Switzer-CARTY Transportation is excited to share executive changes that will position the company for continued success and growth.
Effective January 1, 2025, Jim Switzer will transition to the role of Executive Chairman. Stepping into this new role, Jim will remain actively involved in Switzer-CARTY’s strategic direction, working closely with the leadership team, the Board of Directors, and Doug Carty to guide the company’s future growth. Jim will continue to connect with employees and customers through branch and customer visits, special events, and functions.
Dan Maradin, a seasoned leader with over 35 years of experience in the school bus industry, will assume the role of President & CEO. Dan has been instrumental in Switzer-CARTY’s growth and will now oversee all operations to ensure the company continues delivering the excellence its customers rely on.
Nick McRae will step into the role of Chief Operating Officer (COO), where he will lead day-to-day operations with a continued focus on quality, safety, and operational excellence. Nick has played a key role since joining Switzer-CARTY through the Roxborough Bus Lines acquisition.
“We are excited about this next chapter and look forward to achieving new milestones together in 2025 and beyond,” said Jim Switzer.
These leadership changes reflect Switzer-CARTY’s unwavering commitment to providing safe, reliable, and high-quality transportation services for families, schools, and communities. As the company
expands across Canada and into the United States, its core values of People, Customer Service, Safety, and Efficient Operations will remain at the heart of everything it does.
As Switzer-CARTY enters this new chapter, the company is excited to continue its legacy of excellence and innovation in the transportation industry.
For more information on Switzer-CARTY Transportation, please visit www.switzer-carty.com.
About Switzer-CARTY
Switzer-CARTY was founded in 2011 by Jim Switzer and Doug Carty, two veteran transportation and school bus industry executives. The company provides scheduled and charter services to a diverse set of customers across Ontario. With quality of service and respect for the dignity of its employees central to its operations, Switzer-CARTY has earned a stellar reputation for delivering on-time service, keeping children safe, and treating employees and stakeholders with respect. In 2021, Switzer-CARTY added Terramont Infrastructure Partners, Manulife Investment Management, and Siemens Financial Services to its ownership structure. To learn more, please visit www.switzer-carty.com.
For further information, please contact:
Rich Bagdonas, Vice President of Business Development
Switzer-CARTY Transportation
(289) 288-1366 x 121
