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DH2 Chauffeured Transportation, based in Jamaica, N.Y., has announced the addition of Annette Snedaker as the company's new director of sales. Snedaker brings a wealth of experience in business development and relationship building, making her a key asset in DH2’s ongoing growth and expansion, according to a press release from the company.
DH2 Director of Sales Annette Snedaker
As director of sales, Snedaker will spearhead DH2’s sales strategies, focusing on driving business growth through innovative sales approaches and client relationships. With a reputation for developing authentic connections and fostering collaboration, Snedaker is known for turning bold visions into reality. Her extensive background spans multiple industries, including event management, nonprofit development, and transportation services.
Previously, Snedaker founded the first new United Methodist church in over 60 years in Upstate New York before transitioning into the business world, where she built and led a successful event management firm. Her experience in marketing, business development, and strategic partnerships will be instrumental in positioning DH2 for future success in new and existing markets, including airline flight crew shuttles, government contracting, and corporate transportation services, as noted in the press release. As a certified MWBE company, DH2 is able to compete for government and private sector contracts, and Snedeker’s expertise will be crucial in managing those relationships as well.
DH2 CEO Nancy Vargas
“We are thrilled to welcome Annette Snedaker to the DH2 family,” says CEO Nancy Vargas. “Her leadership, creativity, and ability to build meaningful relationships will be invaluable as we continue to grow our business and deliver exceptional service to our clients. We look forward to seeing Annette’s impact on our organization.”
With Snedaker’s leadership, DH2 Chauffeured Transportation aims to strengthen its position as a top-tier provider of luxury ground transportation, serving clients across corporate travel, construction mobility, and large group events.
Visit dh2limo.com for more information.
[10.04.24]
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The New England Livery Association (NELA) held their annual golf tournament on Tuesday, September 24, at the fantastic Marlborough Country Club in Marlborough, Mass. The weather cooperated, delivering dry and very comfortable 65-degree weather for the 85 people attending the event. Dozens of sponsors and volunteers stepped up to make sure the event ran without a hitch, including Platinum Sponsors Above All Transportation & Maine Limousine, Boston Carriage, and Lancer Insurance & Research Underwriters. Other top sponsors included United Private Car, Commonwealth Worldwide, Driving Transactions, Colonial Cadillac (who provided a LYRIQ as a hole-in-one prize), Gem Worldwide Ground, Grech Motors, Waverley Insurance, EBizCharge, Leros Transportation Group, Aadvanced Limousines, AOT Global, BLS, Brown & Brown Insurance, Freedom Assets, Inc., GriDD Technologies (GNET), LTI Worldwide Limousine, MetroWest Car Service, My Limousine Service, Cross Insurance Agency, Master's Transportation, and the LMC Groups.
NELA President Brett Barenholtz of Above All/Boston Car/ETS/Maine Limousine with CD/NLA Show Pass Winer Alicia Hayes of American Classic Limousine
The annual NELA Golf Tournament attracted 85 attendees and participants
NELA Executive Director Rick Szilagyi of Lexian Management extended special recognition to the NELA Golf Committee, led by Larry White of Above All/Maine Limousine and Tina Benson of L.A. Limousine, for their hard work in making the event a success. Rounding out the committee were board members Alicia Hayes of American Classic Limousine, Brittni Kirk of All Points Limousine, Steve Crispo of Research Underwriters, Terry Murtaugh of United Private Car, Denis Sema of Prestige Limo, Jim King of Waverley Insurance, Jay Pearson of EBizCharge, and Pat Enxing of Pat’s Car Service, and Katya Portnaya of Boston Carriage. These NELA board members continued their support of the event by serving as volunteers during the event, and were joined by Becky Laramee of All Points Limousine, Chris St. Cyr of American Classic Limousine, and Lynda Saitta of Momentum Drives, Lee Sickles of A-Executive, Deb Rourke and Sarah Anderson of Avery Insurance, and Jason Dornhoffer of United Private Car.
