Honoring leaders in the mobility equipment industry helping drivers and passengers with disabilities on the road to independence.
Since 2011, NMEDA’s Hall of Fame has recognized and honored those who have made significant contributions to the field of adaptive driving equipment and helped the establishment and growth of the Automotive Mobility Industry. These leaders within our industry have helped transform the lives of countless persons with disabilities, as well as their families and loved ones, and are excellent examples of what we work to accomplish each and every day.
Before submitting your nomination, carefully read the nomination information below for eligibility criteria, categories and more.
NMEDA Hall of Fame Nomination Information
2024 NMEDA Hall of Fame Inductees
Previous Inductees
2023
Scott Bolduc
Electronic Mobility Controls (EMC)
Bob Nunn
Creative Carriage LTD
2022
Jacques Bolduc
SRD Consulting
Mark DiRosa
MC Mobility
Bill Koeblitz
MobilityWorks
2021
Tim Barone
Vantage Mobility International
Nick Gutwein
BraunAbility
Richard May
United Access
2020
John Anschutz
Shepherd Center
Gary Colle, Sr.
ColleBuilt Systems
Lloyd Updike
BraunAbility
2019
John Bussani – Bussani Mobility
Don Clock – Clock Mobility
Keith Howell – Howell Ventures/Sure Grip Hand Controls
2018
Bruce Constantin – EZ Lock
Mark Lore – Ride-Away
Mike Shipp – Louisiana Tech University
2017
Dale Carpenter – Ricon Corp
Gene Morton – Monmouth Custom Vans
Stan Nystrom – Handicap Vehicle Specialists
Jeff Ruff – BraunAbility
Bill Siebert – Siebert & Associates
2016
Kathie Regan – ADED/CDRS
2015
Bruce Ahnafield – Ahnafield Corporation
George Hendrickson – NMEDA
David Kope
Dave Potter
2014
Bill Campbell – Tempe Mobility
James Keller – Keller Wheelchair Lifts
John Quandt – Advanced Wheels of Technology
Peter Zarba – Bussani Mobility
2013
Scott Deacon – Owner, Advanced Mobility (Van Nuys, California)
Jean-Marc Girardin – Founder of Q’Straint, Inc.
Ken Labron – NMEDA
John Labron – NMEDA
F.R. (Red) Plank – First President of NMEDA
Charlie Scott – Developer of the Scott Driving System
Marcus Smith – Founder Access Vans of Louisiana
2012
Ralph W. Braun – Founder of The Braun Corporation
Mike Bruno, Sr. – Founder of Bruno Independent Living Aids, Inc.
Becky Plank – Founding Director of NMEDA
Peter Ruprecht – President of Drive Master
Martin Smith – Owner of Alamo Mobility
Tom Wright – Retired Owner of Wright-Way, Inc.