2008 Faculty List
DriveCam Mr. Andrews spent 25 years in the insurance business, culminating in the creation and management of The Hartford's LimoPro insurance program for limousine companies. In 2001 he joined DriveCam and specialized in sales to the motor coach, limousine and taxi markets. In October 2005, Curt took on additional responsibilities in managing DriveCam's insurance company relationships. Curt spent several years on the Board of the National Limousine Association as one of the first vendor members. He served on the LCT/NLA Show Committee and participated in several NLA Road Shows with local limousine associations around the country, and recruited several new members to the NLA and local associations.
Music Express Perry Barin is the Affiliate Manager for Music Express Inc. He joined the company in 1992 under the leadership of Harold Berkman. He is responsible for strengthening and managing relationships with the company's network of worldwide transportation partners. He is a current member of the NLA Auction Committee.
Reston Limousine Service Kristina Bouweiri owns and operates the Washington, DC metropolitan area's largest limousine/shuttle service, Reston Limousine (founded 1990), which is nationally ranked 27th in operational size, and among the top 10 largest shuttle bus fleets. With a143-vehicle fleet, including buses, vans, limousines, and sedans, Reston Limousine serves the metropolitan area from locations in the Dulles corridor of Northern Virginia and Capitol Heights, MD. Offering high-quality transportation and a proven track record for safety and service, Reston Limousine also has a proud legacy of community involvement and philanthropic support steered by president and CEO, Kristina Bouweiri. It annually provides more than $100,000 through gifts-in-kind to charitable organizations. Despite the astonishing success of her business, Kristina continues to focus on the importance of treating her customers well and providing quality service. Her two mottoes continue to apply: "Everyone's a customer!" and "Never say no!"
La Costa Limousine Rick Brown founded La Costa Limousine in 1989 with his business partner Dale Theriot. They had one car at the time but dreamed of eventually increasing that number to a total of five. Today LCL Transportation boasts a fleet of more than 50 high-end vehicles and was name "Operator of the Year" for 2005 by LCT magazine. Brown currently serves on the Board of Directors of the National Limousine Association. Previously he spent two years as president of the Greater California Livery Association.
Jack Burkert has been involved in transportation safety, management and regulatory policy issues for over 25 years, and has helped government, industry and regulators improve the safety of businesses, drivers and most critically, the traveling public. Jack has taught safety management in conjunction with his tenure at Pennsylvania State University, directed the safety program as vice president of safety of the American Bus Association, and recently retired from his position as senior vice president of the Lancer Insurance Company. He has taught at over 1000 transportation industry programs, seminars and conventions, chaired committees for the National Safety Council, served as a member of the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance Human Factors Subcommittee, the Secretary of Transportation's Motor Carrier Safety Advisory Committee, the Transportation Research Board, and the American Association of Motor Vehicle Administrators. Jack is also a member of the BusCon Advisory Board. His academic credentials include service on the staff of the Pennsylvania State University, membership on the Transportation Advisory Committee of the College of Southern Maryland, and current activity as an adjunct faculty member of the Community College of Baltimore County. Jack is the author of hundreds of articles and three separate textbooks on transportation safety and is a recipient of the Lifetime Safety Achievement Award from the United Motorcoach Association
Tristar Worldwide Chauffeur Services Dean joined Tristar in 1997 and became CEO in 2001. During his time with the company he has built Tristar into the largest chauffeur drive company in Europe, with over 650 vehicles operating out of London and Manchester in the UK. As CEO, Dean successfully expanded Tristar's service offering to include premium service and as a result, Tristar has captured significant share of the European road show market. At the same time he has spearheaded Tristar's international growth, establishing a rapidly expanding operation in the US, and developing an affiliate network spanning 44 countries. A qualified accountant by profession, Dean held several senior positions in service-related businesses before joining Tristar. He was appointed to the NLA Board as International Director in 2007
Lancer Insurance Company Tim is a graduate of the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy. He served as a deck officer in the Merchant Marine for three years after graduation and in 1975 began his insurance career with Frank B. Hall in the marine department. He worked for seven years at American Risk Management, the largest manager of captive insurance companies for the Fortune 500. In December of 1979 Tim, along with his brother Dave, formed their own insurance business which twenty-three years later is now Lancer Insurance Company. Tim holds a professional designation Chartered Property and Casualty Underwriter (CPCU) and received his MBA in finance from Farleigh Dickinson University. Today Lancer Insurance Company employs over five hundred people countrywide and has annual revenues in excess of $200 million. Lancer has a net worth in excess of $130 million and a financial rating of A- (Excellent) from A.M. Best. Lancer is the largest insurer of passenger transportation in the U.S. with over $120 million of annual premium in that sector.
