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Peter Liegl
Bus, commercial, and recreational vehicle manufacturer Forest River recently announced changes to its management team following the 2024 death of founder and CEO Pete Liegl. According to the press release, the company will be spearheaded by a team of co-CEOs and a CFO who will manage its strategic direction. The team includes Co-CEOs Doug Gaeddert and David Wright and CFO Darel Ritchie.
All three have decades of experience with Forest River and worked closely with Liegl over the years. Wright will continue to lead the Commercial, Bus & Van division, while Gaeddert will oversee the RV division.
The three issued a joint statement following the announcement: “Pete’s vision and dedication were fundamental to Forst River’s growth and success. As we move forward, we are confident that the strong foundation he built will continue to inspire and guide us.”
Forest River, which was founded by Liegl in 1996 in Indiana, has more than 14,000 employees across 100 facilities. They are also part of the Berkshire Hathaway portfolio.
Visit forestriverinc.com for more information.
[01.13.25]
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Above All Transportation/Maine Limousine, a premier luxury ground transportation provider, announced its acquisition of Pearl’s Limo, based in Norwood, Massachusetts. This transition is effective immediately, with Pearl’s dedicated staff and services now operating under the Above All/Maine Limo brand.
"We are delighted to welcome this award-winning company into our family," stated Brett Barenholtz, CEO of Above All/Maine Limo. “Pearl's is a distinguished family-owned business with an exemplary reputation for serving the Greater Boston area. We are excited to enhance our presence in the New England market.”
With over 20 years of experience in the chauffeured transportation sector, Pearl's Limo provides a diverse fleet of vehicles accompanied by exceptional service standards. Above All/ Maine Limo/Boston Car/ETS International is recognized as a leading chauffeured transportation firm, specializing in corporate travel, shuttle services, event transportation, and bus charters. Founded by Kevin Cronin in 1988, Above All merged with Boston Car Service, established by Barenholtz in 1997, in 2015. Together, they have expanded into a global entity serving over 1,000 cities worldwide.
Visit abovealltrans.com, mainelimo.com, or pearlslimo.com for more information.
[01.13.25]
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California operators will see some financial relief this year as the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) recently approved Resolution M-4873 at its December 2024 meeting. The resolution reduces PUCTRA fees from the previous rate of 0.003 to 0.001, which went into effect at the beginning of the year.
The resolution had the full support of the California Ground Transportation Regulatory Group (CGTRG), an advocacy and education organization founded in 2024 that fights for the chauffeured transportation industry in the Golden State. CGTRG officials say it will offer much-needed financial relief for passenger carrier operators across state.
L to R: CGTRG Founders Jack Nissim, Mo Garkani, and Mark Stewart
Continuing their commitment to education, CGTRG will hold its next Wage and Hour Labor Seminar this February 13 at 12:00 p.m. in San Fransisco. The organization kicked off their labor series this past October with a session in Newport Beach. This upcoming session will again be led by Joseph Lordan, a partner at O'Hagan Meyer, with more than 15 years of industry experience. His expertise and understanding of labor laws will provide essential guidance specifically for California business operations. The seminar will take place at the San Fransisco office of O’Hagan Meyer. Pre-registration is required, and the $100 cost includes lunch and a one-year membership in CGTRG. Visit cgtrg.org/events for more information and to register.
Founded by Mo Garkani of The COTS Group and industry veterans Jack Nissim and Mark Stewart in 2024, CGTRG unites California's regulatory agencies, including the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC), California Highway Patrol, and California regional airports, with state legislators, chauffeured transportation companies, industry leaders, and experts.
Visit cgtrg.org for more information.
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