Who We Are

For over three decades AAMP Global has been driven by a singular focus. To link your vehicle to the most advanced technology on the road. Through our family of brands – PAC, Stinger, Connects2 and EchoMaster. AAMP has consistently and continuously bridged barriers that separate you and your car from new technology. Old, new, commercial, passenger, foreign or domestic, we give you the freedom to enhance the vehicle you love with the features you crave.

AAMP Difference

Our superior engineering is the key to unlock any vehicle’s potential. AAMP engineers study each vehicle’s electric and CAN-bus systems with scientific precision. They recognize the subtle intricacies of every vehicle on the road and are able to solve most any problem by reverse engineering a solution tailored specifically to that vehicle. These one-of-a kind solutions allow us to decode or integrate, any vehicle or any competitor’s product. The AAMP lab deciphers the jargon, merging all technical details into one harmonious solution built just for you.

Who We Serve

AAMP customers are as varied as the countries they inhabit. We build custom solutions that have lured the smallest “Mom and Pop” dealers and 12 Volt specialists to the largest commercial chains, like Best Buy, and OEMs like General Motors, into productive partnerships. Through constant innovation, we provide solutions for all vehicles in industries ranging from agriculture, recreational vehicle and passenger vehicle upgrades.

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SCOTT FORST

President & CEO

Scott Forst is the President and Chief Executive Officer of AAMP Global, responsible for leading AAMP’s global team. As CEO, Scott oversees the organization’s organic growth strategy through channel expansion and new product development, and leads AAMP’s acquisition strategy and merger processes. Prior to becoming CEO, Scott served as President of Americas.  He came to AAMP from Generations Brands, a global supplier of Decorative Lighting and Ceiling fans, where he served as the Vice President of Sales for the Feiss Lighting and Monte Carlo Fan division. Prior to Generation Brands Scott served in management, sales and marketing roles at Hunter Fan Company working for both Hunter Fan Company and Casablanca Fan Company. He received his bachelors degree from Florida State University. He spends his free time with his wife Hillary, his son Hudson and daughter Beatrice.

HERB BROWN

President, 

North America

    Herb Brown, President, North America, has over 31 years of experience in the vehicle entertainment industry; 29 of them with AAMP. 

    He began his career with AAMP in 1992 with a dynamic goal of making sure every customer fully understood and experienced the value of high-level service as well as industry leading products. Herb received top sales awards as a sales associate and was promoted to National Sales Manager before being named Vice President of Sales. In his current role, he overseas the Sales, Marketing and Product Development functions of the Americas.

    Herb is an experienced industry professional that pushes his team to permeate the AAMP brand across all sales channels with a strong foundational belief in relationship selling. He and his wife’s free time is mostly spent at high School Baseball, Football, or Golf matches watching their two sons compete. He is also an umpire instructor for high school and Little League baseball.

    STEVEN VERANO

    Chief Financial Officer

      With more than ten years managing the financial reports at AAMP, Steve has shown the energy, enthusiasm and complete dedication that has helped AAMP grow from a family-owned small company to the powerhouse company it has now become. 

       

      In his over twenty years of financial management experience, Steve has become known for being a conscientious and goals-oriented team player. He settles for nothing short of excellence in all that he does, and his staff recognizes that as a model. Steve is constantly looking for ways to enhance productivity and to generate a sense of initiative in those around him. He truly works to implement positive change on a daily basis. 

       

      Prior to AAMP, Steve managed financial operations at several companies including Metlife and American Express. He graduated Magna Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Science in Accounting from the State University of New York at Albany. 

       

      When Steve is not at AAMP, he is often spending time with his wonderful family including his wife and two energetic daughters. They enjoy sailing, museums, and adventure vacations. One of his Steve’s life goals is to visit every single one of America’s National Parks. With just the Everglades, Mount Rainier and Glacier Bay parks under his belt, Steve has a long way to go.

      JOHN BELL

      Managing Director, Europe

        Since joining his first Car Audio and Electronics company in 1982, John has been passionate about in-car electronics. Joining Armour in 2005 as Operations Director his responsibilities included all aspects of Purchasing, Warehousing, Logistics and Manufacturing. In 2015, John took on the expanded role of Global Operations Director, where he oversees logistics, operations and purchasing globally. Prior to joining AAMP, John has held various leadership positions in sales and operations within the mobile electronics industry. Today he manages the European Operation for AAMP Global.

