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Complete Coach Works Names Patrick Scully President

He succeeds the company founder, Dale Carson, who remains chairman of the board. 

February 18, 2026
Patrick Scully, president at Complete Coach Works.

Patrick Scully has been with CCW as its CCO since 2023, having spent his entire career in the bus and coach industry, including senior leadership positions at MCI, Daimler Buses North America, and Detroit Diesel Corp., among others. 

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  • Patrick Scully has been appointed as president of Complete Coach Works, succeeding company founder Dale Carson.
  • Dale Carson remains as chairman of the board and noted significant performance improvements since transitioning to an Employee-Owned Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) four years ago.
  • Scully has been with Complete Coach Works as Chief Commercial Officer since 2023 and has extensive experience in the bus and coach industry.

*Summarized by AI

Complete Coach Works (CCW) and the affiliated companies of Carson Capital Corp., Transit Sales International (TSI), and Shuttle Bus Leasing (SBL) announced the appointment of Patrick Scully as president of the organization. 

Scully succeeds the company founder, Dale Carson, who remains chairman of the board. 

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“We transitioned to an Employee-Owned Stock Ownership Plan or ESOP four years ago and have experienced significantly increased performance in both our topline revenue and earnings over the period,” said Carson. “As we look to our future, it is important to set the stage for the further development of the organization, and I am pleased that we can call on Patrick Scully to lead us into the future as President of the company.”

Bringing a Wealth of Experience

Scully has been with CCW as its CCO since 2023, having spent his entire career in the bus and coach industry, including senior leadership positions at Motor Coach Industries, Daimler Buses North America, and Detroit Diesel Corporation, among others. 

His significant industry and leadership experience make him an ideal fit to now lead Complete Coach Works, according to company officials.

“I have the utmost respect for the Carson family and the businesses they have developed over the past 40 years.  To now have the opportunity to lead the organization and continue the company’s rich legacy is truly an honor,” said Scully. “Our over 350 employees are what make our organization what it is, and I look forward to working with every one of our employee-owners to provide our customers with what CCW has been known for — being the premier Transportation Solutions Provider to the bus and coach market.”

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Patrick Scully has been appointed as the new president of CCW and its affiliated companies, succeeding the company founder, Dale Carson.

*Summarized by AI

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