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Founded in 1988 with one sedan, RMA Worldwide has grown to become the region’s leading transportation providers and has been recognized for exceptional client service, including awards from Bethesda Magazine and industry trade magazines. Today, RMA Worldwide provides chauffeured transportation for Fortune 500 executives, as well as individuals working in finance, media, entertainment, sports, university athletics, and destination management companies. RMA’s extensive fleet includes new executive sedans, SUVs, deluxe touring vans, and more than 100 late model mini- and motorcoach buses that service its more than 30 charter and shuttle contracts with colleges/universities, private schools, municipalities, and building owners.
“The combination of RMA and International Limousine Service creates a strong transportation option for businesses, associations, and individuals in the Greater Baltimore-Washington region,” said RMA Worldwide CEO Robert Alexander. “In combination, we can provide a premium quality service for every client’s transportation needs—whether it’s operating shuttles, providing executive transportation, or motorcoaches.”
International Limousine Service grew from five vehicles in 1980 to more than 120 today, also providing executive sedan, limousine, bus, and shuttle services.
“The strategic merging of our two companies creates an incredibly strong portfolio, said International Limousine Service CEO Richard Kane. “It means that our clients will benefit from a more diverse product offering and high-levels of customer service, something which is being lost with the ride sharing model.”
The combined business will serve more than 6,000 clients and transport nearly 12,000,000 passengers in more than 400 vehicles each year. The privately held company will employ more than 550 people in the region and will operate facilities in Baltimore, North Bethesda, Washington, DC, and will soon open additional facilities in Richmond, Va. RMA projects more than $65M in revenue this year and will continue to provide customers with worldwide service through its affiliate network in 600 cities around the globe.
“The market for chauffeured transportation has grown tremendously over the last few years,” added Alexander. “We realized that with the expanded market there is an incredible opportunity for a provider who is focused on service quality and safety. We want to be the first choice for chauffeured services, whether it’s running shuttles between campuses or driving executives to the airport. We can now deploy vehicles more quickly, provide more transportation choices, and do it with white glove service.”
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The Fast 50 winners were selected and ranked based revenue growth from 2015 to 2018. The numbers are submitted to the Business Journal and they analyzed by their research department and CPA firm Withum. Approximately 140 privately held companies in Massachusetts submitted nominations for inclusion in this year's Fast 50 awards. Boston Car/Above All was the only chauffeured ground transportation company to be among the honorees.
“We are extremely happy to be honored by the Boston Business Journal as a Fast 50 recipient for the second year in a row,” says Boston Car Service CEO Brett Barenholz. “I am thankful to my partner Kevin Cronin and our entire team who works incredibly hard each day to help us achieve our goals.”
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GCLA President Mo Garkani presented Brodsly with its 2019 Award of Excellence at a membership meeting held in Los Angeles on May 14. Garkani stated the award was being presented to Brodsly and the entire Chosen Payments team for “generous donations, recognition of outstanding professionalism, support, sponsorship and industry involvement in California.” Garkani went on to say, “As much as you’ve done, I don’t think there is any possibility that we could ask for more.”
Upon receiving the award, Brodsly quickly turned the attention to the many Chosen Payments staff members in attendance and recognized their efforts. During an acceptance speech, Brodsly said, “Without my team, we would be nothing. I can’t stand up here and say I did this. Congratulations, Chosen Team.” Brodsly then invited team members to join him on stage.
After receiving the award, Brodsly shared his passion for helping Chosen Payments merchants grow its businesses through weekly educational articles, support of regional, state, and national associations, and, of course, the continued commitment to help their partner associations grow their membership. Brodsly believes the strength in numbers can make a difference through membership volume discounts as well as being heard in legislation. Chosen Payments is sponsoring the NLA’s upcoming Day on the Hill, and Brodsly and Chosen Payments staff members will once again walk the halls of Congress with fellow NLA members.
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