ARA CONVENTION

Achievements of a Career During the annual event, awards

were given to deserving ARA members and companies for their industry achievements.

LIFETIME HONORARY MEMBER was bestowed to a surprised but worthy Gary Bevell, left, founder of Wayne Auto Salvage, Inc., Goldsboro, NC. After receiving the award, Dale said, “ARA was my insurance policy. It got me going, made me protect myself and my business.

I think I only missed 2 or 3 shows in my career over 48 years of ARA membership.” PRESIDENT’S AWARD Jeff Schroder, Co-Founder/CEO, Car-Part.com

MEMBER OF THE YEAR Roger Schroder, Co-Founder/ Vice President, Car-Part.com

REGIONAL DIRECTOR OF THE YEAR Shan McMillon, Cocoa Auto Salvage, Inc., Cocoa, FL

AFFILIATE CHAPTER OF THE YEAR Automotive Recyclers Association of Rhode Island, Cumberland, RI

CAR MEMBER OF THE YEAR Nordstrom’s Automotive, Inc., Garretson, SD

GOLD SEAL MEMBER OF THE YEAR Counselman Automotive Recycling, Mobile, AL

ARA EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION APPLE AWARDFred Iantorno, Executive Director, CIECA

OUTGOING COMMITTEE CHAIRS Amanda Matlock – Gold Seal Steve Holland – Events Advisory Sandy Blalock – Affiliate Chapters Greg Bender – Political Action Committee

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