Get to know the inspiring stories of 12 young leaders in student transportation in this episode of The Route! Plus, hear stories and takeaways from SBF’s...

Kopanko, 32, is the director of marketing & school bus sales and EV program manager at Thomas Built dealer Sonny Merryman.

Crawford, 36, serves as the director of transportation for Clay County District Schools in Florida, where he has transformed the department.

Patterson, 39, grew up around the yellow bus. Now, she serves as safety and training supervisor for Pearland ISD in Texas.

Judge, 35, brings her attorney background to the role of senior director of regulation at EverDriven, where she ensures the alternative transportation...

Fratzke, 39, is a dispatcher for Bemidji Area Schools in Minnesota.

Henley, 31, serves as the coordinator of transportation for Douglas County School System in Georgia.

McIntyre Johnson, 36, serves as a cost clerk for New Hanover County Schools in North Carolina.

Aquino, 38, serves as senior director for First Student’s First Alt, where she leads its product development.

Kuenzli, 33, is the associate director, contracted services strategy at IC Bus, where he focuses on delivering an excellent customer experience.