ClairVista develops transformational technology solutions for consumer businesses. In addition to
Live Expert, ClairVista helped McDonalds develop the Redbox Automated DVD rental business, which has grown to over 15,000 self-service DVD rental machines in the United States within five years.
Chris Sang, ClairVista’s CEO, has served on the Board and as the Chairman of the Audit Committee for Retek, a $170 million retail enterprise software company, and recently joined the Board of Junction Solutions, a provider of ERP systems built on the Microsoft Dynamics AX platform. Prior to starting ClairVista, he was the Founder and CEO of iFulfillment, a distribution services and supply chain systems company with retail clients such as Nordstrom, Martha Stewart, Wilsons Leather, and Ann Taylor. Prior to iFulfillment, he served as the COO/Board Member of Scotty’s Home Market and CFO of Ulta Cosmetics & Salon.
Chris Woods, ClairVista’s CTO, began his career with Andersen Consulting and subsequently held technology leadership positions for various distribution and retail companies. He is one of the foremost experts in the industry for remote customer interaction systems. As the technology lead for ClairVista’s consulting team, he managed the software selection and development for McDonald’s Redbox automated DVD rental machines.
Rick Long, Senior Vice President, Strategic Development, is responsible for key partnerships and customer accounts, as well as sales & marketing strategy. He has 15 years of senior management experience with companies focused on next generation software solutions, and 23 years of overall technology industry experience. Rick has a BS in Computer Science from University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire.
