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Automotive Fleet, March
14, 2006
http://www.fleet-central.com/af/t_inside.cfm?action=news_pick&storyID=22828
Wheels, Inc. President Jim
Frank Receives IARA Circle of Excellence Award
DES PLAINES, IL –
The International Automotive Remarketers Alliance (IARA) has
presented Wheels, Inc.'s President Jim Frank with its Circle
of Excellence Award. The presentation took place March 8,
and preceded the opening of the 2006 Conference of Automotive
Remarketing (CAR) at Caesar’s Palace in Las Vegas.
The IARA is an international organization
focused on enabling members to assist, educate, and share
knowledge with one another and with industry partners so that
each member is empowered to achieve the fullest efficiency
and most continued improvement possible in the commerce of
selling vehicles through the marketplace.
Frank was honored for his significant contributions
to the betterment of society and to the remarketing industry.
As Wheels President and CEO, he has led the company through
rapid growth and expansion in addition to holding multiple
top industry posts including chairmanship of the American
Automotive Leasing Association. Frank has also represented
the leasing industry in Washington, D.C.
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April 2004
AALA is pleased to announce and welcome
five new Associate Members of the American Automotive Leasing
Association!
Amerifleet Transportation, Inc. –
Representing Amerifleet is Bob Smith, President.
Manheim Auction - Representing Manheim
will be Nick Peluso, Senior Vice President, Sales.
Mercedes-Benz USA - Representing
Mercedes-Benz will be Dave Schembri, Vice President, Pre-Owned
& Fleet Operations; Mark Johnston, General Manager, Pre-Owned
& Fleet Operations; and John Perykasz, Corporate Sales Manager.
Nissan North America - Representing
Nissan will be Robert A. Topor, National Sales Fleet Manager,
Commercial Leasing, Government and Alternative Fuel Vehicles.
US Bank Voyager Fleet Systems, Inc.,
US Bank Voyager Fleet Systems Inc - Representing Voyager will
be Ken Kral, Vice President Business Development.
WELCOME!! For more information on our new
members, please go to the Members
page of our site and you can be linked directly to their website.
Or, click on the Industry
page and scroll down to Company Updates.
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February 2004
AALA is pleased to announce and welcome
four new Associate Members of the American Automotive Leasing
Association.
Manheim Auction - Representing Manheim
will be Nick Peluso, Senior Vice President, Sales.
Mercedes-Benz USA - Representing
Mercedes-Benz will be Dave Schembri, Vice President, Pre-Owned
& Fleet Operations; Mark Johnston, General Manager, Pre-Owned
& Fleet Operations; and John Perykasz, Corporate Sales Manager.
Nissan North America - Representing
Nissan will be Robert A. Topor, National Sales Fleet Manager,
Commercial Leasing, Government and Alternative Fuel Vehicles.
Voyager, US Bank Voyager Fleet Systems
Inc - Representing Voyager will be Ken Kral, Vice President
Business Development.
WELCOME!! For more information on our new
members, please go to the Members
page of our site and you can be linked directly to their website.
Or, click on the Industry
page and scroll down to Company Updates.
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May 1, 2003
AALA Announces May Day Launch of New
Website
The American Automotive Leasing Association
(AALA) announced today the official launch of its new website,
www.aalafleet.com.
Development of the site marks the beginning of a new communications
tool for use by AALA Members, Associate Members, industry
suppliers and vendors, and other interested parties. While
designed primarily for use by AALA Members, the site will
feature links to industry-related sites, as well as to addresses
where visitors can see news from around the industry that
may be of interest to a broader audience.
Among other things, the website will serve
as a central source of general information relating to legislative
and regulatory issues that are being tracked by the automotive
fleet leasing industry, as well as for periodic updates on
industry projects and events.
Website Features
AALA’s site will offer general association
information, a Members
page listing the entire AALA membership (including direct
links to their respective websites), a current membership
directory (members only), a general Industry
page highlighting timely issues, a Links
page listing other businesses or associations affiliated with
or sharing interest in AALA issues, Meetings
and Announcements pages, and the
all important “Contact Us” page.
Open Line of Communication
The AALA website was developed with the
generous assistance and guidance of many of its members. The
site is, and will remain a “work in progress.” We welcome
your input and feedback and encourage you to send all comments,
compliments and constructive criticism to peters@aalafleet.com.
It is the intent of AALA to present a site that is easy to
navigate, imparts useful, timely and pertinent information,
and rises to the usual high performance standards consistent
with the AALA membership.
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April 1, 2003
AALA relocates to 675 N. Washington Street,
Suite 410, Alexandria, Virginia 22314, Tel: 703-548-0777,
Fax 703-548-1925.
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December 6, 2002
AALA is pleased to announce a new feature
to the AALA web site! Beginning January 2003 the AALA web
site will add a legislative and regulatory issues resource
to the site. This new feature will provide each member with
timely highlights of important legislative and regulatory
developments affecting the industry. Be sure to check it out!
During your next visit, please remember to check the Announcements
section for additional information.
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