2025 OPTA Summer Conference and Trade Show
EARLY BIRD PRICING AVAILABLE UNTIL 5/16/25!
Take advantage of this limited-time offer to secure your spot at a reduced rate before the deadline approaches.
REGISTER TODAY!!
OPTA Leadership Summit, sponsored by OPTA Northwest Chapter. The Leadership Summit, scheduled for Monday, June 16th and Tuesday, June 17th is for decision makers (Directors, Managers, Supervisors) and their direct influencers (Lead Mechanics, Driver Trainers, Assistant Supervisors). You will have time with various vendors in small groups, while receiving leadership training. This event will be free to attend, but requires registration.
Leadership Summit Speakers/Topics:
Monday, June 16th:
“Transportation Leadership” - Chris Ellison, Teri Brady, T.J. Crockett
“Accident Investigations” - Louis Young/STA
“Reasonable Suspicion Determinations & Testing/Current Topics in DOT Drug & Alcohol Testing” - Jana Wolfgang/NW Drug Safe
“Hands-On Mechanic/Technician Workshop” - @ Western Bus Sales/Redmond
Tuesday, June 17th:
“Dream Big, Think Small” and “Above the Rim: Achieving Success Despite Limitations” - Dave Davlin
OPTA Conference Schedule:
Monday, June 16th - Leadership Summit, Golf Tournament, and Vendor Welcome Reception
Tuesday, June 17th - Leadership Summit, OPTA Conference Starts, Keynote Speaker, Roundtable Forum Sessions, and OPTA Fun Night (sponsored by Model1, Peterson Trucks, Schetky NW, and Western Bus Sales) - 80’s Theme: Come dressed up in your best 80’s retro wardrobe!
Wednesday, June 18th - Keynote Speaker, General Sessions, Trade Show, and the Annual OPTA Awards Banquet (semi-formal attire requested)
Thursday, June 19th - Keynote Speaker and Breakouts
Keynote Speakers:
Dave Davlin: “The Game Winning 3: Making it Count - In Business and in Life”
Matt Booth: “Positive Attitude in a Negative World”
Betsey Helfrich: “Legal Hot Topics in the World of School Transportation: What You Need to Know”
General Session & Breakout Speakers (subject to change):
Tanya Adams, David Douglas SD
Keith Bowers, Bend-LaPine SD
Teri Brady, STA
Max Bruschi, Portland Public Schools
Kim Crabtree, Bend-LaPine SD
T.J. Crockett, Salem-Keizer SD
Brock Dittus, ODE
Chris Ellison, Reynolds SD
Sam Freshner, North Clackamas SD
Derek Graham, Graham Consulting
Matt Hansen, Bend-LaPine SD
Tim Iba, Oregon Child Development Coalition
David Jorgenson, Salem-Keizer SD
Paul LaMontagne, TrimFlex Vinyl Repair
Debbie Meves, Oregon Child Development Coalition
Yarelli Miranda, ODE
Meghan Morgan, North Clackamas SD
MAry Morrison, Springfield SD
Lisa Nippolt, Q’Straint/Sur-Lock
Craig Pruitt, ODE
Lesley Reeves, Springfield SD
Kyle Rosselle, Hood River SD
Cory Samuelson, ODE
Ricky Stanley, Thomas Built Buses
Fred Stewart, Colorado Department of Education
Alison Wiley, Electric School Bus Newsletter
THE OPTA ROOM BLOCK AT THE RIVERHOUSE IS NOW OPEN!
The Riverhouse Lodge Information: $192/night single/double occupancy. Superior and River Facing rooms are also available for an additional cost. Call 458.281.0306 and mention “OPTA 2025 Conference” to receive your special OPTA discounted rate, or visit 2025 OPTA Room Reservations. These rates are guaranteed until 5/17/2025!
EARLY BIRD PRICING AVAILABLE UNTIL 5/16/25!
Take advantage of this limited-time offer to secure your spot at a reduced rate before the deadline approaches.
REGISTER TODAY!!
OPTA Leadership Summit, sponsored by OPTA Northwest Chapter. The Leadership Summit, scheduled for Monday, June 16th and Tuesday, June 17th is for decision makers (Directors, Managers, Supervisors) and their direct influencers (Lead Mechanics, Driver Trainers, Assistant Supervisors). You will have time with various vendors in small groups, while receiving leadership training. This event will be free to attend, but requires registration.
Leadership Summit Speakers/Topics:
Monday, June 16th:
“Transportation Leadership” - Chris Ellison, Teri Brady, T.J. Crockett
“Accident Investigations” - Louis Young/STA
“Reasonable Suspicion Determinations & Testing/Current Topics in DOT Drug & Alcohol Testing” - Jana Wolfgang/NW Drug Safe
“Hands-On Mechanic/Technician Workshop” - @ Western Bus Sales/Redmond
Tuesday, June 17th:
“Dream Big, Think Small” and “Above the Rim: Achieving Success Despite Limitations” - Dave Davlin
OPTA Conference Schedule:
Monday, June 16th - Leadership Summit, Golf Tournament, and Vendor Welcome Reception
Tuesday, June 17th - Leadership Summit, OPTA Conference Starts, Keynote Speaker, Roundtable Forum Sessions, and OPTA Fun Night (sponsored by Model1, Peterson Trucks, Schetky NW, and Western Bus Sales) - 80’s Theme: Come dressed up in your best 80’s retro wardrobe!
