Francis “David” Magill Jr., Avanti International CEO and the company's first president, lost his battle with cancer on Jan. 19.In 1978 when Avanti International was established in Webster, Texas, David was hired as its first employee and the company’s first president. In 1988, David purchased controlling interest in the company, becoming CEO.Under his direction, the company has continued to prosper, remaining steadfast to the Avanti name. Avanti started with only one product — acrylamide chemical grout — and over the last 35 years has grown by offering a wider variety of chemical and cement grout products.David was a dedicated businessman
