The Lynchburg Regional Business Alliance (LRBA) hosted its annual Hall of Fame Gala this past weekend, celebrating this year’s distinguished inductees. Among those honored were members of the Merryman family—Sonny, Lou, Pat, and Floyd Merryman. Held in the ballroom of The Virginian Hotel, the event brought together local business professionals, government leaders, and other stakeholders … Continued
Thomas Built Buses dealers convened last week in San Antonio, TX for the OEM’s annual dealer meeting. The gathering provided an immersive experience, fostering learning, collaboration, and networking opportunities aimed at enhancing collective businesses and customer experiences. Despite the cloudy and rainy weather during the three-day event, the Sonny Merryman team shone brightly at the … Continued
The quiet but essential work that keeps a business running smoothly often goes unnoticed until something isn’t quite right. Les Maxey, Director of Operations at Sonny Merryman, has been the steady hand behind the scenes for over 30 years, ensuring that every facility hums along without a hitch. With his retirement approaching at the end … Continued
We are honored to announce the retirement of one of our most esteemed colleagues, Mike Wirt, Eastern Region Sales Manager. While bidding farewell to such a cornerstone member of our team is undoubtedly bittersweet, we are genuinely happy for the chapter that awaits Mike after his dedicated service of 27 years. Throughout the remainder of … Continued
Largest utility-led electric school bus program in the US achieves significant environmental milestone HIGH POINT, N.C. – March 20, 2024 – Dominion Energy’s Electric School Bus (ESB) Program, in collaboration with Thomas Built Buses (TBB), a leading manufacturer of school buses in North America, and Sonny Merryman, one of Virginia’s leading bus dealers, has achieved a significant milestone … Continued
A new role to support improved sales administration processes and electric vehicle charger deployments. As part of our ongoing commitment to supporting the needs of our Customers, I’m pleased to share some significant news. Effective January 1, 2024, Katie Millner was appointed to the role of Administration & Infrastructure Manager. This strategic move aims to reinforce our ability … Continued
Exciting News: Enhancing Our Customer Support Team! Welcome Whitney as Sonny Merryman’s Director of Marketing & School Bus Sales. As we step into the new year, we are thrilled to announce exciting enhancements to our customer support team at Sonny Merryman! Effective January 1, 2024, Whitney Kopanko assumed the role as our Director of Marketing … Continued
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
