Charles Franklin, Don Hall, James Wilkinson, Jay Van Houten, and Kurt Erickson are certified as MARS Operators.

ARLINGTON, TX, February 17, 2006. 

Charles Franklin (IN), Don Hall (TN), James Wilkinson (TX), Jay Van Houten (ID), and Kurt Erickson (IN) have started their own MARS business providing appearance reconditioning and enhancement services for cars, trucks, boats, busses, and even RV vehicles. 

M.A.R.S. International’s services also provide for furniture repairs (leather, vinyl, or velour) and odor removal for both business and residential customers. 

Franklin, Hall, Wilkinson, Van Houten, and Erickson received their M.A.R.S. certification in appearance reconditioning Friday. They have completed two weeks of rigorous training at the M.A.R.S. International Training Institute in Arlington, Tex. Their training includes an additional two weeks of field training provided by a successful MARS Operator in the region. They completed an extensive qualification and interview process before becoming a M.A.R.S. Operator. They join hundreds of successful M.A.R.S. Operators located throughout the United States.