2005 National Vehicle Leasing Association Annual Conference Drives the Future of Vehicle Leasing.

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. -- The 2005 National Vehicle Leasing Association (NVLA) Annual Conference held May 18th - 21st, 2005 at the Wyndham Palace Hotel in Lake Buena Vista, Florida, was an outstanding success. Attendees from all segments of the vehicle leasing industry met to determine effective ways to interact and improve the future of vehicle leasing. Attendance at the NVLA Annual Conference is open to all vehicle industry lessors, manufacturers, and suppliers of goods and services.

DaimlerChrysler, Ford, and General Motors all made their 2006 Fleet Product and Program presentations during breakfast general sessions, which were highly effective in this new format. NVLA Past President Jerry Duffy of Jefferson Leasing stated, "The manufacturers' breakfast sessions were great. All of the leasing companies were able to get all the information from DCX, Ford, and GM in a fast-moving and graphic manner." Product information and NVLA member programs were announced during these three sessions.

Details of the newly launched NVLA online educational program, Certified Vehicle Leasing Administrator (CVLA) were announced and demonstrated during the conference. CVLA education training and certification testing is now available online at www.nvla.org, under the education tab, to any individual who wants to acquire state of the art training specific to the vehicle leasing industry. Tarry Shebesta, Second Vice President and Electronic Communications Chair of the NVLA explained, "Online CVLA training is a great way for any leasing operation to get excellent training without the expense of travel or time away from the office. Now, at a very reasonable price, a lessor or a financier can get their key staff specifically educated to perform their administrative duties at their own pace."

NVLA Conference attendees achieved a milestone to benefit their chosen charity, Make A Wish Foundation of Orlando. Funds in excess of $10,000 were raised during the conference through donations and an auction, which will grant the wishes of chronically ill children from the Orlando Area.

Annual Elections were held for the national officers of the NVLA at the Annual Meeting on May 19th. Officers elected by the members are: President - Dale Davis of Republic Fleet Services; First Vice President - David Blassingame of AutoFlex Leasing; Second Vice President - Tarry Shebesta of ACS Sales & Leasing; Third Vice President - Michael Wood of Auto One Lease, Inc.; Secretary/Treasurer - Tad Yoder of Marple Fleet Leasing; Director at Large - Scott Crawford of Wilmar, Inc.; Director at Large - Jim Moscatello of USA Financial Services LLC; Associate Director - Kathleen Everhart of GMI Insurance. When passing the gavel to the new President, immediate Past-President Rob Rogers of Vanguard Lease Company noted, " I am excited to serve in the coming year with such a dedicated and multitalented team of people, to continue the battle for prosperity in the vehicle leasing industry."

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About the National Vehicle Leasing Association (NVLA)

NVLA provides educational opportunities, promotes responsible legislation and communicates with members regarding developments and trends in vehicle leasing. NVLA promotes the independent leasing industry while encouraging the highest ethical and professional standards.