NationsRent Appoints New COO

March 20, 2006 — NationsRent Companies, Inc., Fort Lauderdale, Fla., announces the appointment of Charles H. Snyder to the position of executive vice president and chief operating officer. Snyder will be responsible for the day-to-day operations of the company, including the six operating regions, fleet and asset management, product support, and transportation.

Snyder joined NationsRent in June 2003 as executive vice president, fleet and asset management. Prior to NationsRent, he served for more than 25 years in positions of increasing responsibility at American Equipment Company, most recently as President. His achievements include leading the company's global expansion from its initial U.S. base to Asia and Latin America, doubling the company's revenues in four years, repositioning the company along three separate and unique business lines, and implementing a successful global branding strategy.