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.
Jason Dobry serves as President of Krise Transportation, bringing extensive executive leadership experience across operations, finance, sales, technology, and supply chain management. He has a proven track record of building high-performing teams, driving operational excellence, and delivering strong financial results in complex, people-centered organizations.
Prior to joining Krise Transportation, Jason served as President & CEO of Next Level Hospitality Services within Aramark, where he led one of the company’s largest integrations, overseeing more than 10,000 employees and managing a business generating more than $400 million in annual revenue.
Before the acquisition by Aramark, Jason was Chief Operating Officer and Partner at Next Level Hospitality Services. In that role, he helped scale the organization from $33 million to nearly $400 million in revenue through strategic growth initiatives, operational improvements, and strong leadership across the business.
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.
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.
After serving more than two decades in the United States Army, Christopher retired in 2018 as a Chief Warrant Officer specializing in maintenance operations and leadership. Following his military career, he transitioned into fleet maintenance and fleet optimization management roles with organizations including Walmart and S&H Express. In each of his roles, Lynch focused on improving operational efficiency, asset reliability, and transportation performance.
Christopher holds a bachelor’s degree in organizational management and maintains several professional certifications, including OSHA 30, Lean Six Sigma, Fleet Management, and multiple industry-recognized maintenance certifications. His experience combines military leadership, technical expertise, and strategic fleet operations to drive continuous improvement and organizational success.
Antonio Alatorre brings a broad background in operations, logistics, and team leadership to his role as Regional Operations Manager for Krise Transportation. He began his management career in college as a Kitchen Manager for Ruby Tuesday before owning and operating a payphone business with more than 120 locations throughout Pennsylvania and the Jersey Shore.
Antonio later transitioned into logistics, serving in management roles with Amazon and Chewy.com before becoming a General Manager with Allen Distribution. During his time there, he oversaw more than five buildings and helped open a new warehouse for a large customer contract. Antonio joined Krise Transportation after being recruited for his current role and is proud to support the company’s operations. Outside of work, he enjoys playing soccer and coaching his two sons’ travel soccer teams. He has three children: two sons and a daughter.
Monica Bodge began her student transportation career in 2001, driving a school bus while attending college. After four years behind the wheel, she stepped away to focus on her family before returning to school bus driving in 2018. Within six months, Monica moved into an office role and later became Dispatch Manager, serving in that position through 2022.
After spending time with Bridgeway/Jones Motor, Monica joined Krise Transportation’s Daniel Boone team in 2023 as a Student Transportation Operations Manager. She received Krise Transportation’s first President’s Award in June 2025 and was promoted to Regional Operations Manager that October. Monica is focused on building safe, reliable operations through strong district partnerships, engaged employees, capable leaders, and support for drivers managing the road and the students in their care.
Hoby Howard is a seasoned transportation and logistics leader with more than 25 years of experience overseeing fleet operations, safety management, and high-performing teams. Most recently, he served as Area Manager of Fleet Safety for Walmart, where he led tractor-trailer safety initiatives, strengthened safety culture, and ensured DOT compliance across multiple delivery routes.
Before Walmart, Hoby served as Director of Transportation for CamTran, overseeing fixed-route and paratransit operations while developing a safety program that reduced accidents by 25%. His earlier leadership experience includes roles with Yellow Freight, UPS Freight, and UPS. Hoby brings deep expertise in DOT and OSHA compliance, risk mitigation, staff development, hazardous materials handling, and fleet safety management. He and his wife, Jamie, live in Johnstown with their daughters, Madelyn and Mia, and enjoy camping and spending time outdoors together.
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.
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.
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.