by ARA | Jan 1, 2026 | ARA Leadership, Industry, News
Once every three years, members of the ARA leadership gather to refocus goals and implement new initiatives. This year, lively discussion and debate ultimately shaped the 2026-2029 ARA Strategic Plan. Here is a peek behind the scenes. By: Caryn Smith...
by ARA | Jan 1, 2026 | ARA Leadership, Industry, News
By Shannon Nordstrom • ARA President I pray everyone had a blessed Christmas and a wonderful holiday season. For our family, Christmas is a special holiday, as we come together to celebrate the hope it brings. Each of us in the industry has our own traditions for the...
by ARA | Jan 1, 2026 | ARA Leadership, Insurance, Technology
By Vince Edivan • ARA Executive Director Artificial intelligence (AI) has moved quickly from buzzword to everyday business tool. While much of the conversation around AI focuses on tech companies and white-collar jobs, its real power for auto recyclers lies somewhere...
by Dietrich V | Jan 1, 2026 | ARA Leadership, Industry, News, Snapshot on the Industry
ARA Executive Committee and Past Presidents gather at ARA’s 82nd Annual Convention and Exhibition in Birmingham, AL in October of 2025.
by ARA | Nov 8, 2024 | ARA Leadership, News
MANASSAS, VA – The Automotive Recyclers Association is proud to announce that Vince Edivan has assumed the role of Executive Director for the Association, taking the helm at ARA’s recent 81st Annual Convention and Exposition in Reno, Nevada. The move follows a...
by ARA | Sep 1, 2024 | ARA Leadership, Interview
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...
