Mary Crosslin of Alert Rental Honored with the 2024 ARA Industry Impact Award
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Alert Rental proudly announces that Mary Crosslin, Co-President and Chief Operating Officer, has been selected to receive the prestigious 2024 Industry Impact Award from the American Rental Association (ARA). This award recognizes Mary’s outstanding contributions, leadership, and dedication to advancing the rental industry through innovation, collaboration, and service.
The ARA Industry Impact Award honors individuals who have made significant, lasting contributions to the rental sector. Mary’s leadership in balancing her responsibilities at Alert Rental with her active participation in the ARA community has left an indelible mark on the industry. For the past four years, she has demonstrated a commitment to fostering connections and driving progress, consistently advocating for rental businesses of all sizes.
“Winning ARA’s prestigious 2024 Industry Impact Award is an honor, and I am genuinely humbled because I know the quality of nominees for each ARA award,” said Mary Crosslin. “And ultimately, it is not about the recognition but the opportunity to foster innovation, collaboration, and connections within our industry.”
“I am deeply grateful to my team at Alert for allowing me the time to volunteer and participate, and to my fellow members for their insights and generosity during my time on the SIG Group, ARA Committees, and ARA Board,” Mary added. “The lasting friendships that I have made in this industry have helped shape my career, and my clients inspire me every day as a small business owner/entrepreneur. This award is not the culmination of anything, because I will continue to engage and encourage our members and associate members to become involved at the state and national level, as this industry is like no other, and our members make it what it is.”
This well-deserved recognition highlights Mary’s exceptional leadership and passion for the rental industry. The entire Alert Rental team congratulates her on this achievement and looks forward to the continued innovation and positive influence she brings to the industry.
For more information about Mary Crosslin’s contributions and Alert Rental’s commitment to advancing the rental industry, visit Alert Rental’s website.
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