For Immediate Release

Contact: Alexandra Huss July 22, 2015

703-684-3200

Todd Monteferrario Named President of the

National School Transportation Association

Minneapolis, Minnesota – Todd Monteferrario was elected President of the National School Transportation Association (NSTA) on July 22, 2015 at the Association’s Annual Meeting and Convention in Minneapolis.

Mr. Monteferrario has worked in the student transportation industry for more than 25 years. He currently serves as Senior Director of Operational Excellence for First Student, the leading school transportation solutions provider in North America. Prior to joining the company, Mr. Monteferrario was with his family-owned student transportation business, Bergen-Passaic Transport Service, Inc. He has served in key management roles for both companies.

Mr. Monteferrario has been a member of NSTA for 19 years and has consistently held an active role within the association. He has been involved in many of the association’s committees, including acting as chair of the Membership Committee. Mr. Monteferrario has also served on the NSTA Board of Directors for more than 15 years.

During his term as NSTA president, Mr. Monteferrario plans to focus on addressing motorist awareness of student safety near or around school buses and the value of outsourcing services provided by contractors to school districts and communities.

“I am honored to serve as President for the National School Transportation Association and represent the membership,” said Mr. Monteferrario. “We will continue to provide school transportation professionals with the tools and resources they need to make school buses safe, secure, affordable and efficient nationwide.”

Mr. Monteferrario is a 2011 recipient of the NSTA Golden Merit Award and was recognized with the NSTA Distinguished Service Award in 2013 for his substantial contributions to the pupil transportation industry.

#### About NSTA: The National School Transportation Association has been the voice of private school bus contractors, manufacturers and suppliers for more than 50 years. The association provides school transportation professionals with the tools and resources they need to make school buses safe, affordable, and efficient nationwide. Additional questions can be sent to Alexandra Huss at . Offices are at 122 South Royal Street, Alexandria, VA 22314. Phone: 703-684-3200. Fax: 703-684-3212. www.yellowbuses.org.