Our Leaders and Board of Directors

Our mission

There’s never a good time for operational downtime — or a good time to fall short on revenue. For governments to serve their communities, they need solutions they can depend on, run by partners who understand how the public sector works.

That’s why thousands of state and local government leaders turn to Avenu. Although our name is new, our roots serving government officials go back nearly 100 years.

We’ve brought together the nation’s leaders in revenue enhancement and administration to deliver scalable solutions designed for each jurisdiction’s needs. From funding insights grounded in regional revenue trends to digital systems that streamline workflows and improve constituent experiences, our solutions are built on proven success at every level of government operation.

Today, Avenu offers more administrative and financial support to government officials than any other organization. And with a responsive, client-focused approach, we foster partnerships that give our customers the certainty they need to accomplish more.

Our Leadership

Paul Colangelo

Chief Executive Officer

Paul Colangelo

Chief Executive Officer

With a track record as a trusted advisor at the state and local levels, Paul leads the operations, strategy and growth of Avenu.

Paul previously served as President and COO at Library Systems & Services, as well as President of Appriss — where his strategic vision led to the portfolio revenue growth and diversification. Before Appriss, Paul was Vice President of Convergys Global Business Unit, managing client services programs in government, automotive, and transportation markets.

Paul earned his bachelor’s degree from Seton Hall University and his MBA from Strayer University. And as part of his ongoing commitment to serving state and local communities nationwide, he serves an active member on the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children Law Enforcement Advisory Board, Blessings in a Backpack National Board, and the Netwisedata & Spokeo Advisory Board.

Mike Melka

Chief Financial Officer

Mike Melka

Chief Financial Officer

Mike comes to Avenu with broad finance and operational experience from high-growth technology and professional services companies.

Previously, he was the CFO of Unirisx, a global software provider for the P&C insurance industry. Prior to that, he served as CFO of Social Growth Technologies, as well as Global Controller for the forensic and litigation consulting division of FTI Consulting. He also held national and international financial management positions at eBay and PayPal.

Mike joined Ernst & Young early in his career, before moving on to a focus on SEC reporting and public company readiness.

Mike is a licensed CPA and holds a BA from Towson University.

April Bullion

Vice President of Human Resources

April Bullion

Vice President of Human Resources

April develops, implements, and executes all of Avenu’s human resources strategies in support of the company’s annual business objectives and strategic long-range plan.

She brings more than 10 years of human resources experience to this position, with previous work in the software, communications, and federal contracting industries. In particular, April has developed expertise in orientation and on-boarding, regulatory compliance, risk management, staff coaching, employee relations, and facilitating training initiatives.

With a team-oriented approach and an open-door policy, April has successfully fostered an engaged and educated team that is primed for driving results for our clients.

Corporate citizenship

Our commitment to helping communities thrive goes beyond customer partnerships. Avenu employees, both individually and together, work with philanthropic organizations to do more — for more citizens — wherever we can.

Blessings in a Backpack

Food insecurity threatens 1 in 6 American children. That’s why Avenue sponsored Blessings in a Backpack at Virginia’s Belmont Bay Elementary School, helping them gather meals and other resources into care packages for more than 150 students.

Second Story

Providing resources, support, and shelter for at-risk and homeless youth from its headquarters in Vienna, VA, Second Story is an organization that is literally working to raise up the individuals and families who need the most support.

Board of Directors

Craig Adler
Executive Chairman

Sharon Matthews
Vice Chairwoman

Michael Duran
Managing Partner, Mill Point Capital

Dustin Smith
Partner, Mill Point Capital

Mark Paolano
Vice President, Mill Point Capital

David J. Wermuth
Senior Principal and General Counsel, Stone Point Capital

Alex Mannherz
Vice President, Stone Point Capital

Advisory Board

Sonny Brasfield
Executive Director of the Alabama County Commission Association

Fran David
Retired City Manager of Hayward, California

John Shirey
Retired City Manager of Sacramento, California

Jeff Downes
City Manager for Vestavia Hills, Alabama

Steven Jacobs
Political Director for California State Controller

Jeff Kolin
Retired City Manager of Beverly Hills, California

Anna Roach
Chief Strategy Officer for Fulton County, Georgia

Bedell Terry
Retired Director of Compliance Admin DC office of Tax & Revenue

Shirley Concolino
Retired City Clerk of City of Sacramento, California

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