American Bus Association

Washington, DC · Founded 1929

Trade association representing the motorcoach and group tour industry in North America

Primary audience
Industry Professionals
Work area
Trade Association
Topic
Transportation Services
Contact
Peter J Pantuso
Website Contact

About Organization

The American Bus Association advocates for the U.S. bus industry in Washington, D.C., facilitates relationships across the motorcoach and travel sectors, and promotes consumer awareness of motorcoach travel. Based in Washington, DC, the organization has operated since 1929 and reported $4.0 million in revenue with 15 employees in 2024.

What They Focus On

Transportation Advocacy

Represents motorcoach industry interests before federal policymakers and promotes motorcoach travel as sustainable transportation

Industry Collaboration

Builds relationships between bus operators, tour companies, attractions, and travel suppliers across North America

Travel Promotion

Advances group tour opportunities and experiential education through motorcoach travel to historic and cultural destinations

Financial Information

Form 990 data showing organizational financial health and growth.

Revenue (2024)

$4.0M

-25.6% vs 2023

Expenses (2024)

$5.6M

+5.3% vs 2023

Assets (2024)

$8.9M

-27.7% vs 2023

Employees (2024)

15

+36.4% vs 2023

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Employees
2024 $3,987,144 $5,559,683 $8,925,263 15
2023 $5,358,110 $5,277,937 $12,343,324 11
2022 $4,259,223 $4,827,234 $10,939,018 13
2020 $4,998,130 $4,525,904 $11,866,683 15
2019 $5,866,244 $5,881,465 $13,555,803 22
2018 $5,496,725 $5,765,224 $12,595,257 21

Source: IRS Form 990 filings. All figures in USD.

How They Work

Learn more
  • 01

    Policy Advocacy

    Engages with federal legislators and regulators to represent motorcoach industry interests and concerns

  • 02

    Industry Networking

    Connects bus operators with tour companies, attractions, and travel suppliers through events and partnerships

  • 03

    Public Education

    Communicates the safety, environmental, and economic benefits of motorcoach travel to consumers and media

  • 04

    Market Development

    Promotes group tour opportunities that infuse tourism revenue into destinations across North America

Programs and Initiatives

Services and programs offered by American Bus Association

Government Advocacy

Represents the motorcoach industry before federal policymakers and regulatory agencies in Washington, D.C.

Industry Relations

Facilitates connections between motorcoach operators, tour organizers, and travel service suppliers across North America

Consumer Awareness

Educates policymakers, media, and consumers about motorcoach travel as safe, sustainable, and cost-effective transportation

Educational Tours

Promotes experiential group travel to iconic and historical destinations, supporting tourism and education

Team & Leadership

Meet the people behind American Bus Association.

Elizabeth Hall

Elizabeth Hall

Chair, COO, John Hall's Alaska Tours
Kyle DeVivo

Kyle DeVivo

Vice Chair, COO, Dattco
Peter Borowsky

Peter Borowsky

Business Planning, President, Starr Tours
Jen Stanley

Jen Stanley

Business Sustainability, VP Sales & Customer Experience, Fullington Trailways
Evan Anderson

Evan Anderson

Business Operations, COO, Anderson Coach & Tour
Alison Sherman

Alison Sherman

Business Planning, President, Klein Transportation
Lauren Grote

Lauren Grote

Business Sustainability, Director of Group Tours, Rill's Bus Service
Ryhan Cornell

Ryhan Cornell

Sponsor Liaison, Senior Account Executive, ABC Companies
Jack Kaufman

Jack Kaufman

Education, Vice President, Timi's Tours
Alex Berardi

Alex Berardi

Government Affairs & Advocacy, Director, Business Development & Marketing, Trailways of New York
PJ

Peter J Pantuso

Pres/CEO End
Full-time
Compensation: $463,230
EB

Eric Braendel

CFO
Full-time
Compensation: $289,379
FF

Fred Ferguson

Pres.CEO -St
Full-time
Compensation: $197,795
SR

Suzanne Rohde

VP Govt Affa
Full-time
Compensation: $288,441
VO

Victoria Osman

Sr Dir Membe
Full-time
Compensation: $221,116
BB

Brandon Buchanan

Dir. Regul.
Full-time
Compensation: $140,089
BR

Ben Rome

Dir Commun/B
Full-time
Compensation: $118,891
EJ

Eugene J Berardi

Immed. Past
1 hrs/week
AK

Aj Kinney

Director
AS

Al Spence

Director
BB

Ben Blunt

Director
BT

Bill Trimarco

Director
BM

Brent Maitland

Director
BC

Bryan Cole

Director
BY

Buddy Young

Director
CM

Camilla Morris

Director
CC

Chad Cushman

Director
CS

Chris Shepler

Director
CB

Cindy Brown

Director
CL

Craig Lentzsch

Director
DG

Daryl G Johnson

Director
DD

Don Devvio

Director
DA

Doug Anderson

Director
FT

Francis Tedesco

Director
FT

Francois Tremblay

Director
HW

Harry W Blunt

Director
JG

Jeff Greteman

Director
JJ

Jim Jalbert

Director
JM

Jodi Merritt

Director
JH

John H Percy

Director
JM

John Meier

Director
JB

Jonathan Berzas

Director
KG

Kim Grzywacz

Director
LB

Linda Burtwistle

Director
LB

Luke Busskohl

Director
MD

Mike Dickson

Director
PA

Peter A Picknelly

Director
PR

Polina Raygorodskaya

Director
RP

Richard P Schweitzer

Director
RC

Roman Cornell

Director
RM

Ron Moore

Director
RL

Ronald L Eyre

Director
SH

Scott Henry

Director
SW

Steve Woelfel

Director
TG

Thomas G Jebran

Director
WT

William Torres

Director

Milestones

1929

Association Founded

1929

American Bus Association established to represent the emerging motorcoach industry

