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PHOENIX - For Kyle Norton, a former officer in the U.S. Army, twice deployed as part of Operation Iraqi Freedom, Vantage Mobility International’s mission is extremely personal.  “I wanted to be part of a company that, ultimately, helped others,” said Norton. “I knew fellow veterans who relied on accessible vehicles in their daily lives, and it really resonated.”  Here’s what Norton, VMI’s new CEO, had to say about market growth and dreaded...

PHOENIX – Vantage Mobility International has a new exclusive representation partnership with FR Conversions, a second-stage manufacturer of retail and commercial products. As part of the partnership, VMI will offer an expanded portfolio of accessible vehicle solutions to customers through its more than 300 authorized dealerships in the U.S. and Canada. “The spirit of innovation at VMI stems from the desire to create solutions for our customers,” said Mark Shaughnessy, CEO of VMI....

PHOENIX - Vantage Mobility International has partnered with Mobility Roadside Assistance and Wrench Inc. to offer a roadside assistance program for wheelchair users. VMI will provide one year of complimentary roadside assistance for customers who purchase a vehicle with a new conversion from VMI, AMS Vans or Revability. In addition to taking care of the vehicle, MRA will assist the driver and passengers with paratransit service and Wrench mobile mechanics will be dispatched to the customer's home,...

PHOENIX - Vantage Mobility International has named Mark Shaughnessy as its new president and CEO, the role previously held by Tim Barone, the company announced today. Shaughnessy's resume includes leadership positions at Mars, Inc., Coca-Cola Company and Rubicon over a 24-year period. “Mark is a dynamic, consumer focused executive with an exemplary track record of leading small and large corporations to achieve greater employee cohesiveness and operational efficiencies,” said...

PHOENIX - Vantage Mobility International has provided an accessible van to Ability360, a nonprofit organization that offers programs to empower people with disabilities. The van will be used to transport members and enable them to experience the most accessible sports and fitness center in the metro area, according to a press release. “Ability360 as an organization does so much for our community and reflects Vantage Mobility International's values and mission to always remember the challenges...

PHOENIX - Tim Barone, CEO of Phoenix-based Vantage Mobility International (VMI), was awarded the Distinguished Service Award by the Military Officers Association of America (MOAA) in April.The award, which has also been given to the likes of Colin Powell, Toby Keith and Tom Brokaw, recognizes organizations or individuals who have greatly aided veterans.HME News recently spoke to Barone about everything from VMI's military program and to where we're at with autonomous vehicles.HME News: Why do veterans...

ALEXANDRIA, Va. - Tim Barone, president and CEO of Vantage Mobility International, will receive a 2018 Distinguished Service Award from the Military Officers Association of America at an event on Capitol Hill in April. The award is given in recognition of contributions to the military community. Past recipients include Tom Brokaw and Colin Powell. MOAA is the nation's largest military officers' association with more than 350,000 members from every branch of uniformed service, including active duty,...

PHOENIX - Vantage Mobility International has launched the VMI Honda Pilot Northstar E, a spacious, accessible SUV. The SUV features VMI's Access360 for expansive door opening width and height, 33.5 inches by 55.5 inches; an in-floor air ramp to keep dirt and debris out of the cabin; a 32-inch wide ramp to accommodate large power wheelchairs; and flexible seating to let the wheelchair user sit in the front passenger position of the mid row. “The introduction of the VMI Honda Pilot Northstar...

CHEYENNE, Wyo. - Vantage Mobility International has named Michael Gallagher as the winner of its Claim More Space Sweepstakes. Gallagher, who suffers from degenerative spine disease, has a VMI Northstar side-entry in-floor conversion for wheelchair access to his 2016 Toyota Sienna. Gallagher, who was chosen from more than 7,000 entries, received $10,000 plus a year's supply of gasoline. “We are proud to provide wheelchair accessible solutions to improve the quality of life for others,”...

PHOENIX - There's at least one person who's not worried about consolidation in the wheelchair accessible van market: Doug Eaton.Eaton, president and CEO of Vantage Mobility International, which manufactures and distributes wheelchair accessible vehicles, says having fewer providers allows his company to concentrate its resources and grow through economies of scale.It helps that Eaton approves of the latest consolidator in the market: MobilityWorks, which recently announced a merger agreement with...