| Name | Title | Contact Details |
|---|---|---|
Mike Palmer |
National Sales Manager | Profile |
Creative Bus Sales is now Model 1 Commercial Vehicles. Nothing about passion or our leadership has changed, and our brand represents the creativity, expertise, and vision we put to work for customers across the U.S. As the largest bus and commercial transit dealership in the U.S., Model 1 is at the forefront of solving commercial and community transportation issues with visionary thinking – including not just vehicles but also distribution, parts, service, F&I, and more. Strong partnerships with more than 20 top manufacturers, the largest in-stock vehicle inventory in the country, and a nationwide team of experts, means theres no problem too big or too unique to solve together. Model 1 is the blueprint for creative commercial vehicle solutions. See why at model1.com.
The Big O Tires story begins back in 1962, just as Americas new love affair with the automobile was hitting high gear. The market for replacement tires was exploding, and independent tire dealers found themselves struggling to compete in the face of low prices offered by major tire manufacturers own company stores. Big Os founding fathers were a handful of progressive independent tire dealers who decided to band together to form a tire-buying cooperative so that they could secure volume pricing and keep their customers happy. Their concept worked. In the years that followed, The Big O Tires co-op evolved into a full-fledged franchise as it continued to find innovative ways to harness the power of the collective to benefit independent dealerships and their customers. Almost a half-decade later, Big O Tires has become North Americas largest retail tire franchisor, with over 400 independently-owned and operated locations in 20 states, providing customers with a broad range of automotive services in addition to quality tires, wheels and accessories. Big O has become an industry role model admired for its innovative approach to franchising and unmatched customer loyalty ratings. In 1996, Big O Tires joined forces with one of the largest and most respected tire marketers in the nation when it became part of the TBC Retail Group, an automotive retail network comprised of some 1,200 Big O Tires, Tire Kingdom, Merchants and NTB locations spanning 40 U.S. states. Big Os reach was broadened again in 2005, when TBC Corporation was acquired by Sumitomo Corporation of America, the largest wholly-owned subsidiary of Tokyo-based Sumitomo, one of the worlds leading traders of goods and services. As Big O Tires continues to thrive and adapt to an ever-changing marketplace, it remains rooted in its humble beginnings as a proud collective of independent dealers committed to putting its customers first.
KACE Company, based in Ashburn, VA, is a federal government contractor with over 30 years of experience in linguistics and related services. The company specializes in mission-critical services that enhance national security, public safety, and government operations. As one of the largest language services providers to the U.S. federal government, KACE employs over 1,500 people and is recognized as a Hispanic American Owned and Minority Owned business. KACE offers a range of professional services tailored to government needs, including program optimization, intelligence and analytics, and specialized language services. Their program optimization focuses on data-driven strategies to improve performance and efficiency. In intelligence and analytics, KACE extracts insights from large datasets to support various missions. Their language services encompass transcription, translation, interpretation, and language analysis, ensuring accurate communication across more than 150 languages and dialects.
TowMate is a company based out of Rogers, Arkansas that has been manufacturing wireless tow lights and other safety lighting for automotive and marine applications for over 35 years. Manufactured in the USA and backed by a Lifetime Warranty on electronics and LEDs, TowMate is second to none in quality and service after the sale. Additional products include LED strobes, overhead light bars, the Life Saver cone mounted warning light system, and the Safety Alert System roadside perimeter warning system.