Steve Ricci

REGION EIGHT DIRECTOR

The designated voting representative of all ARA general members in Region Eight will vote for the director for their region.

Steve Ricci
Bigfork Rentals
Bigfork, Mont.

Steve Ricci is president and owner of Bigfork Rentals, Bigfork, Mont. He is responsible for daily operations and focuses on the company’s growth and development.

Bigfork Rentals was founded 20 years ago and purchased by Ricci three years ago. Since then, the business has grown exponentially in fleet and revenue with a focus on possibly adding another location. The company motto is “to not tell the customer no.” The company has been an ARA member since 2017. About 60 percent of the company’s business is in construction and 40 percent in general tool.

Activities and recognition:

• ARA of Montana president, 2019-present.
• Northern Rockies Rental Association, president, 2019.
• ARAPAC member and supporter, 2019-present.
• ARA Leadership Conference attendee, 2019.
• ARA National Legislative Caucus attendee, 2019.
• Member of the National Wild Turkey Federation, Ducks Unlimited, Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation, Pheasants Forever, Bigfork Chamber of Commerce, Bigfork Rodeo, Bigfork Baseball and the Local Economic Development Organization.

Why do you want to serve as ARA Region Eight director? “I want to give back to the rental industry and know that I have helped make a difference for the future. I believe I can add growth, development, and more solidarity to Region Eight as its director. Simply put, I’m good at getting people involved in what I am interested in.”