NationaLease, Oakbrook Terrace, Ill., announced the 2009 recipients of its Leading Initiative Awards at its annual meeting held recently in Naples, Fla.


The Leading Initiative awards were presented to Diversified Truck Leasing, a NationaLease Developing Member of Billings, Mont.; Mendon NationaLease of Brooklyn, N.Y.; Parrish Leasing, a NationaLease Member of Fort Wayne, Ind.; and Schmidt NationaLease of Maumee, Ohio.

Companies are chosen based on their participation in NationaLease programs, fleet growth, and for superior performance as measured by NationaLease member standards.

"Our Leading Initiative Award winners are NationaLease members who show continued support for the organization and demonstrate leadership and commitment to offering premier customer service," said Gene Scoggins, president of NationaLease. "Each company has shown that the incorporation of industry best practices into day-to-day business operations will further their success and visibility in our industry."

The recipients of the 2009 Leading Initiative Award are chosen from among NationaLease's 175 independently owned businesses.