Hello Colleagues,

I hope this message finds you well and filled with excitement for the future. As we embark on a new era for VAPT, I am deeply honored and enthusiastic to assume the role of President for the upcoming term. I want to express my gratitude for your trust and support as we navigate this journey together. I am deeply grateful for the trust you have placed in me and am excited to embark on this new era with you and our dynamic transportation community. VAPT has always been a leader in the area of pupil transportation, and I am committed to building upon our rich legacy of commitment, resilience, and dedication.

My vision for the coming year is to focus on continuing the great legacy set before us, fostering inclusivity, and enhancing professional development while remaining anchored in our foundational values of mutual respect, collaboration, and commitment to excellence. To realize these goals, your active participation is essential. I encourage you to share your feedback, join/chair a committee, and participate in upcoming events. Open communication and collective effort are key to our continued success. I am confident that together, we will achieve great things, and I eagerly look forward to the journey ahead and to what we will accomplish as a united organization.