I'm thrilled to announce that Bay Area Racing Limos, Inc has been awarded the 2007 - 2008 Operator of the Year by our national franchise headquarters, Racing Limos, Inc in Naples, Florida! There are nearly 60 Racing Limos Franchisees across the nation so it certainly is a HUGE honor! The trophy was awarded to me by Racing Limos, Inc CEO Bryan Pease at the annual franchisee conference at Las Vegas Motor Speedway in February.
In addition to receiving the Operator of the Year trophy, we were also awarded prizes for Best Marketing Idea and Best Web Site! Wow...now I know what it's like to sweep an awards ceremony!
I must give thanks to a few people (wait...where's my notes!?) as our success has had some help! First, thanks to my mom, Sandi. It was her initial investment that started the company 2 years ago. She's also been there to help along the way and continues to be supportive when the going gets tough. Thanks to my solid rock...my girlfriend Caryn who's never once waivered her support while I was answering the phones all day and than out driving clients till the wee hours! I'm still a slave to the phone but rarely am behind the wheel nowadays. Thanks to my daughter Mandi, who was our Chief Detailer at one time. Its not a fun job cleaning up after people who've been partying all night long! She's moved and longer with us and we miss her!
Thank you to my buddy Jeff Ghilarducci! Jeff helped me drive home THREE limos we purchased in other states. Our very first limo, the 2004 #34 Pontiac Grand Prix Stretch (no longer owned) we drove all the way from southern Florida and the 2006 #49 Dodge Charger Stretch which we drove back from Phoenix, Az. The 2007 Black Charger w/Lambo Doors we drove home from Cincinnati, Ohio. Lotsa laughs on the road as we drew attention where ever we went!
Thanks to Driver Thaddeus Banks whose forever positive jovial attitude and professionalism has made many of our clients very happy! Also, cudos go out to Driver Karen Gaskin who had for years dreamed of driving a limo. She continues to do a great job and the clients all just LOVE her! She's SO good with the kids that she's become our resident "Kids Party" Driver! Thanks to Driver James Dean who's definitely Mr. Consistent around here. Always available for that last minute job and those dreaded 4am airport runs!
So, stay tuned for more stuff! I've got a bunch of pokers in the fire and will keep ya'll updated!!
