Where Rubber Meets the Route

This week at NSTA: The Bus Stop- Executive Director Curt Macysyn welcomes a new guest, John Ziegler, Vice President of Business Development at Summit School Services, 2026 NSTA COSSBA Presenter, and NSTA Business Development Committee (BDC) member. John starts the episode by sharing his journey into the student transportation industry, discusses the critical role business development plays in supporting students, drivers, schools, and communities, and highlights the recent deployment of 26 new electric school buses serving Duval County Public Schools in Florida. Curt and John also explore the importance of NSTA's BDC in advancing the association's mission, reflect on John's presentation at the 2026 COSSBA Annual Conference, and discuss why engaging school board leaders in conversations about student transportation outsourcing is more important than ever. The duo look at how John unwinds outside of work, and how college football has changed throughout the years. The episode wraps up as John shares where listeners can learn more about Summit School Services. Become a podcast subscriber and don't miss an episode of NSTA: The Bus Stop - NSTA Vendor Partners should reach out to us to take advantage of our comprehensive advertising package that reaches your target audience - student transportation professionals!