Wednesday, June 18th - Keynote Speaker, General Sessions, Trade Show, and the Annual OPTA Awards Banquet (semi-formal attire requested)
Thursday, June 19th - Keynote Speaker and Breakouts
Keynote Speakers:
Dave Davlin: “The Game Winning 3: Making it Count - In Business and in Life”
Matt Booth: “Positive Attitude in a Negative World”
Betsey Helfrich: “Legal Hot Topics in the World of School Transportation: What You Need to Know”
General Session & Breakout Speakers (subject to change):
Tanya Adams, David Douglas SD
Keith Bowers, Bend-LaPine SD
Teri Brady, STA
Max Bruschi, Portland Public Schools
Kim Crabtree, Bend-LaPine SD
T.J. Crockett, Salem-Keizer SD
Brock Dittus, ODE
Chris Ellison, Reynolds SD
Sam Freshner, North Clackamas SD
Derek Graham, Graham Consulting
Matt Hansen, Bend-LaPine SD
Tim Iba, Oregon Child Development Coalition
David Jorgenson, Salem-Keizer SD
Paul LaMontagne, TrimFlex Vinyl Repair
Debbie Meves, Oregon Child Development Coalition
Yarelli Miranda, ODE
Meghan Morgan, North Clackamas SD
MAry Morrison, Springfield SD
Lisa Nippolt, Q’Straint/Sur-Lock
Craig Pruitt, ODE
Lesley Reeves, Springfield SD
Kyle Rosselle, Hood River SD
Cory Samuelson, ODE
Ricky Stanley, Thomas Built Buses
Fred Stewart, Colorado Department of Education
Alison Wiley, Electric School Bus Newsletter
THE OPTA ROOM BLOCK AT THE RIVERHOUSE IS NOW OPEN!
The Riverhouse Lodge Information: $192/night single/double occupancy. Superior and River Facing rooms are also available for an additional cost. Call 458.281.0306 and mention “OPTA 2025 Conference” to receive your special OPTA discounted rate, or visit 2025 OPTA Room Reservations. These rates are guaranteed until 5/17/2025!
EARLY BIRD PRICING AVAILABLE UNTIL 5/16/25!
Take advantage of this limited-time offer to secure your spot at a reduced rate before the deadline approaches.
REGISTER TODAY!!
OPTA Leadership Summit, sponsored by OPTA Northwest Chapter. The Leadership Summit, scheduled for Monday, June 16th and Tuesday, June 17th is for decision makers (Directors, Managers, Supervisors) and their direct influencers (Lead Mechanics, Driver Trainers, Assistant Supervisors). You will have time with various vendors in small groups, while receiving leadership training. This event will be free to attend, but requires registration.
Leadership Summit Speakers/Topics:
Monday, June 16th:
“Transportation Leadership” - Chris Ellison, Teri Brady, T.J. Crockett
“Accident Investigations” - Louis Young/STA
“Reasonable Suspicion Determinations & Testing/Current Topics in DOT Drug & Alcohol Testing” - Jana Wolfgang/NW Drug Safe
“Hands-On Mechanic/Technician Workshop” - @ Western Bus Sales/Redmond
Tuesday, June 17th:
“Dream Big, Think Small” and “Above the Rim: Achieving Success Despite Limitations” - Dave Davlin
OPTA Conference Schedule:
Monday, June 16th - Leadership Summit, Golf Tournament, and Vendor Welcome Reception
Tuesday, June 17th - Leadership Summit, OPTA Conference Starts, Keynote Speaker, Roundtable Forum Sessions, and OPTA Fun Night (sponsored by Model1, Peterson Trucks, Schetky NW, and Western Bus Sales) - 80’s Theme: Come dressed up in your best 80’s retro wardrobe!
Wednesday, June 18th - Keynote Speaker, General Sessions, Trade Show, and the Annual OPTA Awards Banquet (semi-formal attire requested)
Thursday, June 19th - Keynote Speaker and Breakouts
Keynote Speakers:
Dave Davlin: “The Game Winning 3: Making it Count - In Business and in Life”
Matt Booth: “Positive Attitude in a Negative World”
Betsey Helfrich: “Legal Hot Topics in the World of School Transportation: What You Need to Know”
General Session & Breakout Speakers (subject to change):
Tanya Adams, David Douglas SD
Keith Bowers, Bend-LaPine SD
Teri Brady, STA
Max Bruschi, Portland Public Schools
Kim Crabtree, Bend-LaPine SD
T.J. Crockett, Salem-Keizer SD
Brock Dittus, ODE
Chris Ellison, Reynolds SD
Sam Freshner, North Clackamas SD
Derek Graham, Graham Consulting
Matt Hansen, Bend-LaPine SD
Tim Iba, Oregon Child Development Coalition
David Jorgenson, Salem-Keizer SD
Paul LaMontagne, TrimFlex Vinyl Repair
Debbie Meves, Oregon Child Development Coalition
Yarelli Miranda, ODE
Meghan Morgan, North Clackamas SD
MAry Morrison, Springfield SD
Lisa Nippolt, Q’Straint/Sur-Lock
Craig Pruitt, ODE
Lesley Reeves, Springfield SD
Kyle Rosselle, Hood River SD
Cory Samuelson, ODE
Ricky Stanley, Thomas Built Buses
Fred Stewart, Colorado Department of Education
Alison Wiley, Electric School Bus Newsletter
THE OPTA ROOM BLOCK AT THE RIVERHOUSE IS NOW OPEN!
The Riverhouse Lodge Information: $192/night single/double occupancy. Superior and River Facing rooms are also available for an additional cost. Call 458.281.0306 and mention “OPTA 2025 Conference” to receive your special OPTA discounted rate, or visit 2025 OPTA Room Reservations. These rates are guaranteed until 5/17/2025!