FORT VALLEY, Ga. (Sept. 11, 2007) - Blue Bird Corporation is pleased to announce the addition of Ed Mann as Regional Parts Manager for the company’s Western Region. He will report directly to Dale L. Puhrmann, Blue Bird’s Vice-President for Parts & Service.

Mann has extensive experience working with Blue Bird dealers, having spent the past several years as Sales Representative for Satellite Security Systems. His background also includes marketing, product development, and multi-level dealer distribution systems. In addition, Mann brings a wealth of experience in direct part sales to heavy equipment customers. “Ed’s broad range of skills and experiences will allow him to make an immediate contribution to the company’s sales efforts,” said Puhrmann.

In his new role, Mann will be responsible for the following dealer businesses: Trailer Craft; Canyon State Bus Sales; A-Z Bus Sales; Colorado West Equipment; Bryson Sales & Service; North Central Coach; United Truck Body; Hartley’s School Buses; Nebraska Central Equipment; Tillery GMC; Western Bus Sales; Foreman Sales & Service; Bryant Motors; Elder Equipment; Kirkman Bus
Sales; Fairway Specialty Vehicles; and Bus Sales of Saskatoon.