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Washington, Dc, Us

Northern, Virginia, United States

IMBServ provides contract ADA passenger transportation business development, operations, maintenance, safety and compliance management services, primarily for fixed route operations (employee commuter shuttles, parking lot shuttles, long distance public transportation services), Non-Emergency Medical Transportation, charters and tours. and large event shuttles. We are experienced with all vehicle sizes and types including motorcoaches, buses, shuttles, vans, and sedans; with conventional and alternative fuels.

Phoenix, Az

Directed company sales, marketing and contract management activities for this multi-state transportation operator, the 7th largest in North America. Completed April 2015 acquisition/integration of Silver State Coach, expanding to Orange County and Las Vegas. Sourced and implemented new client management (Salesforce) and operations (Distinctive Systems) software. Secured FTA subsidy for public transportation route between Reno and Las Vegas and closed long term contracts with Veterans Affairs, Harrah’s, Amtrak, Hearst Castle, and others. Managed contract client relationships including supervision and support of all Contract/Quality Assurance Managers. Participated in acquisition and integration of Michelangelo Leasing, including relocation of Silverado headquarters to Phoenix in 2017. Grew revenues from $19.4M in 2014 to $51.3M in 2017.

San Francisco, Ca

Bauer’s IT provides contract and charter transportation services in California from terminals in San Francisco, Santa Clara and Los Angeles. Responsible for managing all client relationships including supervision and support of all Contract Account Managers. Grew company revenues 30% in 2012 and 54% in 2013 to $28M.

San Luis Obispo, Ca

Joined Silverado in 2009 to lead organizational restructuring and expanded sales effort. Grew operations to LA/Orange County through new shuttle contracts with John Wayne Airport, Long Beach State and Cal Poly Pomona. Generated new revenues from charters, per-capita and Over-the-Road tours, convention and event shuttles, fixed-route and other contracted transportation. Grew revenues from $12.7M in 2008 to $15.2M in 2012.

So. San Francisco, Ca

El Camino Trailways was a motorcoach, bus and shuttle operator headquartered in South San Francisco, with additional terminals in Santa Clara and Carson City, NV. Directed profitable growth from $1.8M to $6.0M in annual revenues. Provided local charters, Over the Road tours, shuttle, fixed-route, and ADA transportation services. Served as Director of the Trailways National Transportation System and Chaired the Trailways Marketing Council and Strategic Planning Committee.

Tiburon, Ca And Kailua, Hi

Aquamarine created and managed passenger vessel and related tourism businesses. This involved project and services development, business and equipment acquisition and sale, financings, sales and marketing, accounting and administration, and operations management. Ventures included:Hawaiian Adventures, Honolulu, HI - bus tours, receptive services and activities/attractions marketing. Dream Cruises, Honolulu and Kailua-Kona, HI - Whale & Dolphin Watching, Snorkel, and Dinner cruises from O`ahu and the Big Island, and contract transportation for NCL America cruise ships.InterRez, LLC, Honolulu, HI - web-based activities (luaus, helicopter tours, sightseeing cruises, etc.) e-commerce "SAAS" software that seamlessly connected tourists, activities wholesalers and activities providers. Ferryboat Santa Rosa, LLC, San Francisco, CA - Ownership, lease, and sale of Ferryboat Santa Rosa, a 242’ historic ferry used as office and banquet space on the San Francisco waterfront. Douglas Leasing Co., Tiburon, CA - Purchase, refit and sale of m/v Royal Princess, a 160’ high speed passenger vessel.

San Francisco

Hornblower is a premier dining, sightseeing and eco-cruise company, headquartered in San Francisco. Established Hornblower Yachts, Inc. in 1980 to purchase a small yacht charter business. Grew the business to over $25 million annual sales with 24 passenger vessels of up to 1200 passenger capacity, and two large fixed-base banquet facilities.