Virtual Driver Interactive is the only company to offer the industry's best training developed in conjunction with the American Driver and Traffic Safety Education Association (ADTSEA). It is our passion to save lives through the use of the best driver training methods available. We have adapted their proven training curriculum to run on the best simulation technology available.

Meet the VDI team

Bob Davis
Chief Executive Officer & President

Virtual Driver Interactive

Bob Davis, 50, is chief executive officer and president of Virtual Driver Interactive, Inc., a California Corporation.

His experience as a father of multiple teen drivers is as important as his 27 years of global experience in software and technology.  Bob’s work experience provided him opportunities to live and work in infamous traffic areas such as Los Angeles, San Francisco and Atlanta and left him wondering, “How could technology provide valuable experience in dangerous situations without actually being in danger?"  Everyone, not just teens, learn more effectively by "doing" than just listening or watching.

Prior to founding VDI, Bob held executive officer positions in a variety of organizations large and small including Sprint, iBEAM Broadcasting, Premenos Corporation and BellSouth.

Davis graduated from the University of Akron in 1981 with a BS in Business Administration and attended the Graduate School of Business Executive Program at Stanford.  He is an avid golfer and tennis player as well as a committed "soccer dad" for his three children.

Click here to read why Bob started VDI.

Andre Luongo
VP Field Operations

Vice President of Operations, Andre Luongo manages all aspects of operations, sales andmarketing.  An engineering graduate of the Georgia Institute of Technology, Andre has experience in a variety of roles including sales, engineering and marketing. He also founded a successful, multi-million dollar marketing business that is still running strong today.

Today Andre's goals and efforts are directed towards correcting what he sees as a major gap in driver safety: effective, real-world training.

Van Flanigan

Vice President / General Manager

As Vice President / General Manager, Van is responsible for introducing simulation to the teen market nationwide.  Vehicle crashes are the #1 killer of teens but with proper training, they are preventable.  Our goal is to advance driver training by integrating simulation into a well-balanced Driver Education program that includes behind-the-wheel, classroom, behavior modification training and parental involvement.  Van works with legislators, school administrators and parents to promote awareness of and funding for 21st century driver training.

Van has spent 20 years in corporate sales and marketing winning top awards in both disciplines from Fortune 500 companies.  In addition to extensive business expertise, Van has served in leadership and teaching capacities for a number of civic and school organizations in her native Atlanta.

Jessica Marty

Director of Business Development

Based in VDI headquarters, Jessica brings to us nearly 20 years of sales & marketing experience and is largely tasked with managing the company’s persona. Jessica is responsible for directing all business development, marketing, advertising, and promotional activities, including elevating VDI’s brand awareness, identifying new market opportunities, and providing the sales team with actionable opportunities and tools.

While Jessica is equally committed to adult driver safety, as a mother of four she is especially passionate about educating as many young drivers as possible.

Brad Francis

Manager Field Services/Technical Support

Brad brings more than 15 years of IT and Technical Support experience to VDI in his position as Field Services/Technical Support Manager.  Among the roles he serves, Brad manages the Field Services department, where he oversees the installation of all VDI systems and ensures focused customer service.

Brad's goal is to provide the highest quality technical services and customer care.  He employs proven quality control methods to keep the process finely tuned, to meet customer demand and exceed customer satisfaction.