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.
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 of the company as a whole.
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 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.
Mark LaPaglia is a safety and operations manager specializing in P& L management, business development, operations management, and organizational leadership. He is a 17-year Army veteran with multiple deployments where he managed personnel and logistics between 10 different countries in the Southwest Asia. He is passionate about safety and empowering employees.
Mark received a Bachelor of Science in Business Management from Penn State Erie, The Behrend College.
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.
Britney Bass is an accomplished Human Resources professional with over a decade of experience dedicated to “empowering people and elevating culture through excellence.” As a strategic partner, Britney excels in leveraging business intelligence to drive results and fosters effective communication. Her commitment lies in developing and executing HR initiatives that align with an organization’s business plan and strategic goals.
Britney earned her degree in Human Resources Management from Ball State University, specializing in Organizational Development, and holds SHRM-CP certification.
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.