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 and President
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
Chief Financial Officer
Jim’s deep background in finance from JP Morgan Chase and Fifth Third Bank. New to the rental industry, Jim is bringing fresh eyes and operational efficiency to the ARS finance team.
Tom DeGeest
Director of Services
Tom has been in the rental business since the late 1990s, previously working with Ryan as the Service Manager at Titan Equipment. Tom focuses on maximizing equipment uptime for ARS customers.
Dirk Payne
Director of Operations
Dirk has managed multiple locations and has been in aerial equipment rental since 2000. Dirk ensures ARS’ rental operations are running seamlessly.
Brian Staub
Head of Rental
Brian is a veteran in the rental equipment industry and brings his vast knowledge and expertise to ARS’ customers to help maximize their fleet goals.
Scott Sensenbrenner
Western Regional Sales Manager
Jen Warner
Service Administrator
Lisa Saxelby
Accounts Receivable
