Blue Bird Corporation announced the appointment of an accomplished sales leader to direct its strategic fleet sales operations. Blue Bird expands its fleet sales as it continues to grow its leadership in electric, propane, and gasoline-powered student transportation. Jenna Van Harpen has rejoined the iconic school bus manufacturer as executive director of Fleet Sales after a nearly three-year stint as Sales Manager for Gillig, a leading manufacturer of heavy-duty transit buses, where she specialized on clean energy vehicle sales.

From 2014-2020, she held roles of increasing responsibility with Blue Bird in the areas of fleet and chassis sales, as well as alternative fuels. After her first appointment to Executive Director of Fleet Sales in 2018, Van Harpen oversaw a high-performing sales team generating exceptional sales and revenue growth. Prior to joining Blue Bird, she held various sales roles at Carter Machinery, Allstate Peterbilt Group, and Truck Country for six years.

Van Harpen holds a bachelor of science degree in Business Administration from the Minnesota School of Business.