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Changing Lanes: AMF Bruns, Pro-Vision, CALSTART, HopSkipDrive, & Kooner

Check out who's been hired, promoted, and appointed to leadership positions at various school transportation industry suppliers and nonprofits.

July 31, 2026
Graphic for School Bus Fleet's "Changing Lanes" July 2026 personnel roundup featuring headshots of six industry professionals: Jamie Smith (AMF Buns), Dan Strock (Pro-Vision), Kyndra Webb (HopSkipDrive Council), Jared Schnader (CALSTART), Alycia Gilde (CALSTART), and Micah Enterz (Kooner Fleet Management Solutions), displayed on an orange geometric background.

Some new faces join the industry across five transportation organizations.

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School Bus Fleet

6 min to read


  • AMF Bruns has made a notable leadership addition, influencing its role in the school transportation industry.
  • Pro-Vision, CALSTART, HopSkipDrive, and Kooner Fleet Management all announced changes within their leadership teams, highlighting a dynamic shift in the school transportation sector.
  • The recent appointments reflect an ongoing effort to bring fresh perspectives and strengthen leadership across the industry.

*Summarized by AI

Four industry companies announced personnel changes this month, from new hires to promotions and a safety council addition. They include:

  • Jamie Smith joins AMF Bruns of America as Corporate Account Manager
  • Dan Strock Named Vice President of Sales at Pro-Vision
  • CALSTART Announces Leadership Expansion With Two Executive Appointments
  • Kyndra Webb Joins HopSkipDrive Safety Advisory Council
  • Kooner Fleet Management Solutions Appoints Micah Einterz as Head of Strategy
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Here's who's moving around!

Jamie Smith Joins AMF Bruns of America as Corporate Account Manager

This week, AMF Bruns shared on its social media that it's welcomed Jamie Smith as its corporate account manager.

"Jamie is no stranger to our industry, bringing a wealth of experience, knowledge, and expertise. Throughout his career, he has made a significant impact, and we're excited to have him as part of our team," the company wrote online.

Dan Strock Named Vice President of Sales at Pro-Vision

Pro-Vision Solutions has promoted Dan Strock to vice president of sales following the retirement of the former sales leader, Martin Schena.

Strock has been with Pro-Vision for 12 years, serving most recently as director of sales for the commercial vertical. During his tenure, he has played a key role in building customer relationships, supporting commercial fleet partners, and helping bring Pro-Vision’s expanding portfolio of fleet safety solutions to market.

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“Dan has been an important part of Pro-Vision’s growth and customer success for many years,” said Michael Finn, president and CEO of Pro-Vision. “His experience, product knowledge, and commitment to our customers make him the right leader to guide our sales organization into its next chapter.”

“I’m honored to step into this role and continue working with the talented team at Pro-Vision,” Strock said. “We have strong momentum, trusted customer relationships, and a growing portfolio of solutions that help fleets solve real safety and operational challenges. I look forward to building on that foundation.”

Kyndra Webb Joins HopSkipDrive Safety Advisory Council

Last year, alternative transportation provider HopSkipDrive formed a new Safety Advisory Council to help guide the company’s ongoing innovation in youth transportation safety. 

Now, late last month, it welcomed another member: Kyndra Webb, a program manager at the National Safety Council and national expert in child passenger safety.

At the National Safety Council, Webb oversees child passenger safety programming and curriculum development. She became a Child Passenger Safety Technician in 2013 and a certified instructor in 2014. She's served on the National Child Passenger Safety Board as both Secretariat and Curriculum Representative and is an instructor for the Safe Travel for All Children and Child Passenger Safety on School Buses enrichment courses.

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HopSkipDrive calls Webb's most significant contribution to the field the establishment of the first and only statewide adaptive fitting station, expanding funding and access to specialized car seats for children with complex medical and developmental needs.

"I am looking forward to collaborating with other industry leaders to increase awareness and make a real difference in youth transportation safety," Webb said. "Having spent years training professionals and working directly with families, I know how much the right knowledge and the right tools can change outcomes for children with complex needs. I'm excited to help bring that perspective to HopSkipDrive's work."

