Executive Board Members

My name is Shannon Weber and I  am proud to serve as your past TAA President. I started in the student transportation industry in 2003 as an administrative assistant to the Director of Transportation in the Florence Unified School District.  Previously I was an administrative assistant to school administrators for several years.  It was fast paced, detail oriented, and I thought I was pretty good at juggling all duties well. Until, I entered the chaos of student transportation!

My transition to transportation was a bigger adventure than I expected, and to be honest a little overwhelming!(So many moving parts)  Since my start in this industry TAA has been an excellent resource and steadfast forum for advice, information, and a village of knowledgeable experts to collaborate with.  Since the beginning, and as I have spent time learning all facets of this very important work I have aspired to join the TAA board to truly give back to industry leaders with support and information, and to helps, and support however I can.  Sometimes that means being hands and feet, and other times assisting in how to find the answer. 

I truly have a passion for people, and am very aware that without our workforce we can’t do our work well.  I am committed to taking care of people so they can take care of our kids.  I love the student transportation industry, the yellow school bus and all that they represent for safety and positivity in getting kids to and from school and special events.

Thank you for allowing me to support you.

Respectfully,

Shannon Weber

Erica Delgado brings over 17 years of experience in transportation and currently serves as the Transportation Supervisor for J.O. Combs Unified School District #44. Beginning her career as a bus aide, she has worked her way through nearly every position in the department. Erica's passion, determination, and ability to overcome challenges within both the district and the community have shaped her into a strong leader.

Known for her dedication to her staff, Erica's leadership has been instrumental in navigating key challenges such as driver shortages. Her commitment to safety is unwavering, as she ensures her team remains educated on the latest standards and regulations. With students at the forefront of her focus, Erica continually pushes to enhance her department’s services.

Erica is proud to be part of a supportive operation, where she leverages her skills to benefit not only her district but the state of Arizona. Her loyalty and dedication to the "School Bus World" continue to drive her passion for making a lasting impact in student transportation.

Coral Henry has been in school bus transportation since 2007. She brings with her knowledge, experience, and drive. She started as a special needs bus driver, and as her knowledge of the industry grew, she became a trainer, dispatcher, and transportation secretary. Coral is also a Transportation of Arizona Administrator (TAA) board member and works closely with some of the best pioneers in the transportation industry. Coral is dedicated to the ongoing education of school bus transportation.  

 Hilma is currently the administrator of transportation for Glendale Union High School District. With over 32 years in the student transportation industry, she has held positions of bus driver, trainer, special needs dispatcher, supervisor and director. She has served on the Transportation Administrators of Arizona (TAA) and the Arizona Association for Pupil Transportation (AAPT) Executive Board serving positions as region representative, President, and currently serves as the treasurer. She was honored as the 2017 Transportation Director of the Year by the Arizona Association for Pupil Transportation. Her leadership skills and strong work ethics is driven by the school bus yellow that flows through her veins. Transportation is truly in her heart and soul! 

Kim has bee with Prescott Unified School District for 17 years. She has held the position of Administrative Assistant and has been the Director of Transportation for the past four years.

She is passionate about student transportation and looks forward to supporting region 2.

 My name is Teresa Ramirez. I started my career as a School Bus Driver many years ago, and I am proud to say that I am still a driver with the added benefit of assisting my department as a Safety Coordinator and Trainer.  

 Jose has been with Yuma schools for 8 years as a shop supervisor. He has 30 years of experience managing various types of fleets. He has attended TAA for 7 years learning and understanding the school transportation industry, as well as building professional relationships within the school transportation industry. Jose is honored to support and serve the same community that has helped him grow in the industry. 

 I began my career in student transportation in 1998 with Flagstaff Public Schools.  I have been the Director of Transportation for Higley Unified School District for the past 23 years. During this time I was a member of TAA serving as Region 6 Representative,  Treasurer, Vendor Liaison as well as President during 2009 – 2011.   

 Patrick has been in transportation since 2005. He started as a school bus driver driving routes, trips and subbing before becoming a dispatcher, then router and in 2019 he was selected as the Director of Transportation in the Flagstaff Unified School District. 

Patrick has been an active member of TAA since 2018. 

Jason Nelson is a transportation program manager with the Arizona School Risk Retention Trust. With over 13 years’ experience in the transportation industry, Jason has driven a bus, held positions in dispatch and routing, and supervised a transportation department with more than 100 employees. He has also served as a board member for the Arizona Association of Pupil Transportation (AAPT) and as president of the Transportation Administrators of Arizona (TAA). Jason has a “can-do” attitude and is passionate about improving school bus transportation in the state of Arizona. 

Jeremy is the Sales Manager for Arizona Bus Center and the 2024-2025 Vendor Rep