BNET Industries

Greyhound Lines Inc.

is in the Transportation Industry

Last Fiscal Year Sales:$1.5B
  • Private
  • US
Dow Jones Description

Welcome aboard! Thank you for choosing Greyhound. As the largest provider of inter-city bus service in North America, we are proud to provide you with a safe, affordable and enjoyable travel experience. We want to do everything we can to ensure your experience with us is a good one. Traveling by bus is different from other modes of transportation, so here are some resources to help you make your travel experience on Greyhound an enjoyable one.

President and Chief Executive Officer
Dave Leach
Number of Employees 7
Contact Information

PO BOX 660362

Dallas, Texas 75266-0362

www.greyhound.c...

1 972 789 7000

NAICS Code General Freight Trucking, Local: 484110

Recent Events

  • UTA Sues Greyhound Over Injured Woman

    9/21/09 - Lawsuit Filed - View Story

News & Analysis

greyhound lines inc. - All News and Analysis

  • Greyhound Offers Advance-Purchase Discounts.

    - 2008-12-04

    TRAVEL AND LEISURE CLOSE-UP-11 November 2008-Greyhound Offers Advance-Purchase DiscountsC2008 - CloseUpMedia - newsdesk@closeupmedia.com Greyhound Lines announced customers can now save 20 percent by purchasing tickets seven days in advance. This nationwide discount is available on any trip length, and...

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  • Greyhound Offers Advance-Purchase Discounts.

    - 2008-11-11

    TRAVEL AND LEISURE CLOSE-UP-11 November 2008-Greyhound Offers Advance-Purchase DiscountsC2008 - CloseUpMedia - newsdesk@closeupmedia.com Greyhound Lines announced customers can now save 20 percent by purchasing tickets seven days in advance. This nationwide discount is available on any trip length, and...

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  • The deal's on the bus

    - 2008-01-18

    CLEVELAND -- In the dead of a frigid winter night, the crowded confines of the art deco Greyhound station here have the feel of a triage unit. Dazed-looking passengers slump over their possessions trying to catch some winks under the glaring lights. The restless line up to vie for a...

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  • John Steinbeck's Sweetheart: The Cosmic American Bus

    - 2008-01-01

    It isn't going to take a little time to write but a long time and I don't care, for my bus is something large in my mind. It is a cosmic bus holding sparks and back firing into the Milky Way and turning the corner of Betelgeuse without a hand...

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  • Greyhound Drivers and Mechanics Ratify New Contract

    - 2007-06-23

    DALLAS -- Greyhound Lines, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Laidlaw International, Inc. (NYSE:LI), tonight released the following statement from Steve Gorman, president and chief executive officer. "We have been informed by the president of the Amalgamated Transit Union ATU National Local 1700 that the members have ratified a...

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Decision Makers

Name (plus bio) Position
Dave Leach President and Chief Executive Officer
Bill Blankenship Chief Operating Officer
Cheryl W Farmer Chief Financial Officer
Jack W Haugsland COO & Executive Vice President
Jeff Altizer Chief Financial Officer
Mark E. Southerst Chief Legal Officer
Torbejorne Purdy Chief Marketing Officer
Chris Boult Senior Vice President, Information Technology
Rhonda Piar Macandrew Senior Vice President of Human Resources
Ted F. Burk Senior Vice President, Corporate Development
Harry A. Clark Vice President, HR
Lynn C. Brown Vice President, Corp Communications
Mary Glover Vice President, Its
Myron Watkins Vice President, Operations
Peter A. Palladino Vice President, Technical Operations
Alex Guariento Senior Director, Safety and Security
Kim Plaskett Senior Manager, Corp Communications

Board of Directors

Name (plus bio) Position
Thomas G. Plaskett Board of Directors

Leach came to Greyhound Lines, Inc. when he was promoted to chief operating officer in 2006, after leading Greyhound Canada as senior vice president. He currently oversees all customer service functions, safety, real estate and facilities, driver operations, maintenance, food service, Greyhound PackageXpress, Greyhound Travel Services and charters, industry relations and the company's subsidiaries. With almost twenty 20 years' experience in the private intercity bus industry, Leach is known for his strategic vision and unrivaled understanding of the industry's challenges and opportunities. Leach is currently the president of the Canadian Bus Association.

Organization Position Status
Greyhound Lines, Inc. President and Chief Executive Officer Current
Greyhound Lines, Inc. Chief Operating Officer Current
American Bus Association Board Member Current

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Greyhound Lines, Inc. Chief Operating Officer Current
Nicholls State University Bachelor's Degree In Marketing Former

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Greyhound Lines, Inc. Chief Financial Officer Current
Greyhound Lines, Inc. Vice President, Finance Former
American Federal Bank Former
West Texas State University Bachelor of Business Administration Degree In Accounting Former

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Greyhound Lines, Inc. COO & Executive Vice President Current
University of Minnesota juris doctor degree Former

Jeff Altizer joined Greyhound as the new chief financial officer (CFO) in June 2008, bringing nearly 20 years of financial management and controller experience to the company. His responsibilities include oversight of the company's accounting, treasury and financial planning areas in the U.S. and Canada. He previously served as vice president of commercial finance for Cadbury Schweppes Americas Beverages in the company's bottling group. Under Cadbury Schweppes' Dr Pepper/Seven-Up brand, he was acting CFO as the company restructured its business into a regionally based operation. Prior to joining Cadbury Schweppes in 1996, Altizer served as senior manager of operations for Dallas-based Aviall, Inc., a multinational corporation specializing in aircraft parts distribution and engine overhauls. Altizer earned his B.B.A. in accounting from the University of Texas at Austin and is a Certified Public Accountant.

