The American Rental Association (ARA) state chapters of Maryland and Virginia recently held their board elections. See below who will be serving as board members on their respective state chapters this year.
An * indicates a brand-new member of the state’s board of directors.
ARA of Maryland board members:
President: Steve Creamer, ABC Rental Center, Rosedale
Vice president: Reggie Eda, Oxon Hill Rentals, Fort Washington
Secretary: Tara Franklin, Sugarplum Tent Co., Boyds
Board member: Russ Hicks, AAA Party Rentals, Laurel
Board member: Robert Neal, B & W Equipment & Supply Corp., Annapolis Junction
* Board member: Brittany Sleight, Elite Tents and Events, Sykesville
*Associate member director: Tyler Gullivan, Gullivan Sales, Forest Hill
ARA of Virginia board members:
President: Lee Gibson, Bay Equipment, Newport News
Vice president: Matt Smith, Special Events Entertainment, Portsmouth
Treasurer: Danny Showalter, CVR Rentals, Waynesboro
Secretary: Tina Behnke Spencer, AirPac Rents, Front Royal
Board member: David Darby III, Rent-E-Quip, Colonial Heights
*Board member: Andrew Owens, Clements Tent Rentals, Warsaw
*Board member: Ned Parker, CERP, Party Perfect, Richmond
Board member: Woody Thomas, Magic Special Events, Richmond
Associate member director: George Kidwell, Skyjack, Baker, W.Va.