        A father to four children, two who have flown the nest currently advancing their careers in IT and Journalism and two are still at home. Being a family of animal lovers he has a Dog, 4 Rabbits, 5 Rats and a tank full of Tropical Fish. In his spare time John can be found spending time with his family on bike rides, horse riding, swimming, walking and playing board games, or enjoying his personal hobby, Flying RC Helicopters.

        BRAD CHAPPLE

        EVP / GM Commercial Division

          Brad Chapple is the Executive Vice President/General Manager of the Commercial/Fleet Division of AAMP Global, a global manufacturer of vehicle technology. His division focuses on the design, manufacturing, and development of technology solutions that result in safer and more efficient Commercial and Fleet lines. He has built a team, comprised of engineers, product managers, sales and marketing, to strategically position his division as a leader in the Fleet and Commercial industry.

          Prior to AAMP Global, Brad was co-founder, CEO and President of Intraphex, a company that specialized in the development and manufacturing of in-vehicle safety and infotainment technology. Intraphex grew quickly and was acquired by AAMP Global in 2013.

          Brad earned his bachelor’s degree from Michigan State University.

          In his spare time, Brad likes to spend time with his family, attend his children’s sporting events, travel, or enjoy his own personal hobby, flying general aviation airplanes.

          RANDALL SCHWARTZ

          Vice President, Sales

            Randall Schwartz, Vice President of Sales, is a 27-year Car Electronics industry veteran joining the AAMP Global team in 2021. Prior to joining AAMP Global, Randall held various positions at Best Buy spanning 25 years, ranging from the early years of Car Electronics Installation and retail leadership to technical training and support, to new business development inclusive of domestic and international. Most recently, Randall was responsible for leading and growing the Connected Car category at Best Buy across ~1,000 retail locations, eCommerce and installation services. In his current role at AAMP as Vice President of Sales, Randall is responsible for leading a high-performance sales team that caters to 12v dealers, distributors, large chain and mass retail.

            An avid MN Vikings fan, Randall lives in the Twin Cities Area of Minnesota. Married to his wife of 22 years, Stephanie, they have two kids Quinten 19 and Layla 17.  Outside of work, you’ll find Randall on his Harley or hanging out in the backyard grilling and playing yard games with his family and friends.

            LISA GIBBINGS

            Vice President,

            Marketing

              Lisa Gibbings, Vice President of Marketing, has a long tenure in the field of Marketing with a Master and Bachelor of Science in Marketing combined with 15+ years of active working experience in various industries. Lisa began her Marketing career at a Fortune 500 oil company as an In-Field Marketing Representative and over time grew her career to management and eventually executive level. She has worked in every Marketing function including digital marketing, sales enablement, traditional marketing, events management, PR and media, lead generation, product lifecycle management and brand management to name a few. Lisa began her career at AAMP as Director of Marketing for the Retail Division and quickly moved into her current expanded VP role that supports all sales channels including Retail, Commercial and Direct-to-Consumer. She enjoys leading and mentoring a growing team of avid marketers. In her free time outside of work, Lisa enjoys living life to the fullest, spending time with family and friends and doing anything that entails being outdoors and physical activity. Fun fact, she started AAMP in March 2020, one week before COVID-19 proving she enjoys taking on a challenge!

              KEVIN KUENZIE

              Vice President,

              Research & Development

                With a career spanning more than two decades, Vice President of Research and Development Kevin Kuenzie is deeply rooted in the 12-volt industry. His career began with In-Vehicle Mobile Communications before he harnessed his passion for custom and high-performance automotive aftermarket solutions specializing in premium audio and was at the forefront of developing groundbreaking DSP solutions. Kevin spearheads Product Development and Engineering at AAMP, engineering solutions that forge the way forward with advanced audio products for Infotainment, Powersports and Offroad products.

                Kevin is an off-road racing enthusiast, never letting the dust settle with his two boys Evan and Kruz by his side. Taking on both 2 and 4-wheel class’s all over from Mexico to Southwestern US, Kevin takes every opportunity he can get when it comes to pushing things a little further. After competing in races, and attending baseball games for son Kruz – Kevin still finds time to immerse himself into car culture customizing vehicles while going where events take him professionally around Southern California.

