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James Limousine retiring CEO and co-owner Randy Allen
James Limousine Service has announced the retirement of CEO and co-owner Randy Allen, effectively immediately. Co-owner Hope Newcomb, currently COO, assumes the role of CEO and welcomes a new business partner, Jimmy Koontz. Koontz is an owner of several successful service-oriented businesses in the Richmond area. The management team, employees, and headquarters of the company will remain unchanged.
Allen, along with his wife and another investor, became an owner of James Limousine in 2007. The company, which was founded in 1992, flourished under the new leadership and went on to become one of the largest and most respected chauffeured ground transportation services in Virginia serving most of the Fortune 500 Companies locally. Newcomb has been integral to the success of the business since joining the company in 2012 and becoming a co-owner in 2017.
“I am very proud of the outstanding reputation of James Limousine among our clients and peers, and truly grateful to the dedication to outstanding customer service of our employees,” said Allen. “It is largely due to the commitment of each member of our management team and our employees that I am able to step aside with confidence in the company’s on-going success and secure future.”
“We are very excited to continue the successful brand of James Limousine that so many have entrusted with their transportation needs, and look forward to what the future holds”, said Newcomb.
James Limousine is well known for providing corporate transportation, group and meeting logistics, and chauffeured services for private events including weddings and wine tours. Allen has been active and involved in the limousine industry for 20 years after retiring from executive management positions in corporate America. His attention to detail and financial knowledge has been the driving force behind the growth of James Limousine, and his confidence in Newcomb and Koontz has allowed him to enter retirement knowing the business, employees, and customers are all in capable hands. Allen will continue to represent the company in industry trade associations, including board positions in the Virginia Business Travel Association and Virginia Limousine Association.
Ken Lucci from DrivingTransactions.com was pleased to represent Allen during this process and help facilitate his transition to a well-deserved retirement. Ken and his business partner Cole Weber wish Newcomb and Koontz good luck as the business remains a family-owned success story and enters a new era of leadership.
Visit jameslimousine.com for more information.
[02.23.24]
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PAX Training, a leading provider of customizable, on-demand training solutions for the passenger transportation industry, is excited to announce its new partnership as the Preferred Training Partner of The Transportation Alliance (TTA) within the TTA Member Value Program (MVP), offering unparalleled training opportunities to TTA members.
PAX Training President James Blain
“I wholeheartedly commend the efforts of PAX Training in advancing the standards and expertise within the realm of passenger transportation,” said TTA President Bill Yuhnke. “Their commitment to providing comprehensive training programs ensures that drivers not only meet but exceed industry expectations in safety, customer service, and regulatory compliance. With their dedication to excellence, they play a pivotal role in shaping a more proficient and reliable workforce, ultimately enhancing the overall quality of passenger transportation services.”
Under this partnership, TTA members will enjoy a 30 percent discount on the initial membership cost for PAX Startup and PAX Company Memberships, giving them access to a comprehensive library of ready-to-use training courses on the PAX Training Platform. Those opting to join as Company members will also be able to create their own courses to use alongside existing PAX Training courses and will have the option to brand the platform with their logo.
TTA President Bill Yuhnke
“We are thrilled to join forces with The Transportation Alliance,” said PAX Training President James Blain. “This partnership underlines our shared commitment to developing a highly skilled and service-oriented workforce. Our goal is to make high-quality training both accessible and affordable for all TTA members, empowering them to exceed the expectations of their passengers and clients.”
TTA members can visit PAX Training’s TTA member page at paxtraining.com/TTA for more information. If you’d like more information about how you can join one of the industry’s enduring associations, visit thetransportationalliance.org/join-us.
[02.20.24]
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Brent Gleeson
As hard as it is to believe, we’re just under two weeks away from the CD/NLA Show at Las Vegas’ MGM Grand from March 3-6. With the 2024 show expected to be our biggest ever, we have an incredible slate of sessions, seminars, and roundtables designed to bring instant ROI to operations of all sizes. But education isn’t just what happens in the classroom.
Once again, Chauffeur Driven and the National Limousine Association are thrilled to offer a renowned Keynote Speaker to the CD/NLA Show, courtesy of sponsors Grech Motors and Onroute. In the past speakers have included experts from travel, sales, and finance, but fresh for 2024, we’re thrilled to present leadership expert Brent Gleeson as our esteemed Keynote.
In today’s volatile, unpredictable, and complex business environment, organizations can find themselves in an almost constant state of change. But more change initiatives fall short or fail due to a lack of leadership alignment and discipline, and the proper culture founded on accountability and trust.
In his highly engaging presentation—How High-Performance Teams Navigate Change with Passion & Resilience—Gleeson will show operators how to apply the same leadership and culture principles that forge the most elite special operations units in the world for building high-performance teams that lead change with passion, grit, and resilience. You will leave inspired and motivated—but more importantly, with actionable insight to apply immediately.
Gleeson is a Navy SEAL combat veteran, an award-winning entrepreneur, two-time bestselling author, and an acclaimed speaker on topics ranging from change leadership, building high-performance teams, and organizational transformation to resilience, mental toughness, and building a culture of accountability and operational excellence. Gleeson has built some of the fastest growing companies in the US and was named an Inc. 500 founder five years in a row and a Top 10 CEO by Entrepreneur Magazine in 2013.
Gleeson is the Founder and CEO of TakingPoint Leadership, a management consulting firm whose mission is to equip committed teams with the leadership tools and professional development necessary for navigating change and growth with accuracy and precision.
He is also the bestselling author of TakingPoint: A Navy SEAL’s 10 Fail-Safe Principles for Leading Through Change, which was a #1 New Release on Amazon in Organizational Change and Business Structural Adjustment. Gleeson’s latest book, Embrace the Suck: The Navy SEAL Way to an Extraordinary Life was #1 bestseller in the self-help, self-esteem, and military leadership categories.
Don’t forget, there’s still plenty of time to take part in the CD/NLA Show. Simply click this link to register for the luxury ground transportation event of the year!
Visit.cdnlavegas.com for more information.
[02.20.24]