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I would like to start out with a short history of Foreman , a fifth-generation company in the motorcoach business . Foreman has a long family-oriented history of serving South Dakota and surrounding areas . Foreman Sales and Service is based out of Miller , SD , and dates back to 1969 . Initially specializing in selling and contracting yellow school bus services , has now grown into having 13 school bus contracts across the state of South Dakota . A couple of our larger school districts required Charter buses for their activities , thus Foreman Charters got its start .
Our mission is to provide comfort and safety along with true Midwest hospitality .
I started with Foreman Sales and Service as a bookkeeper in 1981 , when I met my husband Doyle Foreman , and have since been involved with the day-today operations .
Along with the day-to-day operations , I also take care of all the license and titling of the equipment . Scheduling of buses and drivers for the different activities each week . Monthly invoicing and payroll . The one part of the
Kay Foreman Foreman Charters Owner and CEO kayf @ foremanbus . com
Charter business I really enjoy , is talking to the people . They are always so excited to be taking a trip with us or helping a group plan their trip . I cannot forget , there is always a bus to wash , and that is a Family effort !
Doyle and I have 3 children , Travis our oldest , started working for us in 2000 . He and his wife Kassandra have blessed us with our 4 beautiful grandchildren , Teagan , Kyler , Kendree , and Kelsa . Teagan has started helping Grandma and Grandpa out during the summer the last 2 years . Cody , our “ middle child ,” received his business degree and started working for us full time in 2019 . Our youngest , Kayla , is an accountant and a dance instructor and is always willing to help us out .
When Doyle and I are not working , we enjoy following the grandkids for all their activities . We are so blessed .
The transportation industry has been our life . Doyle and I take pride in our business and want to thank our customers for their continued support .
I am very honored to represent South Dakota Women in Buses . Thank you

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