                KATIE SCHWARTZ

                Director, Human Resources

                  Katie Schwartz is AAMP’s Global Human Resources Director, where she is responsible to AAMP’s most resource, humans! Katie oversees culture, talent acquisition, benefits administration, and HR compliance. Katie is certified through the Society of Human Resources with her SHRM-CP certification and classifies herself as a “nerd for all things HR!” She has a Bachelor’s Degree in History from University of South Florida, a Master’s Degree in Human Resources Management from Georgetown University, and a former AmeriCorps VISTA. When she is not traveling the world, you can find her baking sugary sweets to share, hiking with her four-legged puppy pal Paisley, or watching college football – Go Bulls!

                  ANDY SIMNER

                  Aftermarket Director, Europe

                    Andy Simner, Aftermarket Director for AAMP Europe, has spent 25 years in the 12V industry. Over those years, he has held various roles, including operations, finance and engineering before finding his niche in Sales. In September 2000, he was involved in the creation of Connects2 and as Sales Director, he was responsible for all worldwide sales and development, helping to grow the ‘fledgling start up’ into a global brand in integration.

                    After the acquisition by AAMP Global, Andy started his current role where he is responsible for the growth of the aftermarket business; his role includes sales and product development of AAMP Europe’s aftermarket products.

                    Andy is married to Sarah and they have 3 children, Isaac, Henry and Heidi. In his spare time, Andy can be found on the side-lines at his sons’ football matches, gardening, walking their dog and when time allows perusing antiques.

                    DON TOLSON

                    Finance Director, AAMP Europe

                      Don Tolson, Finance Director of AAMP Europe, has spent over 20 years in senior finance roles, across a range of industries. Don joined Armour Automotive (now AAMP Europe) in 2004 as the Finance Director responsible for Finance, Administration, HR and IT in the UK and the Nordics. Don has significant experience and knowledge in management and financial reporting, information technology, accounting, finance, capital management and HR.

                      Prior to joining Armour, Don was the Finance Director for Palmers Ltd, a scaffolding and specialist coatings company, mainly operating in the petrochemical, oil and power sectors. Palmers is a subsidiary of the German industrial giant Thyssen Krupp, which owns more than 650 companies across the world. In this role, Don also had operational responsibility for a number of the business units.

                      Don started his career at Selwood Ltd, a manufacturing and plant hire company, owned at the time by the British multinational industrial conglomerate and FTSE100 company BTR. The culture at Selwood was of strong financial management and the accounting teams were core to this ethos, being involved across all aspect of the business. This gave Don an excellent grounding and training of business KPI’s at an early age.

                      Don is a qualified Chartered Management Accountant, he studied at the University of Southampton, completing his professional exams in 1991.

                      Don is married to Clare and has 3 children and in his spare time he enjoys spending time outdoors, cycling, scuba diving and hiking and led a team of Armour colleagues on the 3 peaks challenge, which involves climbing the highest peaks in England, Scotland and Wales are climbed in a 24 hour period.

                      When time allows Don also likes to go for a fast blast on his Kawasaki Ninja motorcycle.

                      JULIE JULIAN

                      Director of Purchasing

                        Julie Julian, brings a extensive amount of experience and passion to her role of Director of Purchasing.  She has been serving AAMP Global for the past 22 years and is equipped with a substantial knowledge of customer care & supply chain management. Motivated and inspired by the drive to deliver the highest caliber of solutions to AAMP’s retail partners, she leads her team with a focus on quality, efficiency, with a focus on bolstering profitability for retailers. An avid seeker of knowledge, she is always in quest of ways to learn new things about the industry with an aim to grow as a professional. Gifted with a remarkable set of leadership skills, Julie’s primary objective is to work on the self-development of the team members with an aim to assist them in unveiling their true potential. As a leader, Julie believes in leading by example and is always on the lookout for an opportunity to create a better example for the team members to follow. Besides this, Julie is a proud mother of a 5 years old girl Isabella and is married to a wonderful man name Ryan. She greatly cherishes spending time with the family and loves to hit the road in the RV (of course enhanced with AAMP solutions!).