Advantage Appoints California, Albuquerque District Managers
Zabaneh and Reid receive District Manager appointments.
Advantage Rent A Car announces the appointment of Hanna Zabaneh as District Manager responsible for the southern California region and Steve Reid as District Manager responsible for the overall management of all airport and local operations throughout the Albuquerque region.
Zabaneh began his car rental career as a car mover with Alamo Rent A Car in 1984 moving up through the ranks to his most recent position as Senior Director of Alamo/National of Southern California.
Managing a 28,000-car fleet and $300 million in revenues, Zabaneh received recognition for 4 consecutive years as Best Manager of Alamo Rent A Car.
Reid has an extensive background in the car rental industry serving in positions ranging from Company Sales Manager to General Manager at Budget Rent A Car and Thrifty Car Rental.
In 1994, Reid relocated to Albuquerque to manage his own operation as Owner/General Manager with Thrifty Car Rental. Most recently he served in a consulting capacity assisting independent and franchisees with all aspects of the business.
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