1933

Tax-Exempt Status

1933

Received IRS tax-exempt recognition as a trade association

2019

Revenue Peak

2019

Reached peak revenue of $5.9 million with 22 employees

2024

Post-Pandemic Operations

2024

Maintained operations with $4.0 million revenue and 15-member staff

Associated People

Board members, advisors, and key contributors

Board of Directors

AK
Aj Kinney Director 1.00 hrs/week
AS
Al Spence Director 1.00 hrs/week
BB
Ben Blunt Director 1.00 hrs/week
BT
Bill Trimarco Director 1.00 hrs/week
BM
Brent Maitland Director 1.00 hrs/week
BC
Bryan Cole Director 1.00 hrs/week
BY
Buddy Young Director 1.00 hrs/week
CM
Camilla Morris Director 1.00 hrs/week
CC
Chad Cushman Director 1.00 hrs/week
CS
Chris Shepler Director 1.00 hrs/week
CB
Cindy Brown Director 1.00 hrs/week
CL
Craig Lentzsch Director 1.00 hrs/week
DG
Daryl G Johnson Director 1.00 hrs/week
DD
Don Devvio Director 1.00 hrs/week
DA
Doug Anderson Director 1.00 hrs/week
EH
Elizabeth Hall Director 1.00 hrs/week
FT
Francis Tedesco Director 1.00 hrs/week
FT
Francois Tremblay Director 1.00 hrs/week
HW
Harry W Blunt Director 1.00 hrs/week
JG
Jeff Greteman Director 1.00 hrs/week
JJ
Jim Jalbert Director 1.00 hrs/week
JM
Jodi Merritt Director 1.00 hrs/week
JH
John H Percy Director 1.00 hrs/week
JM
John Meier Director 1.00 hrs/week
JB
Jonathan Berzas Director 1.00 hrs/week
KG
Kim Grzywacz Director 1.00 hrs/week
LB
Linda Burtwistle Director 1.00 hrs/week
LB
Luke Busskohl Director 1.00 hrs/week
MC
Mike Canine Vice Chair 1.00 hrs/week
MD
Mike Dickson Director 1.00 hrs/week
PA
Peter A Picknelly Director 1.00 hrs/week
PR
Polina Raygorodskaya Director 1.00 hrs/week
RP
Richard P Schweitzer Director 1.00 hrs/week
RC
Roman Cornell Director 1.00 hrs/week
RM
Ron Moore Director 1.00 hrs/week
RL
Ronald L Eyre Director 1.00 hrs/week
SH
Scott Henry Director 1.00 hrs/week
SW
Steve Woelfel Director 1.00 hrs/week
TF
Terry Fischer Chair 1.00 hrs/week
TG
Thomas G Jebran Director 1.00 hrs/week
WT
William Torres Director 1.00 hrs/week

Information compiled from IRS Form 990 and organizational materials.

Executive Compensation

Top compensated officers & key employees from IRS Form 990

Total Reported (2024)

$1.9M

Highest Paid

$504K

Peter J Pantuso

Compensated Officers

7

Name Title Base Other Total Hrs/Wk
Peter J Pantuso PRES/CEO End $463,230 $40,850 $504,080 38
Eric Braendel CFO $289,379 $79,881 $369,260 38
Suzanne Rohde VP GOVT Affa $288,441 $35,232 $323,673 40
Victoria Osman SR DIR Membe $221,116 $29,497 $250,613 40
Fred Ferguson PRES.CEO -St $197,795 $3,964 $201,759 38
Brandon Buchanan DIR. Regul. $140,089 $20,534 $160,623 40
Ben Rome DIR Commun/B $118,891 — $118,891 40

Source: IRS Form 990 filings. Compensation includes base and other reported compensation.

COVID-19 PPP Loans

Paycheck Protection Program (2020-2021)

Fully Forgiven

Total Approved

$609K

Total Forgiven

$614K

101% forgiven

Jobs Retained

20

Loan Details 2 loans

$336,372
Forgiven
Forgiven: $339,072 100%
Approved Mar 24, 2021
Lender Sandy Spring Bank
Jobs Reported 10
Forgiven On Jan 13, 2022
$273,124
Forgiven
Forgiven: $275,010 100%
Approved Jan 25, 2021
Lender Sandy Spring Bank
Jobs Reported 10
Forgiven On Oct 12, 2021

Source: Small Business Administration • Paycheck Protection Program (2020-2021)

Related Organizations

3 affiliated entities reported on IRS Form 990 Schedule R

3

Tax-Exempt Affiliates

2
American Bus Association Foundation Inc
Washington, DC
Charitable
501(c) 501C3
National Bus Traffic Association
Washington, DC
Clearhouse
501(c) 501C6

Taxable Corp Trust

1
Buses LLC
Washington, DC
Publicatio
Taxable

Source: IRS Form 990, Schedule R (Related Organizations and Unrelated Partnerships)

Lobbying Activity

Lobbying Disclosure Act registrations

Self-Lobbying
6 Registrations
2 Clients
Yes Self-Lobbying

Clients 2 total

American Bus Association
5 filings
Self
American Bus Association, Inc..
1 filing
Self

Source: Senate Office of Public Records — Lobbying Disclosure Act

Contact

Get in touch with American Bus Association

Email

[email protected]

Phone

(202) 842-1645

Social

Visit Website
111 K Street NE 9th Floor Washington, DC 20002