PPI, a high-tech product development, manufacturing and commercialization group, offers this program to “inspire and empower next generation innovation leaders to explore and realize their potential in science, technology and design,” according to Bryan Ramos, PPI’s director of Leadership and Innovation.

“The students had a great time and more importantly they may have been inspired to seek excellence in their own life,” Bryan wrote in an e-mail to Reston Limousine CEO and President Kristina Bouweiri. Your generosity really showed the positive spirit of Reston Limousine and I am sure that same spirit will continue to lead to you to great success.”

John Mayer performing at the Crossroads Guitar Festival 2007; image from Wikipedia

“It was fantastic, we had a great time,” says Chris Frame, who manages event rentals for the National Building Museum in Washington DC.

Chris had the driver pick up his best friend, Andreas Alevromagiros, and Andreas’ wife, Melissa, in Ashburn before attending the concert at the Verizon Center. “They spoiled us pretty well,” he says. “It truly was a wonderful night.”

Not a bad prize for simply responding to Reston Limousine’s e-mail promoting the contest; “all I had to do was hit reply to enter,” Chris says.

To sign up for Reston Limousine’s newsletters, which provide up-to-date information on upcoming specials and contests, visit our online Newsletter Sign Up page at www.restonlimo.com/about/newsletter-sign-up/.

The internationally distributed magazine annually features a survey of this country’s largest fleet operators ranked by operational size.

Already the largest luxury transportation service in the Commonwealth, Reston Limousine is also among the Top 10 largest shuttle bus fleets in the country. The recognition is reflective of Reston Limousine’s “continuous growth, which includes relocation to larger headquarters, an expanded employment base of 300 employees, and its increase in fleet size,” said President and CEO Kristina Bouweiri.

Reston Limousine Driver Greg Payne

Reston Limousine driver Greg Payne helped pull off a surprise recently for a recently client who hired a limousine to celebrate his wife’s birthday:

IT WAS AWESOME! Off the charts. I know you probably do this quite a bit since you have access to limos but let me tell you it was a blast for us. My wife could not stop grinning. My 8-year-old nephew was unbelievable. He was so happy that he was talking crazy. Even my 21-year-old, who is very reserved, could not contain his happiness.

The scenario with the driver was outstanding; at first my wife didn’t know what to expect when we came out to our car and I asked the driver to move the limo. He said no because he was there to pick up Mrs. Parker for a night on the town. You should have seen her face; she lit up like a Christmas tree. It was a perfect!!!!!!!!!!

We did a toast in the limo with the juice; my 21 year old led the toast. We went to P.F. Changs (in Tysons); you have to go there. The food is terrific. When we pulled up, everybody was looking. The security guards at the place couldn’t stop looking; they thought we were somebody famous. My nephew was teasing around, talking about somebody asked him for his autograph. Afterwards we rode by the White House; it was great. Somebody said they may open the gates and let us in the Whitehouse (LOL). All in all, we had a great time!

Reston Limousine can put smiles on the faces of your family and friends, too — all you have to do is make a reservation at our online Reservations page at www.restonlimo.com/reservations!

One of our senior chauffeurs, Issaiah Hardy

With the largest fleet of limousines and shuttles in the Washington DC metropolitan area, Reston Limousine offers a wide range of transportation choices, from sedans that accommodate up to 4 people to minibuses that can carry up to 35 passengers.

Book your vehicle today on our online Reservations page at www.restonlimo.com/reservations/ or call us at 1.800.LIMO.141 (1.800.546.6141)!

Stranded in the Storm

Lead Dispatcher Erik Rivera with his 3 daughters at the 2009 lighting of The National Tree

I cannot thank you and your driver enough for your help in getting a driver to pick up my daughter during the worst snowstorm in DC history. Without exaggeration, I must have called 20 companies before reaching (lead dispatcher Erik Rivera), who at first didn’t think he could help. But when I told him about my stranded daughter, his compassion and service-oriented character stepped up and he made the call and got us a driver. Then the driver (Ron Tomford) – not only braved the elements and showed up on time – but stayed with my daughter at the airport for 20 minutes trying to get her some help with her semester’s worth of belongings. He actually apologized for having to leave her before she was checked in AND tried to refuse her tip!!!

