Emily Yancey is inducted as 2025 Secretary of the ARA Executive Committee. Caryn Smith Emily Yancey is no stranger to the inner workings of the Automotive Recyclers Association. She has attended the Association’s events since she was young, and not just for fun. She...
First Year Reflections Vince Edivan • ARA Executive Director Weeks have passed since the 82nd Annual ARA Convention & and Expo in Birmingham, Alabama. The dust has settled, bags are unpacked, surveys sent, yet the stories linger, along with...
Incoming President Shannon Nordstrom is motivated by people, processes, and positivity, and he takes his commitment to them seriously. Caryn Smith We learned a lot, we’re not afraid to ask questions. We are ambitious people, and going through the CAR process put us in...
The Task At Hand Takes Many Hands Shannon Nordstrom The level of commitment and passion of others is so comforting, knowing that we are on the right path together. Many of you have grabbed attention to ask, “How can I help? Just let me know, we are here to help you!”...
Three professional auto recyclers share their similarities and differences, and ideas for running an efficient facility. Maura Keller Across all industries, identifying key business practices allows a company to standardize its most impactful processes....
The Six Gears That Keep Your Business (and Your People) Running Lisa Ryan Catch someone doing something right. That’s what appreciation looks like. It builds trust, lowers stress, and gives people a reason to stay when things get...
The message from ARA was clear: recyclers are ready for better tools, richer data, and deeper collaboration. Crush 2.0 is being built to deliver exactly that. “Independent recyclers are the backbone of this industry,” said Klauer. “Our mission is to give them every...
Crush is also expanding its reach through partnerships that will redefine how vehicles flow into the self-service ecosystem. New collaborations are paving the way for direct to recycler programs, where vehicles move straight from consumers and business partners to...
