Riverside, California—Fleet Financing Resources, LLC. (FFR) announced today the appointment of Rick Negrete as senior portfolio manager. In his new position, Negrete will manage the day-to-day workings of the entire portfolio including collections, recoveries, and litigation.
Negrete brings 20 years of portfolio management experience in both equipment and commercial financing. Most recently, he was the portfolio manager for Edson Financial, Inc., a captive finance company for Krystal Enterprises. Prior to that, he served as collection manager for ORIX Financial Services and collector at New Era Funding Corporation.
"Negrete’s range of experience, coupled with his specialized knowledge of the equipment finance industry, makes him a great fit for FFR." says Dave Reynolds, president and CEO of Fleet Financing Resources. "We are excited to have him join our company and to capitalize on the many opportunities that lie ahead."
Visit ffresources.com for more information.
12/13
New York, N.Y.—Commonwealth Worldwide Chauffeured Transportation received the 2013 Concierge Choice Award for Best Limousine Service.
The Concierge Choice Award, presented by the New York City Association of Hotel Concierges (NYCAHC), was established in 2007 to honor the best of New York’s tourism industry. This year’s ceremony was held in Central Park in New York.
"We are proud and delighted to receive this award as we work very closely with the NYC concierge community," says Commonwealth Executive Vice President Scott Rutter. "They understand outstanding service and to receive this designation from them is truly an honor."
Visit commonwealthlimo.com for more information.
12/13
Boston—The Taxi, Limousine, and Paratransit Association held its 95th Annual Convention and Trade Show in Boston from October 27-31.
The event accommodated over 900 attendees, 27 educational sessions, and a trade show floor featuring 106 vendors. Sessions covered topics like marketing and technology. Throughout the event, however, there seemed to be a particularly strong emphasis on rogue apps.
"Year in and year out, TLPA does an amazing job of juggling and keeping all the balls in the air," noted TLPA President Bill Rouse in his State of the Industry speech. "This past year has been no exception, but this year has been more challenging. One issue, apps, has been almost all-consuming, so it seems right to start there."
The association announced its 2013 Limousine and Sedan Operator and Chauffuer of the Year awards to operator Barry Beall of First Class Executive Limo and chauffeur Richard Stockwel of Transport the People. Congratulations to both!
TLPA also used the show to hold elections for its 2014 Board of Directors, newly headed by:
President: Robert Werth of Diamond Transportation Services
President-Elect: Michael Fogarty of Tristar Worldwide