Jamile (Jay) Ashmore May 31, 2019 “While coaching at the University of Illinois in 1965, Bill Sorenson, AAI’s founder and owner approached me with an offer to work as a summer salesperson. Since then, I’ve always been a bit of an ‘experiment’ at AAI, but my 49+ year association with the company has been an exciting ride to remember. Starting when … Continued
Whitey Anson May 31, 2019 “One of my strongest memories of AAI was during Christmas of 1973. As a parting gift, Bill Sorenson went through the entire factory and office, giving each employee a handful of silver dollar coins. Bill even removed his suit jacket, laid on a dolly, and rolled under a trampoline loom to give one employee his … Continued
Steve Cook May 31, 2019 “AAI is responsible for my current life and most of my truly cherished friends. One of my greatest memories is from 1985 when Mary Lou Retton’s agent approached me about needing a ride. I of course agreed, and soon Mary Lou and her agent came running out from the loading dock, jumped into the back … Continued
Bill Sorenson May 31, 2019 “The tremendous support I received from my home town and the hundreds and hundreds of people, businesses, partners, friends, and schoolmates made the AAI® brand not only possible but successful… I believe this is what AAI has always been about, and I’m proud and humbled in equal measure to be a part of it.”
