Hall of Fame — American Van Lines

Burt & Brian Frisselle

Burt and Brian Frisselle are professional race car drivers. Born to legendary sports car racer Brad Frisselle, it was only natural that both sons nurtured an affinity for the art early on in life. Brad enjoyed the height of his career in the 70s and 80, around the time his sons were born. Burt and Brian are two years apart and have had the pleasure to race with one another at least three times since the start of their careers in 2003 (Burt) and in 2004 (Brian).

Burt and Brian were determined to set their own standards and they made that very clear from the start. Starting off at the Jim Hall’s Kart Racing School, Brian showed much promise as the fastest young racers in his class at the tender age of 10. Burt took to the Long Beach Grand Prix in 1988 and was amazed at the drivers’ speed and the air of electricity that filled the entire event. He also attended the Jim Hall’s Kart Racing School at the age of 13 and fell in love in with the sport.

Brothers Burt and Brian always wanted to race together, and their dream finally came true in 2005 for Synergy Racing in the Grand American Rolex Sports Car series. The duo hit the track again as a united front the following year. The team earned top spots at both races. They currently reside in Aspen, Colorado where they continue to race on a full-time basis.

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Paul Toscano

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Julius Peppers

The brilliance of this shinning NFL star may not have seen the light of day if not for the opportunity granted to him by high school football coach, Ray Davis. The amateur athlete, as he was at the time was ushered onto the gridiron with no experience to speak of. As fate would have it, Peppers was a natural. Not only did he defy the odds in football, but he went on to help Southern Nash Senior High win their first ever state championship in track. He was also voted as a basketball All-Conference Power Forward four straight years throughout high school. These achievements laid the grown work for Pepper’s soon-to-be nickname “Freak of Nature,” displaying excellence in a variety of sports.

Continuing to flex his athletic abilities in college basketball and in football landed Peepers on the professional football field as second overall pick by the Carolina Panthers in 2002. He was quickly dubbed The NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year by the Associated Press. He played with the Panthers for seven years when he was released from his contract in 2009. A year an a half later, on March 5, 2010, Peppers was signed to the Chicago Bears to a six-year contract. This is when he called on the expertise of American Van Lines to secure a safe and smooth relocation to Chicago. Still in the prime of his career, the world of NFL awaits the magnitude of Julius Pepper’s athleticism.

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Raul Mondesi

Born on March 12, 1971 in San Cristobal, Dominican Republic, Raul Mondesi would rise out of his province on the small Spanish island to be a Major League Baseball player. As a right fielder, Mondesi broke records. His eye-catching speed, strength, field antics and signature home runs were awe-inspiring. He is arguably one of the best baseball players of all time. The strength behind his pitches are often compared to the late baseball giant Roberto Clemente.

In 1994, Mondesi was named National League Rookie of the Year when he played for the LA Dodgers. After seven seasons with the team, the star athlete took his talents to Toronto to play with the Blue Jays. During the span of his career he also played for the Arizona Diamonds, Anaheim Angels, New York Yankees, Arizona Diamondbacks and lastly the Atlanta Braves.

After a successful career, the game was seemingly lackluster to Mondesi, who was itching to answer another calling; one far away from where he was, but close to home. Torn quadriceps marked the decline of his professional career and he eventually moved backed to the Dominican Republic where he became the mayor of San Cristobal; the province where he was born.

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Nick Carter

Although the pinnacle of Carter’s success came with his participation in the Back Street Boys, he began pursuing a career in entertainment as a child and even appeared in many commercials. When he was just twelve, Nick Carter joined what would become the best-selling boy band of all time – The Back Street Boys. The band has enjoyed long-lasting since 1993. To date, they have sold 130 million records worldwide.
In 2002 Nick embarked on a solo music career with the release of Now or Never. The album placed 17th on the Billboard 200 and went gold. Two years later, he revisited the art that propelled him into the entertainment field in the first place, starring in the ABC television movie, The Hollow. He went on to have his own reality TV show called House of Carters, which he shared with siblings Aaron and Leslie Carter.
In 2011, Carter released his latest album, I’m Taking Off, which shot to number eight in Japan. He also continues to record and tour with the Back Street Boys. In 2007, Carter added environmental activist to his repertoire when he became the Special Ambassador for the Year of the Dolphin. Nick Carter has accomplished a lot in a short time with a number of accolades to speak of. Based on his most recent successes, it’s clear that Carter has intent on slowing down any time soon.

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Billy Currington

A few years ago you may not have been able to recognize the name Billy Currington, but today his name and music is commonplace in the world of country. Born and raised in the south, this Savannah native and current Nashville resident is a true-to-form southern musician with heart-felt, relatable tunes that have reached a wide range of listeners. Currington had dreams of stardom early on in life and began perusing these dreams just as soon as he could. Fresh out of high school, he began recording demos and writing for some of the greatest industry artists at the time. Although country music giants like Georgia Strait, Tracy Bird, and Marty Raybon wowed audiences with his aw-inspiring lyrics, Billy Currington patiently waited his turn in the spotlight.
Like a flower in full bloom, Currington burst onto the scene with a bang. His spring came in the fall of 2003 after the release of his debut album, Billy Currington. The honest lyrics of “Walk a Little Straighter” became the blueprint for what would be Currington’s signature sound. The second single from this album, “I Got a Feelin’” made it to the top five of the country music charts blazing a trail for six number one singles in its wake.
With country music pumping through his veins and consistent chart-topping singles for seven consecutive years, it’s safe to say that Currington has earned his place as one of the most notable country music artists this decade.

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