FORTÉ, the global leader in communication and collaboration solutions designed for the modern workplace, today announced that Christopher Mounts who currently serves as Chief Financial Officer will become Global Chief Executive Officer effective October 1, 2026. Mounts succeeds Jeff Stoebner, who has served as CEO since 2009 and will continue as Executive Chairman for FORTÉ.
Mounts joined FORTÉ in 2015 as Controller and was named CFO in 2019. During his tenure, he has helped strengthen the company’s financial foundation, operational discipline and systems infrastructure while supporting FORTÉ through significant growth and transformation. In 2024 he was named CFO of the Year by the Kansas City Business Journal. He holds bachelor’s and master’s degrees in accounting from Missouri State University and brings nearly 30 years of progressive experience to the CEO role, including 18 years in leadership positions.
Stoebner joined FORTÉ fulltime in 1993 and has led the company through a period of dramatic expansion in both the United States and internationally. He was also instrumental in strategically rebranding the company from AVI Systems to FORTÉ. Under his leadership, FORTÉ now serves customers in 22 countries and more than 70 markets worldwide.
“Chris has been a trusted leader and strategic partner throughout one of the most transformative periods in our company’s 52-year history,” said Stoebner. “He understands our business, our culture and the responsibility we have to our employees and customers. His financial discipline, operational perspective and steady leadership make him the right person to guide FORTÉ into its next chapter. I look forward to supporting him and the business in my role as Executive Chairman.”
As Global CEO, Mounts will focus on advancing FORTÉ’s company culture, integrating newly acquired businesses into a unified global organization, and strengthening the systems and capabilities that support continued growth and customer success.
“FORTÉ has built a remarkable legacy by staying focused on people, customers and the belief that the right technology can create better outcomes,” said Mounts. “I’m honored to step into this role at such an important time in our company’s history. My priority is to build on our existing foundation by helping FORTÉ teams around the world operate as one company while continuing to invest in the tools, talent and infrastructure our employees need to deliver greater value for customers.”
Matt Winger, FORTÉ’s current Executive Vice President of Finance, will become Global Chief Financial Officer. In this role, Winger will use his nearly 18 years of expertise to help ensure continuity in FORTÉ’s financial strategy and operating discipline as the company continues to scale globally. His appointment reinforces the company’s commitment to strong financial stewardship, enterprise alignment and continued development of the infrastructure needed to serve customers across a growing global footprint. Winger earned his bachelor’s degree in accounting and finance, and master’s degree in accountancy from Kansas State University.
Today, FORTÉ offers workplace transformation solutions and services to business, education and government organizations – delivering and supporting solutions throughout North America, Europe and Asia. The company remains focused on transforming the modern workplace through people-first solutions, high-performance technology and a commitment to customer success.
