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“I cannot thank Michael enough for his support of Board and myself,” NLA President Gary Buffo of Pure Luxury Transportation wrote in his weekly President’s Message. “While Michael will be missed by us all, we are very excited for Michael's future with his own business and I am sure we will see him back on the NLA Board before long.”
Campbell further explained his decision in a recent email to the NLA Board.
"In my nearly eight years serving with you and with many who came before some of you, I have never been so proud of the character and work ethic displayed by the Board as a whole. I love our tenacity, our optimism, and our ability to roll with the punches," Campbell wrote. "I respect the NLA so much, both the membership and the Board and I thank the Board for the opportunity to learn, to grow, to share, and most importantly, to serve our industry. Every member of our industry, not just our membership, should be incredibly proud and grateful for all of the Board's efforts.”
Jeff Greene of Greene Worldwide Transportation, an NLA Board member since 2012, echoed Buffo’s sentiments.
"We all respect and appreciate everything Michael has done for the industry and the Board. We wish him much success and happiness," he said.
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Fieldhouse worked with a consultant for a year to determine the company’s new identity. After interviewing staff and clients, and trying to match the company’s services with a name, three names and logos were developed before Pegasus was selected.
“We eventually chose Pegasus because the symbol is very much part of Louisville—because of the Kentucky Derby. And to us, the flying horse implies transportation. Oddly enough, my parents had a company 40 years ago called Pegasus Pedigrees. That name was near and dear to my heart, but I actually never told anyone that before we chose our name. It had emotional impact for me.”
The new name has been well received by clients and within the industry, Fieldhouse says. But, perhaps more importantly, the switchover was much smoother than she anticipated. Pegasus is now positioned so that if further services are added, everything will operate under the single umbrella.
With the new name also comes a new home for the company. On August 16, Fieldhouse held a ground-breaking ceremony for Pegasus’ new headquarters. The 15,000-square-foot building will stand on a 3.5-acre property, which is ample enough for the 250 vehicles Pegasus brings in for The Kentucky Derby. The HQ will have 12 private offices, cubicle space for 12 employees, and a chauffeur and employee lounge.
“It’s really going to be a dream come true. We’ve devoted a vast majority of the budget to the people portion of the building, as opposed to the garage, which is a flip flop of what our past buildings have been. Metal doesn’t have emotions or a desire to feel needed to function right—but people do. This building is devoted to employee satisfaction. We have a gym, a humongous employee lounge with a ping-pong table and flat screen TV, and a gigantic kitchen. We do a lot of cooking around here—my husband comes and cooks every Friday. We like to eat a lot,” laughs Fieldhouse.
Pegasus’ new office is planned for completion in January 2020.
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“We really feel that we needed a new kind of limousine for the marketplace,” says Spaniak. “SUVs are expensive and hard to maneuver in the major city areas. With the Sprinter doing so well, we decided to take their Mercedes Metris passenger van do an 80-inch stretch. Operators get the same interior space as popular 120-inch stretch crossover vehicles, but overall it’s 20 inches shorter.”
Springfield’s new limousine is currently offered in three different configurations: a 10-passenger limousine/airport shuttle that offers more luggage room than SUVs; a CEO class, which includes four Premier Products captain’s chairs with leg lifts and heat/massage, four fold-out desks, and two 24-inch monitors; and a party-type limo that seats 12 with no luggage. The V-Class limousine is equipped with a full power-sliding door, with a 40-inch opening, which, Spaniak says, contributes to an improved passenger experience.
“The 40-inch door eliminates the need for that fifth door. With the vehicle sitting lower to the ground, it’s great for the elderly, since you can get in and out without crawling on your hands and knees. Also the Metris is wider and has more headroom than most crossover stretches. It’s a real comfort ride—for the same money as a luxury SUV, you give your customers better experience, a better ride, better fuel economy, and give them the elegance that the Mercedes name.
Spaniak says that Springfield worked hand in hand with Mercedes Benz to ensure that all specifications are up to the manufacturer’s high standards. He adds that the V-Class’ seven-speed transmission and rear-wheel drive give the limo better drivability and “peppiness,” even when it’s filled with passengers. He also looks forward to demonstrating the vehicle at the Chauffeur Driven Show in Boston.
“Once operators experience this limo, it’s a no brainer. It’s technically smaller in size than standard crossover limos, but yet bigger on the inside. We want people to understand that doing the same thing over and over is the definition of insanity. With this limousine, we’re trying innovate and create something that gives operators the best bang for their buck.”
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