Ian Patterson
COO
Ian Patterson is responsible for leading AVX and ensuring that they stay on the cutting edge in technology while ensuring the ultimate client experience. Ian was previously the CEO of a private equity funded property management company on an aggressive growth strategy. In his role, Ian was responsible for property management companies in Colorado and North Carolina and is focused on identifying additional partnerships to help grow the organization as a market leader on a national basis. Retreatia Holdings is a member of the 2018 Inc. 5000 list of the fastest-growing private companies in America. Prior to entering property management Ian spent nearly 10 years in the military in the Special operations realm.
Ian enjoys living in Southern California where in addition to his passion for the home integration industry he enjoys playing hockey and rugby, supporting veterans and homeless organizations while sponsoring local events and charities.
Devesa Sarria
Sales and Marketing Director
Having spent the last 5 years working in luxury vacation rentals, Devesa is known for her keen ability to connect and establish a uniquely genuine rapport with clients and colleagues. She attributes this to her early life with her family moving almost every two years, five of which was living in South and Central America. Always being the new kid forces one to find common ground with people. Devesa's career began in organizational change and leadership development. "Be known for not just the latest trends in your area of expertise and their applications but their implications as well." She has a passion for empowering clients to enjoy the magic of technology through simplifying technology and creating value.
Outside the office, Devesa is a committed volunteer mentor for the Walk With Sally organization. She speaks fluent Spanish, enjoys health & fitness, traveling, photography, interior design and spending time with friends and family.
Melissa Hernandez
System Designer
Melissa joined AVX in 2016, eager to dive deeper into the AV industry. She first joined the team as an admin, assisting the System Designers and Project Managers when possible. It was soon after, that she was fully focused on helping with system design, and then began executing her own designs for new projects. Melissa is an explorer at heart, and has lived all along the west coast from LA to Portland, to Seattle. When not at the office she enjoys traveling, painting, and running.
