International Rental Business Leadership Program
This program allows young rental professionals the opportunity to live and job shadow in another country to learn more about the rental industry internationally. Its purpose is to bridge cultures, build global relationships and create new leadership opportunities within the entire rental industry.
The business leadership program is a partnership between the member associations of the Global Rental Alliance to advance careers in rental and increase worldwide awareness of the equipment rental industry. The ARA Foundation facilitates the international rental business leadership program on behalf of the Global Rental Alliance.
Past Participants
The first business leadership participant was Peter Maginnis of SoCal EquipRent, Glendora, Calif. Maginnis visited Kennards Hire P/L in Sydney, Australia, from November 2008 through January 2009. Two more participants traveled abroad during September and October 2009. Todd Daymont, American Party Rentals in Durham, N.C., was in Melbourne, Australia, visiting Harry the Hirer, while Michael Hayek, Kennards Hire, was in the U.S. at Eagle Rentals in Seguin, Texas, Taylor Rental in Fort Worth, Texas, and A & A Tents in Shreveport, La.
Last fall, two additional participants traveled for the business leadership program. Matt Gordon of Centenary Hire, Darra, Queensland, Australia, was at Nor-Val Rentals in Armstrong, British Columbia, Canada, during October, while Brittany Haas of Crown Rental Co., Rosemount, Minn., was at Camden Hire in Camden, New South Wales, Australia, in October and November.
A blog kept by all international rental business leadership participants is available on the Global Rental Alliance website.
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