2025 OPTA Summer Conference and Trade Show

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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/Sure-Lok

• Craig Pruitt, ODE

• Lesley Reeves, Springfield SD

• Kyle Rosselle, Hood River County 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!