The Pennsylvania Bus Association (PBA) held its General Membership Meeting on June 17, 2025, at the Virginia Crossings Hotel & Conference Center in Glen Allen, VA. Board Elections were held during said meeting.

In preparation for the meeting, the Nominating Committee reached out to board members with terms expiring this month. Voting members were sent the approved Slate of Candidates ahead of the election to review.

We’re pleased to report that the membership unanimously accepted the slate as presented, and the vote was passed. We are excited to announce the following election results:

A. OPERATOR MEMBERS Re-elected for 2-Year Term (June 2025 – June 2027):

• David Benedict - David Thomas Trailways
• Maria Frank - Benedict's Bus Service
• Dale McMichael - Executive Coach
• Bill Scully - Freedom Excursions by Scully

B. SUPPLIER/ASSOCIATE MEMBER Elected for 2-Year Term (June 2025 – June 2027):

• Travel Supplier, Amanda Thibeau - Aimbridge Hospitality
• Associate, Jonathan Robbins - ABC Companies

C. SECRETARY Re-Elected for 2-Year Term (June 2025 – June 2027):

• Bob Chepalonis - Martz Group

A big thank you to our Nominating Committee for their thoughtful work:

• Sandy Borowsky – Chair, Starr Bus Charter & Tours
• John Bailey, Bailey Coach
• Doug Rydbom, Premiere #1 Limousine Service
• Bill Scully, Freedom Excursions by Scully

View the full PBA Leadership.

We also would like to extend our sincere appreciation to outgoing Board members, Nicole Boyer (Mount Hope Estate & Winery) and Tony Mongiovi (TEMSA), for their dedicated service to the Board over the last two years. Their contributions were invaluable.