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CLA Vice President Marcos Contreras of A Advantage Limousine 
President Youssef Marrakchi of Centennial Worldwide Transportation 
CLA Sergeant at Arms John Hafer of A Custom Coach 
CLA Treasurer & Secretary Nikko Ouzounis of White Dove Limousine Denver — When the Colorado Limousine Association met up in Denver January 15 for its first gathering of the new year, one of the items on the docket was the annual election of new officers.
Many familiar faces continue to seek leadership positions within the statewide association, with the current board featuring the following members:
President: Youssef Marrakchi of Centennial Worldwide Transportation
Vice President: Marcos Contreras of A Advantage Limousine
Treasurer & Secretary: Nikko Ouzounis of White Dove Limousine
Sargent at Arms: John Hafer of A Custom Coach
The association’s next meeting will be its February 19 board and membership meeting at the Renaissance Hotel in Denver.
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GRiDD Technologies President Amir Zafar
Dallas — Driver Affiliate Network (DANet) and GRiDD Transportation Network (GNet) are teaming up to provide a new tool for ground transportation companies. As a result of this integration, companies that are using other industry dispatch systems, such as FASTTRAK, Hudson, LimuERP, LimoConnect, and Livery Coach, can now connect to DANet through GNet and receive immediate pricing and availability, emailed reservations, all status updates during the ride, and billing within 24 hours of ride completion.
DANet is the world's first and only standards-oriented, quality-controlled ground transportation affiliate network. DANet provides access to a worldwide network with over 25,000 vehicles in more than 400 major markets with chauffeurs who are vetted, screened, and insured. DANet Director of Business Logistics George Tadros remarked that this partnership is an integral part of the company’s mission to offer the best ground transportation affiliate network.
“At DANet, quality is our top priority. We offer our clients guaranteed on time service, and our dispatch team follows up on every ride to ensure a seamless execution. DANet helps operators expand their business by enabling them to accommodate all their clients’ ground travel needs. Our integration with GNet will allow GNet clients to get instant quotes and supply availability, book, get status updates and GPS locations on rides, and receive final billing in one day,” said Tadros.
Limo Anywhere President Sean Arena
GNet’s purpose is to expand the visibility of transportation providers. As a communications and translation platform that connects transportation companies using disparate technologies, GNet gives operators real-time connectivity and vehicle locations as well as cross-mobile app capabilities, which show partner vehicles, even if the partner uses a different software program. Ground transportation companies can greatly expand their reach with the visibility and flexibility GNet offers.
“One of the primary tenets of GNet is to function as a completely open system, providing seamless connectivity between existing affiliate networks and technology platforms used by transportation providers,” explained GRiDD Technologies President Amir Zafar. “Adding connectivity between GNet and DANet further simplifies the ability for members of each network to send and receive reservations seamlessly to serve their clients efficiently whenever and wherever they travel.
Collaboration between transportation providers, as well as technology suppliers, is crucial to competing in today’s environment. We are very excited about this partnership.”
Limo Anywhere President Sean Arena explained why GRiDD/GNet was chosen to expand access to DANet.
“As one of the largest vetted affiliate networks in the industry, with coverage in over 400 markets, DANet is constantly evaluating new ways to make it easier for transportation companies to seamlessly connect to our network. Integration with GRiDD expands accessibility and enhances automation with operators currently not connected to us via other means.”
DANet will continue to increase access to its growing worldwide network of ground transportation affiliates, providing operators with a safe, seamless way to grow their businesses.
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DFWLMA President Matthew Johnston of AJL International Dallas/Fort Worth — The recently resurrected Dallas Fort Worth Limousine and Motorcoach Association (DFWLMA) held elections to determine its board of directors for the upcoming year.
President: Matthew Johnston of AJL International
Vice President: Todd Davis of Premier Transportation Services
Secretary: Tam Lipsie of Ash Limo DFW
Treasurer: Josh Roman of Heaven On Wheels-Dallas/Fort Worth Limousine Service
Advisory Board Members: Michael Burrowes of Prime Limo & Car Service, David Erdman of ECS Transportation Group, and Louis Melton of SLS Solid Limousine Service
DFWLMA Vice President Todd Davis of Premier Transportation Services Since it was announced that renewed interest in the association led to its re-emergence this past fall, previous officers and new members alike have been working hard to bring it back from its previous dormancy. The LMC Group, drawing on HR Director Christina Davis’ previous experience with association management, has been key in ensuring that the association starts off on the right foot.
With its board now in place, next up for DFWLA is its membership drive.
Visit dfwlimoassociation.com for more information.
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