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“Salt Lake City is a tremendous city and we are excited by the growth potential of the market,” said Jason Kaplan, president and CEO of The Driver Provider. “With approximately 21 million enplanements reported for this year, our new operation allows greater scale and furthers our reach throughout the Western United States.”
In addition, The Driver Provider’s sister company, Alltrans, will begin running fixed route shuttle service from Salt Lake City to Jackson, Wyo., with stops at popular local destinations including Park City, Evanston, Kemmerer, Cokeville, Afton, Thayne, Etna, Alpine, and Hoback Junction.
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The 2016 board, which was unanimously voted in, comprises:
President: Dianne Cavender of DDG Classic Limousine
Vice President: Mary Norby of Carey Denver/GT Denver
Treasurer: Nikko Ouzounis of A White Dove Limousine
Secretary: Shauna da Silve of All Seasons Sedans
Sergeant at Arms: Mary Claire Friesma of Red Boots Limousine
Chairman of the Board: Shane Stickel of Presidential Worldwide Transportation
CLA’s many committees provided updates regarding their recent activity and sought input for future progress. The Membership Committee detailed Chosen Payments’ new-member financial incentive and telemarketing campaign, wherein the company will contact past members and encourage them to rejoin based upon CLA’s revamped digital presence and membership value. The Hospitality Committee, which works hand in hand with the Membership Committee, will be sending out welcome packages to new members while the Public Relations Committee encouraged present members to utilize CLA social media and submit content for the association newsletter. The Legislative/PUC arm of the CLA reported that TNC regulations have been revised but not implemented, and discussed quarterly stakeholder meetings as well as 2016 PUC stickers.
The Education Committee, which is responsible for bringing relevant guests speakers to CLA’s membership meetings for additional educational value, offered a list of potential future speakers—and had secured the evening’s two guests. Merchant Advocate’s Business Development Director Cheryl Donahue spoke about her company’s services, seeking to eliminate unnecessary or inflated charges from its customers’ credit-card processing fees, while Denver International Airport’s (DIA’s) Manager of Ground Transportation Mike Percy discussed recent goings-on at the airport and how they affect chauffeured transportation operators, particularly the entrance and exiting procedures of DIA’s new Westin Hotel.
The next CLA membership meeting is scheduled for March 15.
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During a meeting that saw the continuation of LANJ Member Spotlights—a new initiative that gives the association’s newest members a chance to introduce both themselves and their companies—as well as updates on LANJ’s legislative progress and new CDL requirements, the 2016 LANJ Board of Directors was also announced:
President: Jeff Shanker of A-1 Limousine
First Vice President: Jason Sharenow of Broadway Elite Chauffeured Services Worldwide
Second Vice President: Jeff Brodsly of Chosen Payments
Secretary: Karen Gajda of Country Club Transportation
Treasurer: Jon Epstein of Royal Coachman Worldwide
PAC Chair: Peter Corelli of Lakeview Custom Coach
Executive Director: Patricia Nelson
Directors: Anthony Azara of TOC Chauffeured Transportation, Barbara Chirico of Gem Limousine Worldwide, Kay Hoskins of B&K Luxury Coach, John Maziarz of Arrive In Style Transportation, Brian O'Neill of Wolfington Body Company, Michael Renehan of Concorde Worldwide, Steve Rhoads of Philadelphia Regional Limousine Association, Tim Rose of Flyte Tyme Worldwide Transportation, Bob Schiavo of Albert’s Transportation, David Seelinger of EmpireCLS Worldwide, Eddie Somers of Arrow Limousine, Christian Stochholm of New Jersey Limo Finder, Barry Trabb of Complete Fleet Livery Sales, and Chris Weiss of Chauffeur Driven
While LANJ’s Immediate Past President Jim Moseley of Trip Tracker was originally nominated to the Board of Directors, his official retirement from the industry was announced prior to the official adoption of the new board.
Shanker had much good news to share in his LANJ Report, recapping what the association has done for its members—now at a record 144 people, which earned resounding kudos for the Membership Committee on its “amazing job of getting the message out.”
Many of LANJ’s successes have been on the legislative side, as the past 12 months have seen more than 60 boots-on-the-ground meetings with legislators, regulators, and heads of not only state departments but also national ones. Educating consumers about safety has been the association’s key issue, though emphasizing the necessity of a level playing field has also helped members gain traction with elected officials. LANJ’s other committees were recognized for their contributions to the association, with initiatives and efforts from the Social Media, Marketing, Education, and newly formed Bylaw committees applauded for bringing added value to association membership.
Launched at the association’s November meeting, the LANJ Member Spotlights continued with the first meeting of the year: Scott Greenwald of AAA Worldwide Transportation, Charlie Featherstone of Acton SoCal Penske Professional Vehicles, and Keisha Richmond of America’s Prom Guide all took a few minutes to speak about themselves and their respective companies.
LANJ also presented the second installation of its Need-to-Know educational component, bringing in representatives from the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission to discuss the state’s new CDL requirements and testing.
Toward the end of the meeting, CD’s Chris Weiss spoke about the Chauffeur Driven brand, offering updates about the education and entertainment awaiting industry operators at the Executive Retreat, which will be held May 1-3 in New Orleans. He also raffled off a pass to the Washington, D.C. show, which was won by Michael Barreto of Flyte Tyme Worldwide.
The next LANJ meeting will be March 16.
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