American Rental Services focuses on re-renting (sub-rental) high-lift aerial equipment throughout North America.
Founded by two industry veterans whose knowledge in the access industry span decades, the ARS team is helping rental companies find the right piece of aerial equipment for their customers’ applications.
Here’s how our process works.
Why Choose American Rental Services?
Partnership
We partner exclusively with rental companies to “fill in the gap” where a specific piece of equipment is needed for your customer. We will never rent to the end user, your customer.
Superior Equipment
Our sub-rental fleet consists of equipment from quality manufacturers such as JLG, Genie, and Skyjack. You’ll be proud to re-rent our new and late-model equipment to your customers.
Fleet Telematics
You’ll have equipment location, fault codes, engine hours, and asset health data available to you in real time.
Financial Benefit
By sub-renting equipment from American Rental Services, you can expand your product offering and reduce your risk. It’s a smart business decision!
Who is American Rental Services?
The American Rental Services team is made up of industry veterans. Our primary focus is finding the right piece of equipment for the right applications.
The ARS Leadership Team
Ryan VanNest
Co- Founder
Ryan has spent his entire career in the rental business. During high school he worked in the wash bay at an equipment yard, after several positions this led him to starting Titan Equipment. Titan grew to five rental locations in Michigan before selling the company in 2012. Ryan’s deep understanding of rental yard needs benefits all of ARS customers.
Tom Saxelby
Co-Founder
Tom has been involved in the AWP industry for over 20 years including within retail, wholesale and manufacturing, working first for Grove Manufacturing and then for Genie for over 20 years. Saxelby’s industry knowledge, experience, & customer relationships are a natural fit for a re-rental business servicing rental yards throughout North America.
Jim Anderson
President
Tom DeGeest
Director of Services
Dirk Payne
Director of Operations
Brian Staub
Head of Rental
Casey Brabham
East Regional Vice President
Clay Price
National Account Manager
Scott Sensenbrenner
Western Regional Sales Manager
Ryan Saxelby
Inside Sales
Erik Huth
Northeast Regional Service Manager
Gary Eglin
West Coast Service Manager
Nick Priesman
South Central Service Manager
Steve Wozniak
Service Manager
Jen Warner
Service Administrator
Lisa Saxelby
Accounts Receivable