Brett Barenholtz served as master of ceremonies for the evening portion of the event
Participants were given the opportunity to qualify for a Putting Contest, introduced to the annual event in 2023. Once the golfers finished their eighteen holes, everyone moved back to the putting practice green, where the qualifiers had one chance at a 35-foot putt. One by one they stepped up, while the other qualifiers remained with their backs turned, so they did not receive an advantage watching the speed and break of the long putt. The prize, a large Yeti cooler provided by American Classic Limousine, went to Dave Harrington of All Points Limo.
L to R: Brett Barenholtz with Team All Points Limousine: Kenny Bogar (holding son Oliver), Brittni Kirk, Dylan Brown, and Dave Harrington
After the contest, everyone sat down to the evening’s lavish dinner. Szilagyi introduced NELA President Brett Barenholtz of Above All/Boston Car/ETS/Maine Limousine, who served as master of ceremonies for the evening. This year’s winners of the tournament included a first-place award to L.A. Limousine and second place going to All Points Limousine. Chauffeur Driven donated a pass to the 2024 CD/NLA Show in National Harbor, which was won by Hayes.
Visit nelivery.org for more information.
[10.01.24]
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BCF celebrated 25 years (L to R): NYC TLC Commissioner David Do, BCF Executive Director Ira Goldstein, and BCF CFO/CCO David Perine
Ira Goldstein, executive director of the New York Black Car Fund (BCF), has been honored as The Transportation Alliance’s (TTA’s) 2024 Advocate of the Year. Goldstein was celebrated at an awards ceremony during TTA’s Mobilize 2024 Convention in Dallas on October 1 for his longstanding dedication to the industry as well as his lobbying efforts on behalf of the tens of thousands of independent drivers that BCF represents. Goldstein, who is also on the TTA Board of Directors, has been recognized by the association in the past, most recently as the 2020 Executive of the Year.
TTA is among the oldest transportation associations in the country. Formerly known as the Taxicab, Limousine & Paratransit Association, the longtime organization advocates for taxicab companies, executive sedan and limousine services, airport shuttle fleets, non-emergency medical transportation (NEMT) companies, and paratransit services.
The plaudits coincide with the 25th anniversary of the Black Car Fund, which was established to provide workers’ compensation coverage and other benefits to the black car operators in New York. Goldstein joined BCF in 2010, and under his exceptional leadership, BCF has implemented programs to streamline workers’ compensation, increase driver safety, and expand benefits to include health insurance at no cost to drivers.
BCF marked the milestone occasion with a celebration at the TWA Hotel, located at New York’s JFK Airport, on September 17. The evening’s guest list was a who’s who of New York transportation professionals, including Matt Daus of Windels Marx and Taxi & Limousine Commission (TLC) Commissioner David Do, to name a few.
Daus, who is also a former TLC commissioner and current International Association of Transportation Regulators (IATR) president, congratulated Goldstein in his daily newsletter for his award from TTA: “Ira is a ‘one-of-a-kind’ tenacious advocate and representative of the industry. He deeply cares about the industry and has continued his public service orientation after being the tech architect at TLC of so many innovative projects by effectively representing the black car and limousine industry in NYC and through his adept management of the NY Black Car Fund, which has helped countless drivers. Ira is a close friend, confidant and, might I add, a ‘true mensch’ overall. Kudos to the TTA for acknowledging our Ira, as he is truly an inspiration to so many and his good work has and will continue to benefit so many people. Congratulations!”
Goldstein has been recognized for his work in the past. He was given the Simon Wiesenthal Center’s first annual 9/11 Commemoration Hero for Tolerance award, and the League of Mutual Taxi Owners’ “Man of the Year” award. He has also received an award for Corporate Social Responsibility in the Banking, Finance, and Insurance fields from City & State Reports, and was again named to the “Transportation Power 100” list this year from City & State New York (#65), alongside Do (#15) and Daus (#68).
Visit nybcf.org and thetransportationalliance.org for more information.
Hat tip to Matt Daus of Windels Marx and Neil Weiss of Black Car News for additional information and photos.
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