"Kyndra's work on child passenger safety, and especially her efforts to expand access to adaptive equipment for children with complex needs, is exactly the kind of expertise that strengthens our Council," said Jen Brandenburger, SVP of safety at HopSkipDrive. "Her deep knowledge and her tireless commitment to making specialized transportation accessible for every child will help us continue to lead the industry in safety."

CALSTART Announces Leadership Expansion With Two Executive Appointments

Last month, CALSTART expanded its leadership team to accelerate its next phase of market impact. The company said the new structure ensures a cohesive, innovative approach to driving clean transportation technology adoption and securing an improved transportation future for our communities.

Alycia Gilde Appointed EVP, California and Regional Market Acceleration

As of June 15, 2026, Alycia Gilde was appointed executive vice president, California and regional market acceleration.

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Gilde will lead California strategy and provide thought leadership to drive high-impact collaboration among stakeholders across the state, from government officials and transportation agencies to members of the clean transportation industry and regional transportation organizations. She will also oversee the direction of the organization’s regional offices, including the West Coast, Midwest, and Northeast, and drive growth in emerging markets such as the Southeast and Texas.

Gilde brings more than 20 years of experience in climate change and clean transportation. She has advanced large emissions reduction programs and is passionate about building sustainable partnerships that inspire action and drive global change.

“Alycia is an inspired hire,” said Michael Berube, CEO of CALSTART. “She brings deep cross-functional expertise, having shaped clean transportation strategy at the White House and U.S. Department of Energy after serving in multiple senior leadership roles at CALSTART. As a key thought partner, she will help identify and scale the most-successful strategies and programs to accelerate clean technology adoption in states and build affordable solutions that work for all people and businesses.”

Jared Schnader Promoted to EVP, Initiatives

CALSTART also promoted Jared Schnader to executive vice president, initiatives.

Schnader, who has been with CALSTART for nearly a decade, will lead five programmatic initiatives, ranging from trucks and off-road equipment, buses, clean fuels and infrastructure, innovative mobility, and light-duty vehicles, and have significant operational and financial alignment responsibilities across these same initiatives. He recently served as VP, bus initiative and continues to host Transition to Zero, a transit-focused podcast designed for senior-level expert discussions.

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“As a strategic thinker and someone who understands the business fundamentals of zero-emission vehicles, Jared has advanced our capabilities across a host of programs and provided a real strategic spark,” Berube said. “What truly sets Jared apart is his proven ability to deepen and inspire our team of subject matter experts — the backbone of our organization.”

Kooner Fleet Management Solutions Appoints Micah Einterz as Head of Strategy

Kooner Fleet Management Solutions, which was just named a Fleetio Premier Partner, recently announced the appointment of Micah Einterz as head of strategy, a newly created executive role focused on driving the company’s long-term growth, strategic partnerships, and organizational development.

In this role, Einterz will work closely with Founder and CEO Gary Kooner and the executive leadership team to shape Kooner’s long-term vision, identify new growth opportunities, strengthen strategic partnerships, and support the company’s continued expansion across North America and international markets. He will also lead company-wide strategic planning initiatives, improve cross-functional execution, and help diversify revenue streams as Kooner continues to scale.

Einterz brings more than 15 years of strategic leadership experience at organizations including Amazon and Kenworth Truck Company.

“Micah brings a rare combination of strategic thinking, operational discipline, and execution,” said Gary Kooner. “As we’ve grown into a nationwide organization, we’ve reached a point where building for the future requires dedicated strategic leadership. Micah’s experience leading large-scale initiatives at Amazon, combined with his background in the commercial vehicle industry at Kenworth, makes him uniquely qualified to help guide our next chapter. I’m excited to have him on the team.”

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“I’m excited to join Kooner at such an important inflection point in the company’s journey,” said Einterz. “Kooner has built an incredible reputation by combining exceptional service with innovation, and there’s tremendous opportunity to continue expanding that impact. I look forward to working with Gary and the leadership team to strengthen our strategic foundation, accelerate growth, and help position Kooner as the industry’s leading technology-enabled fleet maintenance partner.”

Kooner noted its continued investment in leadership as the company expands nationwide and grows its technology platform, FleetIQ.

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