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Rermag 5486 Christinewehrman 1
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ARA’s CEO Christine Wehrman to Retire from the Association

Jan. 20, 2016
Christine Wehrman, CEO and executive vice president of the American Rental Association has announced her retirement from ARA to the board of directors after 15 years.

Christine Wehrman, CEO and executive vice president of the American Rental Association has announced her retirement from ARA to the board of directors after 15 years. Wehrman will continue in her position until her successor is named later in the year.

“The board is very proud of the vast achievements provided to members and the industry during her service,” said Terry Turner, current ARA president and owner of All Occasions Party Rentals, Knoxville, Tenn. “Chris led ARA through the years of business consolidation, the 9/11 attacks, the devastation of Hurricane Katrina and the economic recession along with many critical industry and association issues. Her astute association management and leadership skill, along with her ability to work so well with volunteer leaders and staff members have really made a difference for members and the industry.”

Turner also praised Wehrman for implementing an annual strategic planning process directed by the board of directors.

“ARA membership is now at a record high,” he added. “ARA developed an entire industry research program with the ARA Rental Market Monitor and industry performance standards with ARA Rental Market Metrics, complimented with the ARA Rental Penetration Index. ARA’s government affairs program advanced markedly with our work at the federal and state level, and ARA’s political action committee, ARAPAC, strengthened within it.”

Turner said ARA’s current priority remains preparing for The Rental Show 2016 in Atlanta, Feb. 21-24 and that once the show is completed, the association will focus on replacing Wehrman.