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.

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.

      DON TOLSON

      Finance Director, 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.

        MARTIN LARSSON

        European Aftermarket Director

          Martin started his career as a repair technician and has a long-standing reputation in the Automotive Electronics Industry. Martin then became Managing Director for AAMP Nordics. Having worked in the business for over 25 years Martin now heads up the European Aftermarket division overseeing the Sales, Marketing, Development and Techincal support teams in both the UK and Nordics

          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.

            KATIE QUINN

            Director Human Resources

              Katie Quinn is AAMP’s Global Human Resources Director, where she is responsible to AAMP’s most important resource, humans! Katie oversees culture, talent acquisition, benefits administration, and HR compliance. Katie spent the last five years managing top legal talent for Arnall Golden Gregory, LLP in both Washington, D.C. and Atlanta, GA.  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!

              HERB BROWN

              President, North America

                Herb Brown, Senior Vice President of Sales at AAMP Global, has 25 years of experience in the vehicle entertainment industry; 23 of them with AAMP. In his current role, Herb oversees a fourteen member direct staff of hungry sales warriors,  eight domestic rep firms employing over twenty individual field sales reps that cover the continental US, and the in-field AAMP sales team: Team Phantom.

                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.

                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.

                JULIE JULIAN

                Director 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!).