After graduating from Virginia Tech in 1981, Mark Roberts embarked on a quest: finding employment. His professional journey kicked off with roles at the Lane Company and Motorola. However, it wasn’t until several years later, when he accepted a position as a bus salesman at Sonny Merryman, that his true career path unfolded, shaping the … Continued
It’s a time of transition for Sonny Merryman and two of our team members. It is with a mixture of pride, gratitude, and a touch of nostalgia that we share some significant news about transitions within our team here at Sonny Merryman. After 36 years of dedicated service, our Chief Operations Officer, Mark Roberts, will … Continued
We are proud to announce that Sonny Merryman recently completed the TBB (Thomas Built Buses) eMobility readiness program to become a certified EV-ready dealership. TBB debuted the eMobility readiness program to their dealer network in late 2022 to provide dealers with a framework to prepare their facilities to sell and service electric vehicles. The process … Continued
Virginia, USA – As school districts look ahead to the start of a new school year, a major milestone was recently achieved with Virginia’s school bus fleet. The state now operates more than 100 Thomas Jouley electric school buses, which have accumulated over 1 million service miles. The buses have been operating in all regions … Continued
Earlier this week, dealers from coast to coast gathered for the annual Thomas Built Buses dealer meeting in National Harbor, Maryland. Situated on the banks of the Potomac River and just a short distance away from the nation’s capital, the location was a beautiful setting for an enriching and exciting event. Fourteen members of Team … Continued
Check out this month’s Tuesday Tune-Up. Sonny Merryman and team awarded top honors at national dealer meeting, registration still open for Braun and Round Table workshops, new parts special, and more!
Check out this month’s Tuesday Tune-Up. Round table workshops schedule released, Braun lift training available, electric school buses in Virginia, and more!
Thomas Built Buses and Proterra Inc. struck a milesone with Saf-T-Liner C2 Jouley electric school buses, which have driven more than one million miles for school districts across North America. With more than 300 electric school buses on the road, this announcement represents a major operational milestone just as historic federal funding, like the EPA’s Clean … Continued
Check out this month’s Tuesday Tune-Up. Learn about HV3 training, meet new Sonny Merryman parts team members, sign-up for a Braun workshop, get the latest on the EPA Clean School Bus funding program, and more!
The Lynchburg Regional Business Alliance and Young Professionals of Central Virginia hosted its third annual Level Up Young Professionals Summit earlier this month on the University of Lynchburg’s campus. At the event, five outstanding young professionals were recognized for their accomplishments. A host of nominees from community businesses were received and reviewed by the Alliance … Continued
