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Let PTSI's family of nationally-respected school transportation experts help you.

PTSI is extremely privileged to work with some of the most experienced and respected individuals in the school transportation industry today. 

Every school transportation operation is unique. There is no “one size fits all” solution for school transportation providers in today’s increasingly complex world. 

The breadth of experience and integrity our consultants bring to the table can offer hard-pressed student transportation managers fresh perspectives and practical alternatives.

How to begin?

 

 

Steve Burnett

Associate Vice President - Mercury Associates

Areas of Expertise

Routing Optimization, Policy Development, Safety Reviews, Accident Management,
Contract Audits, RFP Development, Information Systems, Fuel Management, Outsourcing Studies

Kathryn Cook

Education Specialist; Special Education: Program Support Services; Region 4 Education Service Center-Houston, Texas.

Areas of Expertise

Curriculum Development, Transporting Students with Disabilities, Operations Compliance, Efficiency Studies, Training Design and Delivery

John Fairchild

Transportation Consultant-working independently;

Business Development Representative - Laidlaw Transportation

Areas of Expertise

System evaluations, Driver and Management Training, Program Audits, and Route Evaluations

Kathleen Furneaux

PTSI Executive Director

Areas of Expertise

Operations Management, Efficiency Studies, Training

Design & Delivery, Transporting Students with Disabilities, Head Start Transportation, Infants & Toddlers, Child Safety Restraints

Bill Hoosty

President - WRH Consulting Group Inc.; NYS Education Department Master Instructor

Areas of Expertise

Personnel issues, Conflict Management, Training Design, Transporting Students with Disabilities, Accident Investigation, Student Management Techniques

George Horne

President – Horne Enterprises

Areas of Expertise

Operational Compliance, Head Start Transportation Management, Policy Development & Review, Personnel Issues, Training Design, Transporting Students with Disabilities, Accident Investigation, Student Management

 

Elizabeth Hughes

Retired Transportation Director - PTSI Consultant and Instructor; NYS Education Department Master Instructor

Areas of Expertise

Operations, Training, Head Start, Transporting Students with Disabilities, Accident Investigation and Management, Personnel Issues

Pete James

President - Chautauqua Transportation Services; NYS Education Department Master Instructor

Areas of Expertise

Operational Compliance, Policy Review, CDL Law, D&A Training, Personnel Issues, Conflict Management, Training Design, Transporting Students with Disabilities, Accident Investigation, Student Management

Brenda McGuire

President - McGuire Consulting

Areas of Expertise

Violence Prevention, Crisis Response, Leadership and Team Training

Jim Miranda

Senior Associate Consultant - Mercury Associates

Areas of Expertise

Routing Optimization, Policy Development, Safety Reviews, Accident Management, Contract Audits, RFP Development, Information Systems, Fuel Management, Outsourcing Studies

Bob Peters

Transportation Director – Liverpool CSD; NYS Education Department Master Instructor

Areas of Expertise

Operational Compliance, Policy Review, Personnel Issues, Fleet Assessments, Route Evaluations, Efficiency Studies, Accident Investigation and Management

Grant Reppert

Director of Transportation Gwinnett County Public Schools

Areas of Expertise 

Operations, Routing, Technology, Personnel Management, Strategic Planning, Organizational Dynamics

Faye Stevens

Transportation Supervisor – Indian River CSD; NYS Education Department Master Instructor

Areas of Expertise

Operational Compliance, Policy Review, Personnel Issues, Training Design and Techniques, Transporting Students with Disabilities, Student Management Techniques

   
         
 

Dick Ahola

PTSI Senior Management Consultant

Areas of Expertise

Operations Analysis and Efficiencies, Budgets, School Site Safety, Developing & Responding to RFPs, Child Safety Zone Analysis, Bid Specifications, Stop & Route Safety and Route & Bell Schedule Review

Maureen Arnitz

Transportation Supervisor – Gananda CSD; NYS Education Department Master Instructor

Areas of Expertise

Operations, Training, Head Start, Transporting Students with Disabilities, Accident Investigation and Management

Dona Beauchea

Driver Trainer –
Baldwinsville CSD

NYS Education Department Master Instructor

Areas of Expertise

Operations, Training, Head Start, Transporting Students with Disabilities, Accident Investigation and Management

Lenny Bernstein

Transportation Coordinator – Haverstraw-Stony Point CSD;

NYS Education Department Master Instructor

Areas of Expertise

Operations Compliance, Training, Head Start, Efficiency Studies

Linda Bluth

Chief, Community and Interagency Services Branch, Maryland State Department of Education, Division of Special Education/Early Intervention Services

Areas of Expertise

Special Education Administration, Special Needs Transportation, Policy Development & Implementation, Program Evaluation & Monitoring, Procedural Safeguards & Compliance, Interagency Collaboration

       
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