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.
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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