Dan Ehlen retires from AVS Companies

April 20, 2022
AVS Companies announced that Dan Ehlen will be retiring, and Chris Skow will be promoted to customer support and inside sales.

AVS Companies, a distributor of amusement, gaming and vending equipment based in Elk Grove Village, IL, announced that Dan Ehlen is retiring from the vending sales industry effective April 11, 2022. Ehlen is a sales manager at the Hartford, Wisconsin, office and has been in the vending industry for over 30 years.

“I’ve known Dan for more than 30 years and he’s always had an impeccable reputation," said AVS President Vince Gumma. "We were fortunate to have him as part of our team for the last several years. He always took great care of his customers which in turn kept them coming back. I wish Dan the best of luck and much happiness in the future.”

AVS vice president, Jeff Yoder, said, “I’m not sure I’ve met anyone as energetic, self-motivated, and pleasant to be around as Dan. It has been a real joy to work with him."

Tom Vogt, AVS VP of vending sales, added, “Dan’s performance has been nothing short of stellar. Dan was always willing to go the extra mile to make sure our customers were taken care of. I truly appreciate the six years we were together at AVS Companies.”

AVS Companies also announced that Chris Skow will be promoted to customer support and inside sales.

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