Motorcoach Companies Helping Communities Devastated by Hurricane Helene

Hurricane Helene has left widespread destruction, impacting thousands of families and communities along the Atlantic Coast. Now, more than ever, our efforts can make a difference. Several motorcoach companies are stepping up to provide essential support, supplies, and aid to help these communities recover. Join us in this relief effort by donating or volunteering.

How You Can Help

You can get involved in the following ways:

  • Monetary Donations: Financial contributions go directly toward providing essentials like food, water, and shelter for those affected. You can donate directly to local relief organizations.
  • Supply Donations: Essential items like bottled water, canned goods, hygiene products, blankets, and first aid supplies are urgently needed. Find local drop-off points where you can bring these much-needed supplies.
  • Volunteer: Consider volunteering your time to help distribute supplies or assist with rebuilding efforts. Local organizations and motorcoach companies are organizing efforts to transport volunteers and supplies to the affected areas.

 

ABA Press Releases

ABA Elects New Board Members During Annual Meeting; Eugene Berardi Named Chairman of the Board

  • January 27, 2021
  • 2-min read

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Washington, DC – The American Bus Association (ABA) – the industry leader advancing North American motorcoach travel and tourism – elected new members to join its Board of Directors during its Annual Meeting, held virtually because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Also during the Annual Meeting Eugene Berardi, Jr., from Adirondack Trailways in Hurley, N.Y. was named Chairman of the Board and Chris Shepler from Shepler's Mackinac Island Ferry in Mackinaw City, Mich., was named Vice Chairman of the Board.

  

Joining the Board of Directors for a three-year term are:

Mike Canine, Lorenz Bus Service, Minneapolis

Terry Cordell, Transcor Data Services, Jacksonville, Fla.

Jeff Greteman, Windstar Lines, Carroll, Iowa

Elizabeth Hall, John Hall’s Alaska, Lake City, Minn.

Joey Hemphill, Hemphill Brothers Coach Company, Nashville, Tenn.

Brent Maitland, Motor Coach Industries, Des Plaines, Ill.

Tom McCaughey, Flagship Trailways, Cranston, R.I.

“I am honored to have been named the Chairman of the Board,” said Berardi. “Our industry is going through unprecedented times and I look forward to working with the ABA Board of Directors to help steer the association with our members’ best interests at the center of our programming, no matter what sector of the industry they represent. Together we are stronger than a pandemic and this association and our industry will come out of this stronger than ever.”

The ABA Board also thanked retiring board members for their service to ABA. Those members were:
 Mikie Coffman Shepler, Ride the Ducks of Seattle, Seattle

Michael Colborne, Pacific Western Transportation, Calgary

Julia Conway, Big Bus Tours, New York, N.Y.

Warren Dickinson, Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations, Nashville, Tenn.

David Eaton, Conway Tours/Gray Line of Rhode Island, Cumberland, R.I.

Alan Glickman, Starr Bus Charters &Tours, Trenton, N.J.

Ian Smart, Motor Coach Industries, Des Plaines, Ill.

To view the entire ABA Board of Directors, click here.

 

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