MARLTON, N.J. – Nov. 13, 2024 – The National Limousine Association (NLA) – the organization responsible for and dedicated to representing the interests of the chauffeured ground transportation industry at the global, national, state and local levels – today announces the results of its board election for the 2025-2028 term. The six newly elected board members include:
- Jason Kaplan (At-Large Region):
- Founder & CEO of The Driver Provider in Phoenix
- Nine years of service on the NLA board to date
- Co-chair of Show Management and Public Relations Committees
- Karl Guenther (Central Region):
- President & CEO of Statement Limousine in Cleveland
- Second term serving on the board
- Co-founder of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Council; Co-chair of Show Education Committee; and member of Scholarship and Membership Committees
- Joe Gulino (Northeast Region):
- President of Gem Worldwide Ground Transportation in Woodbridge, N.J.
- First time on NLA board
- Current First Vice President of the board for the Chauffeured Transportation Association of New Jersey (CTANJ)
- Kevin Illingworth (West Region):
- President of Classique Worldwide Transportation in Orange, Calif.
- 12 years of service on the NLA board to date
- Past president of the Greater California Livery Association (GCLA) for seven years
- Co-chair of the Charity and Scholarship Committees
- Kyara Kahakauwila (Canadian Region):
- Owner of L.A. Limousines & Transportation Services in Victoria, British Columbia
- First time on NLA board
- Member of the Show Education and Membership Committees
- Previously served as Director of the Better Business Bureau of Vancouver Island
- Karim Maachi (International Region):
- CEO of Cardel Group in Paris
- Second term serving on the board
“Congratulations to all the newly elected board members and thank you to everyone who ran in the election. Your dedication and passion for our industry are commendable, and it is reassuring to know that we have so many qualified individuals ready to contribute their time and effort,” said Brett Barenholtz, President of the NLA.
The NLA board – comprised of 23 elected leaders – works diligently to advance the organization’s mission of educating and supporting its members while advocating for the chauffeured transportation industry. For more information on the NLA, visit www.www.limo.org
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About the National Limousine Association
The National Limousine Association is an organization responsible for and dedicated to representing the interests of the ground transportation industry at the global, national, state, and local level. It is the unified voice of this industry – linking transportation industry professionals from owners and operators to suppliers, manufacturers, regional and state limousine associations. With 1,300+ NLA members, the Association is committed to exceeding expectations with regards to professionalism, transportation efficiency and safe riding.