Kevin Bangston, a former chief financial officer for Thomas Built Buses (TBB), is receiving a warm welcome back to the school bus OEM after assuming the role of president and CEO last month. Bangston, a 20-year veteran of DTNA, began his career at the company in corporate finance before moving over to the school bus business … Continued
Team Sonny’s own Whitney Kopanko has been recognized by Lynchburg Business as a 2021 Millennial on the Move – one of Central Virginia’s top young professionals who are making their presence known in the local business community! Whitney joined Sonny Merryman in 2015. As our company’s Marketing Director, Whitney is the behind-the-scenes person orchestrating our events … Continued
EVINGTON, VA — Sonny Merryman announced today the appointment of one new member to the company’s board of directors – Dr. John Dooley. Dooley is the first non-employee member to be appointed. John Dooley brings with him extensive knowledge and experience in investment and financial planning. Dooley served as CEO of the Virginia Tech Foundation … Continued
Check out this month’s Tuesday Tune-Up. Watch a recording of the Jouley Connections electric school bus workshop, new Thomas President & CEO named, Chesterfield County school bus driver recognized, five tips for electric school bus training with first responders, and more!
Thomas Built Buses has named a new president and CEO: Kevin Bangston. Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA), the parent company of the school bus OEM, made the announcement on Thursday in a news release. Bangston, currently general manager, distribution network development, is a 20-year veteran of DTNA and previously served as Thomas Built Buses’ chief financial … Continued
Chesterfield County, Va. – Over the past 23 years, Cheryl Whalen – better known as Mrs. C to her students – has become the face of Chesterfield County Schools Transportation Department. She not only transports kids to school, but helps them learn valuable life skills along the ride. “She’s the best bus driver in the … Continued
With more school districts adopting electric school buses, safety training has become a key component for operations — not just for bus drivers and maintenance technicians — but also for first responders. From dealing with a new electric powertrain and battery technology to different maintenance and safety requirements, the proper training can help ensure a … Continued
What happens when you shoot a manhole cover at the battery pack of Thomas Built Buses’ electric school bus? Turns out, not much. The safety of electric school buses is a top concern for us, as is the safety of all of our school buses. Rest assured that the Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner® C2 Jouley® … Continued
Williamsburg James City County Schools (WJCC Schools) now has four electric school buses as part of its 160-vehicle fleet. In a special plug-in ceremony, division staff celebrated and welcomed partners and guests to learn more about the benefit of the new vehicles. WJCC Schools, Dominion Energy and Sonny Merryman, the Jouley electric school bus supplier, … Continued
Sonny Merryman offers comprehensive technician, driver, and first responder training programs for all Jouley customers. The courses include hands-on as well as classroom style training. In these workshops, your team will learn about all aspects of Jouley, including EV safety, maintenance and service, and driver operation and best practices. CHESAPEAKE, Va. – As we’re seeing more … Continued
