In addition, Nally has been involved with ARA on the national level as a member of the Construction U task force in 2006. He’s also attended the Leadership Conference, the National Legislative Caucus in Washington, D.C., and supports ARAPAC. He is a longtime attendee of The Rental Show.

Regional Persons of the Year

These awards honor members who have made outstanding contributions to the association and the rental industry on the regional, state, provincial or local levels.

Region 1 – Steve Reitter, Robinsons Hardware, Hudson, Mass.

Region 2 – Michael Yamrock, Drake’s Rental, Phillipsburg, N.J.

Region 3 – Tony Long, Mint Hill Tool Rental, Charlotte, N.C.

Region 4 – Frederick Dupy, American Party Rental, Austin, Texas

Region 5 – Chris Wright, House of Rental, Skokie, Ill.

Region 6 – Willy Hay, Oak Grove Rental, Oak Grove, Mo.

Region 7 –Robert Nally, Apache Equipment Corp., Phoenix

Region 8 – Brett Richter, Double R Rental & Sales, Langley, Wash.

Region 9 – Becky Wittmer, Lewis Rents, San Lorenzo, Calif.

Region 9 – Nancy Quintel, Lewis Rents, San Lorenzo, Calif.

Region 10 – Angie Venekamp, Rental Network, Squamish, British Columbia, Canada

President’s Image Award

This is a business facility or store award celebrating a commitment to improving the rental industry image through a remodeling, rebuilding or renovation project.

Region 2 – Melani Kodikian, CERP, A to Z Party Rental, Montgomery, Pa.

Region 7 – Rob Robben, CERP, Robin Event Rental, Loveland, Colo.

Region 10 – Andrew Paquette, CERP, Bravo Party Rental, Dorval, Quebec, Canada