Women in Buses Newsletter
April 2026 Issue:

New Member Spotlight

Jane Tougouma, CSTP, Live Travel and Tours

Jane Tougouma

Jane Tougouma, CSTP, is the Global Sales Manager at Live Travel and Tours, where she builds B2B partnerships and designs international group travel experiences across Europe for student and adult travelers.

Jane’s career spans multiple facets of the travel industry, including roles with a destination marketing organization, a student tour operator, and international group travel providers. These experiences have given her a well-rounded perspective on the complexities of group travel and a deep understanding of how to best serve both partners and travelers. Her passion for the industry was first sparked by a personal trip abroad and later solidified through her work in tourism marketing and group sales, where she spent over a decade developing strong industry relationships.

An active leader in the group travel community, Jane is proud of her role in helping lead the planning of the American Bus Association’s 2017 Marketplace that was hosted in Cleveland, OH. Now joining Women in Buses, Jane looks forward to connecting with peers, sharing experiences, and contributing to the growth and mentorship of women across the transportation and travel industries.

WELCOME NEW MEMBERS

Kiran Kaur, ABC Companies and
Jamie Casey, C&J Transportation

Join the Women in Buses Team

As we continue to grow, we are looking for passionate members that are interested in joining the WIB team! We have a variety of 1-year term positions that are open for self-nomination.

These volunteer roles offer a meaningful opportunity to contribute to the growth, engagement, and professional development of women across the motorcoach industry—while building connections, gaining leadership experience, and helping shape WIB initiatives.

If you are interested, please complete this brief, 2-minute questionnaire, and we look forward to being in touch soon.

She Believed She Could
WIB 2027 Day Save the Date

Wednesday Webinar
Wednesday, May 6, 2:00 pm EST

Better Together: A Cross-Council Exchange with Driving Force

Presented by, Pam Martinez, Erin Sullivan & Adam Hall

Join us as we welcome our colleagues from ABA’s Driving Force Council to the WIB community! As a newer council, Driving Force has been doing impressive work creating a focus on recruitment, onboarding, retention, leadership development, and continuous education. Learn how the Council provides actionable, industry-driven strategies designed to help ABA members meet workforce challenges head-on and prepare for the future.

Whether you’re already familiar with their work or just learning about them for the first time, this is a session you won’t want to miss.


*Unable to attend on the day of the webinar?
Register and you will receive the recorded version to watch at your convenience.

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Pamela Martinez is the Vice President of Human Resources and Risk Management at DATTCO, where she has worked since 2000, bringing over 40 years of experience in passenger transportation. She holds degrees in administration, management, and an MBA with a concentration in Human Resources from the University of New Haven.

Pam is an active leader in the industry, serving on multiple boards including the Greater Northeast Motorcoach Association and the Bus Industry Safety Council, where she is a past chairman. She has also held leadership roles with the Connecticut Bus Association and several safety-focused organizations. A recognized industry voice, Pam frequently speaks on HR and safety topics and is the recipient of both the Norm Littler Safety Award and the Women-in-Buses Award.

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Erin Sullivan is the Chief Financial Officer at Bloom Tour & Charter Services in Taunton, MA, where she also oversees the Tour Division. She has been with the family-owned school bus and motorcoach company for 18 years and is heavily involved in the industry. Her experience includes serving on FMCA's Women of Trucking Advisory Board, acting as the current chair of the Driving Force council, serving as a past chair of Women in Buses, and holding a seat on the ABA’s Board of Directors.

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Adam Hall is the National Sales Director for Motorcoach Tire Sales. Since 2011, he has helped support the motorcoach and travel industry in roles with REI, Bridgestone, PAX Training, and John Hall’s Alaska. Adam is especially passionate about building long-term partnerships with operators and being actively involved in industry associations, trade shows, and advisory councils.

Based in La Vista, Nebraska, Adam and his wife Melissa have been married for 25 years and are raising four children—Liam, Ava, Emmie, and Priscilla—plus three dogs and two cats, ensuring there is never a dull or quiet moment at home.

Calendar of Events

Meet & Eat

Wednesday, May 20, 1:00 pm ET

Curious about something? Looking for advice? Or just want to meet some incredible people in tourism? Come join our monthly virtual chat! This is your space to guide the conversation, swap ideas, and make genuine connections across the industry. Whether you’re here to learn, share, or simply network, you’ll find a welcoming community. Many great friendships, and even game-changing collaborations have started in

Don’t miss out!

WIB on the Road

April 20-22, 2026

Join your fellow Women in Buses members on the road at different industry events.

WIB will be thrilled to see everyone at the African American Travel Conference.

African American Travel Conference Birmingham, Alabama.

Join us on April 21, 2026 starting at 6:00 pm at the Hyatt Regency Birmingham - The Wynfrey Hotel.

We'll be meeting at Merk's Tavern & Kitchen - at the bar.

Where will you be?

Do you have an event you are attending soon?

Are you interested in helping to host an OTR?

We’re always on the hunt for additional opportunities to meet.

Contact us at WIB@buses.org.

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Celebrating Women Who Lead
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Let’s shine a spotlight on the women who lead, elevate, and inspire. 💛
 
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“Empowering women strengthens teams, organizations, and communities alike.”

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