John M. Haedo, CIC, CRM
Senior Vice President
John Haedo began his insurance career in 1974, a year after his graduation from Temple University in Philadelphia. In 1977, he started Haedo Insurance Agency in Philadelphia, specializing in Property and Casualty and Personal Lines sales. When the last hard market hit in 1985, John closed the doors along with many other independent insurance agents. After a brief stint in the benefits and investments field, John went back to P&C, joining a brokerage firm near his home. In 1989, he began concentrating his efforts exclusively in the equipment rental industry.
Wanting to be back on his own again, John founded NIS with Brian Hall and Mike Thompson. John believes that the customer is #1, period.
Phone: (800) 556-9288
Fax: (800) 556-9299
E-mail: john581@comcast.net
Friday, February 20, 2009
Thursday, February 19, 2009
ARA Members Will Be Recognized for Their Service at The Rental Show
American Rental Association
Moline, IL - During The Rental Show each year, the American Rental Association recognizes individuals for outstanding service to the association and the rental industry. Here is the list of award recipients for The Rental Show 2009, to be held March 2-5 at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta....
Regional Person of the Year Awards
This award recognizes an individual who has made significant contributions at the regional, state or local level. Awards are presented during the regional lunches on March 2.
Region One - Eugene LaPierre, retired, West Springfield, MA.
Region Two - John Haedo, National Insurance Specialists, Garnet Valley, PA.
Region Three - Roscoe Nesmith, Portable Air Conditioning, Cocoa, FL.
Region Five - Dick Fullmer, Caro Rental, Caro, MI.
Region Six - Bob McClelland, Bob McClelland Sales Co./Party On, Buffalo, MO.
Region Six - Michelle Evans, Evans Equipment Co., Glenwood, IA.
Region Seven - Krista L. O’Rourke, USI Rental Specialties, Elizabeth, CO.
Region Eight - Doug Hanson, A-1 Rentals, Billings, MT.
Region Nine - Sherri Creighton, Pleasanton Rentals, Pleasanton, CA.
Region 10 - Ken Fingler, Hayhurst Elias Dudek, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
Moline, IL - During The Rental Show each year, the American Rental Association recognizes individuals for outstanding service to the association and the rental industry. Here is the list of award recipients for The Rental Show 2009, to be held March 2-5 at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta....
Regional Person of the Year Awards
This award recognizes an individual who has made significant contributions at the regional, state or local level. Awards are presented during the regional lunches on March 2.
Region One - Eugene LaPierre, retired, West Springfield, MA.
Region Two - John Haedo, National Insurance Specialists, Garnet Valley, PA.
Region Three - Roscoe Nesmith, Portable Air Conditioning, Cocoa, FL.
Region Five - Dick Fullmer, Caro Rental, Caro, MI.
Region Six - Bob McClelland, Bob McClelland Sales Co./Party On, Buffalo, MO.
Region Six - Michelle Evans, Evans Equipment Co., Glenwood, IA.
Region Seven - Krista L. O’Rourke, USI Rental Specialties, Elizabeth, CO.
Region Eight - Doug Hanson, A-1 Rentals, Billings, MT.
Region Nine - Sherri Creighton, Pleasanton Rentals, Pleasanton, CA.
Region 10 - Ken Fingler, Hayhurst Elias Dudek, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
Thursday, February 5, 2009
ARA Region One Director
From Your Regional Director
In the words of Ben Franklin, "If you fail to train, you are training to fail." The Rental Show, which is March 2-5 at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta, is THE one place you can get training and educational opportunities that can help your business through these challenging times. You can get new ideas, new ways to make money, new ways to save money, new products to carry ... the list goes on and on. Attending the Show is, for each of us, a wise investment in our business and our future. And with the announcement on Monday that discount registration pricing is extended through the Show, it's a more economical investment as well. (You can find details on travel discounts in this e-mail also.)