Create-A-Card, Inc. Michael has served the limousine industry for the past 8 years helping many luxury ground operators generate new business. Michael has developed marketing campaigns, advertisements, and a host of advertising tools over the past twenty years for businesses. Within the limousine industry, Michael's work has included marketing tools for: Krystal, Tiffany, Ultra, MTG Parts, Limousine Digest, Cadillac, SCB, Universal Limousines, and hundreds of limousine business owners worldwide.
Royal Coachman Worldwide Jon Epstein is the president of Royal Coachman Worldwide in Orange, N.J. where he oversees operations, fleet and vehicle service. He is a member of the Board of Directors of the Limousine Associations of New Jersey, and a member of the Association of Corporate Travel Executives, the Executive Association of New Jersey and the National Limousine Association. Epstein joined Royal Coachman 22 years ago after graduating from Lafayette College.
Silver Oak Limousine Bill Faeth is a former golf professional, entrepreneur, restaurant owner, and marketing guru that has grown Silver Oak Limousine of Nashville, TN from $0 to over a $1,000,000 in sales in 18 months. Bill has used 15 years of business experience and his marketing degree from UCLA to catapult Silver Oak into the national spotlight as one of the fastest growing companies in the industry. In May of 2006 Bill launched Silver Oak Limousine after spending the last six years growing his current company, GlowGolf from 1 store to a retail chain of 69 locations nationwide. GlowGolf is a glow in the dark miniature golf store that was founded by Bill and his wife Brea in 2000 to capitalize on the need for family entertainment in local shopping malls. With an aggressive marketing plan, a team of experienced employees, and a fresh approach to the livery industry Silver Oak has secured some of the largest corporate clients in Nashville while building an extensive national affiliate network. Bill has generated two distinct revenue streams in the corporate market and the retail market through extensive and diverse fleet allocation and marketing. By providing both services Silver Oak has been able to capture a significant percentage of the Nashville market share while providing the highest level of service to all clients. Silver Oak has grown at over 22% a month since June of 2007.
Overland Limousine Service Diane Forgy prompted her parents to start a limousine service when she was in high school. After completing college and working outside of the company in commercial real estate, she returned to the family business in 1987, assumed the lead role in day-to-day operations in 1991 and took complete ownership in 1998. Overland Limousine Service grew very rapidly during these years and now is established as the highest volume limousine service in Kansas City. Forgy is First Vice President of the National Limousine Association. She has been a member of the Limousine Success Group since 2004.
ECOLIMO Y. Fray is the founder and CEO of ECOLIMO, LLC an ecological chauffeured transportation company and Certified Woman Owned Business (WBE 2005109135). ECOLIMO was the very first company to utilize alternatively fueled vehicles in the business of luxury-chauffeured ground transportation. Y founded the company in 2004, prior to which she worked as an executive chauffeur for CLS Transportation – Los Angeles, Fleetwood Limousine Ltd, and Gallant Limousine Services. In 1989, she also found YCO Transportation, Inc., a premium limousine company serving corporate business and entertainment management. Ms. Fray has concurrently worked in legal career-oriented positions, such as legal assistant and paralegal intern for companies including Leonard & Stover. Bet Tzedek, the Women Lawyers Association of Los Angeles – Jail Project, ACLU of Southern California, The California Appellate Project and We the People. Ms. Fray holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in political science from the University of California at Los Angeles, where she graduated Cum Laude. She holds an A.A. in paralegal studies from West Los Angeles College, where she also graduated Cum Laude. She attended law school briefly at the University of West Los Angeles before returning to the limousine business. Y also attended the Bob Bondurant School of Professional Driving in Chandler, Arizona, earning her Certified Executive Chauffeur license
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Regency Global Transportation Group Linda Gasper is Senior Vice President and General Manager for Regency Global Transportation Group in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Linda joined Regency in 2002, after being with Embassy Coach from 1996 as Vice President and General Manager. Previously, Linda was a co-owner of Carriage Limousine Services in Pittsburgh from 1987 to 1995. Linda has been very involved with charitable organizations during her career and currently serves on the board of the Andy Russell Celebrity Golf Classic and the Mercy Hospital Foundation.
