SOUTH HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Type A school bus manufacturer Collins Bus Corp. has named Kelli Kepler regional sales manager.

In her new role, Kepler will be responsible for generating new vehicle sales, providing sales support to dealers, and attending major industry events and conferences.

“Kelli has been with the Collins sales department for the last six years and has already developed great relationships with our dealers. I’m excited to have her move into this role,” said Matt Scheuler, president of Collins. “With her past involvement in the sales process, overall bus experience and technical knowledge, I’m confident she will have a positive impact on our organization, distributors and customers.”

Kepler added that her experience working directly with Collins dealers as part of the company’s inside sales team will help her in her new role.

“I’m very excited to continue our company’s mission of bringing the best Type A school and multi-function school activity buses to the industry,” Kepler said. “Collins has a solid reputation in the markets we serve, and I’m looking forward to continuing to work with a great team of employees, dealers and customers.”