 Premier Accessible Van Rental was founded in 2007 by two seasoned veterans of the Automobile Insurance Replacement Rental Industry, Ken Stocker and Ryan Eskridge. Long-time business associates, partners and friends, Ken and Ryan made a name for themselves in the 1990s with Premier Car Rental - one of the major competitors for the well-known Enterprise Rent-A-Car. Ken served in the capacities of Regional Finance Director and Regional Operations. Ryan served as Regional Sales & Marketing Director. Together, they successfully managed and were responsible for opening and/or training the teams in 3 of the 4 major regions of the United States. After the company was acquired by Budget Rent A Car in 1999, Ken pursued new challenges in the arena of real estate finance, while Ryan went on to advance his career as a top performing sales and marketing professional with a leader in the Collections Industry. Ken has also successfully owned and operated Kensol Chemical, a 50+ year old family business, for almost 15 years. For the past decade, both men have enjoyed a successful partnership in real estate investment throughout Arizona and Texas.
In addition to bringing a wealth of industry expertise to Premier Accessible Van Rental, both men are also well educated. Ken, born and raised in Pennsylvania, holds a Bachelor's Degree in Finance from Penn State. Ryan, a native Texan, earned a Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration from Stephen F. Austin University.
Joining them as partner is Arron Frankum, a retired lieutenant of the United States Navy, who, like Ryan also hails from the Lone Star state. Prior to entering the naval forces, Arron completed a Bachelor's Degree in History at University of Texas. His military career was halted in 2007 when tragedy struck. Arron was paralyzed in an automobile accident in April of 2007. Today, in addition to his military leadership experience, Aaron brings an all-important component to Premier Accessible Van Rental - first-hand sensitivity and comprehension of the needs of those individuals requiring accessible mobility. |