It’s Returning – Thomas Built Institute East! Register Now.

We are excited to again be able to invite you to Thomas Built Buses’ annual training event – Thomas Built Institute East. This training event is open to all school bus technicians and covers essential training topics. This year’s Thomas Built Institute East will be in Greensboro, NC September 28-30. Training Convenience: Attend classes on a wide variety … Continued

New President & CEO of Sonny Merryman Announced

Sonny Merryman announced today Caley Edgerly has been appointed the new President & CEO of the company. Edgerly will assume responsibilities starting Monday, August 9. While new to the company, Edgerly is no stranger to school buses or Sonny Merryman. Prior to accepting this position, Edgerly was the President & CEO for six years of … Continued

July Tuesday Tune-Up Newsletter

Check out this month’s Tuesday Tune-Up. Register to attend the Thomas Built Institute East training conference, Prince William County electric school bus video, Sonny Merryman’s marketing director recognized by local business community, and more! <iframe style=”width: 100%; height: 800px; border: none;” src=”https://mailchi.mp/sonnymerryman/hw22hdkavh-4802961?e=[UNIQID]”><span data-mce-type=”bookmark” style=”display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;” class=”mce_SELRES_start”></span></iframe>

VIDEO: Prince William County Public Schools showcases its first two Jouley electric school buses

As part of the Dominion Energy Electric School Bus Program, our team delivered two Jouley electric school buses to Prince William County Public Schools during the 2020-21 school year. Take a look at PWCS’ video featuring Brian Gorham (Supervisor – Energy & Sustainability Team), Heather Handschin (Supervisor – PWCS Bus Operations), David Walton (Supervisor – … Continued

Sonny Merryman Marketing Director Recognized by Local Business Community

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

June Tuesday Tune-Up

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 Names New CEO

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