The Pennsylvania Bus Association (PBA) held its annual elections at the General Member Meeting during its recent conference in Celoron, New York. The board elections are for the term running June 2023 through June 2025.
PBA Chair Tammy Wolf-Baker presided over the elections. The membership accepted the slate as presented by the Nominating Committee.
Two officers were elected to a two-year term:
- Douglas Rydbom, Premier #1 Limousine, Treasurer
- Robert Chepalonis, Martz Trailways, Secretary
Eight board members were re-elected for a two-year term:
- David Benedict, David Thomas Trailways
- Thomas Brynan, Werner Bus Lines
- Robert Chepalonis, Martz Trailways
- Jeffrey Mayo, Greyhound
- Brian Kurtz, Elite Coach
- Dale McMichael, Executive Coach
- Jay Newswanger, R&J Transportation
- Bill Scully, Freedom Excursions by Scully
Two supplier/associate members were elected for a two-year term:
- Nicole Boyer, Mount Hope Estate & Winery
- Tony Mongiovi, TEMSA North America
“The Pennsylvania Bus Association has some of the best operators in the business on the Board of Directors,” said Patricia Cowley, PBA Executive Director. “We are so fortunate to have their commitment to the Association and its members.”
She praised Tammy Wolf-Baker, who is entering her second year as the PBA chair.
“She is the first woman chair in 100 years for PBA,” Cowley said. “We think that’s pretty special, and she’s doing great work. For example, she introduced a new scholarship program that will have its first recipients next year. We are currently fundraising for it at our events.”
The nominating committee included Sandy Borowsky, Starr Bus Charter & Tours (Chair); John Bailey, Bailey Coach; Tom Brynan, Werner Bus Lines; Jay Newswanger, R&J Transportation; and Bill Scully, Freedom Excursions by Scully.
See the full PBA Leadership Team here.
PBA is celebrating its 100th anniversary this year. It was incorporated in 1923 as a nonprofit organization dedicated to representing the business and governmental interests of private bus companies operating in Pennsylvania.
