Randy Vaughan founded Ambassador Enterprises, Inc. in 1969. He had recently graduated from The University of Miami with a Bachelor of Science in Industrial Engineering and a solid love of music he had nurtured by playing in bands for many years. Vaughan took a position teaching physics and algebra in Norfolk, Virginia and continued to play music at night. He began the first Ambassador operation during this time. It was as an entertainment and promotional agency. Working with club owners and performance facility managers, Vaughan began to see the need for permanent quality sound reinforcement everywhere he went. At this time, a friend and fellow musician who saw a need for a really good retail music store to cater to professional musicians approached him. Vaughan and his friend pooled their talents and resources to form Ambassador Music. It became the most successful pro music store in Hampton Roads.

Vaughan began studying sound system engineering in 1971. He was one of the first graduates of Syn-Aud-Con - a leading source for all there is to know on the subject. In continuing his education, Vaughan has lead the way at Ambassador in taking every course available in areas of importance in the design and engineering of communication systems. In fact, Vaughan instituted a company-wide policy of educational support for all employees from the beginning.

In 1974, Ambassador Music was divided in a friendly split between the partners. Vaughan concentrated on professional sound design, and his partner continued the retail music operation. By 1975, Ambassador Sound was designing and installing sound systems for clubs, churches, hotels, theaters, amusement parks and retail facilities. When "Disco" took over the entertainment world in the late 1970's, Ambassador became one of the companies most in demand to supply sound and lighting to the trendiest clubs around the world. Trading under the name "Disco Scene," Ambassador designers and technicians traveled to Japan, Africa, Belgium, Bermuda, Iceland, Australia, Mexico, Hong Kong, the Caribbean and almost every state in the United States. The Disco phenomenon came to an end in the 1980's, but Ambassador was firmly entrenched in the business of sound reinforcement around the world.

Ambassador's reputation for quality, creativity and service carried the company into a broader market base in the 1990's. Education technology, healthcare, and fire and security have been natural additions to a communications company that is constantly growing. Ambassador is a premier company on the leading edge of technology in the communications industry. Schools, coliseums, concert halls, churches, hospitals, correctional facilities, court rooms, airports, council chambers, major hotels and conference centers have the Ambassador signature of quality in their installations.

Ambassador Enterprises, Inc. celebrated its 30th Anniversary in 1999. Today the company has office and warehouse facilities in Portsmouth and Roanoke, Virginia. With a continuing focus on staff education and quality work, the people at AE Systems look forward to the years ahead as rewarding in both financial and personal gratification. Renewed attention to the commitment of "quality and people first" is the direction for the next decade.