2025 2nd Annual California Bus Association
Dennis Easley Memorial Driver Skills Competition

July 8 - 9, 2025

CBA proudly hosted the second annual Dennis Easley Memorial Driver Skills Competition - an exclusive event for member motorcoach drivers from across California. This year, ten skilled drivers stepped up to the challenge, showcasing their abilities in pursuit of recognition and a chance to qualify for the 2026 UMA International Driver’s Competition.

The competition was facilitated by Mark L Szyperski of On Your Mark Transportation, LLC, whose generous sponsorship of time and expertise made the event possible. Thank you, Mark, for your continued support and leadership!

In addition to the fierce competition and cash awards, the event featured a lively kick-off dinner, a midday lunch, and engaging educational presentations by Kimberlee Bissegger of Lancer Insurance and local CHP officers, providing value not just for competitors, but for all who attended.

Hats off to our top performers in the competition:

1st Place: Teresa Gibbs, Pacific Coachways
2nd Place: Robert Saucedo, Carreras Tours
3rd Place: Lonnie Reynolds, H.B. Limo Services

As the first-place winner, Teresa has qualified to represent CBA at the 2026 International Driver’s Competition at UMA EXPO in Birmingham, Alabama. Her airfare* will be provided by CBA, with registration and lodging generously sponsored by UMA.

*conditions apply

CBA Thanks the Sponsors of This Event

Facilitator

Financial Sponsors		Transportation Sponsor	Competition Coach Sponsors

COMPETITION AGENDA

Tuesday, July 8

Depart for St. Gregory's Episcopal Church for competitor check-in

Welcome and Overview

Education Session Managing an Accident Scene presented by Kimberlee Bissegger, Lancer Insurance

Break

Written Test

Depart for Sponsored Dinner

Sponsored Dinner

Wednesday, July 9

Walk-through of course

Competition Begins!

Lunch & Learn

Education Session More Than a Driver: The Role of Focus in Passenger Safety presented by Officers Luis Quintero and Alec Pereyda, California Highway Patrol

Break

Awards & Photos

Cancellation Policy:

Cancellations are not available for this event. You may, however, send a substitute driver from within your organization if your original registered driver is unable to attend.

Waiver of Liability:

By registering for the California Bus Association’s (“CBA”) 2025 Driver Skills Competition, Registrant hereby irrevocably releases CBA, its staff, directors, presenters, employees, hosts, and any other individuals or entities associated with CBA, from any and all liability related to, or arising from, Registrant’s attendance and participation in the event, the information provide therein, changes to its schedule, and hospitality services (e.g. lodging, food and transportation) incidental to the event, including, but not be limited to, any and claims, actions or losses for bodily injury, property damage, death, costs, expenses, and charges. Registrant voluntarily and knowingly assumes all risks related to, or arising from, the event.