Who We Are
At Aviture, we’re a mission-driven team of innovators mapping the journey to meaningful solutions. Our method is built on investigation and close communication. We partner with open-minded people eager to make a difference and transform their organization. We put ourselves in your shoes to feel your pain and discover what may be holding you back. Side by side, we work together to overcome it.
We believe software doesn’t mean anything unless it solves a problem, so we create technology to enable users, open possibilities, and create meaningful impact.
Innovation built on intent and powered by collaboration can take us beyond any obstacle. By investing fully in your vision, we are able to create viable solutions and results previously unimagined. Discovering these possibilities is a ceaseless journey where we continually push beyond perceived boundaries.
Our Core Values
Our leadership team is dedicated to empowering fellow Aviturians and our client partners to dream big and explore the Art of the Possible — in work and in life. Meet the team who inspires our innovators.
President & CEO
Mark combines his knowledge of software development, the application of technology to solve problems, and taking products to market with a firm understanding of the impact that a system can have on the day-to-day lives of its users. As a serial entrepreneur and angel investor, he has started and funded several startups. Among his proudest accomplishments is launching the software startup incubator, The Garage, in 2014.
Chief Strategy Officer
With over 30 years of experience in the software development field, Jerry Koske orchestrates strategic initiatives, fosters operational excellence, and catalyzes innovation to fuel the company’s growth and maintain its competitive advantage. Jerry’s deep industry knowledge and commitment to cultivating exceptional talent ensure that Aviture’s strategic planning is both visionary and aligned with our long-term business objectives, fortifying the company’s legacy of technology leadership.
Chief Operating Officer
Koren Lane is the Chief Operating Officer at Aviture, where she leads operational strategy and execution across the company’s commercial and government portfolios. With over 25 years of experience in technology and operational leadership, she specializes in managing complex development initiatives across industries such as casino gaming, fintech, agtech, healthcare, education, and defense. Koren is instrumental in aligning business operations with client needs, bridging technical teams and stakeholders, and driving strategic outcomes. She is passionate about continuous growth, challenging the status quo, and building strong, collaborative relationships that fuel team and customer success.
Chief Technology Officer
Drawing from more than 15 years of software development experience in both the government and commercial sectors, Brandon directs the use of technologies, security implementation, and operational innovation across the company. He is committed to exploring technology’s potential, driving further innovation, and steering Aviture toward new horizons. Brandon is a champion of the technology leadership that Aviture embodies.
Chief Financial Officer
With over 20 years of financial leadership experience across construction, manufacturing, and service industries, Jodi Foster brings a wealth of expertise and a people-first approach to Aviture. She has overseen multi-million-dollar budgets, streamlined processes to increase efficiency, and guided teams in modernizing financial systems that drive profitability and support sustainable growth. Known for balancing precision with approachability, Jodi cultivates collaboration across departments and ensures financial strategies not only align with business goals but also reinforce Aviture’s mission of innovation and client-centric impact.
Chief UX Strategist
With over a decade of UX leadership, Alonna unites operational discipline, user-focused innovation, and cross-functional collaboration to elevate team performance and realize ambitious product goals. Her deep expertise in bridging design and development, mentoring talent, and navigating both strategy and adversity shapes Aviture’s culture of excellence and drives its vision into action.
Director of Government Solutions
Steve has been in the Department of Defense technology space for 25 years. He has spent the past decade at Aviture helping to shepherd innovations from inception to military operational use. A software engineer and veteran of both the Active-Duty Air Force and the Army Reserve, Steve believes in building lasting partnerships through trust and delivery of exceptional software solutions.
Director of Government Innovations
With over 25 years of experience in software development and solution architecture, Kimo brings a deep expertise in crafting impactful, mission-driven solutions. Known for finding the path to “yes,” he excels at aligning customer needs with practical, effective approaches that deliver measurable results. Kimo has built a reputation for helping customers envision the art of the possible and then leading the way to make it a reality. By balancing innovation with execution, he ensures solutions are not only visionary but also achievable. Trusted by customers and partners alike, Kimo is recognized for his insight, leadership, and technical expertise, consistently delivering value while strengthening long-term relationships.
Director of Customer Experience
As Director of Customer Experience, DJ leads Aviture’s efforts to deeply understand both our clients and their users, bringing a thoughtful blend of empathy, creativity, and strategic problem-solving to every engagement. With more than 20 years of experience in design and marketing and over a decade in hardware and software support, DJ specializes in simplifying complex challenges by exploring solutions that balance business goals with the real needs of people using the technology. Grounded in principles of user-centered design and informed by psychology, their work focuses on how functionality is presented and experienced to create accessible, responsive solutions that drive meaningful impact. DJ is passionate about building technology that empowers users and helps organizations unlock what’s possible.
Director of Programs
As Director of Programs at Aviture, Jeren leads the delivery of multiple mission-critical initiatives spanning both commercial and government sectors. His focus is on empowering teams, refining delivery practices, and ensuring every project drives measurable impact and lasting value for Aviture’s partners. With a career that has evolved from software engineering to Agile program management and strategic leadership, Jeren brings a unique blend of technical expertise and operational vision. He has guided countless teams through complex challenges—building systems that are as intuitive as they are resilient, and developing processes that foster both innovation and accountability. Jeren is passionate about creating environments where people and technology thrive together. Whether through mentorship, cultural initiatives, or organizational strategy, his goal is to help every team reach its next level of excellence.
Beyond an accelerator, founders need avenues to continue honing ideas and challenging assumptions as their product evolves.
We put our money where our mouth is and created The Garage, offering the space, the team, and the network to get them there.
Aviture strives to be more than a member of the community. We’ve partnered with community organizations and taken an active role in supporting their cause.
From fundraisers for healthcare research to educational outreach programs, Aviture is committed to giving back to the community we love and call home.
It’s never too late to build a culture of innovation. First, let’s discuss your vision, then map the journey to get there.