About us
Our mission, vision, and values
Execution of our mission and vision requires focus on our Core Values. We’ve set these out for all team members to understand and adopt. These values are embodied by our employee HEROES, who are:
- Here.
- Every day.
- Ready.
- On time.
- Exceptional.
- Safe.
At ASTP and our operating partners we:
Operate safely: We want all employees and everyone we transport to go home the same way they came to work or school. Each team members is expected and empowered to identify and resolve safety issues and stop operations when an unsafe condition is encountered.
Perform reliably: At its core, the transportation business is about reliability. We aim to be flawless and drive continuous improvement within our operations to meet customer needs 100% of the time. This extends to our internal commitments to one another as teammates for consistent and reliable performance.
Cultivate trust and respect: Both internally and externally, we build trust through transparency, engagement, respectful dialogue, and positive actions. Curiosity about others, care for our students and communities, and unwavering commitment to our partners, team members, and customers are the foundations for our success.
Focus on growth: We are passionate about the growth of our company and our team members. Innovation, customer focus, and active engagement by our team members are the key drivers of the organization’s growth. We are a learning organization and committed to supporting personal, professional, and company growth.
Districts we serve
Our locations
Krise leadership team
Meet the people who make the difference.
Tim Krise brings more than 40 years of experience in the student transportation industry in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, starting in 1981 when he became a school bus driver while still a senior in high school. Tim began Krise Bus Service, Inc., in 1990 when he was awarded the contract to provide transportation for the Punxsutawney (Pennsylvania) Area School District.
Krise Bus Service continued to grow, eventually operating more than 500 buses, and in 2004, was acquired by Student Transportation of America. Tim remained a key member of the STA team for the next 12 years, ultimately serving as Vice President of Operations in Pennsylvania.
In 2016, Tim returned to his roots, founding Krise Transportation, Inc., with the philosophy that close partnerships with school districts are the foundation of reliable, safe, and efficient student transportation programs. Tim stays deeply involved in all aspects of the Krise Transportation operation, sometimes even hopping back into the driver’s seat.
Tim lives in Punxsutawney, Penn., but spends most of his time at one of Krise’s many terminals.
Mike Massaro is a growth-oriented logistics, operations, and supply chain executive with more than 25 years of leadership experience, specializing in service delivery and operational excellence. He brings a distinguished and time-tested career of innovative business solutions to his role as President of Krise Transportation, with an emphasis on optimized resources and improved business performance.
Mike most recently served as Vice President, Operations, for Wind River Environmental. Previous to this, he was Executive Vice President for BFC Solutions, the largest preventive maintenance service provider for commercial HVAC filtration systems in the U.S. As BFC’s Executive Vice President, he led the planning and execution of business operations across 48 states.
He has held high-performance roles with Iron Mountain, including as Senior Vice President and as Vice President of Transportation and Shred Plant Operations, and at DHL, where he specialized in service delivery.
Today, Mike brings his forward-thinking, solution-oriented leadership style to Krise, integrating his experience in logistics and supply chain operations into Krise’s student transportation programs across Pennsylvania.
Mike received his Bachelor of Science from the University of Dayton. He is a former middle school football coach and enjoys spending time outdoors hunting and fishing.
Kelly Wood is a 24-year veteran of the student transportation industry. During her transportation career, Kelly has held roles as a driver, terminal manager, area manager, and special projects manager, also having worked on
the district side as a transportation coordinator. Starting in 2016, Kelly served in the key role of Director of Operations at Krise Transportation.
In 2024, Kelly earned a promotion to Director of Operations Support. In her current role, she draws from her wealth of transportation experience, including expertise in routing and state reimbursement methodology, to standardize
processes, optimize efficiencies, and ensure seamless operations within the organization. She also holds responsibility for logistical support and contributes to the overall success of Krise’s transportation programs.
Kelly’s collaborative approach to leadership ensures Krise team members at the terminal and regional level remain engaged and empowered to do great work.
