ABA ’ s Women in Buses Council has achieved great success in its short 10-year history . The 50 Stories from 50 States project is another important marker in the Council ’ s history . To bring together women in the industry from all 50 states and have their stories told , is a project that will have an impact on many future leaders and for some time . The women highlighted in this series , represents why the Council is still needed today just as much as it was when it began a decade ago .
Too often we have overlooked the role women have played and do today , in this industry . Many are CEOs , partners in business , part of a vital support network and the overall backbone to the success and future of the motorcoach industry .
When the Women in Buses Council was created , it was to ensure that everyone , especially the women leaders of the industry , had voices that were clearly heard . Today , that vision has grown to support and welcome all women in the industry no matter what role they play in a company .
The stories that follow are a testament to women who work in , lead , and support the industry . Our sincere thanks to BUSRide Magazine for giving these amazing women in the motorcoach industry a platform to share their challenges and accomplishments that have helped shape this industry .
The stories you read here will give you an insight into what it is like to work in an industry that has been evolving for over 100 years and many of these women are part of the third , fourth , fifth generation of their family ’ s business . To understand that these families and companies have gone through so many challenges over the years including global conflicts , financial disasters , and pandemics like COVID-19 , but they remain standing today and still moving forward . It is nothing short of amazing .
These 50 Stories from 50 States is just a tip of the iceberg of the women in this industry and the contribution they have made to ensure its continued success . I hope you enjoy reading them as much as I did .
Peter Pantuso President / CEO American Bus Association
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