Appointed President Of Adayana Government Group
Proven leader in Human Capital and Technology Performance Solutions
FALLS CHURCH, Va., Oct. 27, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Comvest Capital and AVX Learning LLC announce the appointment of George F. Close, Jr., to the role of President for its subsidiary company Adayana Government Group. Adayana Government Group (AGG) provides strategy, learning and cutting-edge technology solutions that elevate performance in the Civilian, Defense and Security sectors. Mr. Close will oversee AGG to increase revenue, actively seek new partnerships, enhance the value proposition for existing customers, and grow the business both domestically and globally. "George is a respected corporate and government executive with extensive experience in strategic planning and organizational performance. His background ranges from fast-paced, entrepreneurial environments to major strategic military commands worldwide. He is exactly what Adayana needs to support our growth trajectory," says Adayana CEO, Mikell Parsch. "I am energized about the possibilities that lie ahead," says Close. "AGG has deep experience in the Government sector with a stellar track record of innovation and service. Our talented team is dedicated to delivering a world-class partner and customer experience, from enterprise strategies to final project execution. "
Prior to joining Adayana Government Group, Close served as President and/or CEO of several companies, including Olive Group North America and International Development Solutions, where he successfully oversaw all aspects of growth, capture, business operations, and government relationships. His 30+ years of military service culminated in his promotion to Major General and includes command of infantry, mechanized, airborne, aviation, and Joint task force organizations. About Adayana Government Group, LLC
Adayana Government Group is an industry leader in providing human capital training and consulting services. Over the past 19 years, Adayana has partnered with more than 65 federal organizations to solve their most pressing learning challenges with innovative, award-winning end-to-end custom solutions, including strategy consulting, learning solutions, and performance technologies. About Comvest Partners
Comvest Partners, with $1.8 billion of assets under management, provides flexible financing solutions to lower middle-market companies through its equity and debt funds, often meeting time-critical and complex funding requirements. The firm includes senior-level operating executives who partner with managers and owners of companies to operationally improve businesses and create long-term value. Since 2000, Comvest has invested more than $2.0 billion of capital in over 140 public and private companies. Please visit www.comvest.com . Contact:     


George F. Close, Jr. Appointed President Of Adayana Government Group

Adayana Launches New Website
Proven leader in Human Capital and Technology Performance Solutions
INDIANAPOLIS, Oct. 14, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Adayana Industry Group and Adayana Government Group announce the launch of their new website: www.adayana.com
Adayana Industry Group and Government Group provide strategy, learning, technology and measurement solutions that improve business performance of both commercial and government organizations. "The website highlights the combined strengths of both organizations," says George Close, President of Adayana Government Group and J.T. "Our diverse areas of expertise and our experienced technologists, consultants and learning professionals, allow us to provide the Civilian, Defense and Security sectors, as well as the Agribusiness, Automotive and Manufacturing sectors, with the very best solutions for breakthrough performance. We look forward to continuing to provide quality services and having the website serve as a source of valuable information for our customers. "  
About Adayana Industry Group, LLC
For over 35 years, Adayana has been partnering with global businesses to improve human capital and business performance through the delivery of four core services: Management Consulting, Learning and Development, Web and Mobile Performance Technologies, and Big Data Integration. With deep expertise in life sciences, automotive, agriculture, manufacturing, retail, and government sectors, Adayana develops talent and drives sales in channels such as franchises, agencies, dealers, and distributors. About Adayana Government Group, LLC
Adayana Government Group is an industry leader in human capital training solutions and consulting services. We partner with federal organizations to solve their most pressing learning challenges with end-to-end custom solutions, including strategy consulting, learning solutions, and performance technologies. For over 19 years, Adayana Government Group has delivered innovative, customized, and award-winning learning solutions to more than 65 federal agencies. Contact:


