Celebrating 40 Years of Aero Fulfillment
From a small operation in Blue Ash to a trusted partner serving Fortune 1000 companies — this is our story.
For 40 years, Aero Fulfillment has grown through the dedication of our team and the trust of our customers. Since 1986, what began with a single client and a bold idea has evolved into something far greater. This page celebrates the people, milestones, and moments that shaped Aero over the past four decades.
Built by the Gimpels,
grown by everyone
Forty years ago, Jack Gimpel saw an opportunity where others saw a gap. He built Aero from the ground up and then passed the torch to his son John, who has led the company into a new era of growth. Together, they represent what Aero has always been: a family business that treats every employee and client like one of their own.
How Aero Fulfillment began
In 1986, Jack Gimpel built a company from scratch while keeping his day job — running Aero evenings and weekends to solve a problem he'd seen firsthand: Cincinnati's fulfillment options were a mess, and the companies that needed them deserved better. So he built one — starting with 10,000 square feet, a small crew, and one major client.
Four decades of Aero Fulfillment milestones
On March 17, Jack Gimpel launches Aero on Creek Road in Blue Ash with 13 employees in 10,000 sq ft. First major client: U.S. Shoe. Built on PCs from day one.
John Gimpel joins the company and strategically repositions Aero's focus from mailing to fulfillment. The company is renamed Aero Fulfillment Services.
On its 10th anniversary, Aero opens a custom-built 125,000 sq ft headquarters in Mason, OH on 16 acres. Recognized as one of the fastest-growing fulfillment companies in the Midwest.
Aero lands its largest contract to date — a million-plus dollar engagement with LexisNexis. John becomes COO. The win signals Aero is no longer a scrappy regional shop.
Aero introduces its proprietary technology platform, combining a tier-one WMS with a custom Order Management System — giving clients real visibility into their business.
Aero consolidates into a single 300,000 sq ft facility in Fairfield, OH featuring VNA racking, wire-guided equipment, and advanced conveyor systems.
Aero acquires TripleFin, bringing on several major new clients including a significant innovation group — meaningfully expanding Aero's client roster and capabilities.
Aero invests significantly in its facilities to drive expansion into the e-commerce sector and establish sustainable margin growth.
Aero launches its employee incentive program, tying compensation and bonuses directly to the overall performance of the company.
Aero significantly upgrades its technology infrastructure with a focus on cybersecurity — addressing the threat John Gimpel calls the thing that keeps him up at night.
Aero acquires Kable Product Services, a Fairfield-based operation founded in 1959, bringing over 30 new clients and 35 additional employees to Aero.
A trusted partner to clients across industries, with the same values and commitment to service that started it all on Creek Road in Blue Ash.
Leading the next chapter
When John Gimpel stepped into leadership, Aero was a fast-growing but loosely structured operation in need of someone to stabilize it and run it day to day. As the "fix it" guy, John guided Aero from its scrappy, founder-driven roots into a more stable, scalable business.
40 Years, 40 People
To mark four decades, we're spotlighting the 40 most tenured people at Aero — the ones who've been here through it all. We're adding new stories every month.
Becky started at Aero in 2004 as a Production Associate and has spent the 21 years since growing into her role as Senior Client Experience Manager. She stayed for the variety — no two days look alike — and for a culture she describes as casual yet structured, supportive, and built on trust.
Erin joined Aero in 2013 as a Client Experience Representative — and 13 years later, it's still her role and still her favorite. What's made it last are the relationships. When her mother recently passed away, one of the first people to arrive at the funeral was a client who had driven over an hour before work to be there.
Photos Over the Years
Warehouse — 1999
The Aero team — 1999
John Gimpel — 1999
Crest kitting — 2012
2011 March of Dimes Walk
Team event — 2023
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Here's to the next 40
For forty years, Aero has grown because of the people who work here and the customers who trust us. Thank you for being part of the journey.
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