William McKee Named President of ARI
16 July 1998
William McKee Named President of Automotive Resources International (ARI)MT. LAUREL, N.J., July 15 -- Automotive Resources International (ARI), the world's largest privately-held fleet leasing and management company, has announced the promotion of William McKee to president of ARI, effective September 1, 1998. For the past six years, McKee has served as executive vice president of ARI, a subsidiary of Holman Enterprises, headquartered in Pennsauken, N.J. He replaces Mike Laporta, who is retiring after 14 years as president. McKee, former CEO of McDonnell Douglas Truck Services for 17 years, plans to build on the success of the company, which celebrates its 50th anniversary this year. ARI has been the fastest-growing leasing company nationally over the past five years. "Holman Enterprises is pleased to announce this promotion. Bill will bring a wealth of automotive, leasing, and financial experience that will help ARI strengthen its leadership position in the competitive fleet leasing and management industry," said John W. Kolb, chairman of ARI and vice chairman and president of Holman Enterprises. McKee graduated from Drexel University and is a CPA. He currently resides in Ambler, Pa. with his wife. ARI, a subsidiary of Holman Enterprises, is headquartered in Mt. Laurel, N.J. The company leases and/or manages 260,000 vehicles located around the world for companies of all sizes.