PROVIDENCE, R.I. – American Athletic Conference Commissioner Mike Aresco announced today that Jostens, one of the nation’s leading manufacturers of memorabilia for university and colleges, will continue its association with The American as the official and exclusive championship trophy and jewelry partner of the conference through 2020.  
 
Jostens will continue to produce the regular-season and championship trophies for each of The American’s 22 sponsored sports and provide the rings for the league’s champions in men’s and women’s basketball. As part of this new agreement, Jostens will supply the commemorative basketball ring boxes.
 
“We are proud of our association with Jostens, a nationally recognized industry leader, and are excited to continue our partnership with them for the next three years.” Aresco said. “I want to thank Chris Poitras and the staff at Jostens for their efforts over the years. Their unique and thoughtful design of our trophies and rings insures that the achievements of our student-athletes and coaches in each of our sports will be celebrated in a quality way.”
 
“Jostens is excited to have been selected by the American Athletic Conference as the official and exclusive championship jewelry and trophy partner for its athletic champions,” said Chris Poitras, Vice President of College and Sports at Jostens. “We are honored to have the opportunity to work with The American and its member schools to help celebrate their conference champions through championship rings that represent their hard work, dedication and athletic accomplishments.”