Valera Global Naomi brings more than 36 years of experience in sales, marketing and customer relations to her role at Valera Global. As Senior Vice President, she is responsible for directing the company's sales and marketing initiatives, personally conducting sales seminars and overseeing customer service. Naomi also played a key role in developing the company's rigorous employee training program. Prior to Valera Global, Naomi was the Nationwide Training Director for the Wilfred American Educational Corporation, where she managed the business school's network of technical training centers. Naomi also served as a Supervisor at S.M. Stoller Corporation, an engineering consulting firm. In 2007, Naomi was named Enterprising Woman of the Year by Enterprising Woman Magazine. She was also a nominee for the 2002 NAWBO Signature awards, 10+ Years. She received a Bachelor of Arts in Art Education and Psychology from Queens College and attended New York University for graduate studies in Master of Arts in Art Therapy. As breast cancer survivor she supports many philanthropic organizations such as Cancer Research & Treatment Fund, as well as other women's organizations. She is an active member of Women's Presidents Organization as well as a member of Meeting Professionals International, National Business Travel Association and National Association of Women Business Owners
Aventura Worldwide Transportation Got started in the Transportation business in 1975 as a chauffeur in Miami Worked up to General Manager for the company, left the company in 1987 to work for another company as the President, left in 1991 to be the president of the local Carey franchise company in Miami and Ft Laud, Left Carey in 1992 and started Aventura Limousine Service with four rental town cars and 2 used limousines. Revenue has risen each and every year and will finish 2007 with over 15 million in sales. Also a co-owner in a very successful Motor Coach company with 10 full size Motor Coaches and two mini-buses and a very successful auto repair shop that specializes in warranty work . Also a partner in a transportation company in Orlando, FL
Managing Agency Group Ray Gooley joined the marketing department of Aetna Casualty & Surety when he graduated from college. In 1995 he moved to Hilb Rogal & Hobbs. Later, in 2001, he became vice president of HRH/Managing Agency Group. In this position he is responsible for the marketing and production of the Limousine Insurance Program. Gooley is a member of the National Limousine Association, the New England Livery Association and the Limousine Operators of Connecticut. He repeatedly has been elected a vendor member of the NLA Board of Directors.
Greene Classic Limousines Jeff Greene is the president of Greene Classic Limousines that he founded in 1988. He just has completed two years as president of the National Limousine Association and six years as a member of the NLA Board of Directors. He currently is vice president of the Georgia Limousine Association (GLA). Greene Classic Limousines, which has 63 vehicles and is the largest livery transportation company in Georgia, recently was ranked #1 Limousine Company" in Atlanta for the fourth successive year by the Atlanta Business Chronicle and was named "Operator of the Year" (Large Company Category) by LCT in 2003. Greene left the Atlanta Police Department after 15 years to build the limousine company he launched while on the force.
LEADER Worldwide Chaufeurring Bruce Heinrich spent the decade following college modeling and acting in Europe, Asia and the U.S. Bored and disillusioned with the glamour industry, he took a guest services position at a Ritz-Carlton hotel and discovered his passion for anticipating and meeting guests' needs with first class service. Two years later Heinrich turned to chauffeuring and subsequently founded LEADER LLC Worldwide Chauffeured Services in Kansas City with one car. The company now boasts a fleet of sedans, limousines, SUVs and vans.
