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ARA is excited to announce the hiring of Vince Edivan as Director of Member Relations effective June 3, 2019. In his new position, Vince will be working closely with ARA leaders and Senior Director of Member Services, Kelly Badillo, to grow the Association membership and increase communication to existing ARA members. “We are delighted to have Vince on board,” said Executive Director, Sandy Blalock. “Vince has a proven history of being a results-oriented team leader with over 15 years of experience in the auction and insurance industries. We look forward to putting his insight and talents to use for the ARA membership.” Vince is familiar with the professional automotive recycling industry and ARA, having worked as Director of Vehicle Management with COPART from 2016-2018. He will be travelling around the country to meet with existing and prospective ARA members as well as engaging with the current membership through multiple communication platforms. “I am excited for the opportunity to join the ARA team,” said Vince. “My goal will be to work directly with members and non-members to share ARA’s exciting changes and hard-fought victories that continue to enhance its ability to serve and protect the recycling industry at large, as well the individual recycler.”