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Ryan of AFR Furniture Rental negotiates deal with the Massachusetts Biotechnology Council

Dave Ryan, AFR
Furniture Rental

Boston, MA According to AFR Furniture Rental, Dave Ryan, commercial account executive, has negotiated and signed an exclusive agreement with the Massachusetts Biotechnology Council to be the exclusive furniture rental company in their purchasing consortium to service their 1,100 member companies. Ryan’s other major project rentals have included higher education as well for schools like Boston University and Tufts. 

Ryan has more than 30 years of industry experience within the New England office furniture industry and has been with AFR Furniture Rental as the commercial account executive for the New England region for the past two years. He has led the efforts to help establish a loyal following for rental customers across several vertical market segments including the contract furniture dealers, modular office trailer suppliers, the federal government including agencies such as The General Service Administration and the Internal Revenue Service. Ryan’s also completed major rental projects for entities such as the Department of Defense, Intralinks, The Brattle Group, MGH and Dana Farber to name a few.

Ryan earned his bachelor of science in Business Administration from Babson College in Wellesley, and has been active in sales training throughout his career and is committed to lifelong learning.

AFR Furniture Rental is the nation’s 2nd largest rental provider of residential furniture, office furniture and special events furnishings. They’ve been furnishing America since 1975 with quality furnishings, house wares, electronics, appliances and office furniture nationwide. Quality furniture, superior service and competitive pricing with flexible short and long term rental options are the American way. Courteous and professional delivery is guaranteed within 48 hours. 

Now their newest Special Events Furnishings Division provides the latest in unique and stylish upscale furnishings, lightning and accessories nationwide. Let their event furnishings sales consultants turn your vision into a reality at your next special event, wedding, theme party, gala, fundraiser, corporate meeting or conference. Delivery on demand 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year AFR is there for you. 

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