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Valera Global President David Eckstein
Long Island City, N.Y. — Using his passion as a motorcycle enthusiast for decades Valera Global President David Eckstein has found a way to combine his passion for adventure, family, friends, business along with philanthropy. Eckstein returns to the road on Sunday, February 16, for his annual cross-country motorcycle trip on the way out to the Chauffeur Driven/NLA Convention In Las Vegas. Once again, this ride is to benefit the Semper Fi Fund.
The Semper Fi Fund provides support to post-9/11 combat wounded, critically ill and catastrophically injured members of all branches of the U.S. Armed Forces, and their families, ensuring that they have the resources they need during their recovery and transition back to their communities.
Each year, Eckstein clocks more than 20,000 miles riding throughout the United States, Canada, and Eastern and Western Europe, raising money for the Fund while visiting Valera Global’s current and prospective affiliates. He can oftend be found observing airports and major luxury hotels, discretely observing the performances of various companies and chauffeurs. He’s also been know to arrive unannounced at an affiliate company in order to better understand their real corporate culture. All told, Eckstein has vistited more than 3,000 luxury transportation operations throughout the world over the last 35+ years.
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Once again, Eckstein is reaching out to the industry to support the Semper Fi Fund on this year’s Coast-to-Coast-to-Coast Benefit Ride. To make a donation toward Eckstein’s ride, click here.
This year, Eckstein will be live Moto vlogging his entire way across country, providing insight into his family’s history with the Holocaust, Stalin’s Siberian Gulag, and some of the unbelievable experiences he’s had on the road while living and loving life to the fullest.
Eckstein was has been recognized for his efforts in helping the Limo Patriot Ride raise over $100,000 during the 5 years it was held. In 2013, he rode over 10,000 miles, raising over $12,000 for Wounded Warriors while traveling through 48 states and three Canadian provinces during a three-week period dedicated for the Wounded Warriors Project Charity. Eckstein is also a certified member of the Iron Butt Association for riding over 1,000 miles in a 24-hour period.
If you have any questions or recommendations, contact Eckstein directly at David.Eckstein@ValeraGlobal.com or (718) 753-2121.
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Orlando — The Greater Orlando Limousine Association (GOLA) has recently nominated its board of directors for 2020.
The newly elected board members are:
President: Cliff Wright of Royal Coach Transportation Group
Vice President: Glenn Cook of NONA Transportation
Treasurer: Al Castagna of Quick Transportation
Secretary: Ed Alonso of Corporate Worldwide Transportation
Board (Operators): Mike Gouldbourn of MyTownCar and Limo, Isaac Hernandez of Access Transportation, Marlene Levin of Sweetwater Limousine, and Debbie Madiedo of Professional Insurance Center
While many of this year’s board members have served GOLA throughout the years, this is the first term for Cook.
GOLA cancelled its Feb. 11 meeting but will reconvene March 10.
Visit getaroundorlando.com for more information.
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ZBest fleet at their new location
Baltimore — ZBEST Worldwide Chauffeured Transportation Services today announced a multi-year master service agreement with The Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center located at National Harbor in Maryland to be the in-house chauffeured transportation provider for hotel guests. As of this month the company is operating its Washington, D.C., division from the hotel and staffing the resort transportation department with chauffeured service vehicles on the front drive for airport, hourly, group and meeting and tour services.
ZBEST has provided service to Washington, D.C., from their base operation in Glen Burnie, Md., for many years but has desired a permanent location closer to the capital city and this latest development accomplished this goal.
“Over the past few months we have secured multiple corporate and affiliate service agreements in and around D.C. while simultaneously negotiating with the Gaylord Resort. We are extremely pleased that our agreement with them puts the icing on the cake of a major D.C. strategic growth initiative,” said ZBEST President Mert Onal.
Gaylord National
The Gaylord National Resort and Convention Center located at National Harbor is situated along the Potomac, just downriver from Washington, D.C., and across the river from Alexandria, Va. It is operated by Marriott International. The hotel is the largest non-gaming hotel and convention center on the East Coast of the United States with 2,000 guest rooms, 95 event rooms, 537,430 square feet of meeting and convention space, seven restaurants, and a 20,000-square-foot spa. The resort employs over 2,000 people and features a 19-story glass atrium with views of the Potomac River.
Headquartered in Glen Burnie, Md., ZBEST Worldwide Chauffeured Transportation Service has grown steadily over 25 years under the guidance of Executive Vice President George Rains, President Mert Onal and Chairman and CEO Korky Onal. The company employs over 100 associates with one of the largest diversified fleet on the east coast ranging from sedans to their own motorcoaches.
Visit zbestworldwide.com for more information.
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