Driver Ron Tomford

I am incredibly impressed by your help today, completely delighted with the services and forever grateful for the help you extended to me and to my daughter. …

Thank you all and have a wonderful holiday!
Norman Din
Vice President, Client Relations
Wheels Inc.

Tipped in Euros

Driver David Preston

Give the massive delays imposed on the driver to pick me up, this is an excessively reasonable invoice. Your driver (David Preston) waited very patiently and was VERY kind and courteous. We tipped him well but unfortunately the $50 I gave him was Euros. He should make out very well on the exchange to US dollars.

I was very pleased with the service despite all the weather and delays imposed on your Company and Staff.
Claude J. Thomas
President
TPSi

Reston Limousine operates shuttles for George Mason University

The transportation partner with George Mason since 2004, Reston Limousine submitted an extensive proposal when the contract was opened for bid this year.

“We are pleased to continue our partnership with George Mason,” Reston Limousine President and CEO Kristina Bouweiri said, adding that our extensive documented experience in shuttle bus operations and geographical proximity to the university made for a good fit with the contract’s requirements. “With our proven track record for providing cost-effective, performance-driven, and quality-oriented services, Reston Limousine’s record sets us apart in the industry,” she said.

Here’s what our customer had to say:

Dave Lamb

I am a USO volunteer and last evening, along with a friend, escorted several Walter Reed patients to the Improv Comedy Club in DC. Dave Lamb was our driver and, an absolute pleasure to deal with. He was friendly, patient, professional and polite.

On the return trip to WR, he accommodated the soldiers by dropping each off at his/her residence on the WR grounds – never hesitating to make things a bit easier and more convenient.

Moreover, my friend and I are unfamiliar with the WR grounds and at 11:30 p.m., hesitant to find our way out. Dave immediately offered to wait until we got into our car, allowing us to follow him out and back onto Georgia Avenue.

I look forward to having Dave drive on future WR outings – he’s an employee of whom you should be proud.

Regards,
Gayle Fixler

Reston Limousine is always interested in hearing feedback from our clients. If you would like to offer your comments about a recent service, please fill out our online Customer Satisfaction Survey on our Web site.

On their wedding day, the bride and groom joined their wedding party for a relaxing ride around Washington, DC, in a luxury limo bus, courtesy of Reston Limousine. They visited landmark locations for great photo ops.

Of the thousands of entrants in the nationwide contest, hometown couple Van Ngo and Eric Oberly of Alexandria won the $100,000 wedding of their dreams, which took place at the Ronald Reagan Building on Sept. 27. As the featured transportation vendor, Reston Limousine provided deluxe limousine service for the lucky couple and their entourage.

According to Us Weekly,

Pen pals during Oberly’s yearlong tour in Iraq, the couple are “every day people who share a very real love,” says Ngo, 28. The Army National Guardsman, 28, proposed while on leave. Her response? “Are you joking?” quips Ngo, a government worker. “But I said yes!”

Congratulations to Van and Eric, and may you have a long and happy marriage!

To view a slideshow of the Van and Eric’s Dream Wedding, visit WeddingChannel.com.

Catch Reston Limousine CEO & President Kristina Bouweiri on Nov. 12 at the inaugural Northern Virginia Women’s Business Conference, which is being co-hosted with Johnson Promotions & Events.

Keynote Speaker Sheila C. Johnson, CEO of Salamander Hospitality and President & Managing Partner of the Washington Mystics, will share her life challenges and successes as a female entrepreneur and philanthropist.

The conference takes place at the National Conference Center in Lansdowne from 8 a.m.-4 p.m., with a networking reception to follow 4:30-6 p.m. Limited tickets are available to this event; please visit www.novawomensbusinessconference.com for more information.

Read Leesburg Today’s story about the conference by clicking here.

Kristina also was featured in a “Leaders in Action” column on Women Entrepreneur in which she offers her management insights. Read the full column, titled “Be a Cheerleader When Times are Tough,” by clicking here.