History
The WPTA was founded in Riverton, Wyoming in 1971.
The purpose of forming this Association was to develop uniformity throughout the State in regards to the safety, routes, discipline, maintenance, purchasing and public relations of the bussing of children to and from school.
The original founding members were a very diverse group which included individuals from the public, private and government sectors. With their vision and dedication to pupil transportation in the State of Wyoming, this site is sincerely dedicated.
Founding Members
W. Willman, Riverton
Rudy Lehto, Riverton
Kelvin C. Clayton, WDE Cheyenne
W. C. "Andy" Anderson, Casper
Walt Irvin, Jeffrey City
Tony Venzer, Hudson
Pete Laird, Sheridan
Earl Nebelsick, Moorcroft
Norman Cline, Dubois
Dyle Whinford, Wheatland
Carroll Card, Wheatland
Del Harbaugh, Sundance
Marshall Broyles, Cheyenne
Murray Moore, Cheyenne
Wayne Lawrence, Cheyenne
Mike Zanetti, Rock Springs
Charles D. Manken, Gillette
What started as a vision among a few dedicated individuals has grown into an educational conference whose average attendance is 750 participants Please go to the Workshop Page for more information.
