Our Team

Rachel Hoglund Klein- WiST President

Rachel Hoglund Klein is third generation owner/operator for Vision Transportation of Big Lake, Elk River and St. Michael-Albertville.  She is also a board member for the MN School Bus Operators Association, along with being the membership committee chair.  Rachel enjoys the challenges and opportunities that the busing industry has to offer.  She is excited to be a part of Women in Student Transportation and looks forward to assisting in building relationships and foster growth for all women within the industry.

Kala Hendrickson - WiST Vice President

Kala has worked in several capacities in the school bus transportation industry since 1986.  Kala became the Transportation Coordinator for Brainerd Public Schools in 1996. Since 2017, she has been the Special Needs Transportation and Routing Manager for Bemidji Area Schools.  Kala is the current Minnesota Association for Pupil Transportation (MAPT) Board member representing District Owned School bus fleets.  She is a Past President and past Vice President of MAPT.  Past MAPT Special Needs Committee Chair, and Train the Trainer Conference Chair. Kala is the current Train the Trainer Special Needs Conference Chair.  Kala is a member of the Beltrami County Toward Zero Death committee and the Bemidji Elks Lodge.   Additionally, Kala is the recipient of the Q'straint Wheelchair Securement and School Transportation News, Peter J Grandolfo Memorial Award of Excellence, Recipient of the MAPT Administrator of the year award, National Association for Pupil Transportation (NAPT) Special Needs Award and Recipient of the Holly Hoglund Klein Memorial Award.  Kala is a leader in the school bussing and has used her experience to teach and present at various conferences in the industry.

Cindy McKay - WiST Secretary

Cindy McKay began her transportation career in 1977 as a school bus driver in Spring Lake Park.  She moved to dispatcher for Town & Country Bus Company servicing Spring Lake Park and Anoka Hennepin School districts. In 1999 she became the Transportation Coordinator at the Spring Lake Park Schools until 2009. She rounded out her career at Fridley Public Schools and retired in 2024. Throughout her career, Cindy was an active member of the MN Association of Pupil Transportation where she held board positions, chaired the Safety Committee and was the school bus safety poster contest chair. Retired or not, school buses and safety of children to school is a great passion for Cindy. 

Saundra Matchette - WiST Marketing and Media

Saundra Matchette serves as the Marketing and Hiring Manager at Northstar Bus Lines and American Student Transportation. A graduate of Hamline University with a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, she has devoted herself to pursuing her passion in Marketing within the bussing industry. Saundra is looking forward to working with Women in Student Transportation, and continuing to support women across the industry.

Theresa Klatt - WiST Treasurer

Theresa Klatt specializes in accounting and has years of experience to lend to WiST.  She worked at Hoglund Bus Company, lending her knowledge and experience within the accounting department, as well as assisting with titles and licensing.  She was an active participant in Hoglund’s Women in Transportation.   In 2022, Theresa began working at United Bus Sales in their accounting department. She looks forward to continuing to develop relationships in the industry.

Chelaine Crego

Chelaine Crego worked as the General Manager of Northstar Bus Lines and American Student Transportation from 2014 to 2023. In retirement, Chelaine keeps herself in the forefront of Student Transportation as a member of the Advisory Council for Minnesota on Traffic Safety as the representative for MN Association of Pupil Transportation (MAPT). In addition, Chelaine was honored with the Holly Hoglund Klein Memorial Award in 2022. She holds an Associate of Arts in Business Management as well as certificates in Training and Development and Human Resource Management. Chelaine is a self-proclaimed all-around sports woman and enjoys spending time with her grandchildren.

Connie Grisim

Connie Grisim is owner and operator of Grisim School Bus with her husband, Curt since 1984.  Grisim School Bus is in Stewartville.  Both of their children are also active in the busing industry working for contractors.  Her daughter, Cassie works in Lakeville and her son, Corey works in New Prague.  Connie has been a board member of the MN School Bus Operators Association for several years and looks forward to continuing to share her knowledge with WiST for years to come.

Bethany Beltram

Bethany has been the President of Trobec's Bus Service for over six years. She grew up in the industry and has a true passion for the business. Her ability to be detail oriented, relate to customers, meet deadlines, and maintain customer relationships has helped her to succeed in her business and in the industry. Bethany currently serves as president of the MSBOA board and manages the Minnesota Charter Bus Operator's (MCBOA) website. 

Rayme Bernick

Rayme has been in the school bus industry since 2007, when she joined her husband’s family business, Stahlke Bus Service.  Stahlke Bus Service has been in business since 1948, Rayme loves getting in the bus and interacting with kids when she gets a chance.  Rayme has been serving on the board for MSBOA since 2014.  Rayme has a Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing from St Cloud State University.