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Get to know the inspiring stories of 12 young leaders in student transportation in this episode of The Route! Plus, hear stories and takeaways from SBF’s 2025 Administrator of the Year, Kimberly Jones. The Route is sponsored by IC Bus — proudly manufacturing the Next Generation CE Series.
Read More →Honor bus professionals who helped report human trafficking concerns to the Truckers Against Trafficking award. Nominations close at the end of July.
Read More →Kopanko, 32, is the director of marketing & school bus sales and EV program manager at Thomas Built dealer Sonny Merryman.
Read More →Crawford, 36, serves as the director of transportation for Clay County District Schools in Florida, where he has transformed the department.
Read More →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.
Read More →Henley, 31, serves as the coordinator of transportation for Douglas County School System in Georgia.
Read More →McIntyre Johnson, 36, serves as a cost clerk for New Hanover County Schools in North Carolina.
Read More →Aquino, 38, serves as senior director for First Student’s First Alt, where she leads its product development.
Read More →Kuenzli, 33, is the associate director, contracted services strategy at IC Bus, where he focuses on delivering an excellent customer experience.
Read More →Our youngest Trailblazer, Gutierrez, 28, serves as an assistant mechanic at the Mohave Valley Elementary School District in Arizona.
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