January 2, 2025
This year marks a monumental milestone for AE Business Solutions: 75 years of delivering innovation, excellence, and unwavering dedication to our clients and community. From our humble beginnings to becoming a trusted partner in the technical space, this anniversary is a testament to our resilience, adaptability, and the incredible people who have shaped our journey.
To commemorate this achievement, we asked some of our leaders to reflect on what the 75thanniversary means to them personally and to the company. Their insights highlight the legacy we've built and the future we envision as we continue to grow. Here's what they had to say:
Rick Gordon – CEO
“The way we do business hasn’t changed, what has changed is the industry. As long as we take care of each other and support our clients it is a good business. I believe it has been the little moves along the way that have kept the company moving in appositive light. We don’t try to make markets; we are here to take a market that we see as evolving. The people [AE employees] being able to build a big dysfunctional family in many ways to a culture where we know each other very well and developed these relationships over time is something I am blessed to have seen that firsthand.”
John Harris –President
“Celebrating 75years is a huge accomplishment, and it means we’ve had great people contributing in so many ways to the success of the company. I think in tech, it’s common to point to the major shifts in technology that have redefined the world or revolutionized the world of IT. But it’s people who have enabled those technologies to be realized, actualized, and valuable. We have great people at AE. We’ve had great people who have worked at AE. We will continue to add more great people as AE continues into our 76th year and beyond.
This is an important milestone that many companies never accomplish, but at AE, we’re just getting started. That’s what excites me, the future is full of opportunities for our people and the people we will employ in the years in front of us. We have a chance to continue building the legacy of AE Business Solutions. I want AE to continue to be a successful, relevant, vibrant place to work years after my turn is up.
I’ve spent almost 2decades of my life at AE Business Solutions. I’m thankful for the time I’ve spent with the people at AE. I’ve raised a family of four kids now four adults, while working at AE. I’ve coached my kids sports teams, while working at AE. I was a caretaker for my parents, and I’ve mourned their loss, while working at AE. I’ve matured as a leader, while working at AE. I’ve celebrated 25 years of marriage while working at AE. I’ve laughed so hard at the fun things in life, while working at AE. I’ve made friendships that have changed my life, while working at AE. While working at AE, I’ve been there when our people got engaged, or married, or had their first kids, or expanded their families. While working at AE, I’ve been there when their children met Santa for the first time at our Christmas Party. While working at AE, I’ve been there when our people lost loved ones, endured tragedy, faced cancer, or many other heartbreaking moments. While working at AE, I’ve been there for employee’s major milestones and celebrations. While working at AE, I’ve been laughed with, laughed at, laughed near, and laughed around. We often compartmentalize work, almost likeit’s portrayed in the series Severance. I’m grateful that I’ve experienced life with the people of AE, and there more life to experience together.”
Matt Blanchard – VP of Sales & Marketing
“This milestone certainly means a lot to me and the firm overall. While we serve the immediate needs of our clients and address the challenges of the day, everything we do takes into account a long-term view of what would be in the best interests for the organizations we work with. Our teams work tirelessly to ensure that we provide the best solution and operating model to allow the organizations we work with to achieve the desired outcomes and ultimately to flourish in all aspects of their business. From the longevity of our clients, partners, and team members, the testimony of that sentiment is exemplified in this 75-year milestone. We’re grateful of the opportunities and proud of the efforts to serve our clients. The centennial of our firm is certainly in view.”
While celebrating this achievement we are reminded that our success is built on the dedication of our team, the trust of our clients, and the support of our community. This milestone is not just about looking back at what we’ve accomplished but also looking forward to what we can achieve together in the years to come!