Join us for an engaging discussion on how propane autogas is transforming student transportation by creating healthier, cleaner, and more affordable school bus fleets. This webinar brings together experts and on-the-ground voices to share insights into the benefits of propane-powered school buses for both students and staff.
In this information-packed session, you’ll hear from:
- American Lung Association: How propane buses reduce harmful emissions and improve respiratory health in school communities.
- Blue Bird: A leading manufacturer of propane school buses about the latest innovations driving propane autogas adoption across the country.
- School District Leadership: A school district transportation director and maintenance supervisor will share their real-world experiences with propane buses, from cost savings and reliability to driver and technician feedback.
Register today to explore practical strategies and proven results that can help your district move toward a cleaner, more cost-effective transportation future.
Brought to you by the Propane Education & Research Council
REGISTER BELOW:
Sam Corson
Newport News Schools
- 26 overall years in transportation
- 16 years working on refuse trucks & equipment
- 10 years with Newport News Public Schools Transportation
- 9 combined years in maintenance management
Dairy Queen management to lube tech. I started turning wrenches in 1999 on refuse trucks. Grew a passion for working on medium to heavy duty vehicles. Over the years, I have become ASE master certified in Med/Heavy Duty Trucks and ASE master certified in School Buses. Managed multiple shops in refuse and currently managing the school bus fleet for Newport News Schools in Virginia. During my time wrenching and managing shops, I have seen the changes from old fuel injections pumps on diesels to hydraulic and electronic injection. I have witnessed the changes in diesel emissions over the years. Dealing with effects and issues that followed as new emission systems had been introduced to over the road diesels. As frustrating as the modern-day diesel systems have become, it was a welcome change of pace to have started working on propane powered systems.
Amy Rosa
Director of School Safety & Transportation
Wa-Nee Community Schools
Amy Rosa, Director of School Safety and Transportation for the Wa-Nee Community School Corporation in Nappanee, Indiana, has served the school bus transportation industry for over 25 years and is currently experiencing the bliss of her 20th school year as the transportation director. Amy says, “It is a privilege to participate in student education through transportation. I love working for the school bus drivers who daily promote the industry with their commitment to students and safety.” Amy also serves as the current vice president of the School Transportation Association of Indiana.
Bailey Arnold
Director of Healthy Air Solutions
American Lung Association
Bailey Arnold is an environmental science, health, and sustainability professional, currently serving as a Director of Healthy Air Solutions with the American Lung Association. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Geography and Environmental Studies from Illinois State University. Since joining the American Lung Association in 2015, Bailey has worked in a grant and project management role, focusing on the adoption of low-carbon transportation fuels and technologies, biobased alternatives, green building practices, and radon reduction strategies.
Steve Whaley
Alternative Fuels Manager
Blue Bird
Steve joined Blue Bird in January 2024 with twenty years of experience with alternative transportation energies for fleets nationwide. Most recently with the Propane Education & Research Council, a leading nonprofit that invests in the research and development of new propane-powered technologies, and before that operated his own clean energy transportation consulting company, as well as business development in class 7 and 8 vehicle fleet markets for an OEM that produced CNG/LNG fueling systems. Steve formerly served as Director of Business Development for Roush CleanTech and provided propane autogas research and business development for Blossman Propane.
Steve holds a BS from VA Tech, and a master’s degree in industrial education from Clemson University.