Julie Herring Julie's Limousines & Coachworks Julie Herring opened the doors of Julie's Limousines & Coachworks in Clearwater, Florida in 1986. She started with one vehicle purchased at an auto auction. After 10 years of chauffeuring at night and managing by day, Herring hung up her "driver's hat" to devote all her time to growing the business. Corporate relationships became the company's lifeblood and her background in chauffeuring, dispatching and up-front promotion work catapulted the company forward. Herring now is serving her third year as a member of the NLA Board of Directors.
Windy City Limousine George Jacobs built American Limousine into the largest Limousine Company in America in one city. In 1998 he sold to Carey International, stayed on with them for 7 years, briefly retired, and has returned with a vengeance, starting Windy City in 2006 and making LCT's top 100 in his 2nd year. This former 6 time president of the NLA has bested the IRS, testified in front of Congress, and been LCT's Operator of the Year as well as Entrepreneur of the Year. He loves this industry and feels best when he is able to help others succeed.
Aries Limousine Service Mr. Philip S. Jagiela, of Bucks County, Pennsylvania, founded Aries Limousine Service in 1988. His initial "fleet" consisted of one stretch limousine that has grown to over 20 diverse vehicles. He has been passionately involved in the transportation industry since day one. Through the years, different transportation opportunities were implemented to serve the public need and increase company revenues by performing as a sub contractor for a County operated "share ride" service for senior citizens, along with Philadelphia County "para-transit" service. He has been an active member of the Philadelphia Regional Limousine Association since 1995 serving first on their Executive Board, then as the Secretary/Treasurer, which allowed him to successfully obtain the current position of President where he has been serving since March 2006.
International Limousine Service Richard Kane is president and chief executive officer of International Limousine Service, a company that has grown approximately 20% annually for the last four consecutive years. International Limousine Service has a fleet of 120 vehicles and a staff of 200 employees. Kane is very active in the Washington D.C. metropolitan area luxury ground chauffeured transportation industry and serves as a board member of the National Limousine Association and the Washington Metropolitan Limousine Association.
Lindsey Limousine Michael Lindsey is the president and chief executive officer of Lindsey Limousine in South Windsor, Conn. He founded the company is 1989. In 2000 Limousine & Chauffeured Transportation magazine awarded Lindsey the honor of "Operator of the Year." His fleet has grown since the company's launch and now includes sedans, stretch, super-stretch and mega-stretch limousines, SUVs, vans and coaches. "We are an exclusive Connecticut limousine company offering award-winning service…no excuses" is the pledge that headlines Lindsey's web site.
The Limousine Scene Jim Luff is the CEO of The Limousine Scene of Bakersfield, CA. Luff also serves as a member of the management team of a Bakersfield based NASCAR Raceway. Luff has a private consulting business that advises limousine companies throughout the nation in developing management and operational policies as well as developing marketing plans. He is a contributing feature writer for Limousine & Chauffeured Magazine and has served as an expert witness on legal matters in the limousine industry. Jim is actively involved in his community participating in many community charities. He volunteers his time at the Police Activities League teaching a weekly social development class for boys. He is an active member of the Chamber of Commerce. He is a youth teacher for Junior Achievement as well as serving as the president of CARE, an at-risk youth oriented non-profit agency. He is also a fundraiser for the CHP Widows and Orphans Fund and the 911 Dispatcher Recognition Program. Professionally, Jim is a member of the Greater California Limousine Association and the National Limousine Association and was recognized in 2001 by LCT Magazine as one of the top limousine operators in the United States. In 2004 he was named Operator of the Year (Nationwide) by Limo Digest Magazine. He is a forum leader on Limos.com, a worldwide forum for limousine operators.