Adayana Launches New Website

Experienced operations and learning expert rejoins company to deliver global channel performance solutions
INDIANAPOLIS, IN, March 09, 2015 – Adayana Industry Group, a global provider of strategy, learning, technology, and measurement solutions that improve business and channel performance, announces the appointment of Tony Smarrella to the role of Vice President of Operations. Mr. Smarrella will oversee operations, channel product development, professional services, and customer delivery to grow the businesses on a domestic and global scale. “Tony worked with us from 2004 to 2010 in leadership roles, including Director of Learning and Senior VP of Solution Design. He was instrumental in expanding client relationships with many of our top-tier global clients,” says JT Metzger, COO of Adayana Industry Group. “We are very pleased to welcome Tony back to our executive team.”
“I am very excited to be returning to Adayana and its leadership team as the company enters its exciting new growth phase,” said Smarrella. “Adayana has tremendous capabilities, talented people, and a strong market leadership position. I see a great opportunity to continue building on the company’s success as the world leader in channel performance solutions, and in creating measurable results for our clients.”
“Tony was chosen to fill this role due to his proven track record managing teams through a company’s rapid growth phase. His focus on implementing best practices within both internal and client-facing teams will allow Adayana to continue to improve human capital and business performance while maintaining our exceptional levels of customer satisfaction, in both delivery and support,” said Mikell Parsch, CEO of Adayana. Mr. Smarrella has over 20 years of proven management experience in education, sales and marketing, encompassing higher education, biotechnology, agriculture, health sciences, and consulting industries. In his previous role as President at Kaplan University – Indianapolis Campus, Smarrella administered and managed all campus operations, including staff and faculty management, marketing, and business partnerships. As Senior VP of Solution Design at Adayana and Director of Learning and Development, he led the development of client solutions in sales, marketing, and corporate learning for the company’s Fortune 500 clients. About Adayana Industry Group, LLC
For over 35 years, Adayana has been partnering with global businesses to improve human capital and business performance through the delivery of four core services: Management Consulting, Learning and Development, Web and Mobile Performance Technologies, and Big Data Integration. With deep expertise in life sciences, automotive, agriculture, manufacturing, retail and government sectors, Adayana develops talent and drives sales in channels such as franchises, agencies, dealers, and distributors. For more information, contact Thomas Hume, Marketing Strategy Director:  thume@
adayana.com, 317-415-0515, or visit us online at www.Adayana.com
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Adayana Appoints Tony Smarrella As Vice President Of Operations

Proven leader in Human Capital and Technology Performance Solutions
INDIANAPOLIS, IN, March 09, 2015 – Comvest Capital and AVX Learning LLC announces the appointment of Mikell Parsch to the role of CEO for its subsidiary companies Adayana Industry Group and Adayana Government Group. Adayana Industry Group and Government Group provide strategy, learning, technology and measurement solutions that improve business performance of both commercial and government organizations. Ms. Parsch will oversee strategy, operations, and sales for both organizations to increase revenue and grow the businesses on a domestic and global scale. “Mikell’s strong leadership and progressive executive experience, along with her proven track record of successfully transforming organizations, are exactly what we need to enhance our innovation and support our growth,” says Jeff Kidwell, President of Adayana Government Group and J.T. "Comvest Partners remains committed to supporting the growth of Adayana as a preeminent leader in learning, technology and business consulting services,” says Robert O’Sullivan, Comvest Partner. “Under Mikell’s leadership, Adayana’s dedicated managers and employees will continue to serve as thought leaders, enhance the value proposition for existing customers and expand into new markets.”
“I am honored to lead Adayana into this next exciting phase," said Parsch. "Both groups have deep experience in delivering measurable results in the four core practice areas and are poised to tap new opportunities in performance technologies and big data integration to deliver a world-class partner and customer experience. I look forward to working with the Adayana Industry and Government teams as we embark on this exciting journey. "
With over 20 years of leadership experience, Ms. Parsch has an exemplary record of driving global high-growth sales and business transformation with an unwavering, customer-centric approach. In her previous roles as President at The Coaches Training Institute and Roosevelt Thomas Consulting & Training, Parsch demonstrated her ability to transform organizations on a global scale. As President and EVP at Franklin Covey, she led the company’s expansion into Latin America, Europe and Asia, and was integral to building the domestic and international business model renewal and rebranding strategy. About Adayana Industry Group, LLC
For over 35 years, Adayana has been partnering with global businesses to improve human capital and business performance through the delivery of four core services: Management Consulting, Learning and Development, Web and Mobile Performance Technologies, and Big Data Integration. With deep expertise in life sciences, automotive, agriculture, manufacturing, retail, and government sectors, Adayana develops talent and drives sales in channels such as franchises, agencies, dealers, and distributors. For more information, contact Thomas Hume, Marketing Strategy Director:  thume@
adayana.com, 317-415-0515, or visit us online at www.Adayana.com. About Adayana Government Group, LLC
Adayana Government Group is an industry leader in human capital training solutions and consulting services. We partner with federal organizations to solve their most pressing learning challenges with end-to-end custom solutions, including strategy consulting, learning solutions, and performance technologies. For over 19 years, Adayana Government Group has delivered innovative, customized, and award-winning learning solutions to more than 65 federal agencies. For more information, contact Anna Patsel-Powell, Marketing Manager: apatsel-powell@
adayana.com, 703-564-7100, or visit us online at www.adayana.com/
government. About Comvest Partners
Comvest Partners, with $1.8 billion of assets under management, provides flexible financing solutions to lower middle-market companies through its equity and debt funds, often meeting time-critical and complex funding requirements. The firm includes seasoned, senior-level operating executives who partner with managers and owners of companies to operationally improve businesses and create long-term value. Since 2000, Comvest has invested more than $2.0 billion of capital in over 140 public and private companies. Please visit www.comvest.com. Contact


