The momentum continues at ARS — and we’re thrilled to introduce Casey Brabham as East Coast Regional Vice President. With more than 28 years in the equipment industry, Casey brings an unmatched perspective to the team. His background includes experience at a national rental company, time as the owner of an independent rental business, and […]
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Jim Anderson Appointed President of ARS
Big things are happening at American Rental Services — and we are excited to announce a major milestone: Jim Anderson has officially stepped into the role of President. This isn’t just a title change — it’s a signal of what’s next. Jim brings a rare combination of strategic vision, financial expertise, and people-first leadership. With […]
HGAP Partners with ARS to Enter Re-Rental Market
American Rental Services (ARS), a growing re-rental company headquartered in Lansing, Michigan, has purchased a number of HGAP’s most powerful high- pressure portable compressors. ARS doesn’t use them itself; it is a re-rental company that makes equipment such as big booms and big reach telehandlers available to other rental companies, which then provides them to […]
Industry Veterans Launch Aerial Re-Rental
When Ryan VanNest and Tom Saxelby combined their passion for and experience in the equipment rental industry in 2020 to form American Rental Services (ARS), a re-rental company with a specialized focus, the rental industry gained a valuable resource. These two industry veterans, whose relationships in the access industry span decades, saw an opportunity to […]