Valera Global Robert Mackasek joined Valera Global in 2000 and has served as the company's CEO since 2005. As CEO, he is tasked with providing the strategic direction for the entire organization, as well as creating the specific policies and procedures required for its implementation. He also is a member of the company's Board of Directors and acts as their liaison in corporate affairs. Before joining Valera Global, Mackasek maintained a private law practice specializing in transportation. For nearly two decades, he represented major fleets in the New York City area in their daily corporate, regulatory and personnel matters. Prior to that, he was First Deputy Commissioner of the New York City Taxi and Limousine Commission where he was responsible for the day-to-day operations of the agency.
Stardust Cruises Limousine Service A native of California's Central Coast, Susie Martin has been an entrepreneur all her adult life. She has worked as a commercial fisherman, owned a seafood market and restaurant, an automotive repair business, and is a working registered nurse. She and her husband, Ken Martin, started Stardust Cruises Limousines in 2002. They were the first company to introduce the limo bus to the Central Coast market, and now have a diverse fleet of 6 vehicles consisting of a classic 1930 Model A stretch, a Lincoln 5th door, a limo van, a Hummer stretch and 2 limo buses. Recipient of the 2006 Operator of the Year Award and Business Card of the Year, Susie is a proud member of the NLA and the Greater California Livery Association.
Rosedale Livery Limited Craig McCutcheon is president of Rosedale Livery Limited, a limousine business founded by his father in 1981. The company operates 80 vehicles and employs 30 full time staff members and approximately 110 chauffeurs. McCutcheon is currently in his second three-year term on the NLA Board of Directors; he is the first Canadian to serve in this capacity. In addition, he holds the position of president of the Ontario Limousine Owners Association (OLOA).
LCT Magazine Sara McLean was hired by Bobit Publishing Company (now Bobit Business Media) in 1991 and tasked to revamp the sales and marketing programs for LCT Magazine and the LCT Show. In response since then, she has grown the "journal of record" publication to one that is ranked among the company's top three most profitable (of more than 20), reached a pinnacle of 3,800 attendees at the 2006 Las Vegas convention and developed four additional profit centers including the LCT Leadership Summit, the LCT Eastern Conference, a products department that sells myriad business tools to the livery trade, and the management company of the National Limousine Association.
Create-A-Card, Inc. Arthur Messina started Create-A-Card, Inc. in the Fall of 1986. The vision was to provide the transportation industry with the most affordable marketing and printing solutions available. He brings over 20 years of marketing, printing and consulting knowledge to livery enterprise. He frequently is published in many trade journals including LCT Magazine.
Executive Chauffeuring School, Inc. Scott Mezger has been co-owner of a family-owned limousine operation since 1987. He and his wife are also owners of the Executive Chauffeuring School, and entity that was already well known when they acquired it more than 10 years ago. In his capacity as teach, Mezger instructs professional chauffeur candidates in the classroom, on videotape and in print. He frequently writes on chauffeur training issues for LCT Magazine.
James Limousine Service James Moseley started James Limousine Service in 1982. In the years since then he has grown the company to a 27-vehicle fleet that services southern New Jersey and the greater Philadelphia market. In 1997 LCT named James Limousine Service Best Medium Size Operator. Moseley also owns the limousine software company Trip Tracker. He is a founding member of the South Jersey Limousine Association and has served four terms as its president. He currently is in his third year on the National Limousine Association's Board of Directors.
Jim Murray Ford Motor Company Jim has been with Ford since 1990 primarily working in the Powertrain area until he started with the QVM program in 2002. Jim's previous positions include design and release engineer, calibration engineer, quality engineer and program management engineer for various vehicle lines including the Mustang. His current responsibilities are four vocations within the QVM umbrella including Limousine, Shuttle Bus, Mobility and Motorhome. Jim supports the limousine industry with two vehicle lines, Town Car and Expedition/Navigator and the Shuttle Bus industry with E & F Series products. Jim is the key engineering interface that delivers voice of the customer information to Ford's Product Development teams.
