Conference Speakers
October 16, 2026
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MEET OUR SPEAKERS
The voices shaping what comes next
Meet the leaders, innovators, and practitioners bringing fresh perspective to the future of student transportation.
Get ready to ignite your passion for leadership and transformation with Larry Long Jr., as he brings his infectious energy and innovative insights to the STN EXPO East stage, empowering you to reconnect with what truly matters and lead with purpose in an ever-evolving transportation landscape.
KEYNOTE SPEAKER
Larry Long Jr.
Monday, April 5
JOLT!⚡️Your Life & Your Future: Reconnect With What Truly Matters and Lead with Greater Intentionality Through Technology, Innovation & Change
As a globally recognized leadership expert and author, Larry Long Jr. specializes in empowering teams with high-energy strategies for effective communication and intentional connection, driving tangible results in the transportation sector.
Profile
Larry Long Jr., CSP™ is a motivational speaker, sales and revenue acceleration expert, author, coach, Founder & CEO (Chief Energy Officer) of LLJR Enterprises. A 4x Salesforce Top Sales Influencer and former University of Maryland baseball player, Larry brings contagious energy, practical business experience, and a passion for helping professionals and leaders elevate their performance.
He is the author of JOLT! Get Zapped Into Intentionality: Rediscover and Believe in Your Inner Greatness and serves as Chief of Relationships for The Abundant Speaker. Through keynotes, training & coaching, Larry helps individuals and organizations strengthen leadership, accelerate sales and turn intentional action into meaningful results.
*I can record a tailored Promo Video, if that works ... I also have links to several of my speaking engagements on my YouTube page: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtHsbn_-WhhtnEtCksm-UhA/videos
A special message from Larry Long Jr., Keynote Speaker
2026 Speaker Lineup
Tim Ammon
Owner
Ammon Consulting Group, New Jersey
Keba Baldwin
Director of Transportation & Central Garage
Prince George’s County Public Schools, Maryland
Bret E. Brooks
Chief Operating Officer
Gray Ram Tactical, Missouri
Derek Bryant
Manager, Medium/Heavy Vehicle Test Development
National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence, Virginia
Bernando Brown
Director of Student Transportation
DeKalb County School District, Georgia
Mike Bullman
Director of Transportation
South Carolina Department of Education
Tony Corpin
Publisher
School Transportation News
Denise Donaldson, CPST
Editor & Publisher
Safe Ride News
Delvico Dunn
Executive Director of Transportation
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools, North Carolina
Jim Ellis
Director of Pupil Transporation
Henrico County Public Schools, Virginia
Taylor Ekbatani
Senior Editor
School Transportation News
Tracie Franco
Director of Transportation
Leander ISD, Texas
Derek Graham
Consultant
DG Consulting Services LLC, North Carolina
Ryan Gray
Editor in Chief
School Transportation News, California
Kris Hafezizadeh
Executive Director of Transportation & Vehicle Services
Austin Independent School District, Texas
Valerie Higley
School Bus Driver
East Lyme Public Schools, Connecticut
Joshua Hinerman
State Director of Student Transportation
Tennessee Department of Education, Tennessee
Monique Jackson
Transportation Manager
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools, North Carolina
Dave McDonald
Owner
Safe Bus Consulting, LLC
Teena Mitchell
Special Needs Coordinator
Greenville County Schools, South Carolina
Luke Patrick
Director Of Maintenance
South Carolina Dept. of Education South Carolina
Launi Schmutz-Harden
Consultant
Launi’s Transportation Solutions, LLC, Florida
Wayne Southard
Engineering Associate
South Carolina Department of Education, South Carolina
Meg Sweeney
Project Manager – Office of Highway Safety.
National Transportation Safety Board
Stephanie Walker
Transportation Director
Habersham County Schools, Georgia