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...
Proudly ARA By: Caryn Smith In this issue, you will read about ARA, from the convention to strategic planning to committee participation. There is great information on what ARA is doing for members. And the members are the why. It is easy to serve an industry when you...
How JC and Holly Cahill have navigated their journey on both levels, sharing the lessons we can all learn from. Interview by Vince Edivan The following is an excerpt from the on-stage interview at the ARA 82nd Annual Convention and Expo of JC and Holly Cahill, who are...
ARA Executive Committee and Past Presidents gather at ARA’s 82nd Annual Convention and Exhibition in Birmingham, AL in October of 2025.
News, Trends & Reports from the Automotive Recyclers Association ARTI Scholarship Fundraiser: A Remarkable Success! ARTI Scholarship Fundraiser: A Remarkable Success! We are thrilled to announce that the ARTI Scholarship Fundraiser was an outstanding...
The Independent’s Corner With Ron Wilbert The Big Shift – Transitioning to Generations Ron Wilbert We will put our faith in an abundance of remaining rock-steady GenX leaders and charged-up Millennials and Gen Zers who are moving into leadership! Heading home from...
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...
