ARA hires new director of member relations

Vince Edivan is the Automotive Recyclers Association’s (ARA) new director of member relations as of June 3. ARA, Manassas, Virginia, is an automotive recycling industry association.

In his new position, Edivan will be working closely with ARA leaders and Senior Director of Member Services Kelly Badillo to grow the association’s membership and increase communication to existing ARA members. 

“Vince has a proven history of being a results-oriented team leader with over 15 years of experience in the auction and insurance industries,” says Executive Director Sandy Blalock. “We look forward to putting his insight and talents to use for the ARA membership.” 

Edivan is familiar with the professional automotive recycling industry and ARA, having worked as director of vehicle management with Copart, Dallas, from 2016-2018. He will be traveling around the country to meet with existing and prospective ARA members as well as engaging with the current membership through multiple communication platforms, ARA reports in a news release. 

“I am excited for the opportunity to join the ARA team,” Edivan says. “My goal will be to work directly with members and nonmembers 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.”