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The Transportation Alliance (TTA) has announced that Dan Reid, president of Grove Transit in Mississippi and Go Ride in Louisiana, has been elected as the association’s new president. He succeeds Bill Yuhnke of Liberty Yellow Cab of Buffalo, N.Y. The transition took place during the association’s 106th Convention & Expo—Mobilize 2024—in Dallas this past week.
According to a press release from the association, Reid has dedicated himself as a small business owner to serving his community by ensuring that everyone has access to affordable, high-quality transportation. His commitment to creating solutions that meet the needs of underserved populations—especially in areas like Non-Emergency Medical Transportation (NEMT) and microtransit—has earned him the respect of both industry peers and community members alike.
TTA also noted that Reid is a vocal advocate for policies that support small businesses and independent contractors and will use his position as president to “expand these efforts by working closely with industry leaders, policymakers, and stakeholders to build a transportation system that is not only efficient but also equitable and sustainable for all.”
“We are in a pivotal moment for the transportation industry,” said Reid in the press release. “With the availability of new technologies and service models, my goal is to ensure that every community—large or small—has access to innovative and affordable transportation solutions. I am committed to advocating for fair regulations, fostering innovation, and building partnerships that will enhance the value of our services and improve the quality of life for everyone.”
Reid also remarked on the association’s agenda for the upcoming year: “While we can’t know what additional issues may rise up of the horizon, our priorities for this year will be to continue to drive value to our members through education and thought leadership, preserve the independent contractor model, and with our recently announced task force, work with industry participants and decision-makers to use existing and emerging technology to rid the NEMT industry of the stigma of being ‘ripe for fraud, waste, and abuse.’”
TTA also honored Yuhnke for his service, noting that the challenges that the industry faced during his tenure and the key wins in federal policy and his strategic vision that helped pave the way for the future of the association and transportation at large.
“Bill Yuhnke’s contributions were invaluable to our industry,” Reid remarked. “His leadership helped us stay unified and strong in the face of change. I am eager to build on his legacy as we tackle the challenges ahead and continue pushing for progress.”
Visit thetransportationalliance.org for more information.
[10.08.24]
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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.
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.
“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 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.
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.
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]