AWPT Appoints New Membership Development Director

Tony Groat

December 12, 2006 • Industry veteran Tony Groat has been hired as Aerial Work Platform Training's (AWPT) North American membership development director. He will be responsible for acquiring new members training centers, and developing services for AWPT members.

 

Groat is based out of Albany, N.Y., and has been involved with the rental industry for 31 years, including Albany Ladder and NES Rental. During his career, he has been in a number of positions, including sales, district manager, regional vice president, and chief operating officer. He has been accountable for 20,000 rental assets, 850 employees, and 43 locations in 13 states. Groat is a past-president of the North East Sub Contractors Association (NESCA), a former board member for Associated Equipment Distributors (AED), and a long-time member of the American Rental Association (ARA) and the Scaffold Industry Association (SIA).

 

“Quality processes, procedures and training in all aspects of the business • sales, service, and delivery • are essential to achieve a safe work environment in the access industry,” said Groat. “I plan on enlisting many new members and AWPT training centers through increased awareness of AWPT, its training programs, and the quality and value it brings to the industry. Having an industry standard for AWP training is the first critical step to ensuring compliance and implementation. The ultimate goal is to ensure safe operation of AWPs in the field.”