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
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
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>
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
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
