2024 OPTA Summer Conference and Trade Show
REGISTER TODAY!!
OPTA Leadership Summit, sponsored by OPTA Northwest Chapter. The Leadership Summit, scheduled for Monday, June 17th and Tuesday, June 18th 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 Speaker/Topic:
Andy Masters, Motivational Speaker:
“Leadership Lessons From Hollywood”
“Reimagining Your Positive Workforce Culture”
“Embracing Your Work-Life Mix With HIGHER Quality and LESS Stress”
Bonus Class on Monday, June 17th during the Bowling Tournament: “Accident Investigation”
OPTA Conference Schedule:
Monday, June 17 - Leadership Summit, Bonus Class, “Gutter Done” OPTA Bowling Tournament (coming soon), and Vendor Welcome Reception
Tuesday, June 18 - Leadership Summit, OPTA Conference, Keynote Speaker, Breakouts, and OPTA Fun Night sponsored by Peterson Trucks, Schetky NW, and Western Bus Sales
Wednesday, June 19 - OPTA Conference, Breakouts, Trade Show, and the Annual OPTA Awards Banquet (semi-formal attire requested)
Thursday, June 20 - OPTA Conference and Breakouts
Keynote Speaker:
Larry Weaver, Motivational Speaker: “Refresh, Renew, Refocus: Be Your Best Every Day!”
Breakout Speakers:
Tanya Adams, David Douglas SD
Scott Bohl, ODE
Teri Brady, STA
Shonna Bumgarner, ODE
Rachel Califf, ODE
Kathy Calkins, North Clackamas SD
Nicky Dirks, Scio SD
Brock Dittus, ODE
Ed Dumire, Roush Propane
Maggi Estes, Lebanon SD
Sam Freshner, North Clackamas SD
Louie Greek, TAT - School Transportation
Bethiah Gunderson, North Clackamas SD
Sandi Miller, Linn-Benton-Lincoln ESD
Meghan Morgan, North Clackamas SD
Rehana Nelson, Transportation Consultant
Denise Newton, North Clackamas SD
Lisa Nippolt, Q’Straint/Sur-Lock
Greg Pierce, Les Schwab Tires
Craig Pruitt, ODE
Lesley Reeves, Springfield SD
Jeff Thornburg, Cummins NW
Alison Wiley, Electric School Bus Newsletter
Louis Young, STA
Peterson Trucks and IC Bus
Schetky NW Bus Sales
Western Bus Sales
The Riverhouse Hotel Information: $169/night single/double occupancy. Deluxe, Superior and River Facing rooms are also available for an additional cost. Call 458.281.0306 and mention “OPTA 2024 Conference” to receive your special OPTA discounted rate, or visit 2024 OPTA Room Reservations. These rates are guaranteed until 5/17/2024!