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Vanecia Weathers recognized as a 2026 School Bus Fleet Trailblazers winner, pictured in a headshot with the Trailblazers award graphic.
Articlesby Elora HaynesMarch 18, 2026

2026 Trailblazer: Vanecia Weathers of Rockwall Independent School District

Weathers, 33, serves as a dispatcher for Rockwall ISD, where she supports daily operations and prepares for future leadership in student transportation.

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Dillon LaHaye of Collaborative Student Transportation recognized as a 2026 School Bus Fleet Trailblazers winner, shown in a headshot with the Trailblazers award graphic.
Articlesby Amanda HuggettMarch 18, 2026

2026 Trailblazer: Dillon LaHaye of Collaborative Student Transportation

LaHaye, 32, saw a need and filled a gap to better serve vulnerable students in Minneapolis. Now, he leads multiple companies, making a lasting impact.

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Charli Sanders of Summit School Services recognized as a 2026 School Bus Fleet Trailblazers winner, pictured in a headshot with the Trailblazers award graphic.
Articlesby Elora HaynesMarch 18, 2026

2026 Trailblazer: Charli Sanders of Summit School Services

Sanders, 37, serves as director of parts and warranty at Summit School Services, where she leads data-driven operations that support student transportation nationwide.

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Mashayla Kleinman of Cactus Point Solutions recognized as a 2026 School Bus Fleet Trailblazers winner, shown standing inside a school bus with the Trailblazers award graphic.
Articlesby Elora HaynesMarch 18, 2026

2026 Trailblazer: Mashayla Nelson of Cactus Point Solutions

Nelson, 31, serves as executive director of operations for Cactus Point Solutions and is known for the intensity and purpose she brings to student transportation leadership.

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School Bus Fleet Trailblazers 2026 award winners collage featuring headshots of transportation leaders recognized for innovation and leadership in student transportation.
Articlesby StaffMarch 18, 2026

Announcing the 2026 Trailblazers: 18 Young Leaders Making a Mark

Meet 18 incredible up-and-coming leaders across the U.S. from all facets of student transportation, including how they advanced, what they learned, and advice for others.

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A red, orange, yellow and white graphic with stars announcing nominations are open for SBF Trailblazer awards.
Newsby StaffNovember 5, 2025

Nominate Outstanding School Transportation Pros Under 40!

We're on the lookout for inspiring up-and-coming leaders in the K-12 student transportation industry to highlight as SBF's 2026 Trailblazers. Nominations open now!

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Articlesby Amanda HuggettMarch 24, 2025

2025 Trailblazer: Whitney Kopanko of Sonny Merryman

Kopanko, 32, is the director of marketing & school bus sales and EV program manager at Thomas Built dealer Sonny Merryman.

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Articlesby Amanda HuggettMarch 24, 2025

2025 Trailblazer: Randall Crawford of Clay County District Schools

Crawford, 36, serves as the director of transportation for Clay County District Schools in Florida, where he has transformed the department.

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Articlesby Amanda HuggettMarch 24, 2025

2025 Trailblazer: Nikki Patterson of Pearland ISD

Patterson, 39, grew up around the yellow bus. Now, she serves as safety and training supervisor for Pearland ISD in Texas.

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Articlesby Amanda HuggettMarch 24, 2025

2025 Trailblazer: Morgan Judge of EverDriven

Judge, 35, brings her attorney background to the role of senior director of regulation at EverDriven, where she ensures the alternative transportation company is compliant.

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