National Limousine Association (NLA) Patricia Nelson was named executive director of the National Limousine Association in January 2007. Prior to joining the organization two years earlier as NLA deputy executive director, she was publisher and general manager of Family Business Publishing Company, a Philadelphia-based information company that serves family company owners around the world. While in this role, she was instrumental in the founding of the American Alliance of Family Businesses, a national association of family-owned companies. Before this Nelson led the conference division of IDD Enterprises, then a Dow Jones company, where she produced business development events for the journal of record Mergers & Acquisitions. She began her career in marketing services, conference management and publishing at the Hay Group. Nelson was raised in Chicago and received her B.A. in English from Loyola University
Deena Papagni Touch of Class Transportation, Inc. Deena Papagni has been president of A Touch of Class Transportation, Inc. (dba Touch of Class Limousine Service) since 1989. From a start-up with three limousines she has built the company into the largest limousine service in Central California. She attributes this success to her education, which includes a B.A. in business and marketing and a M.B.A., a ferocious work ethic and a growing community. Papagni strongly believes in GPS tracking, recorded phone conversations, visual surveillance and other technological products that protect the company. This year she begins her second term on the NLA Board of Directors.
Peak Performance Strategist, Olympian, Speaker, Author, Father, Chair Guy Vince Poscente knows a little something about focus, commitment, and defying the odds. At age 26, he decided to take up speed skiing and pursue it competitively. Only 4 years later, he was vying for Gold in the Winter Olympics. Now an internationally sought speaker and consultant, Vince is the founder of Be Invinceable Group. With his infectious energy, warmth, and humor, Vince makes each keynote speech and consulting engagement as memorable as it is valuable. Combining lessons from his remarkable Olympic experience with leadership insights from his highly successful business career, Vince has developed a series of proven strategies for attaining and sustaining peak performance, on both an individual and corporate level. Audiences learn how to apply his time-tested techniques to ignite their vision, execute their strategies, and eclipse their competition.
Company Car & Limousine Stephen Qua founded Company Car & Limousine with three cars and applied for NLA membership on the same day in 1994. Since then his organization has grown to ten times its first year's revenue, been named 2002 LCT Operator of the Year Finalist and chosen 2003 LCT Operator of the Year. Qua joined the Limousine Success Group in 1998, was elected to the group's executive committee in 2000 and ultimately served as chairman. He now is serving his third year as a member of the NLA Board of Directors.
Corporate Transportation Solutions As a Captain with a Sacramento, California Regional Fire Department, Christopher Quinn was prepared to manage multiple operations that require oversight of personnel, ground, and air assets during emergency events and training. His working knowledge of the incident command system has allowed him to bring a systematic approach to the management of the day to day operations of CTS, where he is currently the President & CEO. Quinn founded CTS with his wife Shannon, a former National Buyer for Nordstom, after seeing a need to provide superior and consistent service from the perspective of the client. Shannon's corporate travel experience and background with a strong consumer based brand is evident in the service provided daily by the dedicated staff at CTS. Quinn used the California Highway Patrol as a model organization from which to hire retired officers with experience in the chauffeured and VIP protection service for CTS. With this core group of staff, CTS has grown from a 2 car operation to the Sacramento Capitol Regions largest corporate provider serving the needs of their clients in over 500 cities worldwide through their affiliate network. CTS has become the preferred provider to many Fortune 1000 companies, regional air charter companies, and FBO's. Corporate Transportation Solutions was named a National Operator of the Year Finalist for the mid-size fleet category at the 2007 ILCT show in Las Vegas, NV. CTS has been recognized as one of the industries fastest growing companies from its inception in 2002. Quinn has conducted research and written articles for industry publications, and he is an active board member of the Greater California Livery Association. Quinn and his company have been responsible for the introduction of new legislation that has positively affected California operators.
Keller & Heckman LLP Manesh K. Rath is a partner at Keller and Heckman LLP. He represents management in employment law, labor law, and occupational safety and health law. Mr. Rath has authored employment law articles in several publications, including The Labor Lawyer, and is a co-author of the OSHA book, Occupational Safety and Health Law Handbook. His writing has been referenced by attorneys and judges. On developing issues in employment law, he has been quoted in several news publications including HR News, Bloomberg, and Entrepreneur Magazine, and has been interviewed on television and radio news, including, PBS's Nightly Business Report, WAVY-TV and C-SPAN. In numerous cases nationwide, Mr. Rath has conducted litigation, motions, and trials before state and federal courts and state and federal administrative agencies. He has handled cases in more than thirty different jurisdictions throughout the nation. He has been lead counsel defending employers in collective and class action matters involving the Fair Labor Standards Act and state wage-hour laws. Mr. Rath was the lead attorney as amicus counsel before the U.S. Supreme Court in BCI Coca Cola Bottling of Los Angeles v. U.S. EEOC.
