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 a Mechanical Engineering degree from Michigan State, an MBA from the University of Maryland, and a Master of Finance from the University of Florida — plus leadership roles at GM, J.P. Morgan, and Fifth Third Bank — Jim knows how to lead high-performance organizations through growth and transformation.
Since joining ARS as CFO, he’s already made a significant impact. From sharpening our financial focus to strengthening internal systems, Jim has helped lay the foundation for what comes next — and now, he’ll help lead it.
Co-founder Tom Saxelby sees Jim’s appointment as a key move in ARS’s continued expansion:
ARS is hyper focused around our customers, our culture, and the quality rental equipment we represent. Jim Anderson is the perfect person to emphasize servant leadership, a culture of care, and a commitment to both customers and employees.
As the largest aerial and telehandler re-renting company in North America, ARS is moving fast — expanding product lines, optimizing operations, and staying relentlessly focused on our customers. Jim’s appointment marks the beginning of a new phase of smart, sustainable growth.
Welcome to the next era of ARS.
