Message from the Chairman

Good Morning,

After an extensive search for a new Executive Director of the Pennsylvania Bus Association, I am pleased to announce that the search committee and Board has hired Pattie Cowley as our new Executive Director.

As you are aware, we sold our building last year and closed the office and have moved it to eastern PA.  Pattie will operate from the new office to handle any member needs; the contact info is below:

Address:  P.O. Box 597, Easton, PA 18044-0597
Email:   director@pabus.org

Our current telephone is in the middle of being transferred.  This should occur any day now.  Pattie's mobile telephone number is 908-310-3363.

A bit more about Pattie:

She has been actively involved in the related activities of the bus industry since the early 90's and also serves as the Executive Director of the Greater New Jersey Motorcoach Association (GNJMA).  

Her initial introduction to the industry was through Charter Partners. They managed a very large purchasing program for transportation clients throughout the Mid-Atlantic and Mid-West regions.  Pattie was integral in the development of an industry peer group called Motorcoach Partners with Integrity (MPI).  She facilitated all aspects of group management, including the development of several cooperative purchasing programs, including the purchase of fuel and other common supplies.   From an educational value perspective, Pattie has organized events for safety leaders, drivers, mechanics, human resource personnel and the owners.

She also brings to us her  experience working with a board of directors and a strong financial background.   In addition to GNJMA, she currently serves as the Secretary for the Cooperative Partnership Insurance Company, domiciled in Vermont.  She has fulfilled this role since 2005.  Part of her responsibilities include generating board and committee agendas, meeting material development and distribution, including post-meeting material, follow-up on deliverables, coordinating meeting arrangements, budget and financial management and corresponding with state legislators and attorneys.  Pattie's background includes serving as Controller and Chief Financial Officer.  She has her Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, an Accounting degree and is a certified Microsoft professional.

In line with PBA objectives, her initial objectives will include recruitment of additional members and enhancing communications to bring more value to the membership.  Further, these initiatives will include implementation of consistent, informative communications, tapping into social media, enhancing the website and databases, updating systems and processes, exploring industry topics for educational purposes and interaction with other transportation industry leaders and contacts.

We look forward to offering more education and training opportunities to the members.  We also welcome ideas or suggestions you may have.  If you have some, please let us know.

Thank you and have a great summer.

John Bailey, Chairman
717.718.0490 x117 
jbailey@baileycoach.com

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