Executive Committee Meeting Minutes
Tuesday, April 07, 2015
10:03 am – 11:05 am…Telephone Conference
April 2015 BISC Executive Committee Attendees:
Chairman – Stephen Evans, Pacific Western Group of Companies
Vice-Chairman – Al Smith, Greyhound Lines
Secretary – Dan Tomlinson, Indian Trails
Government Review Committee Chairman – Mike Horak, Academy Bus Lines
Government Review Committee Vice Chairman- William Norris, Jefferson Lines
Human Performance Committee Chairman – Mike Ferianc, Coach USA
Security Committee Chairman – Lynette McMillan, Greyhound
Security Committee Vice Chairman- Liliana Aguilar, Omnibus Express
Vehicle Technical Operations Committee Vice-- Chairman-Geoff Gilchrest, Prevost
Workplace Health and Environment Safety Committee Chairman – Pam Martinez, DATTCO
FMCSA Advisor Member – Loretta Bitner, Chief of Passenger Carrier Safety Division
Immediate Past Chairman – Mike McDonal- Eyre Bus Tour and Travel
BISC Executive Director – Brandon Buchanan, ABA
Coach Builder Supplier Member – Louis Hotard, ABC Companies
ABA Board Representative-- Alan Glickman, Starr Bus Charter & Tours
Insurance Supplier Member – Bob Crescenzo, Lancer Insurance
Matthew Cahill—ABA
Mike Mattison-- IMG
Suzanne Te Beau Rohde- BISC General Counsel, ABA Vice President of Government Affairs and Policy
Not in attendance:
Human Performance Committee Vice Chairman- Rick Vaillancourt, Cyr Bus Line
Vehicle Technical Operations Committee Chairman – John Oakman, Coach USA
Non-Builder Supplier Representative- Matthew Daecher, Daecher Consulting Group Inc.
At Large Member – Charles Corder, Coach USA
At Large Member-- Chris Crean, Peter Pan Lines
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March Meeting Action Items
Mike Ferianc
Submit article about the Human Performance Committee-
Resolved
Louis Hotard
The group was informed that this submission has been taken care of
and should appear in the Summer issue of Equip Magazine.
Provide an update on BISC info in new buses project
May 5/15
Committee Chairs
Stephen has the latest version of the project. Louis has used some of
the existing information that we have. Stephen mentioned that we
need to have something that really jumps out to the operator to inform
them about BISC.
Louis mentioned that he is trying to keep the flyer newutral to all
manufacturers.
Stephen would like more of an “in your face” approach”. Maybe it
should be sent out to others to get some more feedback. It would be
nice to really lay out to someone “what’s in it for them” to joing the
BISC. List more benefits to them. This is to be distributed to the
Executive committee by Brandon to have a look at and revisit at the
next meeting.
Louis mentioned for the group to take a look at the front rather than
the back.
Dates, Agendas, & Minutes of their Committee Calls
Resolved
Not too many calls for the committees as of yet.
Stephen mentioned that we need a better idea of the amount of time
that the committees will be spending and how often on calls. This is
to be decided by the committee chairs.
A list of what Committees are working on is to be distributed.
Stephen asked for input from Committee Chairs on their committees
ability to remain on task and how comfortable each is with the
process of the calls.
-Mike Ferianc says that the Human Performance Committee is ok. –
Mike Horak (Govt. Activities) would like to see what his committee
members are interested in after their initial call.
-Geoffrey Gilchrest (VTOC) reports that he has an idea of what to
discuss based upon topics from St. Louis but is concerned about the
level of productivity.
-Pam Martinez (Workplace Health) mentioned a meeting is scheduled
for April 22nd. This meeting will discuss Blood Bourne Pathogen
training and how to put together a health and safety committee. She
mentioned that their next call may discuss the Affordable Care Act.
With this, Stephen once again cautioned all to remember to remain
“Safety” minded.
-Lynette McMillan (Security) mentioned that their first call was later
this day and was to discuss the upcoming ISTEP exercise that TSA
wants to put on.
Committee Chairs
List Govt. agencies to invite to their committee and topics
Brandon mentioned that the process of reaching out to NTSB,
FMCSA, TSA, OSHA, and NHTSA has begun but he has no specifics
as of yet.
