NMEDA Hall of Fame
Some contributions to this industry go beyond a career. They define it.
Since 2011, the NMEDA Hall of Fame has honored the individuals whose vision, dedication, and leadership have shaped the adaptive driving equipment industry and expanded independence for people with disabilities across the country. Induction is NMEDA’s highest recognition, reserved for those who have left a lasting mark on this industry and on the lives of the people it serves.
2026 NMEDA Hall of Fame Inductees
Previous Inductees
2024
Darrell Heath
Ability Center
Marilyn Myers
NMEDA
Michael Dresdner
Handicapped Driver Services
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.