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Brownell’s 40+ years of experience in business operations and technology enable him to take enVista’s enterprise technology practice and clientele to new heights

INDIANAPOLIS (June 18, 2024) – enVista, a leading supply chain and enterprise solutions provider, today announces the appointment of retail and IT veteran, Jim Brownell, as Chief Operating Officer (COO), Enterprise Technology. In his role, Brownell will spearhead the growth and innovation of enVista’s enterprise technology practice.

With over 40 years of experience in business operations and technology, Brownell brings unparalleled expertise in Microsoft’s suite of solutions to enVista. His impressive track record includes leadership roles at American Freight Furniture, GAP, William Sonoma, Restoration Hardware and more. As a seasoned CIO and COO, Brownell is well-versed in the intricacies of enterprise technology and has a rich history of nurturing business operations, driving strategic value through technology and implementing sound business practices.

Brownell said, “I have a long and valued history with enVista and its leadership, and I am honored to step into the role of COO. I have been highly impressed with enVista’s expertise and success in the enterprise technology space, and I look forward to accelerating our momentum. Our mission is to create unmatched enterprise technology selection, implementation and integration experiences for enVista’s clients, advancing their organizations to new heights.”

enVista’s CEO, Jim Barnes, said, “I extend a warm welcome to Jim Brownell. Our professional history runs deep, and I am confident that he will drive growth and innovation for enVista’s enterprise technology practice and our valued clients.”

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This strategic partnership is set to drive innovation and operational excellence in Marine Corps Exchange’s retail operations

INDIANAPOLIS (May 8, 2024) – enVista, a leading supply chain and enterprise solutions provider, is excited to announce that Marine Corps Community Services (MCCS) has selected enVista to implement Jesta I.S.’s Vision Suite Merchandising Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) System. enVista’s retail consulting team has significant experience and expertise in guiding leading retailers in optimizing their merchandising strategies, operations, supply chains and more. This project will span all 160 of MCCS’s Marine Corps Exchange (MCX) stores.

After selecting Jesta’s Merchandising ERP, MCCS embarked on a search for the right consulting partner to implement the new technology into its MCX network, involving an extensive request for proposal (RFP) process. Upon deliberation, MCCS opted to leverage enVista’s functional and technical retail expertise, change management and data strategy experience and its decades of experience implementing retail technology, selecting enVista as its implementation partner.

enVista’s SVP of Microsoft and Retail, Gene Bornac, said, “As businesses increasingly rely on advanced technology to drive efficiency, scalability and growth, the role of a trusted implementation partner has become indispensable. At enVista, we pride ourselves on our ability to navigate complex implementation projects with precision and expertise. We are deeply honored to have been recommended by our valued partner, Jesta I.S., to lead the Marine Corps Exchange’s Merchandising ERP implementation. This partnership exemplifies our commitment to delivering transformative results and empowering organizations to achieve their strategic objectives.”

Learn more about enVista here.

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