Welcome to OAPT…
OAPT President
Theresa Ritchie
On behalf of the Ohio Association for Pupil Transportation, I’d like to extend a warm welcome to our members, industry professionals, and valued vendor partners.
Each day, across Ohio, thousands of students rely on safe, reliable, and efficient transportation to access education — and it’s the dedicated professionals behind the wheel and behind the scenes who make that possible. At OAPT, we’re proud to represent and support those who keep Ohio’s student transportation system moving forward.
To our members, thank you for your continued commitment to safety, innovation, and professional excellence. Your leadership in districts and communities across the state sets the standard for what student transportation can achieve.
To our vendor partners, your collaboration and continued support help us strengthen our network, enhance professional development, and bring the best tools and technologies to Ohio’s transportation programs. Together, we’re building safer, smarter, and stronger systems for students across our state.
As we look ahead, OAPT remains dedicated to advancing our mission — empowering professionals, promoting safety, and driving innovation in every route, every bus, and every day.
Thank you for being part of this journey. I’m honored to serve as your President and to help lead this incredible community of transportation professionals and partners.
OAPT Executive Director
Todd Silverthorn
Welcome to the Ohio Association for Pupil Transportation — and to an exciting new chapter in our journey.
I am truly honored to lead this great organization as OAPT’s first Executive Director. This milestone is more than a title; it represents an opportunity to build on the strong foundation of leadership, service, and dedication that has defined OAPT for decades, while guiding the organization toward new possibilities for our members and the entire pupil transportation community.
OAPT is on the move! We’re working on several new initiatives designed to elevate professional development, expand member engagement, and strengthen the network of dedicated professionals who make student transportation possible every day.
Our goal is simple — to deliver more value, more connection, and more opportunities to learn, lead, and grow. Whether you’re a long-time member, a new transportation professional, or one of our valued vendor partners, we invite you to be part of what’s next.
Stay tuned — there’s a lot more coming your way. Together, we’re driving the future of pupil transportation in Ohio.
