Blue Bird Appoints Two Vice Presidents Amid Company’s Continued Growth
01 Noviembre 2023 - 8:00AM
Business Wire
- EV Executive Albert Burleigh Named VP, Alternative Fuels
- Procurement Leader Jeff VanAssche Named VP,
Purchasing
Blue Bird Corporation (Nasdaq: BLBD), the leader in electric and
low-emission school buses, today announced the appointment of two
new vice presidents with immediate effect. Blue Bird expanded its
leadership ranks as it continues to grow its zero- and
low-emissions product portfolio and strategic supplier base.
Albert Burleigh has been appointed to vice president of
Alternative Fuels. Burleigh will further strengthen Blue Bird’s
leading position in electric, propane, and gasoline-powered school
buses as school districts nationwide increasingly shift to clean
student transportation.
Burleigh joined Blue Bird in May 2007 and has held multiple
roles of increasing responsibility. Most recently, he served as
executive director of Electric Vehicle (EV) Business Development
contributing to exceptional sales and revenue growth. Before then,
Burleigh advanced Blue Bird’s business expansion in sales and
dealer development positions. Prior to joining Blue Bird, Burleigh
worked for Ford Motor Company for 15 years in sales and customer
support roles.
Burleigh holds a bachelor of science degree in Marketing from
Louisiana State University and a master's degree in Business
Administration from the University of Texas at Austin.
Jeff VanAssche has been appointed to vice president of
Purchasing. In his new role, VanAssche will optimize Blue Bird’s
supplier network, enhance supplier quality, and maintain rigorous
cost control.
VanAssche joined Blue Bird in March 2022 as executive director
of Purchasing. Before then, he held roles of increasing
responsibility in Procurement at Daimler Trucks for seven years,
primarily managing the acquisition of powertrain components.
VanAssche holds a bachelor's degree in Business Administration
from the University of Michigan-Dearborn, a master's degree in
Business Administration from Michigan State University, and a
doctor of law degree from the University of Detroit Mercy School of
Law.
“I am pleased to appoint two outstanding Blue Bird executives –
Albert Burleigh and Jeff VanAssche – to the rank of vice
president,” said Phil Horlock, CEO of Blue Bird Corporation. “Blue
Bird is the proven leader in low- and zero-emission school buses.
We continue to grow our market share of electric, propane, and
gasoline-powered student transportation while strengthening our
strategic supplier base. Both leaders and their high-performing
teams will play important roles in Blue Bird’s ongoing success
story.”
About Blue Bird Corporation
Blue Bird (NASDAQ: BLBD) is recognized as a technology leader
and innovator of school buses since its founding in 1927. Our
dedicated team members design, engineer and manufacture school
buses with a singular focus on safety, reliability, and durability.
Blue Bird buses carry the most precious cargo in the world – the
majority of 25 million children twice a day – making us the most
trusted brand in the industry. The company is the proven leader in
low- and zero-emission school buses with more than 20,000 propane,
natural gas, and electric powered buses in operation today. Blue
Bird is transforming the student transportation industry through
cleaner energy solutions. For more information on Blue Bird's
complete product and service portfolio, visit
www.blue-bird.com.
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