NECA ANNOUNCES
SCHOLARSHIP WINNERS!
Since 2011, including this year, the association has awarded $43,000 in scholarships to deserving member company employees or their children. NECA is confident that these outstanding young people will be successful, and we are pleased to be of some small assistance.
Thomas Rando Scholarship Winner
Andrew Shaub,
Triple Play Car Wash
Each year a scholarship is awarded in memory of Tom Rando. It is awarded to an applicant who embodies the values and talents of Tom Rando, an entrepreneur, innovator, and respected industry leader.
This year's winner is Andrew Shaub, an employee of Triple Play Car Wash. Andrew graduated from Lincoln High School in Lincoln, RI and currently serves on the executive committee for the Order of the Arrow in his Boy Scout Lodge. He will be pursuing his bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering at New England Institute of Technology.
2024 Winners
Madelyn Detz
Madelyn is Jeffrey Detz’s daughter of Kleen-Rite Corporation. She graduated from Lancaster Catholic High School in Lancaster, PA where she excelled in both academics and athletics, earning her membership in both the National Honor Society and as a Softball All Star. Madelyn will be attending Juniata College for Early Childhood Education to become an elementary school teacher using her skills to help shape future generations.
David Robbins
David Robbins, a dedicated employee of ScrubaDub Car Wash in Marlborough, MA, has just completed his sophomore year of studies in marketing at the University of Massachusetts, Amherst. David has worked as a course teaching assistant and earned recognition academically by his placement on the Dean’s list during his first 4 semesters. He plans to study in Madrid, Spain during the coming spring semester.
Olivia Simons
Olivia Simons is the daughter of Rick Simons of Rojo Car Wash. Majoring in business management with minors in finance and accounting at Bridgewater State University, Olivia has always been very intrigued by the field of business. A Dean’s list student throughout the past 3 years of college, she has also been promoted to a role assisting her current manager with their store’s weekly payroll.
Mason DeCaire
Mason DeCaire who is employed by Fitzy’s Car Wash, just graduated from Grafton High School in Grafton, MA. Mason stood out as a leader during high school, earning the role of team captain in both golf and hockey as well as being named an All-Star in both sports. His strong academics have earned him offers from both Bryant University and Florida Gulf Coast University. Mason plans to pursue a bachelor's degree in business administration.
Pedro Robbins
Pedro Robbins works at ScrubaDub Car Wash in Marlborough, MA. He’s a rising senior at Framingham State University where he is studying business management with a minor in accounting. Pedro’s manager, describes him as “incredibly reliable …” and “a great team player”. He hopes to start his own business one day.