Bus Equipment People Ken Presley Ken Presley, United Motorcoach Association’s vice president, legislative & regulatory affairs & industry relations/COO was recently named a Life Member of the Museum of Bus Transportation/Antique Automobile Club of America Museum. One industry observer said that it is impossible to overstate how much Presley has meant to the industry, particularly the small and mid-sized operators. “Ken is a bit like a swimming duck – on the surface hard working, but underneath – where the public can not see – even more active and productive. He does not just serve the industry – he Ken Presley loves its people.” Turbo Images Turbo Images Inc., North America’s premier vehicle graphics provider, recently announced the addition of Patrick Scully to its executive management team to drive its growth plans in the North Americanpublic transit market and to assist in its already successful motorcoach market business.
Scully stepped into the role of executive vice president – public sector business development, effective May 3, 2021 and will be based in North Carolina. He brings more than 30 years of experience in the North American transportation market to this position, including leadership roles with major bus manufacturers in the U.S. and Canada.
“We cannot be more pleased to have Patrick Scully join our team and lead our North American growth strategy in the public transit market,” said Pier Veilleux, Turbo Images’ president and CEO. “His industry experience, knowledge base, industry contacts and proven professional leadership will be the perfect addition to our executive team.” Turbo Images has been a market leader in vehicle graphics since 1993 primarily in trailer and motorcoach market segments and has grown into a leading national provider in both Canada and the U.S. 12 • National Bus Trader / June, 2021
“We entered the public transit segment three years ago and have enjoyed very good success over that period working with customers to enhance their vehicle graphics and brand messaging,” added Veilleux. “With our latest investments of over $2 million in state-of-the-art technology and fabrication production equipment, combined with today’s hire of industry leader Patrick Scully, we are well positioned for continued growth.”
six months to COP26 (the 2021 United Nations Climate Change Conference of the Parties) and highlighting global efforts to tackle climate change. The ceremony featured remarks from the Honourable Catherine McKenna, minister of infrastructure and communities and Susan le Jeune d’Allegeershecque, British high commissioner to Canada, as well as fellow Climate Champion David Suzuki.
Turbo Images further invested in 2020 by acquiring Lebrapub / Team Coach Imaging, despite the economic downturn caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. The company now includes 130 team members focused on partnering with customers across North America for their fleet brand messaging needs. Turbo Images plans to aggressively grow in the coming years in both the U.S. and Canada with a particular focus on the public transit market segment.
Spearheaded in partnership by the British High Commission and the Canada Climate Law Initiative, the Climate Champions initiative identifies exceptional Canadians who are Climate Champions actively working towards getting Canada to net-zero carbon emissions.
“I am honored and energized to be joining the Turbo Images team,” said Scully. “I have known Pier Veilleux and Turbo Images for over 25 years and have always held them in the highest regard for their quality products and services and dedication to excellence. We share these same values as well as the overall vision for the North American market potential for the company and its customers. I look forward to meeting with customers to showcase the capaPatrick Scully bilities of Turbo Images as the industry’s vinyl vehicle wrap expert and how we can mutually partner with customers to enhance their brand, environmental and special event marketing messaging on their vehicles.” NFI Group NFI Group Inc. (NFI or the Company), a leading independent bus and coach manufacturer and a leader in electric mass mobility solutions, recently announced that Jennifer McNeill, vice president of public sector sales and marketing for New Flyer and MCI, has been named one of 26 Climate Champions across Canada.
McNeill was recognized alongside 25 others during a virtual ceremony marking
“Jennifer has been instrumental in the evolution and advancement of NFI’s EV leadership in North America, but, more importantly, in urging a paradigm shift towards more livable cities and low-carbon mobility,” said Paul Soubry, president and chief executive officer, NFI. “NFI proudly congratulates Jennifer on this honor. She has illustrated ingenuity in leading our industry toward a zero-emission future, and has been a driving force behind our technology roadmap and strategic growth – ultimately driving a more sustainable future.”
McNeill has led and advocated for zeroemission bus adoption in North America for nearly a decade. She spearheaded New Flyer’s support of smart city development through a four pillar approach to mobility solutions that includes vehicles, technology, infrastructure and workforce development. In 2020, she was named an Honoree of Canada's Clean50 list, recognizing Canada’s leaders advancing sustainability and clean capitalism, and was also named to the Clean16, for outstanding contribution to the clean energy economy in the Manufacturing and Transportation sector. “It is an honor to be named a Climate Champion, and to have sustainability, climate action and environmental preservation in the spotlight leading up to COP26,” said McNeill. “2021 is a defining year in our journey towards net-zero carbon emissions; it my privilege to continue contributing to the development of resilient, smart, and sustainable mobility solutions for all Canadians.” McNeill also oversaw the development and opening of NFI’s Vehicle Innovation Center, as well as the launch of NFI’s Infrastruc-
