Three ARI Employees Attain IARA Certification
MT. LAUREN, NJ - Automotive Resources International (ARI) announced that three more of its vehicle remarketing professionals have been awarded the International Automotive Remarketers Alliance (IARA) Certified Automotive Remarketer (CAR) title.
MT. LAUREN, NJ - Automotive Resources International (ARI), a global fleet management solutions provider specializing in complex car and truck fleets, announced that three more of its vehicle remarketing professionals have been awarded the International Automotive Remarketers Alliance (IARA) Certified Automotive Remarketer (CAR) title.
The three newest recipients are Jennifer Schade, manager vehicle remarketing, Scott Braidwood, manager ARI Buy Direct development, and Steve Johnson, senior remarketer. Combined, these three offer 50 years of vehicle remarketing experience.
These additional certifications attest to the proficiency of ARI remarketing professionals who routinely use all possible sales channels and innovative approaches to maximize vehicle resale values for clients.
"No other fleet management company has more IARA certifications than ARI, which is a reflection of the talent, expertise and initiative behind our fleet management services," commented Bob Graham, director vehicle remarketing, "ARI customers benefit on a daily basis from both the depth of experience of ARI remarketing personnel and the continuity provided by their longevity of tenure."
IARA Certification is based on completion of twenty courses and corresponding exams. Currently, ARI holds four of the thirteen existing IARA CAR certifications. Five additional ARI employees are nearing completion of certification requirements.
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