About @Altitude
Better businesses aren’t built by systems alone—they’re built by aligned leadership, engaged people, and a clear sense of purpose.
@Altitude was founded in 2024 by Mike Linville, a seasoned entrepreneur with more than 30 years of experience building and leading high-performing, service-driven organizations. His work is grounded in a simple belief: when you take care of people well, performance follows. That approach has consistently produced scalable, profitable businesses across industries.
He is joined by Kristen Yount, a strategic HR leader with a strong foundation in business operations and organizational development. With experience in both operations and as a Human Resources Business Partner, Kristen specializes in aligning people, processes, and culture to strengthen employee experience and drive performance.
Together, they bring a unique combination of real-world business and people leadership—connecting operational performance with the culture that drives it. Rather than applying one-size-fits-all solutions, they work closely with organizations to understand what’s really happening, identify gaps, and build tailored strategies that create meaningful, lasting improvement.
At its core, @Altitude exists to help businesses grow with clarity, purpose, and strong foundations—equipping leaders to build organizations where people thrive, service excels, and long-term success follows.
Mike Linville
He is best known for founding and scaling a healthcare technology services company that achieved a 97.5% customer satisfaction rating—the highest ever recorded by KLAS at the time. Over the course of his career, Mike has founded multiple award-winning IT organizations and developed innovative SaaS platforms, including VisionXT, Mentor HC, StrokeVision, and Talon Healthy IT Services. His leadership focuses on aligning priorities, strengthening employee engagement, and implementing practical, real-world strategies that improve both measurable performance and long-term organizational health.
Today, Mike serves as President of @Altitude, where he advises leaders and helps organizations gain clarity, strengthen alignment, and build sustainable, high-performing cultures. In addition to his work in technology and advisory, he is actively involved in aviation, commercial real estate, and agriculture. A licensed pilot with Instrument and Commercial ratings, he brings the same discipline, perspective, and decision-making from the cockpit into his leadership and business ventures.
Mike’s life and work are grounded in faith, family, and service. He has been married to his wife, Jo, for 42 years, and together they have two children and five grandchildren. He serves as a deacon at Center Grove Church and leads Eagles Wing Ministry, supporting Christian organizations worldwide.
Kristen YOUNT
Kristen is a strategic HR leader with a strong foundation in business operations and a passion for helping organizations build healthy, high-performing teams. With over nine years of experience as a Human Resources Business Partner, she brings a practical, people-centered approach to aligning culture, leadership, and performance. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Business from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro and earned her SHRM certification in 2025.
She began her career in operations, serving as Office Manager and Director of Operations at Talon Healthy IT Services, where she developed a deep understanding of how effective systems and strong teams drive business success. She now serves as an HR Business Partner, partnering with leaders to strengthen employee engagement, talent development, and organizational alignment.
Kristen is known for her relational leadership style and her ability to communicate with clarity and confidence. She helps leaders translate people strategies into actionable steps that improve both employee experience and business performance. Her experience also includes developing and implementing leadership and coaching initiatives, as well as contributing to advisory and recruiting partnerships.
Based in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, Kristen brings a values-driven approach to her work, shaped by her commitment to service and community. As a dedicated mother of three, her faith plays a central role in her life—guiding her leadership and shaping how she supports and serves others.