About Us

Our Mission

AEII was founded to deliver the highest quality products and services related to the Automotive Industry using the latest innovations available in both automotive technology, systems, and presentation media.

In doing so, AEII will act independently and provide the highest quality information and services available to the Consumer, Industry and any other interested party.

AEII was founded in 1986 by these guiding principles of providing the highest quality products, services, and delivery to the Collision Industry available.

Since 1986 the Industry has changed dramatically as well as the methods, delivery, and needs of our products. But even today, we believe our original vision and mission is still applicable.

Today AEII has provided products and services to thousands of individuals across North America, Malaysia, South Korea, New Zealand, Trinidad, Australia, and China.

AEII has also expanded to assist other small businesses regardless of Industry with systems and support needed to succeed in today’s competitive marketplace.

Did You Know ?

Originally …
AEII was the acronym for Automotive Education of Indiana, Inc.

In 1998, AEII was reformed as AEII, LLC … and no longer represents an acronym.

AEII is a founding member of ICN.

Tony Passwater, President of AEII, has actively worked full time within and with the Collision Industry since 1972 .

He comes from a 3rd generation family in the collision repair business. During his involvement he has worked and managed his family owned Collision Repair Shop, owned and operated Automotive Paint Jobber Store, been an I-CAR Local, Regional, National, and International Master Trainer, and a Secondary Vocational Instructor.

He has served as VICA Indiana State Chairman from 1990 to 1997.

He has been actively involved in many Associations over the years including:

ASA
AMI
IABA
IABC
US Chess Federation (Life Member)
USGA
SCRS
CIC
CIECA
ASQ
ICN
Institute of Management Consultants