As the oldest son in a family-owned business, Dale began working from the ground up to learn every aspect of the growing pupil transportation firm as well as every hard lesson directly from one of the best in the business – his dad and founder, George Krapf, Jr.

Dale graduated from Lycoming College and officially began his full time employment with George Krapf, Jr. & Sons, Inc. in 1967. Initially he assisted with all facets of operations including maintenance and repair of vehicles, specialized body repair, routing and scheduling and hiring and training of personnel.

As Chairman Emeritus of the Board of Directors for Krapf Group, Dale is an efficient and effective principal, providing strategic and tactical leadership to support the company objectives and business growth. He unifies and inspires the Board of Directors through his expertise and knowledge, financial advice and performance assessment.

As the second son in a family-owned business, Dallas began working from the ground up to learn every aspect of the growing pupil transportation firm, as well as every hard lesson, directly from one of he best in the business – his dad and founder, George Krapf, Jr.

Dallas attended Lycoming College and served in the United States Army and officially began his full time employment with George Krapf, Jr. & Sons, Inc. in 1969. Initially he assisted with all facets of the operation including maintenance and repair of vehicles, specialized body repair, routing and scheduling. Before long, he became directly responsible for the hiring of all drivers, office, and shop personnel and had complete oversight of the Commercial Driver’s License training program. He was instrumental in Krapf’s becoming a third-party testing facility for the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation.

Brent oversees fleet management and maintenance of all school buses. He is responsible for development of the fleet budget, compliance with DOT and environmental regulations, vehicle titling, maintenance of buildings and facilities, and strategic planning for fleet operations. While working weekends during high school, and subsequently college, Brent apprenticed in the tire shop, learning maintenance and inventory control. In 1985, he managed fleet operations for Krapf Coaches, Inc, Inc. and in 1994, he became Fleet Manager for all companies. Growth of the fleet required the position to be split, and in 2006, Brent became Fleet and Maintenance Manager for Krapf School Bus, concentrating entirely on that business unit.

Alison joined Krapf’s in 1982 as a school bus driver and office worker.  In 1984 she was named Director of Operations for the paratransit division of Krapf Coaches, and was instrumental in developing and implementing the new demand-responsive transportation system for Chester County, PA.  In 1995, she was named Vice President of Krapf’s paratransit division.

In 2004, Alison made the decision to transfer to Krapf School Bus and accepted the position of Area General Manager.  In this position she was responsible for the daily operations of eight (8) school bus contracts, overseeing the route performance, supervising office personnel and providing leadership in Krapf’s Operations Excellence Program. Additionally, she afforded her expertise with a large conversion and several acquisitions.

Following fourteen years as an AGM, Alison assumed her current role of Director of Human Capital Management.  In this key position, she is tasked with lowering the turnover rate for all school bus drivers and monitors, which in turn will enhance customer service and lower the cost of service.  Alison is a graduate of Elizabethtown College.

As a third generation family member of the Krapf Group, Gary began working from the ground up to learn every aspect of the growing pupil transportation firm, learning directly from one of the best in the business – his grandfather and founder, George Krapf, Jr.

By the time Gary graduated from Gettysburg College in 1991, the Krapf organization had expanded into public transportation services, which is where he officially began his full time employment.

As the President of Krapf Transportation, Gary effectively oversees all daily operations of the transit, and motorcoach units of the Krapf Group. He is responsible for monitoring the efforts and activities of personnel, capital, and services to reduce costs, improve productivity and enhance operating efficiencies. Additionally, he is responsible for business growth and direct relationships with county and municipality officials and key providers.

As CEO, Blake oversees the daily operations and strategic direction of all divisions of the Krapf Group, and holds responsibility for all functions including Human Resources, Safety, Finance, Maintenance and Operations. Under his leadership, the Krapf organization has grown significantly through acquisitions and conversions, and presently has school bus operations in Northeastern and Central Pennsylvania, Delaware, New Jersey, New York, as well as the original operations base in Chester County, PA.

Blake a Past-President of the Pennsylvania School Bus Association (PSBA), and a Past-President of the National School Transportation Association (NSTA). In addition to his professional pursuits, Blake is very active in his local community.

Mike joined Krapf’s in 2013, and is responsible for all financial functions of the company. A Certified Public Accountant, Mike has more than twenty-three years of finance and accounting experience in Big 4 public and private industry with extensive experience in financial accounting reporting, organization and management skills, tax reporting and compliance and budgeting and forecasting. Prior to joining Krapf’s, Mike was employed for fourteen years as the CFO of a multi-location, fast-growing medical instrument and equipment manufacturer.

Shawn is a United States Coast Guard veteran who joined the Krapf organization following twenty-three years of extensive experience in the area of Risk Control/Loss Control at Harleysville Insurance Company.  Additional experience includes consulting services in public risk management, worker’s compensation cost containment, and fleet safety.  As Vice President of Risk Management, he oversees the daily risk management activities for all business units within the company.  Shawn joined Krapf in 2010.

Bernadette joined Krapf’s in 2023 and is responsible for oversight of the human resources functions for all companies, including recruiting, benefits, regulatory compliance, Human Resources Information Systems, policies and procedures. Additional duties include development of employee policies, procedures and manuals, as well as training in customer service, drug & alcohol, and other regulatory issues; compliance with state and federal regulations, certifications, and background checks and evaluation and administration of employee benefits.

Mark joined Krapf in 2013, bringing more than 30 years of school bus industry knowledge to the table. He leads the daily operations of our entire Krapf School Bus division with a focus on planning, developing and implementing corporate strategies and programs to support company objectives and business growth. He promotes excellence in customer relationships and service excellence.

Dan joined Krapf School Bus in 2015, and has over ten years of experience in the school bus industry, having worked for both a private contractor as well as a large non-private school transportation provider. He is a hands-on professional with extensive experience in solving operational challenges and improving business performance. His expertise lies in strong financial management, turnaround operations, sales and team development. Dan is responsible for oversight of the day to day operations of all Krapf school bus locations in Pennsylvania and Delaware.

Buddy joined Krapf as a full time technician in 1997. In 2011, he was promoted to Maintenance Supervisor, and following several more promotions, he assumed the role of Vice President in 2022.

As Vice President of Transportation, Buddy is responsible for the oversight of the day-to-day operations of Krapf Coaches and Krapf Transit and is accountable for the financial performance and customer focus of both of these commercial units.

Jared joined Krapf in 2011, as a senior accountant. After serving as assistant controller and subsequently controller, in 2023 he was promoted to Vice President of Finance. In this role he is responsible for all banking, monthly financials, year-end audits and budgets for all entities of the Krapf Group.