One of my goals as director was to rejuvenate the Region One Hospitality Suite. I am pleased to announce that through the generosity of several sponsors, the Suite will be open on Tuesday, March 3, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. in room B312 at the Georgia World Congress Center. It will be the chance for you to have a bite to eat, something to drink and to network. The value of what we can learn from each other is tremendous. I need to say a special thank you to our sponsors: National Insurance Specialists, Solutions by Computer and J&J Sales, representing Top-Tec Products, Commercial Seating and Jomar Linens.
I know these times have been tough on us. If you are on the fence between going and not going to the Show, I have a special offer for you. It's important to note that I am making this offer personally. It is not something the ARA is doing, and no other region is eligible for this offer. I am giving away a four-night stay at the Omni Hotel at CNN Center, right next to the Georgia World Congress Center. You will be able to check in on Feb. 28 and check out March 4, allowing you the chance to attend your choice of the pre-Show workshops (Construction U, Events & Tents or Next Generation of Rental Owners, at your own expense) and stay for several days of the Show. The approximate value of the hotel stay is $675 and you can learn more about the Omni here.
If you are interested in winning, please e-mail me at steve.reitter@gmail.com by 5 p.m. Eastern time on Saturday, Feb. 7. The winner will be notified by noon on Monday.
You can find more details on all aspects of The Rental Show online at www.TheRentalShow.com and you can register by clicking here. And if you're looking for a place to eat in Atlanta, you can't miss the Varsity! It's been on the Food Network numerous times and I had lunch there in October. It was awesome (the chili dogs were delicious)!
Discounts Help You Save on Travel
Now is a great time to plan your travel, as there are a variety of airfare discounts available. For example, a round-trip fare from Boston to Atlanta is $159.20 and from New York's LaGuardia it's $169.20. Many of the current discounts require purchasing tickets by Feb. 10 and travel before May 20, which works out well for your travel to The Rental Show. Check the Web site of your favorite airline or travel company to book direct, or call The Travel Business at 800/962-1879 for assistance.
In addition, The Rental Show is registered with AirTran Airways Event Savers Program, which offers a 10 percent discount on the lowest available AirTran one-way fare and other benefits. To take advantage of the program, call 866/68-EVENT (866/683-8368) for reservations. You must use event code ATL030209 and state this is for The Rental Show 2009 when booking. The Travel Business also can assist you with this option.
There also are Atlanta hotel discounts available. Several of The Rental Show's official hotels have lowered their rates for the Show, plus Travel Planners offers its "lowest rate guarantee" for all ARA hotels. Find complete information in the Travel and Housing section of the Show Web site here.
Register for the Region One Lunch, Other Events
Take advantage of all the networking opportunities available during The Rental Show. Be sure to register for the Region One lunch on March 2, sponsored by EDCO - Equipment Development Co. and Kwik-Covers, as well as the Show's two major events: "Georgia on My Mind" on March 2 at the Atlanta Marriott Marquis and "ARA's Gone Country" on March 4 at the Atlanta Civic Center. There's also the new round-table breakfast, which will be a terrific forum for comparing ideas and gaining advice. Details on all of the Show events are online here.
If you have any questions about The Rental Show, please send me an e-mail at steve.reitter@gmail.com or give me a call at 978/562-7317. See you in Atlanta!
Steve Reitter
ARA Region One Director
Robinsons Ace Hardware and Rental
31 Washington St.
Hudson, MA 01749
978/562-7317
In the words of Ben Franklin, "If you fail to train, you are training to fail." The Rental Show, which is March 2-5 at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta, is THE one place you can get training and educational opportunities that can help your business through these challenging times. You can get new ideas, new ways to make money, new ways to save money, new products to carry ... the list goes on and on. Attending the Show is, for each of us, a wise investment in our business and our future. And with the announcement on Monday that discount registration pricing is extended through the Show, it's a more economical investment as well. (You can find details on travel discounts in this e-mail also.)