Organization Position Status
Greyhound Lines, Inc. Chief Financial Officer Current
Aviall, Inc. Senior Manager Former
The University of Texas at Austin B.B.A. In Accounting Former

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Greyhound Lines, Inc. Chief Legal Officer Current
National Bus Traffic Association Board of Directors Current
Greyhound Lines, Inc. General Counsel, Senior Vice President & Secretary Former
University of Minnesota Juris Doctor Degree Former
University of Minnesota Bachelor's Degree In Accounting Former

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Greyhound Lines, Inc. Chief Marketing Officer Current
Greyhound Lines, Inc. Senior Vice President, Marketing Current
The Dimes Board of Directors Current
Dean Foods Company Senior Vice President, Marketing and Business Development Former
Frito-Lay, Inc. Former
Clark Atlanta University Master of Business Administration In Marketing Former
University of California, Berkeley Bachelor of Science In Finance Former

Chris Boult began working at Greyhound in April 2008, bringing more than 20 years of experience in the IT industry to the company. In addition to overseeing the company's entire IT division, Boult is responsible for identifying new technology that will help grow revenue, improve the on-board communications system and enhance package delivery service. His career began in 1986 with British Airways as a designer and developer for the company's reservation system. In 1987, he joined American Airlines and its travel reservations division, SABRE, where he worked for the next nine years. In 1996, Boult began working for Dallas-based Accenture as the senior manager of the company's transportation and travel group. He then traveled back to London in 2000 to join Adecco as the IT director for its UK operations. Boult joined Blue Arrow Recruitment in 2001 as the chief information officer, and then rejoined Accenture in 2003 as a partner with the company. Boult earned his bachelor's degree with honors in German and Italian from Lancaster University in Bailrigg, Lancaster, UK.

Organization Position Status
Greyhound Lines, Inc. Senior Vice President, Information Technology Current

Rhonda Piar MacAndrew serves as senior vice president of human resources for Greyhound Lines, Inc., joining the company in 2007. MacAndrew is responsible for management of all human resources, labor relations, corporate communications and training activities in the United States and Canada. Prior to joining Greyhound, she was vice president of human resources for Lewisville, Texas-based Overhead Door Corporation, developing HR strategy and reorganizing the function to align with the overall company's strategy. Prior to that position, MacAndrew served as vice president of human resources for Dallas-based Builders FirstSource. She has more than 23 years of experience managing various HR functions, including union contract negotiations, employee development, compensation and benefits. MacAndrew earned her bachelor's degree in education from Ohio Wesleyan University in Delaware, Ohio.

Organization Position Status
Greyhound Lines, Inc. Senior Vice President of Human Resources Current
Builders Firstsource, Inc. Vice President of Human Resources Former
Overhead Door Corporation Vice President of Human Resources Former

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Greyhound Lines, Inc. Senior Vice President, Corporate Development Current
Greyhound Lines, Inc. Vice President, Operations Former
The University of Texas Bachelor's Degree In Business Administration Former

Organization Position Status
Greyhound Lines, Inc. Vice President, HR Current
The State University of New York Bachelor of Science degree in psychology with a specialization in communication, interpersonal and organizational development issues Former

Organization Position Status
Greyhound Lines, Inc. Vice President, Corp Communications Current

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Greyhound Lines, Inc. Vice President, Its Current
Greyhound Lines, Inc. Data Processing Executive Current
Orange County Government Systems Analyst Former
Rollins College Master's Degree Former
Flagler College Bachelor's Degree Former

Organization Position Status
Greyhound Lines, Inc. Vice President, Operations Current
Community Council of Greater Dallas Board Member Current
Southern Methodist University Master's Degree In Business Administration Former
Morehouse College Bachelor's Degree In Business Administration Former

Organization Position Status
Greyhound Lines, Inc. Vice President, Technical Operations Current
Western Michigan University Bachelor of Science in automotive engineering Former

Guariento joined Greyhound in April 1994 and has served as senior director of safety and security since August 2004. He establishes policies and procedures that promote and maintain operational safety, security-related matters, regulatory compliance and a healthy working environment. He is the company's primary contact with the Department of Homeland Security's Transportation Security Administration. Prior to joining Greyhound, Guariento served as a United States Army transportation officer in the United States and Europe. He is certified by the North American Transportation Management Institute, and serves as chairman of the Bus Industry Safety Council. He also serves on several Transportation Research Board committees and with the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance and the National Safety Council. He received his bachelor's degree in business administration from Oregon State University in Corvallis. He also holds certificates from the Army Logistics Management College and U.S. Army Transportation School.

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Greyhound Lines, Inc. Senior Director, Safety and Security Current
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Oregon State University Bachelor's Degree In Business Administration Former

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Greyhound Lines, Inc. Senior Manager, Corp Communications Current

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