Roadeo
Celebrating the best
REGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED. Email events@ctaa.org if you have questions or concerns. The annual National Roadeo competition showcases the best drivers in van, body-on-chassis and 35-foot bus
Roadeo Results
Body-on-Chassis Category
First place – Johnathan Taylor, Whatcom Transportation Authority, Bellingham, Wash.
Second place – Jesse Rodriguez, VIA Metropolitan Transportation Authority, San Antonio, Tex.
Third place – Jeremy Fetterolf, Gladwin City County Transit, Gladwin, Mich.
Fourth place – Wally Acosta, MTM Transit, Austin, Tex.
Fifth place – Kimberly Pind, Shawnee Mass Transit District, Vienna, Ill.
Second place – Jesse Rodriguez, VIA Metropolitan Transportation Authority, San Antonio, Tex.
Third place – Jeremy Fetterolf, Gladwin City County Transit, Gladwin, Mich.
Fourth place – Wally Acosta, MTM Transit, Austin, Tex.
Fifth place – Kimberly Pind, Shawnee Mass Transit District, Vienna, Ill.
35-foot Bus Category
First place – Jason Hiivala, St. Cloud Metro Bus, St. Cloud, Minn.
Second place – Valerie Quill, Kitsap Transit, Bremerton, Wash.
Third place – Jesus Avila Cabrera, Park City Municipal Corp., Park City, Utah
Fourth place – Gordon Irons, Victor Valley Transit Authority, Hesperia, Calif.
Fifth place – Lonnell Glover, DASH, Alexandria, Va.
Second place – Valerie Quill, Kitsap Transit, Bremerton, Wash.
Third place – Jesus Avila Cabrera, Park City Municipal Corp., Park City, Utah
Fourth place – Gordon Irons, Victor Valley Transit Authority, Hesperia, Calif.
Fifth place – Lonnell Glover, DASH, Alexandria, Va.
Minivan Category
First place – Derek Johnson, Columbus Transit, Columbus, Ind.
Second place – Jean Dalsing, Region 8 RTA, Dubuque, Iowa
Third place – Mindy Manning, Florence Home, Omaha, Neb.
Fourth place – Nick Meza, KCTS, Kimball, Neb.
Fifth place – Shannon Dumas, Baldwin Regional Area Transit System Robertsdale, Ala.
Second place – Jean Dalsing, Region 8 RTA, Dubuque, Iowa
Third place – Mindy Manning, Florence Home, Omaha, Neb.
Fourth place – Nick Meza, KCTS, Kimball, Neb.
Fifth place – Shannon Dumas, Baldwin Regional Area Transit System Robertsdale, Ala.
Otis Reed Driver of the Year
Johnathan Taylor, Whatcom Transportation Authority, Bellingham, Wash.
Rookie of the year
Nick Meza, KCTS, Kimball, Neb. (Minivan)
Most spirited driver of the year
Antwone Smith, City of Clovis, California (BOC)
Overall Results
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State Associations and DOTs: Each supporter will be recognized during the Roadeo Awards Ceremony at 4:00pm on Sunday, May 10, 2026 at the Hilton Omaha. We thank you for your support for this industry recognized competition!
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