Green Ride Global, Inc. Justin Raymond's extensive professional services experience includes over 15 years building and managing companies specializing in business development inside various international transportation industry segments. Complementing this background is his successful track record in marketing and brand-building with consumer and business-to-business Fortune 500 companies such as Coca-Cola, MasterCard, Samsung and Molson Coors. Justin has leveraged his keen sense for identifying industry needs and trends by building his own companies in the transportation and wireless communications sectors.
LCT Magazine Martin joined the staff of LCT as editor on Jan. 2 after working for 10 years as business editor of a suburban Los Angeles newspaper called the Daily Breeze based in Torrance, CA. During his final year there, he also edited a combined business section for the Daily Breeze, the Los Angeles Daily News, and the Long Beach Press-Telegram. Before that, he worked as a reporter at newspapers in California, Florida, and Virginia. He covered such topics as business, police and crime, and local governments.
Attitude New York Jeff Rose is the president and CEO of Attitude New York Chauffeured Transportation. He got his start in the industry driving yellow cabs in New York City while pursuing an acting career. After studying under Dav El "University" founder David Klein, he started Attitude New York in 1986 with one car. Sensing that trends in the industry were going in a new direction, Rose was among the first to ever launch a limousine service with a sedan instead of a stretch limousine. Today Attitude New York caters to New York's most demanding clientele with 36 vehicles and a staff of 70. Rose sits on the board of the New York Limousine Association and is a member of the LCT Editorial Advisory Board.
Commonwealth Worldwide Chauffeured Transportation Dawson Rutter, the president and founder of Commonwealth Worldwide, began his career behind the wheel of a taxi. In 1982 he used his savings to purchase a single luxury transportation vehicle and launched Commonwealth Worldwide. The company grew steadily in the Boston market during the subsequent 20 years and, in 2004, expanded to New York. In 2005, LCT Magazine designated Commonwealth Worldwide the Number One emerging company to watch. Rutter currently is serving on the NLA Board of Directors.
Commonwealth Worldwide Chauffeured Transportation Tami Saccoccio, National Affiliate Director for Commonwealth Worldwide, worked in the corporate travel industry for 15 years as a team leader before assuming her current position. Her prior managerial experience enables her to develop strong relationships and to implement best practices and protocol in the Commonwealth Worldwide affiliate network.
Aventura Worldwide Transportation Ron Sorci is the chief financial officer of Aventura Limousine & Transportation, a 130-vehicle organization headquartered in Miami. He launched his career in the ground transportation industry in1969 when he worked for Fugazy International while attending college. He became CFO of Fugazy in 1972 and, later that decade, fulfilled the same role for Carey International. Subsequently he owned and operated his own company RPS Executive Limousines, Ltd. After selling RPS in 1996, Sorci served as president of U.S. Transportation Systems, Inc. and then president of Precept Transportation before joining Aventura several years ago.
Exclusive Sedan Service Ron Stein is the founder and president of Exclusive Sedan Service, a recognized transportation service based in Los Angeles California. The company began in 1980 as a small operation focused on the corporate and motion picture and television industries. Since the addition of Ron's son, Brandan Stein, the company has tripled in size. Exclusive Sedan Service was most recently recognized as the the 2007 LCT Operator of The Year in the small company category. Exclusive Sedan Service has been a member of the NLA since 1986, Ron was co-chairman of the Los Angeles Airport committee of the Limousine Owners Assoc. of California (LOAC) in 1991and on the board of the Greater California Livery Association (GCLA) from 2003 thru 2005. In addition, Ron and Brandan are members of the newly formed Limousine Benchmarking Group.
