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...
by ARA | Sep 1, 2024 | ARA Leadership, Interview
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...
by ARA | Jul 1, 2024 | ARA Leadership
Shan Lathem, Cocoa Auto Salvage, Inc., ARA Immediate Past President It wasn’t long after I was asked to join the Executive Committee five years ago that a very enthusiastic woman named Lezlie Wright introduced herself to me. She explained that she would be...
by ARA | May 1, 2024 | ARA Leadership, Industry
By Brian Bachand ARA Hill Days is an exciting event coordinated by the Automotive Recyclers Association that culminates in meetings with our House of Representatives and Senators. A carefully crafted and strategically planned series of meetings are scheduled between...
by Dietrich V | Feb 9, 2024 | ARA Leadership, News
Member Announcement On January 30, 2024, the ARA Board of Directors unanimously approved a plan presented by the ARA Succession Committee for the transition of Executive Director responsibilities from current Executive Director Sandy Blalock to Vince Edivan, ARA’s...