Ralph Belling serves as Regional Operations Manager, Western Pennsylvania, for Krise Transportation, a role he has held since November 2023. Previous to joining Krise, Ralph served in the U.S. Navy as a helicopter aviator and logistics coordinator for a 14-ship battle group. In 1999, he applied his leadership and logistics skills to the food and beverage industry, with responsibilities specific to manufacturing and supply chain.
In 2023, Ralph joined Krise Transportation. He enjoys being part of the Krise team and looks forward to meeting challenges to improve Krise’s western region.
Carl Hampton brings more than 21 years of experience in the transportation industry to his role as Krise Transportation’s Central Pennsylvania Area Operations Manager. Carl joined Krise Transportation in 2021, taking on the largest contract within the organization during one of the largest driver shortages seen after the pandemic. He was able to rebuild a strong partnership with the district after a time of uncertainty, strengthen the connection between the district and employees, mitigate a driver shortage of more than 40 employees, and reach full staffing, all within two years. He is a firm believer in open, honest, and transparent communication with districts, employees, and families of the students we transport.
Carl started his career in 2002 as a school bus driver at the age of 18, and worked as a school bus driver and part-time office assistant while taking classes at Penn State. He worked in transit operations at CATABus in State College, Pennsylvania, until his return to student transportation in 2014, when he was brought on as Operations Manager at Cole Transportation in Spring Mills, PA, managing two school district contracts and fleets.
The safety of our employees and the students is of the utmost importance to Carl, all while providing efficient and reliable transportation programs to the districts we serve.
Wayne Robinson brings more than 20 years of student transportation experience to Krise Transportation. He is a U.S. Army veteran and technology-savvy leader who leverages his many talents to develop and provide oversight for the terminal operations and growth in the Eastern part of the state.
Lisa Schroy is a school transportation professional who contributes to the Krise team with more than 13 years of management experience built during her time with school bus contractor Brandywine Transportation.
Since starting her student transportation career in 2007 as a driver, Lisa gained responsibilities as an instructor beginning in 2010. She was promoted to supervisor with Brandywine in 2011, subsequently earning a promotion to general manager in 2014.
Transporting students safely to and from school is a priority for Lisa, and her work as an instructor helps ensure that the drivers she works with are properly trained and fully prepared for their required tests.
Lisa played an instrumental role in completing the integration of Brandywine operations to Krise Transportation in 2023, now providing people and operational leadership for six Krise locations across Eastern Pennsylvania. She holds certifications as a PA Examiner of CDL Class B since 2017 and as a PA Instructor Coordinator since 2018.
Richard Ray is a senior manager with over 25 years’ leadership experience in safety and security program development, training, and compliance.
Richard proudly served in the Armed Forces for 20 years and as a police officer with the Los Angeles Police Department. While serving our nation and the community, he demonstrated the ability to assess and minimize risk and lead several cross-functional teams to achieve goals while mentoring team members to succeed. Richard has led safety programs in the public transit sector, global shipping and logistics operations, as well as the trucking industry.
Cheryl Baum has more than 25 years of broad-based experience in accounting, finance, and human resources operations. Cheryl’s finance and accounting background helps her perform as a business consultant and drive impactful company-wide initiatives. Her experience and leadership in human resources have been instrumental in helping the company’s managers and leaders adapt to change, embrace new technology, drive employee engagement, and foster inclusive practices in the field, all while maintaining a data- and information-focused operating plan.
Cheryl is a certified HR professional, having earned her SHRM-SCP credential. She earned a BS in Accounting from York College of Pennsylvania and an MBA from Robert Morris University.
ASTP: the power behind every Krise partnership
Through our partnership with American Student Transportation Partners (ASTP), Krise has access to resources that allow us to create more robust transportation programs for our district partners.
ASTP supports Krise by working with us to ensure the right people, processes, and technology are in place for your community.
Together, we’re building safe, reliable student transportation programs for students across Pennsylvania.
