Staff Directory

Executive Office

  • Peter J. Pantuso, CTIS

    President & CEO

    Peter J. Pantuso is President & CEO of the American Bus Association, North America's largest motorcoach, tour and travel association. 
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  • Brad Tucker

    Director, Program Engagement & BusPAC

    Brad joined ABA in March 2017. Brad manages BusPAC and works with the ABA Board of Directors, the American Bus Association Foundation, ABA's councils and the Florida Motorcoach Association. 
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  • Shea McConnell

    Program Specialist

    Shea McConnell joined ABA in April 2018 as the Program Specialist working with both ABA and the ABA Foundation. 
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Government Affairs & Policy

  • Suzanne Te Beau Rohde

    Senior Vice President of Government Affairs & Policy

    Suzanne Te Beau Rohde is ABA’s Vice President of Government Affairs, joining ABA in April 2015. She leads ABA’s legislative and lobbying efforts on the federal and state levels. 
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  • Brandon Buchanan

    Director of Regulatory Affairs

    Brandon Buchanan has been with ABA since 2003. He manages ABA's Regulatory Affairs as well as Bus Industry Safety Council and Bus Maintenance & Repair Council. 
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  • Andrew Newhart

    Director of Policy and Legislation

    Andrew Newhart joined ABA in April 2016 and serves as Director of Policy and Legislation. Andrew focuses on Government Affairs, Policy and State Associations. 
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  • Dan Eisentrager

    ABA Consultant

    Dan joined the ABA staff in December 2016 as a consultant to provide motorcoach expertise to the ABA membership. 
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Communications

  • Melanie Hinton

    Director, Communications & Media Relations

    Melanie Hinton joined ABA in June 2016 as Director of Communications and Media Relations. Melanie oversees all Crisis Communications, Publications, Marketing and Media Relations. 
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  • Erin Birmingham

    Communications & Marketing Associate

    Erin Birmingham joined the ABA staff in May 2018 as the Communications & Marketing Associate. 
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Meetings, Education & Member Services

  • Lynn Brewer

    Senior Vice President Meetings, Education and Member Services

    Lynn Brewer has worked at ABA since 1992. She is responsible for ABA's Marketplace, all Board and Association Meetings, education programs and professional training seminars, and partnerships. 
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  • Jana Fields

    Senior Director Sponsorships and Meeting Planning

    Jana Fields has been at ABA since 1998. Jana manages ABA's Meetings' Sponsorships and Housing. 
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  • Vicki Osman, CTIS

    Senior Director, Education, Database and Member Services

    Vicki Osman has been with ABA since 2004. Vicki manages Membership and Event Access and Profiles, Member-Only Education and Certification and Women in Buses Council. 
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  • Roderick Lewis, CTIS

    Director of Membership & Business Development

    Roderick Lewis, CTIS, Director of Membership & Business Development, has been with ABA since 2004. Roderick manages Membership Sales & Benefits, Affinity Programs and Marketplace Services. 
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  • Izza Qureshi

    Member Engagement Coordinator

    Izza Qureshi joined the ABA staff in August 2017 as the Member Engagement Coordinator. Izza manages Customer Service, Membership & Meetings Queries, Renewals and Cancellations. 
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  • Jake Argarin

    Database Management & Member Services Coordinator

    Jake Argarin joined ABA as in May 2018 as the Database Management & Member Services Coordinator. 
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  • Lia Zegeye

    Senior Director, Membership

    Lia Zegeye joined ABA in September 2018 as the Senior Director of Membership. 
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Finance & Administration