Leadership

A Family Enterprise

Jim McMullen — CEO

Jim first joined Coach & Equipment as president of the company in 1977.

Before joining Coach & Equipment, he obtained a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering from Duke University and a MBA from Wharton School of Business. He served as a project engineer for North Electric and as a consultant in finance and engineering for Legg Associates.

His current role at Coach & Equipment is CEO. Jim has a perfect blend of technical knowledge and business savvy and continues to be the driving force behind Coach & Equipment’s success.

Rick McMullen — President of Manufacturing

Rick spent much of his childhood working various summer jobs at the Coach & Equipment engineering office with his dad, Jim. It was right here that Rick discovered his passion for engineering, and he went on to earn both his Bachelor’s in Mechanical Engineering and his MBA from Duke University.

Before he returned to Coach in 2003, Rick worked at Accenture and Booze Allen & Hamilton. Upon his return, he put his skills and innovative spirit to the test by taking it upon himself to completely redesign the electrical system of our buses, making them more reliable and easier to service and troubleshoot. Rick now oversees all our day-to-day engineering and manufacturing activities as President of Manufacturing, fostering a culture of innovation and excellence that makes certain that we continue to build the safest bus in the industry.

Rick currently serves as the Chairman for the Mid-Sized Bus Manufacturer’s Association (MSBMA).

Scott Reston — President of Sales

After graduating from Colgate University, Scott joined a mechanical contracting firm in Toronto, Canada, as service manager before being promoted to president and then becoming the owner. After selling the business to his employees and relocating to the Finger Lakes region in 2002, Scott became Coach & Equipment’s New Bus Sales Manager. In 2009, he was promoted to President of Sales.

Scott’s extensive experience and genuine dedication to customer service make him a valuable member of our company. He is active in the industry and is a previous Chairman of the Mid-Sized Bus Manufacturer’s Association (MSBMA).