Next Era Leadership Council | American Bus Association

Embracing the past, developing the future.

Mission Statement

The Next Era Leadership Council aims to support multigenerational business operations while preserving the history of the motorcoach industry. This includes focusing on the industry’s long-term future and sustainability and long-range planning for its future.

Goal

Enhance the future leadership of the American Bus Association while working with the next generation of industry business owners and leaders.
Provide business resources and insight to determine future ABA board members.
Ensure the industry’s longevity, including the next generation of motorcoach manufacturing teams (sales, service).
Provide support to encourage new leaders in businesses and operations.

Disruptive Innovation Award

The Next Era Leadership Council Disruptive Innovation Award is given to an individual focused on change and advancement for the motorcoach, travel, and tourism industry, improving its long-term health and vision. The individual will be a prime example of dedication to advancing the industry, having an ongoing understanding of sustainable tourism, and understanding the industry’s economic importance. Review the criteria.

Nominations will open in Fall 2026.

To join the NELC, all participants must meet criteria to be part of the selective group of active business leaders.

Actively participates in the industry for 3-5 years minimum
Has ties to multigenerational business, including direct family relations or leadership within existing family business
Good-standing member of both national and statewide organizations
Closely associated with motorcoach operations or manufacturing companies for motorcoaches

To request membership, email NELC@buses.org

Current NELC Leadership Committee

**Elizabeth Hall, Chair**
*COO, John Hall’s Alaska Tours*

**Kyle DeVivo, Vice Chair**
*COO, DATTCO*

**Peter Borowsky, Business Planning**
*President, Starr Tours*

**Jen Stanley, Business Sustainability**
*VP Sales & Customer Experience, Fullington Trailways*

**Evan Anderson, Business Operations**
*COO, Anderson Coach & Tour*

**Alison Sherman, Business Planning**
*President, Klein Transportation*

**Lauren Grote, Business Sustainability**
*Director of Group Tours, Rill’s Bus Service*

**Ryhan Cornell, Sponsor Liaison**
*Senior Account Executive, ABC Companies*

**Jack Kaufman, Education**
*Vice President, Timi’s Tours*

**Alex Berardi, Government Affairs & Advocacy**
*Director, Business Development & Marketing, Trailways of New York*

Founding members

Evan Anderson – Anderson Coach & Tours
Alex Berardi – Trailways of New York
Luke Busskohl – Arrow Stage Lines
Mike Canine – Lorenz’s Bus Service Inc
Kyle DeVivo – DATTCO
Jeff Greteman – Windstar Lines
Lauren Grote – Rill’s Bus Service
Scott Henry – Martz Bus
Elizabeth Hall – John Hall’s Alaska Tours and Transportation
Brooks Jalbert – C&J
Jack Kauffman – Timi’s Tours
Robert Saucedo – Carerra’s Tour
Michelle Tubman – Great Canadian Holidays

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