Mikell Parsch Is Appointed Chief Executive Officer Of Adayana

Investment partner to continue Adayana Government Group's commitment to clients, growth and organizational performance services
Jan 24, 2014, 11:00 ET       from Adayana Government Group
FALLS CHURCH, Va., Jan. 24, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- AVX Learning LLC announced the acquisition of Adayana Government Group (AGG), a human capital training and consulting company headquartered in Falls Church, Virginia. For over 17 years, VERTEX Solutions, doing business as the Adayana Government Group, has provided high-end custom training, serious gaming, simulation, communication and learning consulting services to help Federal agencies solve their most pressing human capital and learning challenges. AVX Learning LLC is a subsidiary of AVX Holdings, Inc., a portfolio company of West Palm Beach, Fla.-based private lending firm Comvest Capital ("Comvest"), a longtime lender to AGG. "This acquisition by AVX Learning will allow us to continue investing in innovation, particularly in the areas of simulation and immersive learning to better serve our warfighters and first responders," said Jeff Kidwell, President of Adayana Government Group. The new ownership will also bring new leadership to Adayana Government Group. Alan Kessman will now serve as Chairman of the Board of AGG. Kessman is an Operating Partner at Comvest and previously was the CEO of Custom Cable Industries, ISOETEC Communications, Inc. Executone Information Systems, Inc., and Vion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
"Following the acquisition by AVX, we look forward to setting a direction and supporting management in their effort to put into place the programs necessary to enhance the value proposition for our customers," said Kessman. "It is our fervent hope that through AGG's dedicated managers and employees, we can establish the Adayana Government Group as the preeminent leader in learning, gaming, and human capital consulting services in the Federal market. "
AVX also acquired the Adayana Industry Group which will operate independently. About Adayana Government Group
Adayana Government Group ( www.adayana.com /government), headquartered in Falls Church, VA, is an industry leader in human capital training solutions and consulting services. Adayana Government Group partners with federal organizations to solve their most pressing training challenges with end-to-end custom solutions, including learning strategy, learning product design and development, and learning technologies. About Comvest Partners
Comvest Partners, with $1.1 billion of assets under management, provides flexible financing solutions to lower middle-market companies through its equity and debt funds, often meeting time-critical and complex funding requirements. Our firm includes seasoned, senior level operating executives who partner with managers and owners of companies to operationally improve businesses and create long-term value. Since 2000, Comvest has invested more than $1.7 billion of capital in over 115 public and private companies. Media Contact:


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