OARA announces its new Executive Director: Mathieu Dagonas

OARA announces its new Executive Director: Mathieu Dagonas

After an exhaustive search throughout the Summer, the OARA Board of Directors are please to announce that we have hired Mathieu P. Dagonas as the association's next Executive Director. Mathieu (Mat) DagonasOARA Executive Director17 Forest RoadAjax ON L1S2N2(416)...
Government Affairs Committee Update (9.5.24)

Government Affairs Committee Update (9.5.24)

California SB 615 (Vehicle Traction Batteries): After having been introduced in the California State Senate in February 2023, California Senate Bill 615 (SB 615) recently passed the Legislature and is awaiting a decision by Governor Newsom. SB 615 is the most...
Trail Blazer – Sandy Blalock

Trail Blazer – Sandy Blalock

As Sandy Blalock departs the role of ARA Executive Director, we spent some time discussing the highlights of her career, thus far, and there are many. Yet, she is far from done advocating for professional auto recyclers. By Caryn Smith Sandy Blalock is a name that...
PLANNED COMMUNITY

PLANNED COMMUNITY

Event Planner Kim Glasscock has been organizing ARA’s premier auto recycling events for attendees to network, learn and grow for 17 years. As she moves on to new things, she reflects on her service to the association. By Caryn Smith Automotive Recycling: What brought...