Exclusive Sedan Service Brandan Stein is the Vice President of Operations for Exclusive Sedan Service, a position he has held since 2005. As the son of Ron Stein, the company's founder and TITLE, Brandan has been part of the Exclusive Sedan Service team since 1998. After studying business and marketing at College of the Canyons in Santa Clarita, California, Brandan began working with the company full time with a focus on business expansion. Since his appointment as the VP of Operations, Exclusive Sedan has experienced tripling both gross sales and vehicles. The company was most recently awarded the 2007 LCT Operator of the Year as well as the best website award for 2007.
Aventura Worldwide Transportation Scott Tinkler has been with Aventura Worldwide Transportation for two years, but as the son of Neil and Toni Goodman, he has grown up in the business. Scott oversees all aspects of Aventura and is very involved with day to day operations. He spent twelve seasons as equipment manager for the Florida Panthers of the National Hockey League prior to joining Aventura in July of 2005. Scott is also a former U.S. Marine (1988-1992) and Desert Storm Veteran.
Best Worldwide Chauffeured Transportation Robert Vaughan started Best Limousines & Transportation, Inc. in 1995 as a local operator concentrating on retail limousine work. He now operates a fleet of 55 + vehicles specializing in group and special event travel with a nationwide network of affiliates.
Ford Motor Company Doug Walczak has been with the Ford Motor Company for over 22 years. He began his career with the Ford Parts & Service Division in 1985 and has held various positions throughout the company since then. His most recent roles include Ford Division Marketing Communications coordinator, Expedition & Excursion Brand Manager, North America Product Marketing Manager – Small SUV. Currently he is Limousine & Livery Manager. Walczak was named Industry Contributor of the Year in 2007 – only the third person to receive the award in the history of the industry.
Lawyer, entrepreneur, author, professional speaker, philanthropist, & marathon runner. Each of these signifies a commendable achievement for any individual, but together, they form an extraordinary list of credentials for one person to attain. And when that person is a former drug-addicted, alcoholic prostitute, the magnitude of her accomplishments is astonishing. Francine Ward is that person, and her story is compelling. The story of a woman who not only overcame extreme adversity to go on and lead a BIG Life, but who has chosen to turn back and help others create amazing lives as well. But it's not just about her story. Francine Ward comes to the table with a unique blend of competencies making her a viable choice as a speaker or event facilitator. She's a businesswoman who knows what it's like to run her own company, manage staff, and deal with day to day issues that arise. She's a Georgetown educated lawyer, who understands the importance of protecting what's hers, especially her valuable intellectual property. She also possesses the hard core skills often required to make tough business decisions, and the ability to carry them out. She's a professional speaker with the skill to effectively put her thoughts and feelings into words, creating images in a way that her audience can understand. She's an achievement coach with first-hand experience on how to get past the obstacles that stand between you and success, and she understands the importance of baby steps as a means to that success. Finally, as someone who has lived many lives, it's been said that, "Francine has the uncanny ability to understand the human condition like very few people, because she's been there and she's no longer afraid to share it." |
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Curt Andrews 
Perry Barin
Kristina Bouwieri
Rick Brown
Jack Burkert
Dean DeBeer
Tim Delaney
Michael Ellwanger
Jon Epstein
Bill Faeth
Diane Forgy
Y Fray
Linda Gasper
Naomi Glaser
Neil Goodman
Ray Gooley
Jeff Greene
Bruce Heinrich
George Jacobs
Philip Jagiela
Richard Kane
Michael Lindsey
Jim Luff 
Bob Mackasek
Susie Martin
Craig McCutcheon
Sara McLean
Art Messina
Scott Mezger
James Moseley
Patricia Nelson
Vince Poscente
Stephen Qua
Christopher Quinn
Manesh Rath
Justin Raymond 
Martin Romjue
Jeff Rose
Dawson Rutter
Tami Saccoccio
Ron Sorci
Ron Stein
Brandan Stein 
Scott Tinkler
Robert Vaughan
Doug Walczak 
Francine Ward