One of my goals as director was to rejuvenate the Region One Hospitality Suite. I am pleased to announce that through the generosity of several sponsors, the Suite will be open on Tuesday, March 3, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. in room B312 at the Georgia World Congress Center. It will be the chance for you to have a bite to eat, something to drink and to network. The value of what we can learn from each other is tremendous. I need to say a special thank you to our sponsors: National Insurance Specialists, Solutions by Computer and J&J Sales, representing Top-Tec Products, Commercial Seating and Jomar Linens.
I know these times have been tough on us. If you are on the fence between going and not going to the Show, I have a special offer for you. It's important to note that I am making this offer personally. It is not something the ARA is doing, and no other region is eligible for this offer. I am giving away a four-night stay at the Omni Hotel at CNN Center, right next to the Georgia World Congress Center. You will be able to check in on Feb. 28 and check out March 4, allowing you the chance to attend your choice of the pre-Show workshops (Construction U, Events & Tents or Next Generation of Rental Owners, at your own expense) and stay for several days of the Show. The approximate value of the hotel stay is $675 and you can learn more about the Omni here.
If you are interested in winning, please e-mail me at steve.reitter@gmail.com by 5 p.m. Eastern time on Saturday, Feb. 7. The winner will be notified by noon on Monday.
You can find more details on all aspects of The Rental Show online at www.TheRentalShow.com and you can register by clicking here. And if you're looking for a place to eat in Atlanta, you can't miss the Varsity! It's been on the Food Network numerous times and I had lunch there in October. It was awesome (the chili dogs were delicious)!
Discounts Help You Save on Travel
Now is a great time to plan your travel, as there are a variety of airfare discounts available. For example, a round-trip fare from Boston to Atlanta is $159.20 and from New York's LaGuardia it's $169.20. Many of the current discounts require purchasing tickets by Feb. 10 and travel before May 20, which works out well for your travel to The Rental Show. Check the Web site of your favorite airline or travel company to book direct, or call The Travel Business at 800/962-1879 for assistance.
In addition, The Rental Show is registered with AirTran Airways Event Savers Program, which offers a 10 percent discount on the lowest available AirTran one-way fare and other benefits. To take advantage of the program, call 866/68-EVENT (866/683-8368) for reservations. You must use event code ATL030209 and state this is for The Rental Show 2009 when booking. The Travel Business also can assist you with this option.
There also are Atlanta hotel discounts available. Several of The Rental Show's official hotels have lowered their rates for the Show, plus Travel Planners offers its "lowest rate guarantee" for all ARA hotels. Find complete information in the Travel and Housing section of the Show Web site here.
Register for the Region One Lunch, Other Events
Take advantage of all the networking opportunities available during The Rental Show. Be sure to register for the Region One lunch on March 2, sponsored by EDCO - Equipment Development Co. and Kwik-Covers, as well as the Show's two major events: "Georgia on My Mind" on March 2 at the Atlanta Marriott Marquis and "ARA's Gone Country" on March 4 at the Atlanta Civic Center. There's also the new round-table breakfast, which will be a terrific forum for comparing ideas and gaining advice. Details on all of the Show events are online here.
If you have any questions about The Rental Show, please send me an e-mail at steve.reitter@gmail.com or give me a call at 978/562-7317. See you in Atlanta!
Steve Reitter
ARA Region One Director
Robinsons Ace Hardware and Rental
31 Washington St.
Hudson, MA 01749
978/562-7317
Tuesday, February 3, 2009
Region One Hospitality Suite at The Rental Show
Tuesday, March 3rd - 5 to 7 PM
Georgia World Congress Center - Room B312
-Sponsored by the ARA State Rental Associations of Region One
CT - MA - ME - NH - NY - RI - VT
-National Insurance Specialists is a vendor sponsor
Georgia World Congress Center - Room B312
-Sponsored by the ARA State Rental Associations of Region One
CT - MA - ME - NH - NY - RI - VT
-National Insurance Specialists is a vendor sponsor
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