ABA Names Marketplace 2026 Co-Chairs: A Mother-Daughter Team Ready to Lead the “Road to Reno”
Celebrating 100 years of ABA with a generational touch of leadership and inspiration in Reno
At the American Bus Association (ABA), our members’ voices lead the way. Your feedback helps us make every Marketplace stronger. With the Meetings Advisory Committee (MAC) keeping a close eye on past successes, we are always building on them. As we kick off ABA’s 100th anniversary in Reno, Nevada, Marketplace 2026 will be both a celebration of where we’ve been and a launchpad for where we’re headed.
The ABA is excited to announce that Marketplace 2026 will be co-chaired by a dynamic mother-daughter duo: Kim Grzywacz, CTIS, and Danielle Wilkinson of CIT Signature Transportation. As ABA gears up to celebrate its centennial year, this pairing brings together two generations of leadership, energy, and passion for the motorcoach and group travel industry.
Kim Grzywacz is no stranger to ABA and Marketplace. After an 18-year career in teaching, she joined her husband at CIT Signature Transportation in 2012 and quickly immersed herself in the industry. Her leadership and dedication have been recognized at both the national and state levels, with service spanning the Motorcoach Marketing Council, Women in Buses Council, the Iowa Group Travel Association, and the ABA Board of Directors. Kim previously co-chaired Marketplace in 2019 in Louisville, an experience she recalls as unforgettable.
“I am honored and excited to serve as a co-chair alongside our daughter, Danielle Wilkinson, for the 2026 American Bus Association’s Marketplace: Road to Reno,” Kim shared. “As we celebrate 100 years in 2026, nostalgia will take us back to great moments. Looking ahead to the next 100 years fills me with pride and excitement for the generations to come.”
Danielle Wilkinson represents the new generation of industry leaders and storytellers. She attended her first ABA Marketplace in 2024 in Nashville and instantly knew she had found her calling. Now an active member of the Women in Buses Council, Danielle has been using social media and creative storytelling to spotlight the excitement of transportation and tourism.
“I am grateful and inspired to serve as co-chair alongside my mom,” Danielle said. “As we celebrate 100 years of ABA, I’m thrilled to bring my sunshine to Reno and the future of transportation.”
Together, Kim and Danielle bring both experience and fresh creativity to the Marketplace stage. Their goals—growing education, networking, leadership, sparking collaboration, and inspiring attendees to discover their “sparkle”—set the tone for what will be a memorable centennial Marketplace. Marketplace 2026 will not only be a look back at ABA’s storied history, but also a launchpad for the next 100 years of innovation, connection, and growth in the motorcoach and group travel industry. And with Kim and Danielle at the helm, attendees can expect Reno to shine brighter than ever.
