The National Limousine Association (NLA) is a voluntary, non-profit, tax-exempt organization founded in 1985, dedicated to representing and furthering the worldwide, national, state and local interests of the luxury chauffeured ground transportation industry. NLA's members include limousine owners and operators, suppliers, manufacturers, and regional and state limousine associations.
Kyle Hammerschmidt, CAE is the association's executive director since May 2019. The NLA is an official partner of UNICEF USA.
Ride Responsibly Ride Responsibly is an initiative started in February 2015 by the NLA to inform the public in an effort to ensure safer ground transportation. The campaign aims to bridge an industry-wide gap between the rights of passengers and the responsibility of service providers. The campaign establishes best safety practices for prearranged car services and transportation network companies (TNCs), which include ride-hailing app car services.
History Source: 1985: The National Limousine Association is incorporated on March 15. 1987: NLA hires Wayne Smith & Company as its first management company. 1989: NLA and LCT Magazine agree to co-manage an industry trade show. 1991: NLA and LCT sign first formal written agreement to co-manage trade show and share profits. 1997: The "NLA Charity Fund" changes to the "Harold Berkman Memorial Fund" after a vote from the NLA Board. 1998: Wayne Smith and Company is sold to Host Communications who assumes management role of the NLA. 2001: Bobit Business Media is hired as the management company of the NLA. At this time, the NLA has 500 members and $70,000 in assets. 2011: The NLA reaches over 2,000 members and $1,000,000 in assets. 2014: The NLA Board unanimously approves the hiring of EVINS Communications, the NLA's public relations firm.
Board of Directors NamePositionGary BuffoPresidentDouglas SchwartzFirst Vice PresidentJoe IroniSecond Vice PresidentRobert AlexanderTreasurerBrett BarenholtzSecretaryLaura CanadyBylaws Committee Co-ChairJavaid ChaudhryDiane ForgyBylaws Committee Co-Chair Membership Committee Co-ChairJeff GreeneCongress of Association Leaders Co-Chair Nominating Committee Co-ChairKevin IllingworthScholarship Committee Co-ChairJason KaplanPublic Relations Committee Co-Chair Sponsorship Committee Co-ChairDonald MahnkeNominating Committee Co-Chair Political Action Committee Co-ChairMichael OldenburgInternational Committee Co-ChairTracy RaimerShow Education Committee Co-Chair Women's Leadership Council Co-ChairErich ReindlScholarship Committee Co-ChairRick VersacePublic Relations Comnmittee Co-ChairMark LeddyVendor Director
Committees Committee Mission Co-Chair Co-ChairAssociation LiaisonProvide support to local groups to strengthen their own memberships; serve as conduit between associationsJeff GreeneAndy ThompsonBylawEnsure NLA rules are followed; recommend changes as needed; oversee bylaw amendment processKevin IllingworthRichard KaneCharity FundraisingRaise funds for NLA philanthropic arm Harold Berkman Memorial FundRobert AlexanderRon SteinFinanceEnsure sound financial standing and long-term stability of NLARobert AlexanderInternationalIdentify and address issues and concerns of non-U.S. membersJoe IroniMichael OldenburgLegislativeFoster proactive government relations program; protect members from harmful regulation and legislation; guide lobbyist(s) engaged to represent NLA interestsRichard KaneScott SolombrinoManagement OversightMonitor performance of NLA’s management company; negotiate new agreements with management company and other service providersJoe IroniDawson RutterMembershipIncrease NLA membership overall; maximize value of NLA membershipLaura CanadyRon SteinNominatingRecruit qualified candidates to serve on NLA Board of Directors; oversee NLA annual election of board membersStephen QuaErich ReindlPolitical ActionRaise funds from membership to support NLA legislative and regulatory goals in the U.S.Christopher QuinnDawson RutterPublic RelationsRobert AlexanderScott SolombrinoScholarshipImplement program for new operators to attend International LCT ShowKevin IllingworthAndy ThompsonShowGuarantee International LCT Show and other NLA-sponsored programs are highly valuable for attendeesDiane ForgyDouglas SchwartzSponsorshipCultivate and secure sponsor relationships; ensure highest value return to sponsors and NLALaura CanadyErich ReindlTechnology & Social MediaStimulate full use of available technology and social media to recruit, retain and inform NLA membersMichael CampbellStephen Qua
Membership Members of the National Limousine Association include companies and organizations operating in the limousine rental and transport industry. The association currently has a membership base of over 2,000 organizations, which encompasses a diverse range of companies such as EmpireCLS, BlackLimousines, Dav El/BostonCoach, Carey International, Detailed Drivers, and Groundlink.
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