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The Greater New Jersey Motorcoach Association (GNJMA) a non-profit association dedicated to promoting the welfare of the motorcoach industry in the Garden State, honored six standout employees of the coach industry during their recent Spring Association Meeting. The Annual Motorcoach Professional Awards were held in conjunction with the event, which took place at Wind Creek in Bethlehem, Pa. on March 14. Recipients received a monetary gift, plaque, and overnight accommodations, as well as other gifts from GNJMA’s casino partners.
Those honored were James Dickerson of Stout’s Charter Service, Darlene Madu of DeCamp Bus Lines, Chris Martin of Lakeland Bus Lines, Glen Pearce of Starr Bus Charter & Tours, Aridia Recio of Panorama Tours, and Tom Shellenberger of Bailey Coach. Madu, Martin, and Dickerson were awarded in absentia as they were not able to attend the event in person due to weather or illness.
According to the association, the employers made the following comments about their employees:
Tom Shellenberger of Bailey Coach: Shellenberger joined the team at Bailey’s 12 years ago as a part-time professional motorcoach driver and has driven more than 1,000 trips for Bailey Coach. He has proven to be a very valuable asset and has shown true dedication in everything he does. Thanks to his outgoing and friendly personality, he is highly requested and the preferred driver for many of Bailey’s clients. His safety record is proof of his exceptional skills as a professional motorcoach driver.
Darlene Madu of DeCamp Bus Lines: Madu has consistently exceeded expectations in her role. Her attention to detail, exceptional customer service skills, and ability to effectively communicate with customers have made her a valuable asset to the DeCamp team.
Chris Martin of Lakeland Bus Lines: Martin has been working at Lakeland Bus Lines for more than 25 years. If Lakeland needs a driver to cover line work or a charter, he can always find one. Lakeland owners say that he is the type of person they are proud represents their company.
Aridia Recio of Panorama Tours: Panorama Tours is pleased to nominate Aridia Recio for the 2022 Motorcoach Professional Award. This year, Panorama asked all their employees to vote for a peer who exemplifies what it means to be a “Panorama Professional.” Recio’s dedication to safety, customer service, and kindness is unmatched. Over the last year, she has garnered nearly two dozen five-star reviews on Google.
Glen Pearce of Starr Bus Charter & Tours: Pearce is the type of driver you give to a group and you don't have to worry about. He is super dependable and flexible, and he represents the company in a professional, courteous, and friendly manner. He is a true asset to Starr, completing 200+ trips per year and is 3 years accident free.
James Dickerson of Stout’s Charter Service: Dickerson has been a motorcoach driver with Stouts for 8 years. He is respected by all, including his peers, who voted him to receive this award. He shows exemplary care to his motorcoach by maintaining the equipment well and routinely completing all pre- and post-trip inspections. His safety scores are among the best in their fleet. Additionally, he is one of the most requested drivers, due to his exceptional customer-service skills.
Congratulations to all the winners!
Visit gnjma.com for more information.
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Prevost recently announced the appointment of François Tremblay as president of Volvo Group Canada and leader of Canada’s Country Management Team (CMT). In addition to retaining his position as president of Prevost and Volvo Buses North America, Tremblay will replace Ralph Acs as a member of the Volvo Group North America Country Management team.
"It is truly a privilege to lead the Canadian organization for Volvo Group, one of the world's leading manufacturing groups. I look forward to working with the outstanding management team at Volvo Group Canada and serving on the Volvo Group North America Country Management team to continue supporting market opportunities and growth," said Tremblay.
Tremblay joined the Volvo Group in January 2016 as vice president/general manager for Prevost and Volvo motorcoaches for the North American market. From 2020 to 2022, he led the company through the pandemic and maintained a steady pace of growth and product innovation despite the period of global uncertainty. He was promoted to president of Prevost and Volvo Buses North America in 2021.
Visit volvogroup.com for more information.
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Keep yourself informed and connected to other members of the industry by attending these important meetings. You can also view meetings for the rest of the year on Chauffeur Driven’s Industry Events page.
Philadelphia Regional Limousine Association
Membership meeting with guest speaker Ken Lucci of Driving Transactions
3/15 at 6:30 p.m. at Il Granaio in Phoenixville (prlainc.com for more info)
Illinois Limousine & Bus Association
Breakfast With the ILLBA: Networking Techniques for Success
3/22 at 8:30 a.m. at the Sunrise Grill in Des Plaines (contact Paula at info@illba.org with questions)
New England Livery Association
Quarterly meeting
3/28 at 6:00 p.m. at the Crowne Plaza in Woburn, Mass. (nelivery.org for more info)
Maryland Limousine Association
Membership meeting
3/29 at 12:00 p.m. at Captain James Seafood Palace in Baltimore (email marylandlimoassoc@gmail.com for info)
Did we miss your association meeting? Let us know! Email susan@chauffeurdriven.com or rob@chauffeurdriven.com to be included in our calendar.
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