About ARA Foundation
Overview
About the ARA Foundation
We invest in individuals through scholarships, training grants, and educational programs that open doors to career growth and professional success. By providing these opportunities, we also help develop the next generation of rental industry leaders.
Our commitment extends beyond the workplace—we’re here for our communities when they need us most. Through disaster relief grants and community impact initiatives, the ARA Foundation provides meaningful support where it matters.
At the core of everything we do is connection. We foster relationships across the industry through mentoring, networking, and collaborative programs that bring people together to share knowledge, build trust, and grow stronger—together.
ARA Foundation Leadership
Meet Our Board
Chair
Liz Wilson
Sunbelt Temporary Structures
Vice-Chair
Terry Turner
All Occasions Party Rentals
Knoxville, TN
Executive Director
Chris Hammes
ARA
Moline, IL
Treasurer
Thomas Holst
ARA
Moline, IL
Secretary
Jill Peterson
ARA
Moline, IL
Trustee
John Bibbo
Event Source
Cleveland, OH
Trustee
Tony Conant
ARA CEO
Moline, IL
Trustee
Richard DiMarco
ADMAR Construction Equipment & Supplies
Rochester, NY
Trustee
Stacy Irons
Vandalia Rentals
Vandalia, OH
Trustee
Angela Nussel
Premiere Events
Austin, TX
Trustee
Scott Pevey
Ditch Witch
Perry, OK
Trustee
Alicia Waineo
ANA Inc.
Henderson, NV
Trustee
Sarah Wilper
Taylor Rental Center
Manchester, CT