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About CRA

     The California Rental Association (CRA), represents more than 1,000 contractor/homeowner and party/event rental dealers and suppliers throughout the United States. Since its beginning in 1946, it has evolved into one of the largest and most innovative rental associations in the country.

     CRA has successfully united the rental industry in California and Nevada into a cohesive group of dedicated professional business owners -- acting as one voice on vital issues directly affecting the rental industry. CRA functions through the "committee" system. Committee members advise and recommend methods of action for each interest area.

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Mission Statement
The mission of the California Rental Association is to further the rental concept by representing its members, promoting use by consumers, and augmenting the industry image.

OBJECTIVE:   To provide products and services to its members which will encourage success in their business endeavors.

OBJECTIVE:   To collect and disseminate information pertinent to CRA, its members, manufacturers and suppliers.

OBJECTIVE:   To monitor and influence governmental policies and laws affecting members and the rental industry.

OBJECTIVE:   To increase the public's awareness of the rental industry.

OBJECTIVE:   To provide on-going educational opportunities for members which enhance their proficiency.

OBJECTIVE:   To provide forums for personal interaction among members.

OBJECTIVE:   To maintain relationships with other industry-related organizations, to address common issues in an effective manner.

OBJECTIVE:   To support high standards of professional practices throughout the rental industry.

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Executive Committee:

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Board of Directors:

Tony Beringer Laird A. Burns Alex DuBose Dave W. Dworschak Rusty Parr Patricia Sarris Steve Sawin Paul Schlerf Dennis Wells

Baker Rentals & Sales RentSmart Equipment Rentals, LLC Guy Rents, Inc. Don's Rental, Inc. A V Party Rentals A Party Center / Easy Rentals Valley Tool Rentals EquipRent Quality Equipment Rentals

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P.O. Box 348420 Sacramento, CA 95834-8420 Phone: 916.922.4222   Fax: 916.922.4242 Toll Free: 800.272.7400

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Staff
Dale Blackwell,
Executive Director
dblackwell@craonthenet.org

Vicky Blackwell,
Controller
vblackwell@craonthenet.org

Carol Murphy,
Member Services Coordinator
murphy@craonthenet.org

Rosemary O'Brien,
Publications Coordinator
obrien@craonthenet.org

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Committees

Associate Member Liaison Committee
Torsten Erbel
Multiquip, Inc.
P.O. Box 6254
Carson CA 90749-6254
Phone: (310) 537-3700, (800) 421-1244
Fax: (310) 537-3927
terbel@multiquip.com

Convention Committee
Ken DeVries
All Star Rents
2525 Claybank Rd.
Fairfield, CA 94533
Phone: (707) 429-3884
Fax: (707) 429-5285
office@allstarrents.com

Education, Training & Safety Committee
Dennis Wells
Quality Equipment Rentals
711 N. La Brea Ave.
Inglewood CA 90302-2203
Phone: (310) 677-7600
Fax: (310) 677-7857
qerental@pacbell.net

Governmental Relations Committee
Ken DeVries
All Star Rents
2525 Claybank Rd.
Fairfield, CA 94533
Phone: (707) 429-3884
Fax: (707) 429-5285
office@allstarrents.com

Insurance Committee
Dennis Turner
PDQ Rentals
10826 Shoemaker Ave.
Santa Fe Springs, CA 90670-4531
Phone: (562) 944-3206
Fax: (562) 944-9151
info@pdqrentals.com

Investment Committee
Robert Pedersen
A Tool Shed, Inc.
55 E. Hamilton Ave.
Campbell, CA 95008-0203
Phone: (408) 374-2236
Fax: (408) 374-1297
robertpedersen@atoolshed.com

IT Committee
David W. Dworschak
Don's Rentals, Inc.
2274 Columbia Blvd.
Saint Helens, OR 97051-1699
Phone: (503) 397-0585
Fax: (503) 397-7937
dave@donsrental.com

Long Range Planning Committee
Paul Arbon
U-Rent, Inc.
92 N. Dawson Dr. Camarillo, CA 93012-8002
Phone: (805) 484-7961
Fax: (805) 482-3631
paul@urentinc.com

Membership Committee
Ray Kay
Delano Rental / Kay Equip. Co.
P.O. Box 39
Delano, CA 93216-0039
Phone: (661) 725-4141
Fax: (661) 725-4167
thelmak@copper.net

Party Council
Patricia Sarris
A Party Center / Easy Rentals
824 Francisco Blvd. W.
San Rafael, CA 94901-5360
Phone: (415) 456-5970
Fax: (415) 456-3041
olivepatte@comcast.net

Rental Services Industry Foundation
Laird A. Burns
RentSmart Equipment Rentals, LLC
450 North State Street
Hemet, CA 92543
Phone: (951) 765-6100
Fax: (661) 834-0678
lburns@rentsmart951.com

WRS Marketing Committee
Robert Pedersen
A Tool Shed, Inc.
55 E. Hamilton Ave.
Campbell, CA 95008-0203
Phone: (408) 374-2236
Fax: (408) 374-1297
robertpedersen@atoolshed.com

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