Evention LLC

This is Evention
The Team

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To create innovation, you need to have innovators leading the process. At Evention, our leaders reimagine processes and push boundaries of what can be achieved.

Our Culture

Our people and culture are our solutions

Culture is something that we diligently work on at Evention. We know that there are lots of cloud-based software companies out there and the only way to attract and retain top talent is to be respectful and inclusive of everyone in how we think and act. Our solutions are only as sensational as the people who create and support those solutions. We foster a collaborative environment where we information share and encourage asking, “What if?”  We are consistently winning awards for our culture so we must be doing pretty well at it. 

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Leadership Team

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Mike Baldinger

Co-Founder of Evention LLC & Managing Partner

Erik Nejman

Co-Founder of Evention LLC & Managing Partner

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Brian Roth

Co-Founder of Evention LLC & Managing Partner

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Jeff Del Papa

Board Member

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Wendy Cebula

Board Member

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Shawn McGowan

Board Member

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Oscar Loynaz

Board Member

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Wendy
Cebula

Board Member

Wendy Cebula is an Operating Partner at Equality Asset Management and focuses her time on supporting growth initiatives across Equality’s portfolio. Wendy has more than 20 years of experience in high growth technology-enabled business and has a strong passion for organizational design, talent development, process excellence and go-to-market strategy and execution. Wendy serves on several boards including Plusgrade, a technology company at the forefront of ancillary revenue and merchandising in the global travel industry. Wendy works closely with Evention’s leadership team to support the company’s growth and other strategic initiatives.

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Mike
Baldinger

Co-Founder of Evention LLC and Managing Partners

Mike Baldinger is one of the Managing Partners and Co-Founder of Evention LLC, an early pioneer in automated back-office solutions based in Chicago, IL. Prior to forming Evention, Mike was with PeopleSoft and J.D. Edwards. He earned a degree in mechanical engineering from the University of Notre Dame, allowing him to gain an understanding of technology for his future at Evention. As a Co-Founder, Mike’s passion is to work with customers, partners, and the Evention team to bring continuous innovation and new product offerings to clients across the globe.  

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Erik
Nejman

Co-Founder of Evention LLC & Managing Partners

Erik Nejman serves as Managing Partner & Co-Founder of Evention LLC, an early pioneer in automated back-office solutions in Chicago, IL.

Before creating Evention, Erik worked with PeopleSoft and J.D. Edwards. Erik earned both a Bachelors and Masters of Science in mechanical engineering from the University of Toledo. He has used his studies to push Evention further in the technology space and allow for continued growth that continuously fits the needs of and benefits consumers.

Engineering solutions is at the forefront of what Evention provides and Erik has ensured this reflects the company's values and mission.

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Brian
Roth

Co-Founder of Evention LLC & Managing Partners

Brian Roth is one of the Managing Partners and Co-Founder of Evention LLC. He is the Director of Development and oversees all solutions and new product development. Prior to Evention, Brian worked with PeopleSoft, J.D. Edwards and Seagate Technology. Brian earned a Bachelors of Science in mechanical engineering from Northwestern University. As a goal-oriented leader and problem solver, Brian keeps Evention running smoothly.

With experience through many different companies, Brian provides Evention with well-seasoned knowledge on curative solutions to ensure all goals are met.

Shawn

Shawn
McGowan

Board Member

Shawn is an Operating Partner at Equality Asset Management and focuses his time on supporting growth initiatives across Equality’s portfolio. Shawn has more than twenty years of operating experience with extensive experience in software and tech-enabled service companies. Most recently, Shawn was CEO of Scribe Software and prior to that was COO and CTO of Newmarket International. Shawn has direct experience working with leading brands and management companies in multiple domains including CRM, Sales and Catering, Room Distribution, Group Lead Distribution, Revenue Management, Service Optimization, Data Intelligence, Room Diagraming, and other industry-specific vertical application areas. Shawn works closely with Evention’s leadership team to support the company’s growth and other strategic initiatives.

Oscar Loynaz

Oscar
Loynaz

Board Member

Oscar is a Principal at Equality Asset Management. Equality is a Boston based private equity firm that invests in software companies that lead in high value categories with exceptional growth potential. Oscar has significant experience working with founders of growth companies on strategy, mergers and acquisitions and financial strategy.

Jeff De Papa

Jeff
Del Papa

Board Member

Jeff is a Co-Founder and Managing Director of Equality Asset Management. Equality is a Boston based private equity firm that invests in software companies that lead in high value categories with exceptional growth potential. Jeff has more than twenty years of experience in software and has been an investor and advisor to several hospitality and retail technology companies. Jeff works closely with Evention’s leadership team on strategy, growth planning and financial and governance matters.