Aero Instruments and Avionics

3 BUSINESS VIEW MAGAZINE VOLUME 10, ISSUE 9 AERO INSTRUMENTS AND AVIONICS , INC . We recently spoke with Anthony Imparato, Connie Schaeffer, and Kevin Vail, respectively the company’s Chief Operating Officer; Secretary on the Board of Directors; and Board Chairman. As Schaeffer reveals, Jack and Rose Blickenstaff created the company in 1968, working out of a small facility at Niagara Falls International Airport. By 1983, the company expanded into a much larger location in Tonawanda, N.Y. It earned a reputation for unparalleled quality in technical expertise and customer service. Two years ago, Aero moved into a state-of-the-art facility in Depew, N.Y. Today, the Aero business is booming with an annual business of some $28 million, according to Vail. Schaeffer says the company opted for an ESOP (employee stock option plan): all the rage these days in the business world. Some 20 years Helping you reach your bottom-line potential. FREEDMAX I CK . COM • Assurance & Advisory • Tax Planning & Preparation • Risk Advisory & Cybersecurity Consulting • Economic Incentive Consulting • Data Analytics & Business Intelligence Proud service provider to Aero Instruments & Avionics.