Category Archives: ACRA News
ACRA’s 4th Annual D.C. Legislative Conference
ACRA invites all members, including associate certified vendors and car rental operators, to our 4th Annual D.C. Legislative Conference. This is a not-to-be-missed opportunity to see how ACRA makes a difference for the car rental industry and to experience Washington, D.C. first hand with the assistance of seasoned lobbyists.
ACRA Partners with Goodyear to Provide Cost Savings to ACRA Members
The American Car Rental Association has partnered with Goodyear to provide a cost saving National Account tire purchase program to US ACRA members. No matter what size rental fleet, every US ACRA member can now purchase Goodyear, Dunlop and Kelly auto and light truck tires at discounted prices through authorized local Goodyear dealers across the US.
ACRA’s 3rd Annual D.C. Conference
ACRA invites all members, including associate certified vendors and car rental operators, to our 3rd Annual D.C. Conference. This is a not-to-be-missed opportunity to see how ACRA makes a difference for the car rental industry and to experience Washington, D.C. first hand with the assistance of seasoned lobbyists.
ACRA Welcomes New Board Members
The ACRA board of directors voted unanimously for the following nominees to join the ACRA Board of Directors: Michael DeLorenzo, Monty Merrill, and William N. Plamondon, III. Mike DeLorenzo and William Plamondon are new board members and will begin serving a three year term immediately. Monty Merrill will be serving out Gil Cygler’s term until […]
Thank You and Farewell to Board Member Gil Cygler
ACRA bids farewell to Board Member Gil Cygler. Executive Director Sharon Faulkner recounts her experiences working such a trusted and valued member of the car rental community.
In Memoriam: Frank Colonna
Frank Colonna, long-standing ACRA board member and industry supporter passed away on March 30. He was the founder and owner of Triangle Rent A Car based in Raleigh, N.C, and grew his business to include 29 locations across four states.
Become an ACRA State Ambassador
As a repesentative of the car rental industry, membership in ACRA provides the opportunity to become involved in and stay informed about issues that affect you and the car rental business. ACRA strives to make a difference by creating a viable organization that represents the views of its members.
ACRA Thanks Outgoing President Barton for Service
Bob Barton, outgoing President of ACRA from 2006-2014, accepting a plaque for his service and dedication to the growth of ACRA. Joe Knight, the current President of ACRA gave the award and noted Bob’s words as displayed on the plaque: “We are our own worst enemies when we choose not to work together on legislative and taxation issues.” The entire membership of ACRA thanks Bob Barton for a job very well done.
