Don’t be blinded by boom times; prepare for next downturn while business is good
When demand is high and margins are strong, it’s the perfect time to get ready for leaner days. Brian Dickson shares wisdom from former UMA President and CEO Vic Parra.
Industry pays tribute to bus historian Bill Luke
William A. Luke, known to his friends as Bill, is being remembered as an ambassador and eminent historian of the bus industry. He chronicled buses…
Equity firms competing to buy private bus companies
By Victor S. Parra
I suspect some of you reading this headline assume it’s the title of a sci-fi movie. Well, to the surprise of…
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DES PLAINES, Ill. — Motor Coach Industries has added two experienced sales executives in its Southwest and Midwest regions.
Shane Shipman joined MCI as new…
Former UMA CEO Victor Parra joins M&A firm as advisor
MEMPHIS – Former United Motorcoach Association President and CEO Victor Parra has joined Corporate Finance Associates in an advisory capacity.
Retiring Vic Parra receives touching send-off at Expo
ST. LOUIS — Kind and congratulatory words flowed profusely for UMA President and CEO Vic Parra in St. Louis during his last Expo, including a…