ABA elects new members to board
Elected during annual meeting in Virginia Beach, Va.
The American Bus Association (ABA) named more than a dozen new members to its board of directors during its annual meeting in Virginia Beach, Va.
The new members are:
Darren Berg, CEO of MTR Western in Seattle; Bill Bergstrom, executive vice president and COO of Coach America in Dallas; Dane Cornell, president & CEO of ABC Companies in Winter Garden, Fla.; Dave Leach, president & CEO of Greyhound Lines in Dallas; Rick Manna, sales manager of ZF Industries in Vernon Hills, Ill.; John Meier, GM & CEO of Badger Coaches in Madison, Wis.; Dale Moser, CEO of Coach USA in Paramus, N.J.; C.W. Newman, vice president of Express Transportation in Orlando, Fla.; Arthur Keith, Sr. vice president & GM of Gaylord Opryland in Nashville, Tenn.; Ross Summers, president & CEO of the Branson Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce & Convention & Visitors Bureau; Greg Shipley, CEO of Academic Travel Services in Hendersonville, N.C.; and Sara Hamlin, vice president of Tourism for the Greater Birmingham Convention & Visitors Bureau and 2009 Marketplace chair for the event scheduled to take place Jan. 7-12 in Charlotte, N.C.
The new board was elected unanimously by voice vote of ABA members.
More Management
Smarter Maintenance Starts with Risk, Not Routine
As infrastructure ages and funding pressures mount, effective asset management is becoming critical to maintaining safe, reliable transportation networks.
Read More →
OCTA Extends Senior Mobility Program Agreements Through 2031
The Measure M-funded program has provided nearly 3.5 million trips and will continue helping thousands of older adults maintain independence and access essential services.
Read More →
VIA's Silver Line Clears Environmental Review, Advances Toward Construction
The VIA Rapid Green Line is currently under construction, with service expected to begin in April 2028.
Read More →
Modernizing Mobility with CharterUP CEO Armir Harris
From digital transformation to evolving customer demands, CharterUP's Armir Harris offers his perspective on the transportation industry's next chapter.
Read More →
CTTC Enhances Transit Workforce Pipeline Through New Partnerships and Leadership
The group's latest initiatives focus on developing talent, expanding training opportunities and addressing workforce needs across the transit sector.
Read More →
San Diego MTS Keeps Service Intact With New FY 2027 Budget
The approved spending plan avoids route cuts and lays the groundwork for addressing transit funding challenges through the end of the decade.
Read More →
Solving The Driver Shortage: What Transit Agencies Can Learn From the Trucking Industry
See how transit agencies facing persistent driver shortages can learn from the trucking industry’s evolving strategies for recruitment, retention, workplace conditions, and more.
Read More →
FIFA World Cup Matches Are Driving Record Transit Ridership Nationwide
See how World Cup matches are generating record transit demand across North America, with ridership surpassing Super Bowls, concerts, and Olympic-era events.
Read More →
The Hidden Cost of Fuel Data Inaccuracy in Public Transit Fleets
In today's transit environment, accurate fuel and mileage data are critical to reducing costs, minimizing downtime, and improving fleet performance.
Read More →
Virginia's $28.5B Transportation Plan Targets Transit and Rail
Approved by the Commonwealth Transportation Board, the program supports ongoing infrastructure projects while providing new investments in transit, state of good repair and transportation alternatives.
Read More →