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Resolved
Chris & Charlie
Provide draft of a new member mentor program
Not on the call-Stephen asked Brandon to reach out for a written
copy to look at during the next meeting.
Was March
10/15. Now
May 5/15
April Meeting Action Items
Executive
Committee
All Committees
Executive
Committee
Executive
Committee
Brandon
Buchanan
Ideas for a theme as well as possible topics and/or speakers for the
2016 Winter Meeting
-Discussion to be held with Summer Meeting information
Create a Master List of projects currently being worked on. Also get a
list of the projects requested by the SSC
-We have a list from all 5 committees
Framework for a resource center on BISC website
-Put off until the next meeting
Information out to companies to participate in looking at and have
comment on the Model Curriculum for Motorcoach Drivers being
created by FMCSA
--Loretta has only heard from Mike McDonal
-Brandon has not heard anything
-Loretta is still looking for a couple of carriers to participate. They
should contact her directly. She just needs a couple of participants to
“put it through its paces” to ensure that there are no huge gaps in the
product. She would like to hear from companies sometime within the
next couple of weeks.
-Stephen encouraged all to get in on this opportunity to have a couple
of our members get involved.
-Stephen asked Brandon if we should be reaching out to
membership. Brandon does not think that would be appropriate and
Loretta agreed due to limited resources, they do not need to be
overwhelmed with carriers.
Random survey to find out if BISC membership has actually
participated in takeaways from the 2015 Winter meeting
-Brandon will take care of this for the next meeting.
Resolved
Resolved
May 5/15
May 5/15
Chairman Evan’s welcomed all in attendance, asked for a roll-call and brought the meeting to order at
10:03.
Chairman Evans informed the group that the call would be more disciplined to stop at 1-hour.
He then welcomed Mike Mattison from the IMG to the call and introduced him to the group. Stephen then
welcomed and introduced Suzanne Te Beau Rohde as the new Vice President of Government Affairs and
Policy for BISC
Chairman Evans reminded all to remember to mention BISC whenever possible during interviews
Minutes of the March meeting were reviewed and approved with the correction to be made changing the
word “all” to “some” in the New Requests section under Loretta’s comments.
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2015 Summer Meeting
 The meeting is about 60% set
 Update on the agenda and invited guests
o Brandon reports that invites to NTSB, FMCSA, TSA, OSHA, and NHTSA have begun but
there are no specifics as of yet.
o There are a couple of spots open on topical sessions
 Al Smith mentioned Accident Reconstruction
 Bob Crescenzo mentioned bus fires. Alan Glickman agreed that this would be a
great topic as there is approximately 1 a day.
Stephen asked Brandon to add this to the agenda and Alan asked to make sure
to ask the manufacturers to get involved.
 Brandon has been working with the Maryland Bus Association to see how to get them involved
 TSA tabletop status
o There is a meeting on April 8th to formulate exactly what is will look like.
o Wednesday the 24th of June will be the exercise.
o There will be a push to the BISC membership to take part.
o The hotel block still needs to be looked at for the possibility of adding an extra day
2016 Winter Meeting
 Theme-Brandon is asking for ideas for a theme
 Mike Mattison (IMG) reports that the IMG has an agenda in place for January 8 th-10th. Their
agenda has been set to allow their members to integrate into the BISC meetings after theirs.
Stephen, Mike, and Pam are members of both planning committees. There is good insight
between the two for a good balance. It looks like everything is in good shape and on track to
make it a success.
 Louis asked how many IMG members are BISC members. Seems like maybe 20 or 25 which is
roughly 50%. Louis would like all to recognize that they can join BISC as well.
 Pam would like us to get a message out that one does not have to be an ABA member to be a
member of BISC
 Stephen mentioned that the framework is pretty well set. Now we need to set a theme and topics
for sessions. By the next meeting, he would like the top 2 or 3 issues that the committee thinks
would be good topics and themes to be put on the agenda. He asked Brandon to reach out to the
committees to get ideas for the next call.
The next Executive Committee Conference Call is set for May 5th at 10:00am Eastern
 Dan Tomlinson will not be on that call and will need someone to take the minutes
Stephen Evans once again thanked Mike Mattison for his participation as well as his hard work
coordinating the meetings between the BISC and the IMG.
Chairman Evans thanked all for their contributions, reminded all of the help needed by Loretta, and the
Executive Committee Meeting was adjourned at 11:02am.
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