NASDPTS Executive Director Bob Riley to retire
Riley, a former state and district director, has held the executive role for the state pupil transportation directors association since 2006. NASDPTS is now searching for a replacement for Riley, who is expected to retire in June of next year.
When he retires next summer, Bob Riley will have served nearly eight years as executive director of NASDPTS.
Bob Riley will retire next summer after nearly eight years as executive director of the National Association of State Directors of Pupil Transportation Services (NASDPTS).
Before joining NASDPTS in the role in 2006, Riley was director of transportation for the School District of Palm Beach County (Fla.) for more than 12 years. Earlier in his career, he served as state pupil transportation director in Wyoming.
For more on Riley’s approximately 40-year career in pupil transportation, see our “Fascinating Personalities” profile on him.
Riley’s retirement is expected to be effective June 30, 2014. With his departure, the NASDPTS board of directors is now searching for a new executive director for the association.
The job description and details on applying can be found here.
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