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ASI Appoints Kevin Knight as CEO as Co-Founder Bob Alves Becomes Executive Chairman

Written by Debbie Willis | October 19, 2026 at 12:30 PM

Alexandria, Va., Oct. 19, 2026 — Advanced Solutions International (ASI), a leading global provider of cloud software and services for associations and non-profits, and the developer of iMIS Engagement Management System®, today announced that Kevin Knight will join the company as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) on October 19. Bob Alves, ASI’s co-founder and CEO since 1991, will transition from Chairman and CEO to Executive Chairman.

Kevin brings more than 25 years of experience leading and scaling software organizations, including deep experience serving nonprofit and mission-driven markets. He spent nearly two decades at Blackbaud in professional services, customer success, and business unit leadership. He later served as Chief Operating Officer (COO) of Anthology, helping unite multiple higher-education technology businesses and leading a global organization through significant change. Most recently, he was CEO of WeVideo, a cloud-based software company serving the education market.

ASI will continue to scale organically and through acquisition, accelerate product innovation, and strengthen the value it delivers to clients, while completing the integration of its recent product acquisitions so the company works more seamlessly as one.

“For 35 years, ASI has helped clients achieve great things, and that purpose will continue to guide us,” said Bob Alves, ASI’s co-founder. “Kevin understands and respects the culture we have built together. With our talented team and partners behind him, I am confident bigger and better things are ahead, and I look forward to supporting him as a trusted advisor.”

“ASI has earned the trust of associations and non-profits, and I am honored to lead the company into its next chapter,” said Kevin Knight. “I am focused on transparency, innovation, and building products that delight clients, so that together we continue delivering great things for our clients and partners.”

 

About ASI

Advanced Solutions International, Inc. (ASI) is a leading global provider of cloud software and services for associations and non-profits. ASI’s innovative suite of constituent engagement solutions helps clients digitally transform their organizations, streamline operations, and grow revenue by leveraging proven industry best practices and expertise. The company’s portfolio includes iMIS® for association and non-profit management, TopClass for learning management, OpenWater for application and review management, and Clowder® for year-round mobile app management. Learn more at advsol.com.