Automotive Fleet Corridor of Fame Inductee Ray Breault Passes at 95

Raymond “Ray” L. Breault, a longtime fleet trade chief, former NAFA president and 2008 Automotive Fleet Corridor of Fame inductee, died Could 1 on the age of 95.

Breault spent practically six a long time within the fleet trade, starting his profession in 1959 with Hoffmann-La Roche in New Jersey, the place he helped develop the corporate’s fleet operation from fewer than 200 automobiles to just about 3,000 models. He later joined Rental Ideas — now Fleet Response — as Northeast regional gross sales supervisor in 1991 and remained energetic within the fleet neighborhood for years after his official retirement.

A devoted NAFA Fleet Administration Affiliation member since 1959, Breault served in quite a few chapter and nationwide management positions, together with NAFA president from 1977 to 1979. He acquired the NAFA Excellent Chapter Service Award and was inducted into the Automotive Fleet Corridor of Fame in recognition of his contributions to the career.

Fleet Response described Breault as “one of many trade’s most revered and recognizable figures,” noting his dedication to mentoring others and advancing the fleet career. He retired in 1996 however proved his personal saying “Fleet will get in your blood,” by taking over a customer support position quickly after.

Born in Perth Amboy, New Jersey, Breault additionally served within the U.S. Air Pressure throughout the Korean Struggle from 1950 to 1953.

He’s survived by his spouse Kathleen, youngsters and prolonged household. Funeral companies are scheduled for Could 20-21 in Jackson and Toms River, New Jersey.