NVLA Presents Jerry Frick of Ford Motor Co. with the Samuel J. Lee Memorial Award

NVLA Presents Jerry Frick of Ford Motor Co. with the Samuel J. Lee 
Memorial Award

PHILADELPHIA--June 3, 2005--The National Vehicle Leasing 
Association (NVLA) presented Jerry Frick, Director of Corporate and 
Government Sales Operations for Ford Motor Company's North American Fleet 
Operations, with its Samuel J. Lee Memorial Award at the association's 
2005 Annual Conference and Exposition in Orlando, Florida. The Samuel J. 
Lee Memorial Award salutes lifetime achievement and significant, lasting 
contributions to the vehicle leasing industry by a non-lessor. Since it 
was established in 1985, the award has been presented to only 13 
recipients 

In presenting the award, Jerry Duffy, Vice President at Jefferson Leasing 
in Crofton, MD, and Chairman of NVLA's Manufacturers Relations Committee, 
described Frick as "Mr. Professional: polished, well-spoken and smart." 
Said Duffy: "Jerry Frick came along at a time when relations between 
lessors and manufacturers were not good. He asked questions, he listened, 
he explained, he shared, and he wore down our ire and resentment. He has 
always appreciated and supported us." 

Accepting the award, Frick reflected on his years in the automotive 
industry and his decade-long association with NVLA. "There are a lot of 
rewards when you've been in the auto industry as long as I have," said 
Frick. "Ford respects NVLA as we partner to serve our final end-user 
customers. We understand how important independent lessors are to our 
distribution network. You go where our dealers don't, and we appreciate 
your support." 

For more information, contact NVLA headquarters at 215-564-3484, or 
info@nvla.org, or visit the NVLA Web site at www.nvla.org. 

About the National Vehicle Leasing Association (NVLA): 

NVLA provides educational opportunities, promotes responsible legislation 
and communicates with members regarding developments and trends in vehicle 
leasing. NVLA promotes the independent leasing industry while encouraging 
the highest ethical and professional standards.

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Contact:
NVLA Headquarters
Ken Hutton, Executive Director
Lindsay Groff, Associate Director
215-564-3484