression Labs, Inc.
 Compression Labs, Inc. Telecommunications EquipmentElectronic Technology Part of Asure Software, Inc., Compression Labs, Inc. develops and makes visual communications systems. The company is based in San Jose, CA. Compression Labs was acquired by Asure Software, Inc. on May 27, 1997 for $52.50 million. | Electronic Technology |
MicroBlend, Inc.
 MicroBlend, Inc. Industrial SpecialtiesProcess Industries MicroBlend, Inc. manufactures, markets and sells architectural paint. It serves the homeowners, contactors, designers, architects, retailers and hospitality, resorts and entertainment industries. The firm offers automated paint machine, a point-of-sale/use dispensing system that includes a touch screen command monitor, a contemporary housing unit, a dispensing unit with valves for the components, permanent tanks, and shippable tote containers to produce interior and exterior paints and primers. The company was founded by Charles Daniel McClain, Randall Hughes and Daniel K. Trevino III in 1998 and is headquartered in Gilbert, AZ. | Process Industries |
Retail Inkjet Solutions, Inc.
 Retail Inkjet Solutions, Inc. Industrial SpecialtiesProcess Industries Retail Inkjet Solutions, Inc. provides inkjet printer cartridge refilling services. Its InkCenter technology was developed for retailers to deliver inkjet cartridge refilling stations. The company was founded in 2004 and is headquartered in Carlsbad, CA. | Process Industries |
| The Wright Co. | |
| Airtegrity Wireless | |
aVinci Media Corp.
aVinci Media Corp. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services aVinci Media Corp. develops multi-media authoring solutions. Its products include photo movies, photo books and posters. The company was founded by Chett B. Paulsen and Richard B. Paulsen on March 28, 2003 and is headquartered in Draper, UT. | Technology Services |
| etNetworks LLC | |
Corporate Visions, Inc.
 Corporate Visions, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Corporate Visions, Inc. engages in the provision of marketing messaging, content, and sales skills training services. It offers conversation solutions such as Create Value, Elevate Value, Capture Value, and Expand Value. The company was founded in 1984 and is headquartered in Reno, NV. | Commercial Services |
Global Diamond Resources, Inc.
Global Diamond Resources, Inc. Other Metals/MineralsNon-Energy Minerals Global Diamond Resources, Inc. engages in diamond exploration and mining. It includes the investigation and acquisition of mining property interests, exploratory work, site establishment and the purchase and operation of mining plant and equipment in the process of development as well as full-scale mining operations at its properties. The company founded on January 7, 1987 and is headquartered in La Jolla, CA. | Non-Energy Minerals |
Provant, Inc.
 Provant, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provant, Inc., provides training & leadership consulting services and other services to government entities, Fortune 1000 companies and other large and medium sized corporations. It is one of the largest providers of performance improvement services and training products which helps business and government organizations improve their effectiveness and profitability by enhancing the capabilities of their people. The company offers a vast array of performance skills training covering subjects from employee selection and retention to communication to diversity and inclusion. It also provides leadership consulting and project management services. The firm objective is to enhance its position as a leading provider of performance improvement services and products to Fortune 1000 companies and comparably-sized government entities. Provant offers blended solutions which combines instructor led and Web-based training in order to strengthen the performance and productivity of both individual employees and organizations as a whole. Its six business groups are Performance Solutions, Vertical Markets, Government, Project Management, Leadership Consulting and Technology & Development. | Commercial Services |
| GTE Corp. | Communications |
Sierra Angels
Sierra Angels Investment ManagersFinance Sierra Angels (Sierra Angels) is a venture capital firm founded in 1997 by Bob E. Goff and John E. Tyson. The firm is headquartered in Incline Village, Nevada. | Finance |
Wireless Advocates LLC
 Wireless Advocates LLC Specialty TelecommunicationsCommunications Wireless Advocates LLC provides wireless telecommunication services. The firm operates as a third party provider and retailer of wireless products and services both online and retails locations. The company was founded in 2004 and is headquartered in Seattle, WA. | Communications |
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