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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 LeachNumber of Employees 7
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NAICS Code General Freight Trucking, Local: 484110
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Greyhound Offers Advance-Purchase Discounts.
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...
Greyhound Offers Advance-Purchase Discounts.
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...
The deal's on the bus
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...
John Steinbeck's Sweetheart: The Cosmic American Bus
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...
Greyhound Drivers and Mechanics Ratify New Contract
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...
Big Picture.(Business)(Website overview)
Google acquires Feedburner CHICAGO - Google Inc. said Friday it is acquiring Chicago-based Feedburner Inc., bolstering its capacity to distribute both media and advertising to blogs and social network site users. Terms of the deal were not disclosed, although various blog reports in recent...
Amalgamated Transit Union and Greyhound Lines Reach Tentative Agreement for New Labor Contract
DALLAS -- Greyhound Lines, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Laidlaw International, Inc. (NYSE: LI), today announced that it has reached a tentative agreement with the Amalgamated Transit Union ATU National Local 1700 for a new labor contract. The ATU represents approximately 3,300 Greyhound employees, including 3,000 drivers and about...
Greyhound Lines, Inc. Continues Talks with Amalgamated Transit Union National Local 1700
Contract extended through May 31, 2007 DALLAS -- Greyhound Lines, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Laidlaw International, Inc. (NYSE: LI), today announced that it is continuing talks with the Amalgamated Transit Union ATU National Local 1700 on its collective bargaining agreement. The contract has been extended through May...
Greyhound Lines, Inc. Continues Talks with Amalgamated Transit Union National Local 1700
Contract extended until May 7, 2007 DALLAS -- Greyhound Lines, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Laidlaw International, Inc. (NYSE: LI), today announced that it is continuing talks with the Amalgamated Transit Union ATU National Local 1700 on its collective bargaining agreement. The contract has been extended until May...
Greyhound Lines, Inc. Extends Contract with Amalgamated Transit Union National Local 1700 Through April 30, 2007
DALLAS -- Greyhound Lines, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Laidlaw International, Inc. (NYSE:LI), today announced that its collective bargaining agreement with the Amalgamated Transit Union ATU National Local 1700 will be extended through April 30, 2007. The company will meet with the union prior to the contract's expiration, and...
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 |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Greyhound Lines, Inc. | Chief Operating Officer | Current |
| Nicholls State University | Bachelor's Degree In Marketing | Former |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| 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.
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Greyhound Lines, Inc. | Senior Director, Safety and Security | Current |
| MA3, LLC | Current | |
| Oregon State University | Bachelor's Degree In Business Administration | Former |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Greyhound Lines, Inc. | Senior Manager, Corp Communications | Current |
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| Fox Run Capital | Principal and Managing Director | Current |
| Techrobond | Executive Chairman and Director | Current |
| RadioShack Corporation | Presiding Director | Current |
| Fox Run Capital | Chairman | Current |
| Platinum Research Organization, LLC | Non-Executive Chairman | Current |
| Kettering University | Chairman | Current |
| Greyhound Lines, Inc. | Board of Directors | Current |
| Novell Suse Linux | Director | Current |
| Waltham Corporation | Director | Current |
| Massachusetts, Inc. | Director | Current |
| Presidents Council | Board of Directors | Current |
| Alcon, Inc. | Director | Current |
| Highland Ophthalmology Associates, LLC | Board of Directors | Current |
| Smart & Final, Inc. | Director | Current |
| Novell, Inc. | Board of Directors | Current |
| RadioShack Corporation | Board of Directors | Current |
| Presidents Council | Member | Current |
| Greyhound Lines, Inc. | CEO | Former |
| Continental Airlines, Inc. | Chief Executive Officer | Former |
| Continental Airlines, Inc. | President | Former |
| Greyhound Lines, Inc. | Interim President | Former |
| Greyhound Lines, Inc. | Cfo | Former |
| Finance Company Limited | Senior Vice President | Former |
| Financial Analysis | Assistant Controller | Former |
| Continental Airlines, Inc. | Chairman | Former |
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| RadioShack Corporation | member | Former |
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